SSOE Group Welcomes New Corporate Safety Manager

/in , , , , , , , , /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 8, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm welcomes Robert “Scott” Goodwin, COSS as Corporate Safety Manager. Scott comes to SSOE from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Northwest Ohio where he served as the Director of Safety and Training.

In this role, Goodwin is responsible for providing safety leadership, training, and guidance. This includes conducting safety audits and inspections for SSOE’s corporate facilities and construction work sites as well as developing contractor qualification standards, reporting safety metrics, and authoring weekly safety tips for staff as well as the company’s safety blog. Read more

SSOE Group to Host High School Students during Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

/in , , /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 22, 2016 – SSOE Group, a global engineering, architectural, and construction management firm (www.ssoe.com) headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, will host 16 students from Adrian High School and Bedford Senior High School Tuesday, February 23rd as part of Engineers Week. Focused on promoting entry into the engineering profession, Engineers Week takes place February 21-27, 2016 in locations across the U.S. Engineering is a fast growing, and one of the best paid, careers for recent college graduates and this growth is projected to continue into the future. Read more

SSOE Group’s Midland Office Celebrates Ten Successful Years

/in /by

MIDLAND, Michigan, February 17, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to celebrate the ten year anniversary of its Midland, Michigan office.

SSOE established the Midland office in early 2006 to support the region’s chemical companies. Today, the office employs more than 20 employees and has openings for several positions as they seek to grow their team. Since opening its doors, the office has diversified its client base — executing hundreds of projects for regional clients including DTE Energy, Enbridge, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Kellogg Company, Marathon Petroleum Company, Michigan Sugar Company, Midland Cogeneration Venture (MCV), Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, and the University of Michigan Health System. Read more

SSOE Group Announces Employee Registrations and Certifications for First Quarter of Planning Year 2016

/in , , /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 15, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that one of their employees earned a professional registration and ten additional employees earned professional certifications during the first and second quarters of SSOE’s 2016 planning year. Attainment of professional licensures is strongly encouraged at SSOE. In fact, the company covers the expense of preparation classes and exam fees as well as provides paid time off to take the exam. As an added incentive, once a staff member has passed an exam, they are awarded a recognition bonus. Read more

SSOE Group Announces the Appointment of Five New Principals

/in /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, December 11, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today the appointment of five new Principals, effective January 1, 2016. SSOE’s Board of Directors named Nate Czerniejewski, PE, PMP; Mike Hickman, PE; Jim Lewis; Matt Oberts, PE; and Jennifer Wuertz, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP as principal owners of SSOE. Read more

Pickerel of SSOE Group Earns American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) Board Certificate

/in , /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 27, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that Craig Pickerel has earned his Board Certificate in healthcare architecture from The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA).

Craig Pickerel, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, an Architect and Section Manager at SSOE, recently passed an accredited examination following approval of a portfolio application and relevant experience, which assesses the knowledge and understanding of architects who practice as healthcare specialists. He joins the ranks of over 400 ACHA colleagues in the U.S. and Canada who have received this important architectural credential. Read more

Mark LaBell of SSOE to Present “Reviewing the Role of Laser Scanning to Create Preliminary 3D Digital Representations of a Structure to Incorporate into BIM Models” at the BIM Integration Congress 2015

/in , , , , /by

San Francisco, California, August 14, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that Mark LaBell, BIM/CAD Technical Leader at SSOE, has been selected to present at BIM Integration Congress 2015. The event will be held August 26-27 at Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco, California. Read more

Two SSOE BIM Experts Presenting at the 2015 North American Revit® Technology Conference

/in , , , , /by

Washington, D.C., July 20, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that two BIM specialists from the company’s Portland, Oregon, office will present at the fifth annual North American Revit Technology Conference at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Washington, D.C., July 23 to 25, 2015. Read more

Alexandra Segers of SSOE to Present on Site Selection at the 2015 Summer Conference of the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA)

/in , /by

POINT CLEAR, Alabama, July 10, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Alexandra Segers, Dipl.-Ing, PE, Program Manager and International Senior Account Executive at SSOE, has been invited to present at the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) Summer Conference. The event will take place July 19-22, 2015 at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. To supplement her presentation “Changes in the Site Selection Process,” Segers will also facilitate a panel discussion on “the New Automotive Corridor”; Dennis Cuneo, Outside Board Member for SSOE will participate as a panelist. Read more

SSOE Group Welcomes Mary Cobb, Manager, Learning & Development and Linda Hwang, HR Generalist to their Human Resources Department

/in /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 19, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm is proud to announce the addition of two new professionals to their Human Resource department. Mary Cobb is the new Manager of Learning & Development and will be located in SSOE’s headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, and Linda Hwang, a new Human Resource Generalist for the Advanced Technologies Strategic Business Unit (SBU) will be located in SSOE’s Hillsboro, Oregon office.

Read more

SSOE Group to Host High School Students during Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

/in , , /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 19, 2015 – SSOE Group, a global EPCM firm (www.ssoe.com), and other local area firms are promoting entry into the engineering profession by participating in Engineer’s Week, taking place February 22-28, 2015 in locations across the U.S. SSOE is sponsoring Engineer’s Week activities in their Portland, Oregon and Toledo, Ohio locations. SSOE is committed to preparing students for successful careers by generating interest and improving skills in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and is a proud sponsor of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI).

Read more

Brett Susany of SSOE to Co-Present on Lean Construction at the 16th Annual Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress

/in , , /by

PORTLAND, Oregon, October 02, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Advanced Technology Division Manager Brett Susany from the company’s Portland, Oregon, office will present at the 16th annual Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress in San Francisco, October 7 – 10, 2014.

Read more

SSOE to Attend SEMICON West 2014 in San Francisco, CA

/in , /by

San Francisco, CA, June 18, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, will have semiconductor industry experts in attendance at SEMICON West on July 8-10, 2014. This event will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

Read more

Andrew Mekus of SSOE Group Named Ohio’s 2014 Young Engineer of the Year

/in , /by

Drew-Mekus, SSOE GroupTOLEDO, Ohio, June 17, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Andrew Mekus, PE, has been named “Young Engineer of the Year” by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Andrew was presented this honor in recognition of his exemplary community, civic, and professional undertakings as well as enthusiasm for the engineering profession and dedicated efforts to support activities of OSPE and the Toledo Chapter.

Read more

Three SSOE BIM Experts Selected to Present at the 2014 North American Revit Technology Conference

/in , , , , /by

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 16, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that three BIM specialists from the company’s Portland, Oregon, office have been selected to present at the fourth North American Revit Technology Conference at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Chicago on June 19 to 21, 2014.

Read more

SSOE Group Announces Bob Howell as the Next President and CEO

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Toledo, Ohio – June 3, 2014-— SSOE’s Board of Directors announced today that it has selected Bob Howell to be the next President and CEO of SSOE Group—a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm . Effective December 3, 2014, Bob Howell will assume the reins from current CEO, Tony Damon, who announced his plans to retire late last year.

Read more

Volkswagen and SSOE Group Proud Recipients of ACEC Engineering Excellence Grand Award for World’s First LEED® Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant

/in , , , , , , /by

Toledo, Ohio, May 31, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm along with their client Volkswagen Group of America is proud to announce that it has received one of eight Grand Awards for Engineering Excellence at the 47th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards—a national juried competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The award, presented in honor of the new Volkswagen Assembly Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was presented to SSOE and Volkswagen representatives at an award gala in Washington D.C. on April 23, 2013.

Read more

SSOE Ranks Second in ENR’s Top International Design Firm Rankings for Auto Assembly

/in , , , /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 31, 2013 –SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that it has been ranked second by Engineering News Record (ENR) in their 2012 Top International Design Firm Rankings survey results for Auto Assembly. The rankings were released in December and are based on revenue.

Read more

SSOE Awarded Design Contracts on Higher Education Projects for Four Institutions

/in /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, December 18, 2012 — SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm is proud to announce their selection for professional services on four higher education projects in the state of Ohio. SSOE will provide architectural, engineering, data / fire / security, and LEED services for projects at Bowling Green State University, Northwest State Community College, Owens Community College, and The University of Toledo. Project scopes range from renovation of existing structures to building additions and a complete new building design program.

Read more

SSOE Group Welcomes David Schoonmaker, Senior Project Manager

/in /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, December 7, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global architectural, engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm welcomes David Schoonmaker as Senior Project Manager and the newest member of its Facilities Business Unit.

David has over 30 years of experience in the commercial, healthcare, laboratory, industrial and manufacturing fields with a primary focus on energy conservation and energy efficient design. His experience includes daily project supervision and guidance as well as extensive on-site practical project experience and strategic problem solving through system analyses.

Read more

Marcus Osborne Joins SSOE Group as Nashville Human Resources Manager

/in /by

Nashville, TN, November 21, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is pleased to welcome Marcus Osborne, PHR as its new Nashville Human Resources Manager. Marcus will be located in SSOE’s Nashville, Tennessee office but will also oversee human resources (HR) efforts in SSOE’s other Southeast locations.

Read more

SSOE Group Recognized as MEP Giant at 2012 Awards Reception

/in , /by

Toledo, Ohio, November 14, 2012 –SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm is proud to announce it has been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s (CSE) 2012 MEP Giants. The MEP Giants program ranks the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection engineering firms in the United States based on total MEP design revenue. SSOE ranked thirteenth, moving up six spots from 2011.

Read more

Two SSOE BIM Experts to be Featured at Autodesk University 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada

/in /by

Las Vegas, NV, November 9, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Lauren Collier, Associate AIA, BIM/CAD Technical Leader and Mark LaBell, BIM/CAD Technical Specialist, both of SSOE, have been selected to present at the 2012 Autodesk University Conference. Collier will be presenting in conjunction with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), while LaBell will be co-hosting a panel session focused on mobile application integration with current design “cloud” computing and storage.

Read more

Army Corps of Engineers Releases New BIM Deliverable Standards with the Help of SSOE Group

/in /by

Toledo, Ohio, October 31, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that two of its BIM/CAD experts played a significant role in the development of newly released U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project deliverable standards for BIM applications. Lauren Collier, Associate AIA and John Eddy, PE were appointed to the USACE BIM Advisory committee in January 2012.

Read more

Join SSOE Group and Donate to Hurricane Sandy Response Efforts

/in /by

We are saddened by the loss of life and destruction of property wrought by the devastating hurricane and subsequent flooding up and down the eastern seaboard last week.

We share the shock and grief of those who were touched by these storms, and also share the desire to help. The immediate response by the American Red Cross and its partners to provide relief efforts is commendable and SSOE is contributing to assist their vital work. Please join SSOE Group and our employees in helping the survivors who have lost their homes and loved ones. Please give today by visiting the Red Cross website.

Read more

SSOE Group Names Two New Outside Directors to Board

/in /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 29, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today the selection of two new outside directors to its board. Both individuals were selected by shareholders for their unique industry perspective and diverse backgrounds that align with the company’s core markets and future growth objectives.

Read more

Gillespie and Otte of SSOE to Present at the 2012 HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona

/in /by

Phoenix, Arizona, July 25, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that David Gillespie, AIA, LEED AP and Jim Otte, NICET IV, Data / Fire / Security Specialist, both of SSOE, have been selected to co-present at the 2012 HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference taking place November 3-6, 2012 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

The presentation titled, “The Remote Control Hospital: The Future of Healthcare in the Age of Robotic Medicine” is focused on future considerations for telecommunications, robotics, and imaging. Attendees will learn about advancements in tele-medicine and remote control surgery and the impact these increasingly popular technologies have on healthcare planning and facility design. Gillespie and Otte will take a closer look at the design requirements healthcare facilities need to consider in order to support remote control technology.

Read more

SSOE Group Recognized for “Best Public / Private Partnership” in 2012 Ohio Heritage Awards

/in , /by

Toledo, OH, July 10, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that their Jesup W. Scott High School Renovation project has been awarded Heritage Ohio’s annual award for Best Public / Private Partnership. The award recognizes “top achievements in preservation and revitalization” across Ohio communities.

Read more

SSOE Group and Fuqua & Partners Designed Dynetics Solutions Complex Celebrates Grand Opening

/in /by

Huntsville, AL, June 21, 2012 – CRS Engineering, a division of SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with their partner, Fuqua & Partners Architects, announce the grand opening of Dynetics’ 226,500 SF high-tech prototyping facility located in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama.

Read more

SSOE Group Welcomes Richard Fosgitt, Net Zero Energy Program Manager

/in , /by

Midland, Michigan, May 07, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international architectural, engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, welcomes Richard Fosgitt, PE as a Program Manager and newest addition to its project and construction management group. Fosgitt will be based out of SSOE’s Midland, Michigan office.

Fosgitt will lead the implementation of Net Zero Energy (NZE) initiatives for Federal Government clients. In this role, Richard will work closely with SSOE’s Director of Federal Programs, Mike Duffey and SSOE’s energy consulting group. Duffey stated, “SSOE is focused on delivering comprehensive, value-added services in support of the DoD and other Federal Agencies’ energy objectives. Richard’s solid program management and energy expertise along with his leadership will further enhance our team’s capability and contribute to an overall mission accomplishment for our clients.” Read more

SSOE Group Experts to Present at “Oracle Collaborate” 2012 Conference

/in , /by

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 19, 2012– SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that two of their project controls experts will present at the Oracle Collaborate Technology and Applications Forum, April 22-26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Read more

SSOE and Volkswagen accept 2011 Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Building Green

/in , , , /by

Nashville, Tennessee, August 25, 2011 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that it along with leaders from Volkwagen Group of America’s Chattanooga Operations accepted the 2011 Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Building Green at the awards ceremony held in Nashville,Tennessee on August 12th. Read more

SSOE Group to Exhibit at the AEP Boiler Reliability Optimization (BRO) Forum

/in /by

Columbus, Ohio, July 18, 2011 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, will have experts on hand at the American Electrical Power’s BRO Forum on August 8-11, 2011. This event will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Celebrating its 10th year, the forum brings AEP employees and vendors together to discuss new boiler technologies and process improvements.

Read more

SSOE Group, international EPCM firm, Awarded National Export Achievement Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce

/in /by

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 6, 2010 – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm, yesterday to present the firm with an Export Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

According to Brown, “When it comes to exports, most people think about the manufacturing of goods—which is critical to Ohio’s economic health. But we can’t afford to overlook the export of services, which is exactly SSOE specializes in—and why they’ve been recognized as a model for exporters.”

Read more

SSOE Group Named Large Exporter of the Year by Ohio Governor

/in , , , , /by

September 23, 2010, Toledo, Ohio– SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global EPCM firm, was recognized for its success in the global marketplace by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel at a luncheon held in Columbus yesterday. SSOE was named the “Large Exporter of the Year.” In total, 20 Ohio companies were presented with the Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award (“E”Award). This is SSOE’s third time being an “E” award recipient; they also received this honor in 2002 as well as 2006. The Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award annually recognizes Ohio companies that have increased sales and Ohio-based employment as a result of export activity, or have implemented a strategy to expand international sales.

Read more

SSOE Group’s Russ Kinner Receives IEEE Award

/in /by

Phoenix, Arizona,March 05, 2010 – Russ Kinner of SSOE Group, a global architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, was recently awarded a Special Chair Award for Section Support by the Phoenix Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE). The award was presented to Russ during the organization’s annual awards banquet held on February 13, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. This award recognizes individuals or organizations for activities that support the goals of the Section, such as public service. The award also recognizes current section officers for their contributions for advancement of the section. In making the announcement, IEEE cited Russ’s outstanding support of the Phoenix section’s publicity efforts, which helped bolster the organization’s work in advancing technology, as well as contributions to the profession and the community.

Read more

SSOE Ranked by Inc. Magazine Among Fastest Growing Private Firms in the U.S

/in /by

TOLEDO, OHIO October 7, 2009 – SSOE, one of the largest architectural / engineering and construction management firms, announced today it was recently ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. This ranking was based on revenue figures from 2005 to 2008.

Read more