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Podcast: STO Building Group launches Building Conversations

June 18, 2019
in New York

Now Available: The STO Podcast! Powered by the STO Building Group, Building Conversations is a podcast created by construction professionals, for construction professionals. Featuring a variety of internal and external guests, each episode focuses on a unique industry trend or project. The first episode, which is available for streaming and download starting June 19, features a conversation between Rob Leon, senior vice president of STO Global, and Jennifer Taranto, our director of sustainability, on the latest trends in sustainable and “WELL” construction. ...

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TECHNICAL SERVICES: The Cornerstone of Refurbishment

June 16, 2019
in Architecture, Construction, Dublin, Tech

In refurbishment projects, a building’s technical systems (aka “MEP” systems) are perhaps the most important piece. Why? These systems are the heart and veins of the building. In other words, a refurbished building won’t be a success without modern, functional infrastructure. But addressing these systems early—and thoroughly—is vital. Gary Fleming, Technical Services Project Manager DILAPIDATION REPORTS ARE KEY Once we get into a building, the first task of our technical services team is to ascertain what exactly we are dealing with. Typically we are taking over base-build systems that are a number of...

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In the Heart of the Hub

June 13, 2019
in Boston, Commercial, Construction, Uncategorized

The area of Boston known as Downtown Crossing has long been the city’s shopping hub. By the late 1800s, department stores like Jordan Marsh and Filene’s had established themselves there, and retailers ranging from clothiers to jewelers lined Washington Street, one of the district’s main thoroughfares. 399 Washington Street is right in the middle of this retail hotbed. Built in 1881, the five-story building housed a number of retailers over the following decades, settling as a Barnes & Noble in 1976. But as the years went on, the businesses along Washington...

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FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE: Govan Brown’s HQ

June 11, 2019
in Architecture, Canada, Construction

  Once a heavily industrial area, the Junction neighborhood in Toronto has steadily transformed over the years into a sought-after place to live and work. When Govan Brown decided to relocate its headquarters to the Junction, however, the success of that revitalization had not yet been realized. “It was a bit of a sketchy area and the building we were considering looked like it hadn’t had any investment for decades,” says John Brown, Govan Brown senior partner. “When we actually bought it, at one point I thought, ‘What did we just do?!’...

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