TOLEDO, Ohio, December 11, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, celebrates the election of new members to the firm’s Board of Directors, the appointment of five new principal owners within the organization, and other key promotions for planning year 2025. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 31, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Toledo for over 75 years, announced today that Adrienne Taylor, PE, Division Manager of the firm’s Chemical Process business unit, will participate in a panel discussion at The Sisters of Notre Dame’s Third Annual SHINE Women’s Summit. SSOE is a proud Shimmer-Level Sponsor for this event at Parkway Plaza in Maumee, Ohio—a Toledo suburb—that brings together women of all faiths, ages, and backgrounds to celebrate women. Proceeds raised will help fund the work of the SHINE Coalition and other ministries supported by the Sisters of Notre Dame (SND). Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 9, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, proudly announces its Silver Sponsorship of Autodesk University 2024, The Design & Make Conference. Known for pushing the envelope in technology utilization within the architecture and engineering industry, SSOE has held a corporate enterprise agreement with Autodesk for over a decade. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 4, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that Witt Parrish, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer, will lead a Plant Engineering webcast alongside John Cray, Principal Consultant, Life Cycle Engineering on Wednesday, November 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, August 14, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked engineering firm and ENR Top 100 Architecture Firm, is excited to share that its Toledo Public Schools (TPS) Natural Science Technology Campus expansion / renovation project hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Several SSOE team members involved with the project were in attendance, including Principal Architect Bob Siebenaller, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Senior Architect / Project Manager Lance Mushung, AIA, NCARB; and Architectural Designer Bill Beauregard. Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 1, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that Evan Baker, Columbus Business Leader, Data / Fire / Security Practice Group Lead, and Senior Associate, has been nominated to serve as part of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Ohio Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 24, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to share its latest rankings in the annual Engineering News-Record (ENR) report. ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook offers market analysis and ranks the largest U.S.-based firms by revenue for design services conducted in 2023. Read more
DALLAS, Texas, July 23, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announced today that Mike Griggs, Director of Computer and Information Systems, will participate in a panel discussion at the Advancing Construction Cybersecurity Summit on July 29–31, 2024 at The Beeman Hotel in Dallas. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 17, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, recently announced that Lauren Collier, Director of Project Technology, will be leading an Autodesk webinar alongside the multinational software company’s Senior Audience Marketing Manager Adrian Finch and Senior Product Marketing Manager Kyle Seyler live on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. PST / 11:30 a.m. EST. The webinar will also be available on demand as part of Autodesk Learning. Read more
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 12, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce Senior Project Manager James Bailey, PMP, has been named a 2024 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Portland Business Journal. Bailey was honored for his achievement at a celebration reception held July 11, 2024, with SSOE as a Bronze sponsor for the event. The firm’s involvement as a sponsor both celebrated Bailey’s accomplishment and highlighted SSOE’s commitment to recognizing excellence and achievement. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 11, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, recently announced that Vince DiPofi, PE, CEO of SSOE, was named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award winner. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Over the past four decades, the program has celebrated original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multi-generational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to fortify it for the future. Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 3, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm ranked a Top 2 Semiconductor Design Firm for the past seven years (ENR), announced today that two of its semiconductor facilities experts will be presenting at SEMICON West on July 9–11, 2024 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Read more
In this recent BizTech Magazine article, SSOE’s Dominic Torres provides insight into how the firm stays cyber resilient in the ever-changing security environment. Hint: it involves automation!
SSOE’s Cathy Myers, PE, was recently asked to provide some insights to LCI’s inaugural edition of “5 Questions With…,”. The new column in their weekly newsletter is designed to delve into the Lean journeys and experiences of LCI members. In this edition, Cathy, who is also Chair of the LCI Board of Directors, shares her unique perspectives and valuable lessons from her Lean journey.
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 28, 2024 – SSOE Group, an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, has again been named a “Hot Firm” by management consulting and research firm Zweig Group. SSOE’s new #26 ranking reflects an increase of 25 spots over the 2023 list results, signifying that SSOE is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S. and Canada. Firms are ranked by a score comprised of both dollar and percentage revenue growth rates over a three-year period. Established over 20 years ago, this ranking is the only list celebrating and honoring growth in the industry. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 28, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is celebrating reaching 1,500 employees in 2024 while also being named a Great Place To Work for the seventh time. Since October 1, 2023, SSOE has hired 290 new employees. As the firm continues to outpace its year-over-year performance in both revenue and market share, the recruitment and retention of top talent remains a strategic focus. This certification is the most distinctive employer-of-choice recognition that companies aspire to achieve, and the only recognition based entirely on how employees feel about their workplace. Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Toledo, is excited to announce it has expanded its operations in Columbus, Ohio. The firm first opened its doors in Columbus in 2008 as a response to SSOE’s commercial architecture and engineering client needs at the time. Today, 41 employees call Columbus their home office—a number that has more than doubled in the past two years alone. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 9, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, recently announced that Vince DiPofi, PE, CEO of SSOE, was named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize sectors, and have a transformational impact on lives. Over the past four decades, the program has recognized daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world. DiPofi is one of 34 regional entrepreneurs from 30 companies selected as finalists by an independent panel of judges. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 11, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce the firm’s CEO Vince DiPofi, PE, will provide opening remarks at the third annual Diversity Equity Access Inclusion (DEAI) Alliance of Northwest Ohio’s Diversity Summit. The event takes place on April 19, 2024—on Toledo’s “419 Day”—from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at downtown’s Imagination Station, and includes a CEO panel, presentation by Equality Ohio on LGBTQIA+ advocacy, closing remarks from Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, and more. Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an architecture and engineering firm named among the Top 2 Semiconductor Design Firms nationally for the past seven years by industry-leading Engineering News-Record, is excited to participate in and sponsor Semiconductor Day at The Ohio State University on April 9, 2024. Jointly hosted by the College of Engineering and SEMI—a global industry association comprised of companies involved in the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain for which SSOE has been a member since 2013—the event expects to draw more than 350 students from Ohio State in addition to students from local high schools. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 14, 2024 – SSOE Group, an architecture and engineering firm ranked the #2 Manufacturing Design Firm by industry-leading Engineering News-Record, is excited to announce that Perlita Schorfheide, PE, CCM, PMP, has joined the firm as Vice President, Program Manager. Schorfheide officially joined the company on March 4, 2024, reporting to Senior Vice President Scott Bussell in the firm’s Complex Projects Division. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, February 19, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, will host 21 local students from Perrysburg and Port Clinton high schools on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, as part of Engineers Week (eWeek). Focused on promoting entry into the engineering profession, eWeek takes place February 18-24, 2024 in locations across the country. EWeek serves to increase the understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. It also helps address the shortage of talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers by increasing public dialogue about the need for engineers and other STEM professionals. Read more
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, February 9, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that Ciera Wheeler is the recipient of its first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) scholarship. Read more
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, November 21, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce it has received Autodesk’s Design & Make AEC Best Construction Project Award for its design of the Ascend Elements electric vehicle (EV) battery materials manufacturing facility. The Autodesk Design & Make Awards were held on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. (PST) at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, November 20, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that Brandon Darroch, PMP, Battery Market Leader and Vice President, Southeast Division Manager at SSOE, has been named to Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. This prestigious, global awards program recognizes architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals for their career achievements, passion for the AEC profession, involvement with industry organizations, and service to their communities. Read more
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, November 8, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce their involvement in the successful LEED® certification of Continental AG’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New Braunfels, Texas. Continental AG was recently awarded Gold certification for this facility, the second highest designation possible from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. The client received LEED Gold certification under the LEED BD+C: New Construction – LEED v4 rating system. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 27, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce that Vince DiPofi, PE, SSOE’s Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Engineers Foundation of Ohio’s 2023 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Conference that will take place virtually November 2-3, 2023. During this conference, attendees can earn up to 15 CPD hours while participating in seminars specifically designed for Ohio’s professional engineers and other design professionals. DiPofi will present “Succession Planning & Ownership Models” on Thursday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Read more
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, October 26, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce the expansion of its León, Guanajuato, office—a direct result of the firm’s continued focus on and investment in its Mexico operations. Last month, an open house reception, consisting of a special town hall with a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony, was held to inaugurate the expansion of SSOE’s León operations as it now occupies a third additional floor within the office complex. Read more
ATLANTA, Georgia, October 25, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that two of its projects have recently received Urban Land Institute (ULI) Atlanta Awards of Excellence. ULI Atlanta held its 27th Awards of Excellence program in September, recognizing 17 new developments and initiatives across Georgia. The program recognizes outstanding real estate development projects or initiatives that exemplify ULI’s mission to shape the future of cities for transformative impact worldwide. Among those project winners included SSOE’s Avondale Estates Town Green and the Steele Bridge at The Lofts at Centennial Yards. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 11, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce that Vince DiPofi, PE, SSOE’s Chief Executive Officer, will jointly lead an online webinar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) webinar series called “AI for AEC.” Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 10, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is pleased to announce key promotions within the organization for planning year 2024. Read more
PORTLAND, Oregon, September 20, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce Division Manager Shawn Pankratz has been named a 2024 Top Young Professional by ENR Northwest. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, September 18, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce it has been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2023 MEP Giants. The MEP Giants program lists the top Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and fire protection engineering firms in North America based on total MEP design revenue. Named as an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer for over a decade, the firm ranked 27th this year. Read more
Part of SSOE’s Year-Long 75th Anniversary Celebration
TOLEDO, Ohio, August 16, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce Mom’s House of Toledo as the recipient of its nationwide “Building the Future” Contest. The firm kicked off various activities internally and externally as part of a year-long 75th anniversary celebration. Read more
ATLANTA, Georgia, August 10, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Architect Jakiel Sanders, AIA, NCARB, by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) to serve as the Experience Committee Chair. Read more
PORTLAND, Oregon, August 4, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce its President and Chief Operating Officer Catherine Myers, PE, has been listed among Forbes’ Annual 50 Over 50 in the Innovation category. Myers is recognized alongside other remarkable women making strides in the world of STEM. Honorees were selected through research and voting by Forbes’ panel of industry experts and list alumni.
TOLEDO, Ohio, August 2, 2023 — SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce its annual Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings. ENR serves as one of the leading engineering and construction news publications and recently published this year’s Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook providing market analysis and rankings of the largest U.S.-based AEC firms according to revenue for design services performed in 2022. Read more
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 7, 2023 — SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce the hiring of David Willoughby, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, as Architectural Business Leader within the firm’s Building Design Group. Willoughby will be based in SSOE’s Birmingham, Alabama, office and will report directly to Robby Aull, AIA, ACHA, Senior Vice President and Division Manager of the Building Design Group. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 15, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce that Brenda Dietz, RID, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C, Senior Associate and Senior Interior Designer, has recently relocated from the firm’s Atlanta, Georgia, office to SSOE’s World Headquarters in Toledo, Ohio. The move signifies SSOE’s dedication to providing additional support to its healthcare, K-12, higher education, cultural arts facilities, and corporate office clients in the Midwest U.S. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 30, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is pleased to announce its made its 150th hire in 2023 on the heels of being named a Great Place To Work for the sixth time. As the firm outpaces its 2022 performance in both revenue and market share, SSOE views the recruitment and retention of top talent as a strategic focus. The firm continues to prove its investment in its employees, delivering on SSOE’s vision of “designing and building the future for our clients, colleagues, and communities.” This certification is the most distinctive employer-of-choice recognition that companies aspire to achieve, and the only recognition based entirely on how employees feel about their workplace. Read more
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 22, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce its President and Chief Operating Officer Catherine Myers, PE, was appointed one of Portland Business Journal’s Executives of the Year. Myers is among the Portland-area’s most successful C-level executives representing a cross-section of executive leadership from a variety of industries in the region. Honorees were selected based on their contribution to their organization’s success over the past year in terms of growth, profitability, and market position strength.
Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 15, 2023– SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce its newest Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings, which includes the firm’s move to the #2 spot among manufacturing design firms. This reflects an increase of three spots over last year’s numbers and further solidifies SSOE as the go-to firm for industrial facility design. Read more
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11, 2023 – (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that Deirdre “Dee” Leclair, AIA, NCARB, Senior Architect, was awarded the 2023 Bronze Medal Award from the Georgia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Georgia). The award recognizes a member who has furthered the objectives of the AIA. The institute works to advance the nation’s quality of life. Bronze Medal recipients embody the AIA’s values as they stand for architecture that strengthens our communities; building economic opportunities for architecture firms and architects; investing in the future of the profession and society; a focus on sustainability in the firm’s projects, especially the impact of climate change through the built environment; and equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights as they apply to the profession and the built environment. Winners were revealed at the AIA Georgia Design & Honor Awards, hosted at TK Elevator Corporation’s new North American headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 3, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce their continued investment into Downtown Toledo, OH with a $1 million renovation of their World Headquarters ahead of their 75th anniversary in August. SSOE employs 350+ professionals in their downtown Toledo location with an additional 950+ located across the U.S., India, and Mexico. Read more
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, March 21, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce it has established operations in Chihuahua, Mexico. SSOE’s first Mexico office was opened in early 2014 in León, Guanajuato to support the region’s growing automotive manufacturing base. Read more
CEO Vince DiPofi to Join Two of the Firm’s Clients for Professional Panel
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 14, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce the firm’s involvement in the Diversity Equity Access Inclusion (DEAI) Alliance of Northwest Ohio’s Diversity Expo Summit. SSOE is a Gold Sponsor for the two-day event, which takes place March 15-16, 2023, and includes a CEO panel, professional summit, career fair, and supplier diversity expo. Read more
AUSTIN, Texas, February 28, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce the addition of Scott Bussell, PE, to the firm’s Complex Projects Division. Bussell will serve as Principal Program Manager. Read more
PORTLAND, Oregon, February 22, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the University of Portland, Shiley School of Engineering’s 2023 Net Zero Design Competition Team. The sponsorship benefits the University of Portland’s American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) competition team at the annual collegiate competition. Engineering students from across the globe have worked on their projects throughout the fall semester and are continuing into the spring. In May, students will submit their projects to ASHRAE and in August, the winners will be announced. This is the firm’s second year sponsoring a University of Portland competition team. Read more
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, January 25, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that two of their leaders have been announced as members of Zweig Group’s 2023 ElevateHER® cohort, a special task force comprised of individuals with a commitment to promote diversity as a means to combat recruiting and retention challenges in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. SSOE’s Adrienne Taylor, PE, Division Manager, and Laura Morton, AIA, NCARB, Architect, both Senior Associates of the firm, have been named participants in this year’s cohort. Read more
SSOE’s Dominic Torres, Department Manager, and Dan Clark, Senior Systems Administrator, recently participated in a case study with one of our vendor partners, Veeam Software. With our technical experts using data-intensive tools daily to complete our complex designs, data protection is a primary concern. Veeam offers a more automated data protection solution. Read more
DE SOTO, Kansas, December 22, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce it has been selected by Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, to provide primary engineering design and architectural design oversight for Panasonic’s electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in De Soto, Kansas. Read more
Project Received the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2022 Regional Excellence Award in the Great Places Category
ATLANTA, Georgia, December 16, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to be a part of the City of Avondale Estates’ and the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority’s award-winning Town Green project. The project was recently awarded the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) 2022 Regional Excellence Award in the Great Places category. The ARC’s annual awards honor visionary projects that are improving the quality of life in communities across metro Atlanta. Avondale Estates, one of Atlanta’s first planned communities in the United States, is known for its Tudor-style downtown. The Town Green, the heart of the downtown, provides a sense of place and community through adaptable open spaces for planned events and casual gatherings, while serving as an anchor for future development. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, December 13, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, celebrates the election of new members to the firm’s Board of Directors, the appointment of four new principal owners, and two promotions to Vice President within the organization. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, November 28, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that Lauren Collier, Director of Project Technology at SSOE, has been named to Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022. This annual, global awards program recognizes professionals under the age of 40 who are making big waves in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry for their creativity, forward-thinking, and dedication, particularly over the last several months. Read more
$1 Billion Investment to Produce Sustainable Lithium-Ion Cathode Active Material for Electric Vehicles
HOPKINSVILLE, Kentucky, November 7, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, recently attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for Ascend Elements’ 500,000 SF greenfield facility in Southwest Kentucky, known as “Apex 1.” The facility will reside on a 140-acre campus and will utilize the fast-growing start-up company’s innovative Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis process technology. SSOE, providing preliminary design services for the first-of-its-kind facility, is part of the design / build team with construction partners Turner and Kokosing, who also attended the groundbreaking. Read more
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, October 6, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announced today that several of their Lean project delivery experts will present at the 24th annual Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress on October 18 – 21, 2022 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, August 30, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Lauren Collier, Associate AIA, to Director of Project Technology.
Collier started her career at SSOE more than 15 years ago as an architect in training who transitioned to technology taking on the role of BIM / VDC Technical Specialist. In this position, she specialized in the research and development of current and future architectural software and worked on advancements in BIM technologies. Since joining the firm, she has held positions of increasing responsibility including Technical Leader, BIM / CAD; Section Manager, Design Technology; Section Manager, VDC Global Initiatives; and most recent Department Manager, VDC Global Initiatives before her promotion to Director of Project Technology. Read more
The construction industry is typically slow to adopt new technologies. However, in this Engineering News-Record article Lauren Collier, Associate AIA, Director of Project Technology and Senior Associate discusses how connected construction is becoming increasingly popular as stakeholders realize the improved experience.
The facility will Produce Lithium-Ion Batteries for 1.2 Million Electrified Vehicles Annually
LIBERTY, North Carolina, June 24, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that it has been selected by Toyota to provide engineering and design services in support of the automaker’s first U.S. automotive battery plant, named Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina, further extending their 20-plus year relationship. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announced today that Lauren Collier, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Department Manager, has been selected to conduct an Autodesk Master Class for those currently pursuing or interested in advancing their career in BIM / VDC—a growing profession. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 10, 2022 – SSOE Group, an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, has again been named a “Hot Firm” by management consulting and research firm Zweig Group. This ranking signifies that SSOE is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S. Firms are ranked by a score comprised of both dollar and percentage revenue growth rates over a three-year period. Established over 20 years ago, this ranking is the only list celebrating and honoring growth in the industry. SSOE’s new #34 ranking reflects an increase of 59 spots over the 2021 list results. Read more
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6, 2022 – SSOE | S&W (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce that Laura Morton, AIA, Senior Architect, was awarded the 2022 Emerging Professional Award from the Georgia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Georgia). The Emerging Professional Award recognizes an AIA member who has furthered the objectives of the AIA, the architectural profession, and neighboring communities. Winners were revealed at the AIA Georgia Design & Honor Awards, hosted at Ponce City Market’s Rooftop Venue in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 25, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce that they have formed a corporate partnership with Toledo Public Schools (TPS) Hawkins STEMM Academy. One of four designated STEMM elementary schools in the district, Hawkins teaches students curricula related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Hawkins is a feeder school to other Career Technology Pathway programs such as the TPS architectural drafting program and Toledo Technology Academy, both of which SSOE has partnered with in the past to create high school apprenticeship opportunities in an effort to develop talent locally to stay local. Read more
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 21, 2022 –SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, announced today that several of their Lean Operating Strategy Leadership Team will present at Lean Construction Institute’s (LCI) Lean in Design Forum on May 4 – 5, 2022 at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Arizona. This year’s theme is Evolving with Purpose. Read more
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 18, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is celebrating Earth Day by signing a set of sustainability commitments. These commitments will be signed by SSOE’s CEO Vince DiPofi, PE, and include the Architecture 2030 Challenge and Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). In acknowledging the importance of reducing emissions, these sustainability-focused challenges will ultimately better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities. Read more
Bloodborne pathogens are something that everyone should be aware of. While you may not be exposed to them on a daily basis, you should understand what potentially infections materials are and how exposure occurs. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. In addition to Bloodborne pathogens, you should also be aware of Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) such as bodily fluids. In order to reduce or eliminate the hazards of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, an employer must meet the requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) where employees are likely to be exposed to such hazards.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the construction industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the U.S. There are approximately 123 suicides per day. That breaks down to one death by suicide every 12 minutes. In construction, it is typical for us to discuss physical safety on a daily basis. The focus of our work plans has been on keeping ourselves and our co-workers safe from bodily harm. What we have not typically talked about is our mental health. When you see someone physically struggling with a task, do you stop them and ask them if they need help? What about our mental state and the ability to perform the task at hand? Do we conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to see what hazards are floating around in our heads that day? When we see someone emotionally struggling, do we stop them and ask them if they need help?
Ready to leap forward? Daylight Saving Time 2022 will begin for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 a.m.
Safety inspections are a basic necessity of any safety program. Such inspections can prevent incidents, injuries, OSHA violations, or even fatalities.
TOLEDO, Ohio, February 21, 2022 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce the Toledo Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) has awarded Chief Executive Officer Vince DiPofi, PE, and Chemical Process Engineer James Burnett-Grigsby, PE, with two of the organization’s most esteemed honors—Engineer of the Year and Young Engineer of the Year, respectively. The announcement comes as the firm kicks off Engineers Week, a week aimed at ensuring a diverse and well-educated future workforce by increasing interest in engineering and technology-related careers. Both DiPofi and Burtnett-Grigsby will be honored at the TSPE Engineer of the Year Ceremony held virtually on Thursday, February 24th at noon. Read more
Pre-Task Planning is a necessary part of the job to perform tasks safely, without injury or incident. Chances are you have heard of at least one of the following terms:
All employers have a safety program / manual that addresses how their company manages safety. It is a collection of organized information, instructions, policies, and procedures intended to ensure a safe work environment.
Everyone can agree that safety is a necessary part of the workplace. Did you know a large part of the safety culture depends on employee attitudes and mindsets? Below we will look at some mindsets to be aware of:
Today we look at the term Process Safety Management (PSM), which many of our clients utilize. PSM came about due to an OSHA regulation that requires businesses to properly manage hazardous chemicals.
No one wants to break down, but especially not in the cold or snowy weather. Now is a good time to get your car serviced and your mind thinking and preparing for your travels coming in the next few months. Winter driving safety should apply at home, work, and play.
TOLEDO, Ohio, January 17, 2022 — SSOE Group, a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, recently announced it will be adding Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, which occurs annually on the third Monday of January, as a paid holiday for its U.S. employees starting January 17, 2022.
Read more
Stop and think about your favorite winning sports team. How do they do it? Do they have a superstar that will always carry the team? Sometimes, but not likely! Consistently winning teams are made up of individual players who all maintain a high level of intensity and share a collective mindset that they will not be defeated, and that is how they succeed as a team.
In most parts of the U.S., snow is falling and the winter season is here. Winter can be a great time of year if you are prepared and keep safety in mind. These safety tips can help yourself, as well as your family, have a safe winter season.
Are you a gambler? Are you willing to risk it all? Do you “knowingly” commit unsafe acts or risky behaviors? Who loses the most? Who is affected by YOUR actions? Will you say something?
As we settle into the holiday season and we celebrate with those holiday parties, keep safety a priority. Traveling with family and friends exposes everyone to risks of bad weather, bad conditions, busy traffic, as well as frustrated and possibly impaired drivers.
Deck the halls this season, but keep in mind some ways we can prevent house fires. Decorations like trees, candles, and lights are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. In addition, although working alone is not the best option, with the holiday approaching and more people taking time off of work, you may find yourself working alone.
During these unprecedented times, our old ways of coping may not always be sufficient. We need to put more effort into it, create new habits, and have positive coping skills. The stress that many people are feeling can really take a toll on our physical and mental health. The holidays, lost friends and loved ones, sickness, employment, and a host of other topics are causing quite an issue. During times of extreme stress, being aware of declining mental health is really important. Many people are able to see others decline much sooner and more clearly than they may see themselves. It is normal during stressful events to feel some sadness, fear, and anxiety. If these feelings are left unaddressed for too long, they can lead to more significant problems such as suicidal thoughts, violence, and addiction.
OSHA requires businesses to have an Emergency Action Plan for the workplace that addresses possible emergencies and how employees are to respond to such emergencies. The plans are to provide emergency response contact information, as well as exit routes, shelter-in-place locations, and safe areas for different types of emergencies. Employers should test their plans to ensure that their plan works and employees have practiced the plan. Although not specifically mandated in OSHA, there is a strong suggestion that emergency plans be tested to identify errors and to get employees involved. This is commonly viewed as a lesson learned and a great opportunity to test the plan for needed updates.
Nearly one-third of reportable injuries and 40% of fatalities in construction result from slips, trips, and falls (STF). These injuries result in 50% more days away from work than other injuries. Let’s take a look at some common areas of risk and some safe work practices.
OSHA maintains general industry regulations on walking / working surfaces that guard against hazards such as; excess clutter, protruding objects, and wet conditions just to name a few. These hazards can harm everyone in a facility, regardless of their job title or job responsibilities. In the images below, we look at some of the most common STF hazards found on industrial sites. Keep an eye for these types of hazards when performing work on industrial sites.
Slips, Trips, and Falls (STF) often occur due to a loss of traction between the foot / shoe and the walking surface. Common locations of risk are doorways, ramps, hallways with different floor surfaces, stairs, and when obstacles like rugs or cords are present.
TOLEDO, Ohio, November 3, 2021 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that Mark LaBell, Head of Innovation at SSOE, has been named to Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021. This annual and global awards program recognizes professionals under the age of 40 who are making big impacts, demonstrating exceptional leadership, and displaying their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring. Read more
ATLANTA, Georgia, November 2, 2021 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce their sponsorship of this year’s Transatlantic Business and Investment Council (TBIC) Conference “Jumpstarting Transatlantic FDI Recovery” on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Moving from a safety policy to a safety culture requires guidelines that are aligned with the organizational brand, mission statement, principles, and values.
ATLANTA, Georgia, October 29, 2021 – SSOE (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced its recent design award win from the American Institute of Architects Georgia Chapter (AIA Georgia). The firm took home the 2021 Honor Design Award in Renovation / Restoration and Adaptive Reuse Over $1M for the recently completed David T. Howard Middle School project. Read more
Deciding to follow every single safety rule or procedure does not come natural to us. We constantly have to work towards making the right decisions every single day. Many times individuals find ways to rationalize not working safely. It is important for each employee to recognize this error trap and address it when it arises.
Each year, Carbon Monoxide (CO) kills more than 400 people, hospitalizes almost 5,000 people, and is responsible for more than 20,000 hospital visits. Everyone is at risk of CO poisoning in both the home and the workplace.
October is National Fire Awareness Month. A time when we all should be aware of ways to respond during a fire hazard.
The fall season often involves house and yardwork. Here are ways to be safe and get the jobs done!
Often, employees are found working alone in offices, plants, and on sites. This is due to assignment, time of the task, location, and even the type of task being performed. Working alone should not mean that you are exposed to additional risk but on the contrary, should mean that your work is safer. When working alone, employees must be in tune and on upoint to what is happening around them. The burden of safety is on the lone worker and should trigger a heightened awareness of safety.
Poor posture and equipment placement can negatively impact your health. There is no single “correct” posture or arrangement of office components that will fit everyone.
Setting up your workstation properly will help prevent injuries and the potential for strains, sprains, or pains.
Many workers routinely use hand tools and don’t think of them as dangerous, but accidents continue to occur.
Many people nowadays are using rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft for rides to the airport, home, evenings out on the town, or anything else. While these services have changed the way people commute and get around, they also include some dangers. As a user, you must be sure that your personal safety is taken into consideration at all times.
When there are storms in your area, turn on your radio or television to get the latest emergency information from local authorities. Listen for announcements of a storm watch or warning. Enable the weather alert system on your cell phone to give additional alerts for your location. Consider purchasing a weather alert radio for your home to keep you and your family informed of weather emergencies. Learn about the weather warning system for your county. Some areas use a siren system to alert residents to weather emergencies. Know how to distinguish between the siren’s warnings for different types of emergencies.
Injuries to the back can be some of the most prevalent and most difficult to prevent injuries on the job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that more than one million employees suffer back injuries each year and back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries. This type of injury also accounts for a large majority of worker’s compensation claims every year.
© SSOE GROUP 1948-2024
Legal | Privacy Policy | CA Privacy Policy
Website designed and developed by
Raincastle Communications, Inc.