Nashville, Tennessee, March 1, 2012 — SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international architecture, engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center located in Tallahassee, Florida has received a National Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The ABC awards seek to recognize the nation’s most innovative and high quality construction projects and safety programs. The winning project, developed by real estate investor, Health Care REIT, was delivered to the client ahead of schedule and below budget -- resulting in a 52,000 SF building which was awarded LEED® Silver certification in April 2011. Sustainable features included the use of 92% recycled structural steel, a patient healing garden, separate public and staff places of respite, and strategies focused on recycling, water use reduction, thermal comfort, indoor and outdoor pollution control, and environmentally friendly low mercury lamp lighting. Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 21, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international architectural, engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm welcomes S. Sonny Hamizadeh, AIA, as Senior Account Executive and the newest member of its Life Sciences practice. Sonny has over 25 years of experience in the architecture and construction field. His experience includes managing and operating architectural operations, marketing and client relations, project design and layout, constructability reviews, construction administration, project management, and the management of multiple design teams. “We are excited to have Sonny join our team at a time when SSOE’s business continues to expand and grow.” said Dave Verner, Senior Vice President, Life Sciences SBU. “His extensive background and experience will allow him to further assist SSOE with our growth objectives for our Life Sciences practice. Sonny’s particular emphasis will be on higher education, science and technology, and continuing care.” Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 20, 2012 – On the heels of recently released census data showing the first drop in the share of science and engineering professionals since 1950, SSOE and area firms are promoting entry into the profession by participating in National Engineers Week. Approximately 30 students from three area high schools will get hands-on experience from a team of engineers when they spend part of their day at SSOE’s Toledo headquarters for the “Engineer for a Day” program. SSOE has been a part of the Toledo community for over 60 years and has grown to be the largest engineering and architectural firm in the region. The “Engineer for a Day” program is a part of the agenda for the 2012 Toledo Engineer Week and will be held on February 22, 2012 from 1:00 until 3:30 PM. Students will attend a luncheon at The University of Toledo College of Engineering before meeting at SSOE. While there, they will experience first-hand what it takes to become an engineer and potentially an employee of SSOE. Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 20, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Adrienne Taylor, PE, was named “Young Engineer of the Year” by The Toledo Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE). Adrienne has been recognized for involvement in the community along with outstanding performance in her current role as a chemical process engineer in SSOE’s Toledo, Ohio office. “Adrienne Taylor is a bright, talented, and versatile engineer. In her six years at SSOE, she has quickly risen from a supporting role on large projects to leading them. She is the subject matter expert for many different platforms and has become a coach, teacher, and trainer for both younger and more experienced staff,” stated Brad Galliers, PE and Section Manager for SSOE’s Industrial Process division. Continue Reading →

Toledo, Ohio, February 16, 2012 - SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announces the promotion of Betsy Hurner to Marketing Business Leader, Senior Associate. Betsy started her marketing career at SSOE nearly 12 years ago as a marketing intern through an internship she received through The University of Toledo. Betsy has held positions of increasing responsibility from her days as an intern including Operations Marketing Coordinator for the Industrial Process Team, Corporate Marketing Coordinator, and most recently Corporate Marketing Manager. Continue Reading →