SSOE Takes Top Spot among Green Design Firms in Industrial Manufacturing by Engineering News Record

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TOLEDO, Ohio, August 10, 2011 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, has been recognized in several sustainable design rankings recently released from Engineering News Record (ENR). SSOE ranked 1st nationally among the Top Green Design Firms in Industrial Manufacturing. In addition, ENR also named SSOE 10th among the Top Solar Power Design Firms. Rankings are based on project revenue.

SSOE’s CEO Tony Damon said “SSOE’s approach to green design is directly tied to our commitment to saving clients time, trouble, and money. We lean heavily on technology and our industry expertise to deliver practical solutions that conserve energy and support our clients’ business goals.” SSOE’s resume includes a growing number of LEED accredited professionals, including Damon, as well as LEED certified projects in the U.S. and China. Currently, the firm has more than a dozen projects at various stages of the LEED certification process around the world.

A recent SSOE project involving sustainable design is the Volkswagen Group of America’s automobile manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. SSOE was responsible for overseeing the architecture, engineering, and construction management services for the $1 billion facility. Many sustainable features were incorporated into the 1,350-acre brownfield site, which is currently pursuing LEED certification.

About SSOE Group

As an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, SSOE is known for delivering unparalleled client value that advances the AEC industry. They have been named a “Great Workplace” (Great Place to Work®) and one of the “Best AEC Firms to Work For” (BD+C).

Over the company’s 75-year history, it has earned a reputation for providing quality project solutions to high-tech and general manufacturing clients in the semiconductor, automotive, battery, food, chemical, and glass industries. SSOE also provides forward-thinking design across healthcare and general building sectors such as corporate workplace, education, and judicial—with projects completed in 40 countries. Visit www.ssoe.com for additional information and career opportunities.

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