SSOE Group Ranked 1st among Top Green Design Firms in South Central Construction’s 2010 Rankings

Nashville, TN, November 4, 2010 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm announces it has been named to the number one spot for Top Green Design Firms in the recently released, revenue-based South Central Construction’s 2010 Top Design Firms rankings.

Furthermore, SSOE was named to the number three spot for Architecture, Industrial Process, and MEP Engineering Firms and fifth among Structural Engineering Firms. In addition, the firm was ranked ninth among the Top 50 Design Firms, up 10 spots from 2009. Geographically, SSOE was ranked the third largest design firm in Tennessee, the fifth largest in Arkansas, and ninth in Kentucky.

Tony Damon, CEO of SSOE states, “SSOE has received several industry rankings this year, including these, which reaffirm the steps we are taking to remain at the top of the A/E/C industry and sustain our business. Each year we continue to move up the rankings in the core industries we serve and services we provide. Key to this growth during turbulent economic times has been our ability to return more than 1/3 of our revenue back to clients in the form of project savings.”

These rankings were published in South Central Construction’s Top 50 Designers list and include designers with a permanent office in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Tennessee. These designers are then ranked by their 2009 billings. South Central Construction provides in-depth and comprehensive coverage on heavy engineering, highway, building, and industrial construction news for the South Central region. For more information on these rankings visit: http://southcentral.construction.com/southcentral_top_lists_construction_firms/2010/DesignFirms/BreakoutCharts/001-100.asp

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About SSOE Group
SSOE Group is an international EPCM firm ranked eleventh among the largest engineering and architecture firms (Building Design + Construction, 2009). SSOE has also been named one of the “Best AEC Firms to Work For” (Building Design + Construction) and as one of the fastest-growing firms by Inc. Magazine, 2010.

With 21 offices around the world, SSOE is a leader in providing sustainable and renewable solutions. The company has earned a solid reputation providing architecture, engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions to the biofuels, energy, alternative energy, science and technology, chemical, food and beverage, automotive, glass, healthcare, and consumer products industries. SSOE has completed projects in more than 30 countries. Visit www.ssoe.com for additional information and career opportunities.

Media Contact
Jenni Roder
SSOE Group
419.255.3830 x1362
419.351.6480 cell
jroder@ssoe.com

About SSOE Group

As an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, SSOE is known for delivering unparalleled client value that advances the AEC industry. They have been named a “Great Workplace” (Great Place to Work®) and one of the “Best AEC Firms to Work For” (BD+C).

Over the company’s 75-year history, it has earned a reputation for providing quality project solutions to high-tech and general manufacturing clients in the semiconductor, automotive, battery, food, chemical, and glass industries. SSOE also provides forward-thinking design across healthcare and general building sectors such as corporate workplace, education, and judicial—with projects completed in 40 countries. Visit www.ssoe.com for additional information and career opportunities.

Media Contact:
Jenni Roder
(419) 469-1918
(419) 351-6480 cell
jroder@ssoe.com