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SSOE Group Recognized as 2020 MEP Giant

September 28, 2020/in Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, September 28, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce it has been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2020 MEP Giants. The MEP Giants program ranks the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection engineering firms in the United States based on total MEP design revenue. SSOE ranked forty-seventh this year, up five spots from their 2019 ranking. Read more

Power Engineering Magazine Article: “Projects Illustrate Strategies for Comprehensive Design Tools”

February 9, 2015/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Energy / Power, Food and Beverage, Glass, Manufacturing / High Tech, Semiconductor Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Master Planning, Procurement, Site Selection /by Katie Junga

Tom Fitzpatrick, Power Department Manager at SSOE Group, co-authored this content-rich article, published in Power Engineering Magazine, that explores the cost benefits of conducting a feasibility study during the planning phase of a project. The article highlights project examples where SSOE’s engineers were able to add even more value to a feasibility study with their ability to quickly and easily assess, and point decision-makers in the right direction.

Area Development Magazine Article: “The United States: A Growing Competitor for New Manufacturing Plants”

February 8, 2015/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Glass, Manufacturing / High Tech, Semiconductor Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Master Planning, Procurement, Site Selection /by Katie Junga

Foreign companies are trending in the direction of the U.S. as they review global site selection options, with suppliers following.

Alexandra Segers, International Senior Account Executive / Program Manager at SSOE Group, shares her insight in this article published in Area Development Magazine. Within, Segers discusses some of the important items — including incentives and cost offsets, utility factors, and workforce availability — that are making the U.S. an advantageous area to consider development, with the Southeast U.S. leading the pack.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Magazine Article: “Critical Success Factors in Raw Material Storage & Conveyance”

January 7, 2015/in Food and Beverage, Manufacturing / High Tech, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Project / Program Management /by Katie Junga

Correct design basis requires deep understanding of raw material characteristics and facility conditions.

Mark Hoffman, PE, PMP, Department Manager in Food and Consumer Products at SSOE Group, was recently published in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Magazine. Hoffman has over 30 years of experience in project and engineering management in the pharmaceutical processing, food processing, nutraceutical processing, bio-processing, renewable energy, ammonia refrigeration, and food ingredient industries. In his article, he explains how a consistently dependable environment for raw material storage and conveyance is imperative to practical and profitable production flow in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

ARCHITECT Magazine Article: “Designing in a Cloud”

January 7, 2015/in Manufacturing / High Tech Advanced Technology, Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Project / Program Management, Virtual Design & Construction, Virtual Design & Construction: Steel (VDC Steel), Virtual Design and Construction /by Katie Junga

A roundup of tools and services that architects are using to break free from company servers and physical boundaries.

Lauren Collier, Assoc. AIA, design technology section manager at SSOE Group, is featured in this article recently published in ARCHITECT Magazine. The article reviews recent industry trends related to cloud-based system use, going beyond file sharing and backup. Companies are beginning to incorporate the cloud into schematic design, project management, energy performance analysis, renderings, and other outsourced tasks. The cloud offers adept speed that releases us from our dependency on less-efficient company servers, and generating productive collaboration.

SSOE Group Partners with The University of Toledo College of Engineering to Strengthen Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

August 18, 2020/in Engineering Toledo /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 18, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is excited to announce their official partnership with The University of Toledo (UToledo) College of Engineering to strengthen their diversity and inclusion initiatives. SSOE will work with Dr. Lesley Berhan, the College’s Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, to strengthen inclusive excellence within SSOE’s organization. Read more

Chemical Processing Magazine Article: “Learn from the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion”

December 11, 2014/in Manufacturing / High Tech Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Data / Fire / Security, Design, Engineering, Project / Program Management /by Katie Junga

Third party assessments can provide crucial insights.

Peter Wilmarth, RA, an architect at SSOE Group with over 35 years of experience, offers his thoughts as to how those of us in the chemical industry can gain insight from the West Fertilizer plant explosion in his recent Chemical Processing Magazine publication. The tragic blast occurred in 2013 in West, Texas — killing 15 people and injuring over 160 — and elevated the issue of safety in relation to hazardous industrial processes.

SSOE Welcomes Three New Professionals to their Southeast Operations Team

July 30, 2020/in Corporate Workplace, Healthcare Design, Engineering, Interior Design, Project / Program Management Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville /by Jenni Roder

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 30, 2020 – SSOE Group, a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce the addition of three new professionals to their rapidly growing Southeast operations team. They are excited to welcome Davis Burton, Amy Cope, and Alex Costakis to their healthcare, commercial, and education business unit. Read more

Food Manufacturing Magazine Article: “Risk, Opportunities With Used Equipment”

October 29, 2014/in Engineering /by Katie Junga

David Young and Jim Swope, PMP, senior project managers at SSOE Group, wrote a newly published article in Food Manufacturing Magazine discussing the advantages of pre-owned manufacturing equipment and some of the challenges related to its utilization. Between food and personnel safety, operational productivity, and overall integrity, there is a lot to think about in relation to equipment. Choosing the right used equipment can significantly cut costs while also shortening lead time—a winning combination serving to improve the bottom line without sacrificing quality.

SSOE Group Engineer for Award-Winning Children’s Hospital of Alabama Project

May 20, 2020/in Healthcare Data / Fire / Security, Engineering Birmingham, Huntsville /by Jenni Roder

Lee Building & 4th Avenue Parking Deck Project Receives AIA Alabama’s Excellence in Design Award

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 20, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that one of their projects has recently been recognized as a 2020 Excellence in Design Award Winner by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Alabama. The Children’s Hospital of Alabama Lee Building and 4th Avenue Parking Deck won an AIA Alabama Excellence in Design Honor Award. Read more

SSOE Group Provides A/E Services for American Family Care

May 5, 2020/in Healthcare Design, Engineering, Interior Design /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 5, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, has partnered with American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent and accessible primary care, to provide A/E services on franchise projects across the United States, increasing access to healthcare for Americans. AFC selected SSOE for these projects due to their full-service capabilities. Read more

Food Engineering Magazine Article: “37th Annual Plant Construction Survey: Hygienic Design for Safe Food”

July 1, 2014/in Food and Beverage Engineering United States St. Paul /by hitch

Food Engineering Magazine’s 37th Annual Plant Construction Survey takes a look at key trends such as sanitation, food safety, and efficiency which have influenced projects in 2013. Jerry Rudie, Senior Project Manager at SSOE provides his observation of the move toward increased expansions to existing plants rather than new plant construction. In addition, Rudie reports on the move toward further automation of processes in order to reduce labor costs and justify additional capital expenditures.

SSOE Group Awarded Design Services for Henry Ford College’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute / Technology Building Renovation and Addition

March 9, 2020/in Workforce Development Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 9, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that they have recently been selected to provide architectural and engineering design services for Henry Ford College’s (HFC) Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute / Technology Building Renovation and Addition Project in Dearborn, Michigan. Read more

SSOE Supports Owens Community College’s New Dana Center with A/E Services and Pledge

March 6, 2020/in Automotive, Manufacturing / High Tech, Workforce Development Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 6, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that they were chosen to perform architecture and engineering services for Owens Community College’s Dana Center, a new advanced manufacturing training center. In addition, SSOE has made a $30,000 pledge for the naming of a conference room to help the College fulfill its funding obligations for this project. The Center, located in Perrysburg, Ohio, is currently in Phase II of construction and is set to be completed in the summer of 2020. Read more

SSOE Group Provides Design Services to United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America for New Workforce Training Facility

February 25, 2020/in Workforce Development Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 25, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that they are providing architectural and engineering design services to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America for their new $30 million, 147,000 SF Michigan Carpenters and Millwrights Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund’s (MCMJATF) training center located in Detroit. This investment is the largest ever made by the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Read more

ChemInfo Magazine Article: “The Right Tools for the Job – Front-End Loading Part I and Part II”

February 5, 2014/in Uncategorized Chemical, Food and Beverage Engineering, Project / Program Management /by hitch

Senior Project Manager Jens Ebert is featured in a two-part article series on front-end loading (FEL) in a recent edition of ChemInfo Magazine. Part I of Jens’ article examines the process of FEL that involves developing sufficient project definition so that owners can make investment decisions, minimize risk and maximize the potential for success, and how to begin the process. Part II continues the discussion of FEL II and III as well as a cost-benefit analysis for this project management process. Read more

SSOE Group to Host 31 High School Students during Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

February 14, 2020/in Design, Design Technology, Engineering, VDC, Virtual Design & Construction career, Careers /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 14, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, will host 31 students from local area high schools; Tecumseh, Dundee, and Ida, as part of Engineers Week. Focused on promoting entry into the engineering profession, Engineers Week takes place February 17 – 21, 2020 in locations across the country. Engineers Week is a way to increasing the understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers and helps address the shortage of talent in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers by increasing public dialogue about the need for engineers and other STEM professionals. Read more

Food Engineering Magazine Article: “FSMA Update: Staying Ahead of the Curve”

January 22, 2014/in Food and Beverage Engineering /by hitch

The article, “FSMA Update: Staying Ahead of the Curve” in Food Engineering Magazine’s January 2014 issue reviews proposed rules for the Preventative Controls for Human Food and Produce Safety, but final rules have not been issued, leaving processors time to explore audit and certification alternatives. Michael Vetter, Senior Project Manager at SSOE, provides his viewpoint on the importance of GFSI certifications such as SQF and how they can go a long way to proving their compliance during an FSMA audit.

Consulting-Specifying Engineer and Plant Engineering Magazine Article: “Generators and Transfer Switches – Emergency Power Solutions”

October 7, 2013/in Energy / Power Engineering /by hitch

Corey Zachel, Senior Electrical Engineer, is featured in the September issue of Consulting-Specifying Magazine and Plant Engineering Magazine for his article on emergency power solutions. Generators can provide emergency power to a facility’s electrical power system—in this article, Zachel discusses how to select the appropriate generator for your facility and steps to perform a load study, address code compliance, determine a fuel source, and ensure safety during installation.

SSOE Group Announces Appointment of New Principals and Promotions for Planning Year 2020

October 29, 2019/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Corporate Workplace, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Manufacturing / High Tech, Semiconductor Advanced Technology, Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Engineering Atlanta, Huntsville, Nashville, Portland, Toledo /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 29, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced today the appointment of new Principals and organization promotions for their planning year (PY) 2020. Read more

SSOE Group Provides Global Program Management to American Axle & Manufacturing

October 21, 2019/in Automotive, Manufacturing / High Tech Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Project / Program Management China, Germany, Mexico /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 21, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that they are serving as a global alliance partner for American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)—a global leader in design, engineering, validation and manufacturing of driveline, metal forming, powertrain, and casting technologies for automotive, commercial, and industrial markets. Read more

SSOE Group Recognized as 2019 MEP Giant

October 16, 2019/in Engineering /by Jenni Roder

CHICAGO, Illinois, October 16, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce it has once again been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s MEP Giants. The MEP Giants program ranks the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection engineering firms in the United States based on total MEP design revenue. SSOE ranked fifty-two this year. Read more

New Building Design+Construction Rankings Name SSOE Group a Top 10 Engineering / Architecture Firm for the 7th Consecutive Year

October 10, 2019/in Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing / High Tech Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 10, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management is proud to announce their annual Building Design+Construction (BD+C) rankings. Read more

Engineering Inc. Magazine Article: “ACEC 2013 Engineering Excellence Awards”

June 10, 2013/in Automotive Contruction, Design, Engineering /by hitch

SSOE’s Volkswagen Chattanooga Plant project is featured in Engineering Inc.’s Grand Award Recipient Article as one of the eight grand award winners for Engineering Excellence at the 47^th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards. The $1 billion production facility produces the Passat and became the first and only LEED® Platinum automotive plant in the world, the first LEED platinum industrial campus in the U.S., and the largest platinum project in the U.S. (based on building area). Read more

SSOE Group Performing EPCM Services for Continental AG’s Greenfield Plant of the Future in Central Mexico

July 19, 2019/in Automotive, Manufacturing / High Tech Construction Management, Engineering, Procurement, Sustainable and Renewable Solutions Mexico, United States /by Jenni Roder

Construction Commenced During July’s Groundbreaking Ceremony

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, July 19, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management was hired by Continental AG to perform engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for their new 25,000 sq. m. (nearly 270,000 SF) automotive electronics components production facility located in FINSA Industrial Park in Aguascalientes, Mexico. This facility has been designed as a “plant of the future”, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and energy efficiencies with the goal of achieving LEED^® Gold certification. Read more

SSOE Ranked #1 Semiconductor Design Firm in 2019 ENR Sourcebook

July 12, 2019/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing / High Tech, Semiconductor Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 12, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce their annual Engineering News Record (ENR) rankings, including the firm’s first #1 spot as the Top Semiconductor Design Firm. The rankings were published in the 2019 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook. ENR serves as one of the leading engineering and construction news publications. This list provides market analysis and rankings of the largest U.S.-based AEC firms according to revenue for design services performed in 2018. Read more

SSOE Group Selected as Architectural / Engineering Firm for Kenworth Truck Company’s $140 Million Chillicothe Plant Expansion

June 4, 2019/in Automotive Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 4, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that they have been selected to provide all A/E services for the Kenworth Truck Company’s $140 Million Plant Expansion located in Chillicothe, Ohio. Read more

Utility Products Magazine Article: “The Dangers of Arc Flash to Unqualified Personnel”

October 17, 2012/in Uncategorized Automotive, Energy / Power Engineering /by hitch

In the October 2012 issue of Utility Products magazine SSOE’s Ed McConnell, PE, discusses how communication, training, and culture changes within an organization can be the solution to minimizing arc flash injuries Read more

The Economist: “Working Partners”

August 27, 2012/in Automotive, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Engineering /by hitch

Tony Damon, CEO of SSOE Group, was interviewed for the August 25, 2012 edition of The Economist. Damon provides insight on questions surrounding the increasing presence of work available in China and the effects this may have on jobs locally. In response, Damon states, “global growth is a question of survival, not choice, and that profitable work in China keeps jobs in Ohio”.

SSOE Group Welcomes Matthew Patterson as Senior Account Executive for their Southeast U.S. Operations

May 2, 2019/in Construction Management, Engineering, Site Selection Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Nashville /by Jenni Roder

SSOE Has Four Southeast U.S. Locations

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2, 2019— SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is excited to welcome Matthew Patterson to their Atlanta office as Senior Account Executive for their Southeast U.S. Operations. Matthew’s addition reinforces SSOE’s strategic commitment to expanding the firm’s Southeast presence and depth of resources in the region to deliver great client service. Read more

Integration Quarterly Magazine Article: “Meeting the Ultimate Deadline”

July 30, 2012/in Design, Engineering /by hitch

Mike Duffey, Director of Federal Programs at SSOE, is featured in an article on implementing design-build teams for military construction projects in Integration Quarterly’s summer 2012 edition. Duffey describes some of the challenges even experienced projects teams encounter Read more

Food Engineering Magazine: 35th Annual Plant Construction Survey – “Processors Prepare for Future Initiatives”

July 2, 2012/in Consumer Products, Food and Beverage Engineering /by hitch

SSOE’s Mike Murphy, Principal Division Manager is featured in Food Engineering magazine’s June 2012 issue. This issue includes the Annual Plant Construction Survey in which Murphy shares his thoughts on the growing trends he has observed toward efficiency improvements, plant consolidations, and attempts to standardize production across facilities. He attributes these changes to ever increasing costs of raw materials, ingredients, energy, and shipping which presents a challenge for food manufacturers to maintain or increase profit margins.

SSOE Group to Host 35 High School Students during Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

February 18, 2019/in Engineering, VDC career, Careers, HR Toledo /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 18, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, will host 35 students from local area high schools, including Bedford, Eastwood, Ida, Port Clinton, and Saline, on Tuesday, February 19^th as part of Engineers Week. Focused on promoting entry into the engineering profession, Engineers Week takes place February 17 – 23, 2019 in locations across the U.S. Engineers Week is a way to increasing the understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers and helps address the shortage of talent in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers by increasing public dialogue about the need for engineers and other STEM professionals. Read more

SSOE Ranked Top 5 International Semiconductor Design Firm by ENR

January 30, 2019/in Semiconductor Construction Management, Engineering, Procurement /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 30, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that it has been ranked fifth by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in their 2018 Top International Semiconductor Design Firm rankings. The rankings were released in the December edition of ENR’s Top Global Sourcebook and are based on revenue. SSOE was ranked the #2 Top Semiconductor Design Firm in the U.S. by ENR in a previous issue. Read more

Site Selection Magazine: “Growth Curves”

May 9, 2012/in Uncategorized Automotive Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Project / Program Management, Site Selection United States /by hitch

Volkswagen’s new Chattanooga, Tennessee automotive manufacturing campus is featured in Site Selection Magazine’s May 2012 issue. SSOE Group’s Brian Spencer, PE and Louise Schlatter, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C discuss the integration of LEED principles into the design of the 2.7 million SF facility. Read more

ProMedica Headquarters – Steam Plant Project Receives ENR’s Midwest 2018 “Best Projects” Award and Honorable Mention in BD+C’s 2018 Reconstruction Award

January 8, 2019/in Corporate Workplace, Healthcare Data / Fire / Security, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

SSOE provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and fire protection (MEPT / FP) design services for the project.

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 8, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, was recently recognized, along with their project team members HKS Architects, Rudolph Libbe Group, GEM Inc., Mannik & Smith Group, and Accel Fire Systems, with a “Best Projects” Award from Engineering-News Record (ENR) Midwest and Honorable Mention from Building Design + Construction’s (BD+C) 2018 Reconstruction Award for the ProMedica Headquarters – Steam Plant Project located in downtown Toledo, Ohio. ProMedica Health System is a locally owned non-profit healthcare organization serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Read more

SSOE Completes LEED® Platinum Net Zero Energy Warehouse and Distribution Center for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

October 29, 2018/in Healthcare Design, Engineering, Sustainable and Renewable Solutions /by Jenni Roder

DURHAM, North Carolina, October 29, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to have recently completed their first Net Zero LEED^® Platinum project. The new 25,000 SF North Warehouse and Distribution Center for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is located at Research Triangle Park in Durham, North Carolina and now consolidates all warehousing efforts onto the National Institute of Health (NIH) campus, not only increasing security, but eliminating the need for off-site leasing facilities. Read more

Chemical Engineering Magazine Article: “Energy Optimization Using Pinch Analysis”

November 8, 2011/in Chemical, Energy / Power Engineering /by Jenni Roder

SSOE’s Rick Beaman and Cliff Reese discuss practical considerations on choosing the pinch temperature, utility temperatures, and more for energy optimization. Read more

SSOE Group Recognized as 2018 MEP Giant

October 9, 2018/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Corporate Workplace, Energy / Power, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Manufacturing / High Tech, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Semiconductor Data / Fire / Security, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

CHICAGO, Illinois October 09, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce it has been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2018 MEP Giants. The MEP Giants program ranks the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection engineering firms in the United States based on total MEP design revenue. SSOE ranked 45th this year, holding steady at the same spot as their 2017 ranking. In 2016, SSOE jumped 37 spots. Read more

SSOE’s Glass Experts Hosting Hospitality Suite at 79th Conference on Glass Problems

October 3, 2018/in Glass Engineering /by Hannah Lee

COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 3, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, will host a hospitality suite at the 79th Annual Conference on Glass Problems on November 5-8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. SSOE’s glass engineering experts Brian Kleman, Tim Schaeffer, and Mike McCauley will be in attendance. This event is co-organized by the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) and Alfred University, the leading American glass teaching and research institution. Read more

SSOE Group Launches New Website to Commemorate Upcoming 70th Anniversary

August 7, 2018/in Uncategorized Automotive, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Semiconductor Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 7, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management launched a newly redesigned website today. This week, the firm is celebrating 70 years of making clients successful.

SSOE Group Celebrates 70-Year Legacy on August 8th

August 6, 2018/in Uncategorized Automotive, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Semiconductor Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 6, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, is proud to celebrate 70 years in business this coming Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

SSOE was founded in 1948 when structural engineer Al Samborn returned to his hometown of Toledo after completing his military service to start his own engineering firm. Today, the firm has grown into a Top 10 Engineering / Architecture firm (BD+C) with 1,100 employees in 30 global offices across six countries and is one of Ohio’s largest engineering firms.

For Third Consecutive Year, SSOE Group Named a “Great Workplace” by Great Place to Work^®

August 2, 2018/in Uncategorized Automotive, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Semiconductor Design, Engineering /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 3, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management is proud to announce their re-certification as a “Great Workplace” by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work^®. SSOE earned this credential based on exemplary ratings provided by their employees in an anonymous survey.

Food Engineering Magazine Article: “Tech Update: Cooling and Freezing Equipment”

September 15, 2010/in Food and Beverage Engineering /by hitch

Today’s economy creates hard choices for processors selecting cooling and freezing equipment systems. But solutions exist to decrease energy usage and convert the reject heat of cooling to useful energy to heat water. SSOE Group’s Mark Hoffman, senior project manager and business leader of SSOE’s food division, is interviewed for Food Engineering’s September Tech Update on Cooling and Freezing Equipment. Read more

Food Engineering Magazine: “2010 Annual Plant Construction Survey”

July 8, 2010/in Food and Beverage Engineering /by hitch

SSOE Group’s Ken Gruenhagen, senior project manager of SSOE’s food division, is interviewed for Food Engineering Magazine’s 2010 Plant Construction Survey: Enter the Era of Intelligent Asset Management.
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Food Processing Magazine Article: “2010 Capital Spending Outlook: Pent-Up Demand Causes an Explosion in Projects”

May 5, 2010/in Food and Beverage Engineering /by hitch

With the recent release of the 2010 Capital Spending Outlook for the food industry, health and safety are a major concern. SSOE Group’s Mike Murphy discusses the importance of health and safety when designing a food facility. Read more

San Antonio News Article: “AAFES at Randolph AFB candidate for LEED certification”

March 5, 2010/in Engineering, Sustainable and Renewable Solutions /by hitch

Base and post exchanges are known for their bargain prices, and now they’ll be known for being environmentally friendly. The design-build team for the $30.9 million project was composed of the Michigan-based Walbridge Corp. and the Ohio-based SSOE Group. Read more

SSOE Group Expands in China with Chengdu Office

February 20, 2018/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Glass, Semiconductor Engineering, Tool Install China, United States /by Katie Junga

SHANGHAI, China, February 20, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce the opening of their new office in Chengdu, Sichuan province China.

In 2005, SSOE opened its first international office in Shanghai to support a variety of automotive and manufacturing plant-development projects for multinational corporations in and around China. Today it has grown to be one of the firm’s largest offices and experienced its best year on record in the past 5 years in 2017. SSOE’s new Chengdu office will be staffed with local resources and will enhance SSOE’s presence within the Asia-Pacific region. Read more

Progressive Engineer Magazine Article: “SSOE, High-Tech Engineering Nothing New”

June 8, 2009/in Design Technology, Engineering /by hitch

This article profiles SSOE’s recent growth, hiring outlook, and use of technology based on an interview with SSOE Senior Vice President Dave Sipes, PE. Read more

SSOE Group Awarded all Four Elementary Schools for Fremont City Schools District Rebuild

January 8, 2018/in Design, Engineering, Procurement United States Toledo /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 8, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that they have been selected to provide architectural and engineering services for four new elementary schools as part of the Fremont City Schools district rebuild project in partnership with Munger Munger + Associates Architects Inc. Read more

Three SSOE BIM Experts to Present Five Sessions at Autodesk University 2017

November 2, 2017/in Construction Management, Contruction, Design Technology, Engineering /by hitch

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, November 2, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced today that Department Manager, VDC Global Initiatives, Lauren Collier, Associate AIA; Charles Berteaux IV, BIM / VDC Section Manager Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit; and Mark LaBell Jr., Senior VDC Technical Leader have been selected to speak at Autodesk University 2017. The event will be held November 14 – 16, 2017 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more

SSOE Group Partnering with Toledo Public Schools on Pilot Apprenticeship Program

August 25, 2017/in Glass Design, Engineering, Procurement, Virtual Design & Construction United States Toledo /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 25, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is partnering with Toledo Public Schools (TPS) on a pilot apprenticeship program to engage students at the high school / pre-college level and provide them exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Today, engineering is one of the fastest-growing, best-paid careers for recent college graduates, and this growth is projected to continue into the future. Read more

SSOE Group Named a “Great Workplace” by Great Place to Work® for Second Consecutive Year

August 18, 2017/in Uncategorized Automotive, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Semiconductor Design, Engineering /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 18, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management is proud to announce their re-certification as a “Great Workplace” by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. SSOE earned this credential based on exemplary ratings provided by their employees in an anonymous survey. Read more

SSOE Group Expands Southeast U.S. Operations with The Burell Group (TBG)

August 17, 2017/in Uncategorized Healthcare Design, Engineering /by hitch

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, August 25, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced today the acquisition of Birmingham-based architectural firm, The Burell Group (TBG). TBG brings an extensive architectural portfolio to SSOE, continuing the firm’s strategic commitment to growth in the Southeast U.S. Read more

SSOE Hires New Division Manager for Growing Asia-Pacific Operations

August 1, 2017/in Healthcare, Semiconductor Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Engineering China, India, United States Portland, Santa Clara /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 1, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, recently welcomed back Paul Spinazze as Division Manager and Senior Associate for their Asia-Pacific Operations. He previously worked for SSOE from 1987 to 1994 as an electrical engineer / project manager. Read more

Sentury Tire Selects SSOE Group for Complete Design of 1.4 Million Square Foot Tire Manufacturing Facility in LaGrange, Georgia

July 11, 2017/in Uncategorized Automotive Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Project / Program Management, Site Selection China, United States Atlanta /by hitch

LAGRANGE, Georgia, July 11, 2017 – Sentury Tire, a global advanced-technology tire manufacturer of automotive and aircraft tires, selected SSOE Group, a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, to design its 1.4 million square foot tire manufacturing facility in LaGrange, Georgia. Read more

SSOE Group Recognized as one of the Fastest-Growing Architectural, Engineering, Planning, and Environmental Consulting Firms in the U.S.

June 26, 2017/in Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Energy Consulting, Engineering, Master Planning /by Jenni Roder

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 26, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, has been ranked as a “Hot Firm” by management consulting and research firm Zweig Group. This ranking signifies that SSOE is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States. Read more

SSOE Hires New Senior Account Executive

May 18, 2017/in Chemical, Manufacturing / High Tech Engineering United States /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 18, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced the appointment of Brian Lloyd as Senior Account Executive. He is responsible for the growth of SSOE’s industrial process business with a main focus on services to chemical manufacturing clients.

Prior to joining SSOE, Brian was a director of sales and marketing in the Cincinnati area covering the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana territory. Additionally, Brian spent 9 years of his career working in a technical services consultant role, serving clientele in a wide range of industries including healthcare, higher education, utilities, and manufacturing. In total, he has 14 years of professional experience providing architectural and engineering services to commercial and industrial clients. 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 Healthcare, Manufacturing / High Tech, Pharmaceutical 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

Nashville’s Stratford STEM Magnet High School Renovation Project Receives LEED® Silver Certification with Design and LEED® Consultation by SSOE Group

May 10, 2017/in Data / Fire / Security, Design, Energy Consulting, Engineering, Interior Design, Sustainable and Renewable Solutions /by hitch

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 10, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce the successful LEED® certification of Stratford STEM Magnet School. A public school in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, the facility can house up to 1,200 full-time students in grades 9 – 12. Last month, it received LEED Silver certification under the LEED BD+C: Schools (v2009) rating system from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. Read more

SSOE Celebrates 3,000,000 Work Hours with No Recordable Injuries

May 9, 2017/in Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Engineering, Project / Program Management, Site Selection /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 9, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is excited to announce the achievement of a significant safety milestone, three million hours worked with no recordable incidents as of March 30, 2017. A recordable injury is an injury that results in any of the following: death, days away from work, restricted work or transferred to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or a loss of consciousness. Read more

SSOE Group to Host High School Students During Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

February 16, 2017/in Design, Engineering United States Portland, Toledo /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 16, 2017 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, will host nearly 40 students from local area high schools including Ayersville, Ida, Lake, and Start, on Tuesday, February 21^st as part of Engineers Week. Focused on promoting entry into the engineering profession, Engineers Week takes place February 20 – 26, 2017 in locations across the U.S. Engineering is one of the fastest-growing, best paid careers for recent college graduates and this growth is projected to continue into the future. Read more

SSOE VDC Experts to Present at Autodesk University 2016 on Laser Scanning / Reality Capture Best Practices

October 26, 2016/in Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Design Technology, Engineering, Project / Program Management, VDC, Virtual Design & Construction, Virtual Design and Construction /by hitch

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, October 26, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced today that Senior VDC Technical Leader, Mark LaBell Jr. and VDC / BIM Section Manager Tony Paupert have been selected to present at this year’s Autodesk University. The event will be held November 15 – 17, 2016 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more

DiPofi and LaBell of SSOE to Present at PSMJ’s THRIVE 2016 – THE A / E / C Industry Summit

September 19, 2016/in Advanced Technology, Design, Engineering, VDC, Virtual Design & Construction, Virtual Design and Construction /by hitch

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, September 19, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is proud to announce that Vince DiPofi, PE, Executive Vice President / Chief Strategy Officer and Mark LaBell, BIM/CAD Technical Leader, have been selected to present at PSMJ’s THRIVE 2016 – The A / E / C Industry Summit. The event will be held October 12-14, 2016 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel located in Nashville’s exclusive Midtown. THRIVE 2016 provides attendees with a chance to learn, network, and to get an eye-opening perspective on what the world’s most successful A / E / C firms are doing right now to thrive. Read more

Howell and Gill of SSOE to Present at the 18th Annual Lean Construction Institute LCI Congress

September 16, 2016/in Construction Management, Design, Engineering, VDC, Virtual Design & Construction, Virtual Design and Construction /by hitch

CHICAGO, Illinois, September 16, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced today that CEO Bob Howell and Director of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) John Gill will present at the 18th annual Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress in Chicago, October 5 – 6, 2016. Read more

SSOE Group Named a “Great Workplace” by Great Place to Work®

June 7, 2016/in Uncategorized Automotive, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Semiconductor Design, Engineering /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 7, 2016 – SSOE Group, (www.ssoe.com) a global project delivery firm, specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction management is proud to announce their certification as a “Great Workplace” by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work^®. SSOE earned this credential based on exemplary ratings provided by their employees in an anonymous survey. Read more

SSOE Group Welcomes New Corporate Safety Manager

March 7, 2016/in Construction, Construction Management, Contruction, Engineering, Procurement China, India, Mexico, United States Portland, Toledo /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 8, 2016 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm welcomes Robert “Scott” Goodwin, COSS as Corporate Safety Manager. Scott comes to SSOE from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Northwest Ohio where he served as the Director of Safety and Training.

In this role, Goodwin is responsible for providing safety leadership, training, and guidance. This includes conducting safety audits and inspections for SSOE’s corporate facilities and construction work sites as well as developing contractor qualification standards, reporting safety metrics, and authoring weekly safety tips for staff as well as the company’s safety blog. Read more

SSOE Group to Host High School Students during Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

February 22, 2016/in Design, Engineering United States Portland, Toledo /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 22, 2016 – SSOE Group, a global engineering, architectural, and construction management firm (www.ssoe.com) headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, will host 16 students from Adrian High School and Bedford Senior High School Tuesday, February 23^rd as part of Engineers Week. Focused on promoting entry into the engineering profession, Engineers Week takes place February 21-27, 2016 in locations across the U.S. Engineering is a fast growing, and one of the best paid, careers for recent college graduates and this growth is projected to continue into the future. Read more

SSOE BIM Experts to Present at Autodesk University 2015

November 24, 2015/in Construction Management, Design Technology, Engineering, Tool Install /by hitch

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, November 24, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that BIM/CAD Technical Leader, Mark LaBell Jr. and BIM/CAD Technical Specialist, Mike Musgrave have been selected to speak at Autodesk University 2015. The event will be held December 1-3, 2015 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more

Mark LaBell of SSOE to Present “Reviewing the Role of Laser Scanning to Create Preliminary 3D Digital Representations of a Structure to Incorporate into BIM Models” at the BIM Integration Congress 2015

August 14, 2015/in Semiconductor Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Tool Install, Virtual Design & Construction United States /by hitch

San Francisco, California, August 14, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that Mark LaBell, BIM/CAD Technical Leader at SSOE, has been selected to present at BIM Integration Congress 2015. The event will be held August 26-27 at Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco, California. Read more

Two SSOE BIM Experts Presenting at the 2015 North American Revit® Technology Conference

July 20, 2015/in Semiconductor Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Tool Install, Virtual Design & Construction United States /by hitch

Washington, D.C., July 20, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that two BIM specialists from the company’s Portland, Oregon, office will present at the fifth annual North American Revit Technology Conference at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Washington, D.C., July 23 to 25, 2015. Read more

Internationally Ranked Design Firm, SSOE Group, Opens Second Office in Mexico

May 29, 2015/in Automotive, Food and Beverage Construction Management, Engineering Mexico /by hitch

MONTERREY, Mexico, May 29, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), ranked 12th internationally among Engineering Firms (Building Design + Construction, 2014), announced today that they have opened an office in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico—their second office in the country. SSOE’s first office was opened in early 2014 in the city of León, Guanajuato, Mexico to support the region’s growing automotive manufacturing base. The addition of the Monterrey office will allow SSOE to better serve for our current food and automotive clients located in Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe, Monterrey, and surrounding areas, with a closer geographical concentration of resources. It is the second office SSOE has launched to serve the growing industrial investment in North America in as many months. Read more

SSOE Group Expands Southeast U.S. Operations with New Atlanta, Georgia, Office

May 5, 2015/in Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Project / Program Management, Site Selection /by hitch

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 05, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm ranked 4th among Automotive Plant Design Firms (Engineering News-Record, 2014), is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Atlanta, Georgia. The office will serve as the hub for the firm’s Southeast U.S. operations, currently anchored by four existing SSOE regional offices in Birmingham, Alabama; Huntsville, Alabama; Nashville, Tennessee; and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.

“SSOE’s expansion into the Southeast U.S.,” comments CEO Bob Howell, “dovetails with the area’s projected growth and will enhance the firm’s expansive portfolio in the region.”

Mark LaBell of SSOE to Present “Demystifying Large Point Cloud Data Sets for Simple Integration on Complex Projects” at Midwest University Conference for Autodesk Users

February 27, 2015/in Design Technology, Engineering /by hitch

Prior Lake, Minnesota, February 27, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that Mark LaBell, BIM/CAD Technical Leader at SSOE, has been selected to present at Midwest University’s 2015 Conference. The event will be held March 26-27 at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

SSOE Group to Host High School Students during Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

February 19, 2015/in Design, Engineering United States Portland, Toledo /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 19, 2015 – SSOE Group, a global EPCM firm (www.ssoe.com), and other local area firms are promoting entry into the engineering profession by participating in Engineer’s Week, taking place February 22-28, 2015 in locations across the U.S. SSOE is sponsoring Engineer’s Week activities in their Portland, Oregon and Toledo, Ohio locations. SSOE is committed to preparing students for successful careers by generating interest and improving skills in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and is a proud sponsor of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI).

Tom Fitzpatrick of SSOE to Present at the 19th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference in Columbus

February 10, 2015/in Energy / Power Energy Consulting, Engineering /by hitch

COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 10, 2015 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Tom Fitzpatrick, PE, Power Department Manager at SSOE, has been selected to present at the 19^th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference taking place February 25-26, 2015 at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel in Ohio.

Brett Susany of SSOE to Co-Present on Lean Construction at the 16th Annual Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress

October 2, 2014/in Semiconductor Construction, Engineering, Tool Install United States Portland /by hitch

PORTLAND, Oregon, October 02, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Advanced Technology Division Manager Brett Susany from the company’s Portland, Oregon, office will present at the 16th annual Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress in San Francisco, October 7 – 10, 2014.

SSOE to Attend SEMICON West 2014 in San Francisco, CA

June 18, 2014/in Semiconductor Engineering, Tool Install United States /by hitch

San Francisco, CA, June 18, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, will have semiconductor industry experts in attendance at SEMICON West on July 8-10, 2014. This event will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

Andrew Mekus of SSOE Group Named Ohio’s 2014 Young Engineer of the Year

June 17, 2014/in Food and Beverage Design, Engineering United States /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 17, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Andrew Mekus, PE, has been named “Young Engineer of the Year” by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Andrew was presented this honor in recognition of his exemplary community, civic, and professional undertakings as well as enthusiasm for the engineering profession and dedicated efforts to support activities of OSPE and the Toledo Chapter.

Three SSOE BIM Experts Selected to Present at the 2014 North American Revit Technology Conference

June 16, 2014/in Semiconductor Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Tool Install, Virtual Design & Construction United States /by hitch

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 16, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that three BIM specialists from the company’s Portland, Oregon, office have been selected to present at the fourth North American Revit Technology Conference at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Chicago on June 19 to 21, 2014.

SSOE Group Announces Bob Howell as the Next President and CEO

June 3, 2014/in Automotive, Chemical, Energy / Power, Food and Beverage, Glass, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor Alternative Energy, Construction Management, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Interior Design, Procurement, Site Selection, Virtual Design & Construction China, India, Mexico, United States /by hitch

Toledo, Ohio – June 3, 2014-— SSOE’s Board of Directors announced today that it has selected Bob Howell to be the next President and CEO of SSOE Group—a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm . Effective December 3, 2014, Bob Howell will assume the reins from current CEO, Tony Damon, who announced his plans to retire late last year.

SSOE Group Announces 2013 Founder’s Award Recipients

February 27, 2014/in Food and Beverage Construction Management, Contruction, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Project / Program Management /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 27, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce the selection of nine employees and one consultant as recipients of their 2013 Founder’s Award. Initiated in 2008, the Founder’s Award recognizes exemplary execution of SSOE’s core principles—innovation through quality improvements and value-added solutions, great client service, and diversification. Two project teams were the focus of this year’s awards for their substantial contribution to our clients’ success and documented savings of time, trouble, and money. Combined, these two projects, the State of Tennessee’s Memphis Regional Megasite and a program of projects for U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. have a documented millions in potential savings for the clients.

Internationally Ranked Design Firm, SSOE Group, Opens León, Mexico Office

February 14, 2014/in Uncategorized Automotive, Chemical, Food and Beverage Construction, Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Project / Program Management Mexico /by hitch

LEÓN, Mexico February 14, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), ranked 10th internationally among Manufacturing Design Firms (ENR, 2013), announced today that they have opened operations in León, Guanajuato, Mexico—their first office in the country. SSOE now has operations in eight countries. Over the next three years, SSOE plans to hire 25-30 individuals to support the León office. SSOE’s expansion into Mexico continues the company’s trajectory of international growth; the firm has added nine offices in new geographic markets in the last three years through both acquisition and organic expansion.

Tom Fitzpatrick of SSOE to Present at the 18th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference in Columbus

January 6, 2014/in Energy / Power Energy Consulting, Engineering /by hitch

COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 6, 2014 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Tom Fitzpatrick, PE, Power Department Manager at SSOE, has been selected to present at the 18^th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference taking place February 18-19, 2013 at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel in Ohio.

Bimbo Bakeries USA’s First LEED Silver Bakery and Distribution Center Certified with Design from SSOE Group

November 14, 2013/in Food and Beverage Data / Fire / Security, Design, Energy Consulting, Engineering /by hitch

Rockwall, Texas, November 14, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce the successful certification of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s (BBU) first LEED®- certified facility, a bakery and distribution center located in Rockwall, Texas. The project was a design-build endeavor, with SSOE Group and Turner Construction partnering to provide design and construction. The facility recently received LEED Silver certification under the LEED 2009 for New Construction rating system from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program.

SSOE Group Platinum Sponsor of AmCham Shanghai’s 2013 Manufacturing Summit in China

September 27, 2013/in Design, Engineering, Master Planning, Site Selection China /by hitch

Shanghai, China, September 27, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announces that it will continue its’ support again this year as a Platinum Sponsor for AmCham Shanghai’s Manufacturing Summit, presented by the AmCham Shanghai Manufacturers’ Business Council and Suzhou Committee. The event is being held October 17^th, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Shanghai.

SSOE Named to 7 Top 10 Spots in ENR’s 2013 Rankings

August 19, 2013/in Automotive, Chemical, Energy / Power, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor Design, Engineering /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 19, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm announced today it has been named to 7 Top 10 spots in the recently released, revenue-based ENR rankings, the premier publication covering the AEC industry.

Adrienne Taylor of SSOE Group Named Ohio’s 2013 Young Engineer of the Year

August 5, 2013/in Chemical Design, Engineering /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 5, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Adrienne Taylor, PE, has been named “Young Engineer of the Year” by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Adrienne was presented this honor in recognition of her exemplary community, civic, and professional undertakings as well as enthusiasm for the engineering profession and dedicated efforts to support activities of OSPE and the Toledo Chapter.

SSOE Group’s Portland, Oregon Office Helps Revive Local AIChE Chapter

July 2, 2013/in Chemical Engineering /by hitch

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 2, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce the election of three and the appointment of two of its employees to the newly revived Columbia Pacific Oregon Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The Columbia Pacific Chapter of AIChE has been an officially recognized chapter since the late 1960’s, but had fallen dormant the past several years. Interest in having a local active section for professional development in the area prompted the re-organization of the Columbia Pacific Chapter by a group of chemical engineers at SSOE, many of which were formerly involved with other AIChE sections.

The first meeting of the newly reformed chapter was held on Wednesday, June 19^th at SSOE’s Portland, Oregon office. During this meeting, topics of interest to the group for future meetings were discussed and elections for available chair positions were held. In total, a group of fourteen enthusiastic chemical engineers were present.

Volkswagen and SSOE Group Proud Recipients of ACEC Engineering Excellence Grand Award for World’s First LEED® Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant

June 3, 2013/in Uncategorized Automotive Construction Management, Design, Energy Consulting, Engineering, Project / Program Management, Site Selection Mexico, United States /by hitch

Toledo, Ohio, May 31, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm along with their client Volkswagen Group of America is proud to announce that it has received one of eight Grand Awards for Engineering Excellence at the 47th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards—a national juried competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The award, presented in honor of the new Volkswagen Assembly Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was presented to SSOE and Volkswagen representatives at an award gala in Washington D.C. on April 23, 2013.

SSOE Group Announces Employee Registrations and Certifications for Second Quarter of Planning Year 2013

April 16, 2013/in Design, Engineering /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 16, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that three employees earned professional registrations and one employee earned professional certification during the second quarter of their 2013 planning year. Attainment of professional licensure is strongly encouraged at SSOE. In fact, the company covers the expense of preparation classes and exam fees as well as providing paid time off to take the exam. As an additional incentive, once a staff member has passed an exam, they receive a recognition bonus.

Andrew Mekus Named 2013 Young Engineer of the Year

February 19, 2013/in Chemical, Food and Beverage Design, Engineering /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 19, 2013 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that Andrew Mekus, PE, has been named “Young Engineer of the Year” by The Toledo Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE). Andrew is a chemical engineer in SSOE’s Toledo, Ohio office and has been with the firm since 2005.

SSOE Group to Host 40 High School Students during Annual “Engineer for a Day” Program

February 18, 2013/in Data / Fire / Security, Design, Design Technology, Engineering /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 18, 2013 – Approximately 40 students from five 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 Group, a global EPCM firm (www.ssoe.com), and area firms are promoting entry into the engineering profession by participating in Toledo Engineer’s Week, taking place February 18-22, 2013. 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.

SSOE Group and Evergreen EDC Announce Merger

January 14, 2013/in Uncategorized Automotive, Chemical, Consumer Products, Energy / Power, Food and Beverage, Glass, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Construction Management, Data / Fire / Security, Design, Design Technology, Energy Consulting, Engineering, Interior Design, Master Planning, Procurement, Project / Program Management, Site Selection /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 14, 2013 – SSOE Group, a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, and Evergreen EDC, a multidiscipline engineering, design, and construction management firm, today announced a merger of the firms. The merger will expand both firms’ geographic reach as well as provide their clients access to enhanced services and resources. The merged entity will operate under the SSOE Group name after a brief transition period.

University of West Alabama Home of State’s First LEED-Certified Multi-Resident Student Apartment Complex with help from SSOE Group and Herrington Architects

December 12, 2012/in Engineering /by hitch

Birmingham, Alabama, December 12, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Herrington Architects, is proud to announce their involvement in the success of Alabama’s first LEED-certified multi-resident student apartment complex in the state. Hoover Apartments III, IV, and V at The University of West Alabama (UWA) were awarded Silver certification according to the LEED for Homes rating system. The project involves the addition of three new apartment buildings to the existing Hoover Apartment Complex. All three of the new structures recently received LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program.

SSOE Group Welcomes David Schoonmaker, Senior Project Manager

December 7, 2012/in Healthcare Engineering United States /by hitch

TOLEDO, Ohio, December 7, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global architectural, engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm welcomes David Schoonmaker as Senior Project Manager and the newest member of its Facilities Business Unit.

David has over 30 years of experience in the commercial, healthcare, laboratory, industrial and manufacturing fields with a primary focus on energy conservation and energy efficient design. His experience includes daily project supervision and guidance as well as extensive on-site practical project experience and strategic problem solving through system analyses.

SSOE Group Recognized as MEP Giant at 2012 Awards Reception

November 14, 2012/in Automotive Engineering Mexico, United States /by hitch

Toledo, Ohio, November 14, 2012 –SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm is proud to announce it has been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s (CSE) 2012 MEP Giants. The MEP Giants program ranks the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection engineering firms in the United States based on total MEP design revenue. SSOE ranked thirteenth, moving up six spots from 2011.

SSOE Again Recognized as a Top Supplier in its Core Industries

August 20, 2012/in Automotive, Chemical, Energy / Power, Food and Beverage Design, Engineering /by hitch

Toledo, Ohio, August 20, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm announced today it has been named to 4 Top 10 spots in the recently released, revenue-based ENR rankings, the premier publication covering the A/E/C industry.

SSOE was ranked in the number two spot nationally for Green Industrial and Manufacturing Design Firms. SSOE also ranked in the Top 10 in Solar Generation (7th), Chemical Plants (8th), and Manufacturing (9th). In addition, the firm was ranked 11^th in Industrial Process, among the Top 50 Power Generation Firms, and the 77^th Top 500 Design Firm, up 7 spots from 2011. Read more

SSOE Group Recognized for “Best Public / Private Partnership” in 2012 Ohio Heritage Awards

July 10, 2012/in Design, Engineering United States /by hitch

Toledo, OH, July 10, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that their Jesup W. Scott High School Renovation project has been awarded Heritage Ohio’s annual award for Best Public / Private Partnership. The award recognizes “top achievements in preservation and revitalization” across Ohio communities.

SSOE Designed Volkswagen Chattanooga Plant named Edison Green Award Gold Winner

May 15, 2012/in Automotive Construction Management, Design, Engineering /by hitch

Chattanooga, TN, May 15, 2012 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to announce that the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant has been awarded the prestigious Gold 2012 Edison Green Award, the highest honor among Green Award winners. The award recognizes “excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring the drive to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy.” The Green Award specifically recognizes the environmental and sustainability achievements at Volkswagen Chattanooga. SSOE performed architecture, engineering, and construction management for this $1 billion+ production facility which produces the 2012 Passat. SSOE also functioned as the Project Team Administrator (PTA) and Design Lead for all LEED credits.

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