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Welcome to Building Conversations, an STO Building Group podcast dedicated to exploring the trends driving the real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction industry forward.
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19 minutes ago
Ask the Expert: Safety Innovations with Keith Haselman
19 minutes ago
19 minutes ago
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series on the Building Conversations podcast, STOBG’s Senior Vice President of Safety, Keith Haselman, explores the cutting-edge innovations—like drones, wearables, AI, and radar—reshaping how we keep jobsites safe.

Friday May 23, 2025
Stacking the Deck: The Rise of Mass Timber in Modern Building
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Could mass timber be the catalyst for the next era of construction efficiency and sustainability? Join Doug Kroll, Director of Business Development at Layton Construction, Pete Kobelt, Director of Mass Timber at STO Building Group, and James Litwin, Vice President of Construction at Harbor Bay, as they dissect how this groundbreaking material is streamlining project delivery, enhancing design flexibility, and reducing environmental impact.

Friday May 16, 2025
Ask the Expert: The Future of Workplace Design with Stephen Dennis
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG’s Global Services Account Executive, Stephen Dennis, breaks down the biggest cost trends shaping commercial interiors in 2025—from finish levels and permitting pain points to post-pandemic design priorities. Join Stephen as he dives into practical insights on workplace densification, sound design, and how companies are planning for the next decade of office space.

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Innovation Expo Series: Featuring BuildVision
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
What’s the future of procurement in construction? At STO Building Group's Innovation Expo, Chief Innovation Officer Rob Leon was joined by David Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Construction Procurement Solutions (CPS), and Ben Lyddane, COO of BuildVision, to discuss how technology is reshaping procurement processes. Their conversation explored the challenges facing traditional procurement, the innovative solutions BuildVision brings to the table, and how smarter procurement strategies can drive efficiency and success in project delivery.

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Innovation Expo Series: Featuring Join
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Today’s episode features a conversation from STOBG’s Innovation Expo Series—a video series designed by STOBG Innovation to help professionals in our industry learn more about the construction technologies and process improvements revolutionizing construction. This session features a conversation between Rob Leon, STOBG’s Chief Innovation Officer, and Andrew Zukoski, Founder and CEO of Join, a collaborative preconstruction platform.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Women Who Build: Strength, Family, and Inclusion in the Field
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
What does it take to balance motherhood and a career in construction? In this special Women’s History Month collaboration episode, join Rebecca Leonardis, STO Building Group’s SVP of Marketing and Communications, Stacey Dackson, Structure Tone New York's Vice President of Operations, and Tonia Rivers, host of Mothers in Construction and owner and president of WLS Construction Consultants, as they dive into what it means to build not just structures but legacies—juggling deadlines, leadership, and the unique challenges of being not just women, but mothers, in the industry.

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG Senior Vice President of Building Repositioning, Brooks McDaniel, explores the complexities of office-to-residential conversions. Join Brooks as he debunks common myths, breaks down cost comparisons, and discusses design challenges, zoning impacts, and government incentives shaping these transformative projects.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Ask the Expert: Exploring Life Sciences Construction with Jennie Taveras
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
In our Ask the Expert series, STOBG Vice President & Life Sciences Sector Leader, Jennie Taveras, discusses the intricacies of life sciences construction. Join Jennie to learn what we mean when we say ‘life sciences,’ how builders are keeping up with the rapid advancement of medical and research technology, and what strategies are helping us deliver projects faster and safer than ever before.

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Ask the Expert: Decoding Net Zero with Jennifer Taranto
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In our newest Ask the Expert series on the Building Conversations podcast, STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, explores the evolving world of net zero buildings—what it means, key drivers behind the movement, and how government regulations, renewable energy, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of sustainable construction.

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Studio Shifts: Building the Future of Broadcast & Media Spaces
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Have you ever thought about where all your favorite podcasters record? Join Kiera Brady, Structure Tone New York Project Manager, Scott Corneby, Structure Tone New York Executive Vice President, Michael Farrell, Structure Tone New Jersey Regional Vice President, and James Dunn, Pavarini North East Project Manager, as they discuss what goes into constructing broadcast and media spaces—and how our approach as builders is evolving with the advancement of technology.