Autodesk Article: “2024 State of Design and Make Report”
Autodesk’s State of Design & Make report is a global, annual study for leaders who design and make places, objects, and experiences. Continue Reading →
Autodesk Article: “Why Diversity in Architecture Matters for Communities—and the Bottom Line”
The architecture profession still lags behind changing demographics, with lower percentages of nonwhite and women architects. SSOE’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Candice Harrison, was recently featured in an Autodesk article where DEI experts from top architecture firms and organizations across the globe discuss why diversity in architecture is vital and benefits everyone. Continue Reading →
BD+C Magazine Article: “An Engineering Firm Traces its DEI Journey”
Recently, SSOE’s Board of Directors reiterated its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Thus began a journey that found SSOE moving toward a more representative mix of diverse employees within its nearly 1,500-person workforce, on project teams and in corporate groups. This BD+C Magazine article showcases how SSOE can be seen as a case study for how AEC firms are adapting to employees’ shifting expectations of more-inclusive work cultures. Continue Reading →
Lean Construction Blog Article: “Uneven Lean: The Strategy, Tactics, and Tools of Developing a Lean Operating Strategy”
In a recent Lean Construction Blog article, Catherine Myers, PE, SSOE’s Chair of the Board and President, and John Pemberton, one of SSOE’s Outside Board Members, discuss the strategy, tactics, and tools of developing a Lean Operating Strategy (aka “LOS”). Continue Reading →
ENR Magazine Article: “Enhancing Interoperability and Data Management to Unlock the Potential of BIM”
Managing data is more important now than ever. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized design and construction by streamlining collaboration, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. However, as contractors and designers continue to adopt BIM practices, the need for enhanced interoperability and effective handling of data-rich 3D models becomes increasingly important. Continue Reading →
