TOLEDO, OH October 2, 2008 - SSOE, Inc., one of the nation's largest architecture and engineering firms, announced that five staff members have recently earned LEED (TM) (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council. Joseph Kunkle, AIA, PE LEED AP, Vice President and Principle Account Executive in Toledo, Ohio; Renee Miilu, LEED AP, Chemical Engineer in Kalamazoo, Michigan; David Kaufman, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Architect and Senior Associate in Nashville, Tennessee; Victoria Habel, LEED AP, Structural Designer in Toledo, Ohio and Adam Calkins, PE, LEED AP, Mechanical Engineer in Toledo, Ohio have all become accredited. "SSOE is convinced that having staff with LEED accreditation is not only a strategic advantage to clients seeking LEED certification, but also to all of our clients in every industry we serve. LEED principles can be applied to any facility in very practical ways that reduce energy consumption and water usage as well as improve indoor air quality for employees. These are best practices SSOE looks at in every project we undertake, regardless of the intention to seek LEED certification. A multi-disciplined LEED accredited staff allows us to go beyond the facility to look at the systems and processes that can truly save clients money and improve their operations." said David Rose, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President and Sustainable Design Leader. SSOE currently has 22 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff, however within the next 12 months they anticipate having a total of 50 throughout the company. SSOE also designed Continue Reading →

Toledo, OH, August 25, 2008 - A partnership that has flourished over many years is taking a new form, as SSOE Inc., a comprehensive, multi-national architectural and engineering service provider headquartered in Toledo, announces a $629,000 pledge to The University of Toledo. Continue Reading →

Herndon, Va. (August 5, 2008) -- Volkswagen Group of America announced today that engineering and architecture firm SSOE has been hired to oversee the architecture, engineering and construction management for the company's new production facility in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company will partner with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for the environmental permitting process and Alberici Constructors, Inc. for the construction management of the facility. SSOE and ERM have offices in Nashville. Continue Reading →

SSOE is ranked 8th nationally among engineering and architectural firms (Building Design + Construction, 2008) and over 50% of their employees have worked on an alternative energy project within the last year. Mr. DiPofi led SSOE's entry into the emerging biofuels market, where they currently have numerous biofuels projects underway in 4 states including cellulosic ethanol and advanced biofuels projects. In addition, SSOE was awarded a patent for an innovative new process that reduces the energy and cost of producing biodiesel. He and his team are also working with The University of Toledo and several area groups to lead the way in making Toledo a nationwide center for biofuels production and distribution. Mr. DiPofi is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and has been a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio and Michigan since 1990. He received his Bachelor of Science from The University of Toledo in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. He was named Young Engineer of the Year in 1991 by the Toledo Society of Professional Engineers and has been in the A/E consulting industry since 1981 serving previously as engineer, project manager and business manager. His clients, among others, include Go Ethanol, Freedom Fuels, ConAgra Foods and P&G. The program, including fine food, cocktails and entertainment will be held at the Main Toledo Public Library on the Rooftop August 7th beginning at 5:30 PM. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Susan Zurawski, Executive Director of the Toledo Public Schools Foundation 419-535-6568 or suez@accesstoledo.com. Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, OH, July 25, 2008 - SSOE, Inc. one of the nation's largest architecture and engineering firms, is proud to announce that they have received the 2008 Human Resource Management Award for Excellence from the University of Toledo, The Employers' Association, Toledo Area Human Resource Association and The Mergis Group. The award honoring human resource and management techniques used to help grow their businesses and drive economic development in the region was given at the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Toledo Chapter (TAHRA) breakfast. Continue Reading →