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SSOE Sponsors 8th Annual Midwest Urban Design Charrette Hosted by the Toledo Design Center

October 1, 2018/in Commercial, Education, Healthcare, master-planning, retail United States Toledo /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 1, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, announced today that they are proud to be a sponsor of the 8^th Annual Midwest Urban Design Charrette hosted by the Toledo Design Center (TDC). This event will take place October 5-7, 2018 at the TDC at One SeaGate in downtown Toledo in the Garden Room. SSOE’s sponsorship will provide lodging for all 28 students and 5 instructors attending this event. Read more

SSOE Group’s Kevin Costello and Chris Baker Honored by the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

May 11, 2017/in Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Process, master-planning, Pharmaceutical, Science and Technology Advanced Technology, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Master Planning /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 11, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is privileged to announce that two of their own were selected for awards by the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architect (AIA). Kevin Costello, AIA, was named “2017 AIA Toledo Architect of the Year” and Christopher Baker, AIA Associate, was named “2017 AIA Toledo Emerging Professional of the Year”. The awards were presented to Costello and Baker during the Honors Awards Program on April 21, 2017 at the Blarney Event Center in Downtown Toledo, Ohio. Read more

SSOE’s Louise Schlatter Receives AIA Ohio Mentor Award

October 21, 2016/in Alternative Energy, Automotive, master-planning Design, Energy Consulting, Master Planning, Sustainable and Renewable Solutions United States Toledo /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 21, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio honored Master Architect Louise Schlatter, AIA, NCARB, for her role as a mentor to younger colleagues pursuing a career in architecture. Louise received the award in a ceremony at the Akron Public Library on October 7, 2016. The event was part of AIA Ohio’s 2016 Convention. Read more

Area Development Magazine Article: “International Location Report: Site Selection in the Auto Industry — A Move to Mexico?”

April 6, 2016/in Automotive, General Manufacturing, master-planning, Southeast Master Planning, Site Selection Mexico Atlanta, Birmingham, Leon, Nashville /by Katie Junga

Alexandra Segers, Dipl.-Ing, PE, MS, General Manager of SSOE’s Southeast U.S. operations, was recently published in Area Development Magazine discussing the worldwide trend of OEMs—and subsequently suppliers—moving operations to Mexico. With this number growing every day, Alexandra reminds readers the Southeast U.S. is still a viable, competitive option for automotive parts production. Read more

American School and University Magazine Article: “Laboratory Retriever”

October 23, 2015/in Education, master-planning, Pharmaceutical, Science and Technology Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Procurement /by Katie Junga

Joe Kunkle, AIA, PE, LEED AP, Principal Account Executive at SSOE Group, and Lance Mushung, AIA, NCARB, Architect, co-authored this article featured in American School and University Magazine. Kunkle and Mushung, who have over 60 years of combined industry experience, confer on the subject of casework reuse. Whether you’re aiming for a LEED^®certified project or significant casework cost savings, the shortcuts offered by this resourceful twosome will lead you down the right path. Read more

ENR Article: “Design Professionals Must Embrace VDC to Improve Their Profession and Projects”

October 12, 2015/in Aerospace and Defense, Alternative Energy, Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Data Center, Data Centers, Education, Energy, Food and Beverage, General Manufacturing, Glass, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Process, master-planning, Petroleum, Petroleum Refining, Pharmaceutical, pipeline, Pipeline and Terminals, Power, retail, Science and Technology, Semiconductor, Southeast, Telecommunications, Wireless Systems Advanced Technology, Alternative Energy, Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Data / Fire / Security, Design, Design Technology, Energy Consulting, Engineering, Interior Design, Master Planning, Procurement, Project / Program Management, Site Selection, Specialty Services, Sustainable and Renewable Solutions, Tool Install, VDC, Virtual Design & Construction, Virtual Design & Construction: Steel (VDC Steel), Virtual Design and Construction /by Katie Junga

John Gill, PE, PMP, LEED AP, SSOE’s Director of VDC, was recently published in Engineering News-Record (ENR) discussing the topic of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). Gill has over 20 years of industry experience and was responsible for the implementation of SSOE’s VDC program. He writes on the many strengths the VDC framework has to offer our industry, and offers some tips for implementing a solid foundation on your next project. Read more

Giving clients more for their money through innovative software

September 7, 2015/in Aerospace and Defense, Alternative Energy, Automotive, Carbon Fiber, Chemical, Consumer Products, Data Center, Data Centers, Education, Energy, Food and Beverage, General Manufacturing, Glass, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Process, master-planning, Petroleum, Petroleum Refining, Pharmaceutical, pipeline, Pipeline and Terminals, Power, retail, Science and Technology, Semiconductor, Southeast, Telecommunications, Wireless Systems Advanced Technology, Alternative Energy, Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Data / Fire / Security, Design, Design Technology, Energy Consulting, Engineering, Interior Design, Master Planning, Procurement, Project / Program Management, Site Selection, Specialty Services, Sustainable and Renewable Solutions, Tool Install, VDC, Virtual Design & Construction, Virtual Design & Construction: Steel (VDC Steel), Virtual Design and Construction China, Mexico, United States /by Katie Junga

In our latest newsletter, we are highlighting the outstanding performance of Jonathan Bolbach and Mark LaBell, winners of SSOE’s Founder’s Award. Their accomplishment — developing the AutoNavis software application — met two of the award’s key criteria: delivering exceptional value to clients by saving them time, trouble, and money and implementing an innovation that leads to improved processes and quality. Read more

Pulling back the curtain on VDC

September 7, 2015/in Aerospace and Defense, Alternative Energy, Automotive, Carbon Fiber, Chemical, Consumer Products, Data Center, Data Centers, Education, Energy, Food and Beverage, General Manufacturing, Glass, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Process, master-planning, Petroleum, Petroleum Refining, Pharmaceutical, pipeline, Pipeline and Terminals, Power, retail, Science and Technology, Semiconductor, Southeast, Telecommunications, Wireless Systems Advanced Technology, Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, VDC, Virtual Design & Construction, Virtual Design & Construction: Steel (VDC Steel), Virtual Design and Construction United States /by Katie Junga

In moving a project from statement of work to completion of construction, regular collaboration between owners, designers, and contractors is no longer a luxury. It is the managerial insurance the project must have in order to stay on schedule and budget. Much of the unbudgeted time and expense incurred by change orders can be attributed to a lack of integration between the players. It’s often because these parties failed to include the resources and intentional effort for collaboration. Read more

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

August 27, 2015/in Healthcare, master-planning Design, Master Planning United States /by hitch

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

Site Selection Magazine Article: “Drive South … of the Border”

August 4, 2015/in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, General Manufacturing, master-planning, Semiconductor Master Planning, Site Selection Mexico /by Katie Junga

Alexandra Segers, Dipl.-Ing, PE, Program Manager and International Account Executive at SSOE Group, was recently featured in this Site Selection Magazine article discussing Mexico as a growing, viable option for major league players in automotive (think Toyota, Ford, and BMW) who are crossing the border to set up shop. BMW sites the country’s high number of international trade agreements as a significant determinant in taking operations to Mexico. Segers, who is no stranger to international site selection and advised BMW on the project, explains that much evaluation goes into the decision-making process, with reliability and water being popular concerns for companies considering an investment in Mexico to better serve their customers.
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Laboratory Design Magazine Article: “Should your project undergo commissioning?”

April 13, 2015/in Energy, Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Process, master-planning Alternative Energy, Design, Energy Consulting, Engineering, Master Planning, Procurement, Project / Program Management /by Katie Junga

David Wilson, PE, LEED AP, Senior Mechanical Engineer at SSOE Group, recently authored this article in Laboratory Design Magazine. The article explores when it’s worth it to consider commissioning for your facility through three case scenarios encountered by an HVAC commissioning expert. What is observed through testing and verification may prevent expensive operational problems from occurring, by detecting flaws and inefficiency prior to the end of the warranty period. The best approach is to be proactive in knowing what you need before it’s too late. Read more

SSOE conducts search for new Polaris plant location

March 19, 2015/in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Process, master-planning, Southeast Master Planning, Site Selection China, United States /by Katie Junga

Huntsville, Alabama has a lot to celebrate. It was recently selected as the site for the new Polaris plant, which will generate up to 2,000 jobs and create a ripple effect that will boost the area’s economy. Huntsville’s Mayor, Tommy Battle, jokingly suggested it was a plate of exceptional barbecue ribs that clinched the high-stakes deal. SSOE’s Alexandra Segers stands by the full story. Polaris selected her from a field of qualified candidates to conduct the site selection process — beginning to end. Alexandra considers this one of the fastest site selection processes of this magnitude she’s ever conducted. To put that in context, she has more than 15 years of experience helping major corporations find the best sites worldwide. Read more

Reliable Plant Magazine Article: “Industrial Facilities and Processes: Are You Winning on Both Fronts?”

July 15, 2011/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, General Manufacturing, Glass, Government, master-planning, Pharmaceutical, Science and Technology Master Planning /by Betsy Hurner

SSOE Group’s Louise Schlatter, NCARB, LEED AP, and IET’s Tim Stansfield, PE, Ph.D, discuss how strategic master planning can yield capital investment decisions that optimize facilities and process. Read more

The Military Engineer Magazine Article: “Energy Planning for Laboratories”

October 8, 2010/in Education, Government, master-planning, Pharmaceutical, Science and Technology Energy Consulting, Master Planning /by hitch

SSOE Group’s Ed Royzman, PE, and Meredith Mayes, PE, LEED AP, discuss how master planning and smart phasing are the first steps to reduced utility costs and energy compliance at federal laboratories that have outlived their electrical and mechanical systems. Read more

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