STV’s Ask STVie™ intelligent search tool earned two honors at the 2026 SMPS New York Liberty Awards, including the People’s Choice Award, selected by peers and industry professionals across the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. STVie also received an Award of Merit in the Website category. The recognition highlights STV’s efforts to make more than a century of project experience, thought leadership and institutional knowledge easier to access through an innovative, answer-first digital experience.
STVie was launched in June 2026 to help clients, partners, employees and prospective talent find relevant expertise by asking questions in natural language. Drawing exclusively from STV’s published content, the platform transforms project experience, news and thought leadership into a searchable knowledge resource grounded in the firm’s real-world work.
“STVie started with a simple idea: our expertise creates the most value when people can actually find and apply it,” said Mark Ginocchio, head of content and communications at STV. “This recognition reflects the creativity, collaboration and forward-thinking mindset of our Communications team and our partners, who helped transform more than a century of knowledge into a practical resource for clients, employees and industry partners.”
Developed in partnership with web developer Transfuture, STVie demonstrates a broader shift in how audiences seek information online. Rather than navigating menus or searching through static content, users can ask questions in plain language and quickly surface relevant projects, technical expertise and thought leadership. The platform was designed to provide trusted, source-grounded answers based entirely on STV content.
The SMPS New York Liberty Awards recognizes excellence in marketing communications across the AEC industry. The People’s Choice Award is determined through voting by industry peers, while Award of Merit recipients are selected by judges for excellence within their respective categories.
In addition to Ginocchio, the awards were accepted by STV Communications team members Aaron Jones, vice president and head of media, and Justin Grundfast, creative director.
