Ask the Expert: Cost, Sustainability & Long-Term Value with Jennifer Taranto
From Building Conversations by STO Building Group
April 24, 2026 · 12 min
About this episode
Jennifer Taranto discusses the importance of considering long-term operational savings in construction costs.
When it comes to construction costs, it’s easy to focus on what’s right in front of you—but what happens after the project is complete? In our latest Ask the Expert series, STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, dives into the balance between capital costs and long-term operational savings—and why thinking beyond the upfront investment can make all the difference.
People in this episode
Guest: Jennifer Taranto
Topics covered
- construction costs
- sustainability
- long-term value
- capital costs
- operational savings
Keywords
- construction
- sustainability
- cost management
- investment
- operational efficiency
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Organizations: STO Building Group
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