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Preservation isn’t about freezing a building in time. It’s about helping it evolve with it. SSOE and our friends at SHYFT were recognized by DEV Partners and The Des Moines Heritage Trust for our work on The Concord Collaborative, a 1919 building reimagined through adaptive reuse. The project was among this year’s Historic Preservation Projects of the Year. The project blends historic materials with modern workplace design. We loved the result enough to move in ourselves. Derek Lord of The Des Moines Heritage Trust, Danny Heggen of DEV Partners, and SSOE’s Morgan Rinker and Jeff Blosser, AIA all quoted within. #AdaptiveReuse #HistoricRenovation #PressRelease

A walk to remember. On Sunday, we took strides toward fighting heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., at the American Heart Association's annual Toledo Heart Walk at Promenade Park. This year marked the launch of the AHA Nation of Lifesavers™, an effort focused on doubling cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030. By turning bystanders into lifesavers through CPR training, the initiative empowers communities to walk the walk with the knowledge, training, and tools to step in with confidence. Leading the charge was our CEO Vince DiPofi, PE, who served as the 2026 Toledo Heart Walk Chair, nearly 15 years after open heart surgery saved his life. #SSOEcares

We were proud to join our partners, including SmithGroup, at the groundbreaking of the Dental College of Georgia Savannah. This major investment strengthens Georgia’s ability to support economic growth while expanding access to high‑quality dental care. The new facility will play an important role in educating future dentists and dental professionals, helping build healthier, more resilient communities across the state. As part of the design team, we’re honored to help bring this vision to life—supporting students, care delivery, and the region for years to come. The college is expected to begin accepting patients in 2028. #SSOEsoutheast

Some baggage is worth carrying. Isaiah 117 House provides safe, comforting spaces for children waiting to enter foster care—offering a sense of home, clean clothes, warm meals, toys, blankets, and compassion during one of life’s most traumatic changes. After meeting with the organization, our Interfaith Alliance Employee Resource Group was inspired by its mission, and through our sponsorship of Purses for a Purpose, a designer purse raffle fundraiser, SSOE helped swap designer bags for a more dignified alternative to the trash bag transition experience, when children’s belongings are often gathered hastily into whatever is available. #SSOEcares

Thoughtful design supports long term flexibility. At Children's of Alabama and the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children expansion, planning for future growth during the original project allowed a 49,000 square foot expansion to be executed efficiently within an active hospital environment and completed two months ahead of schedule. SSOE was recommissioned to complete the build out of shell space reserved during the initial phase of design and construction. The project included lighting, electrical, fire alarm, data and telecommunications, nurse call, security, and distributed antenna systems supporting 50 additional intensive care rooms. The expansion increased critical care capacity while maintaining continuity with the existing facility infrastructure and operations. #SSOEsoutheast #Healthcare #HealthcareDesign

Investing in well-being yields better returns. Inspired by the wooded ravine and pond behind the property, Envisage Wealth, A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC’s Worthington, OH office turns a new leaf through biophilic design. Warm wood tones, faceted skylights, and a signature screen wall planted with native vegetation bring the outdoors in—creating a seamless connection to the natural landscape. The payoff: a calmer space for employees and clients alike where healthier financial decisions are made, naturally. The ribbon-cutting also signified the first completed project designed and delivered by the SHYFT team as part of SSOE Group. #SSOEcolumbus #BiophilicDesign

We’re proud to support the professionals behind the profession. Congratulations to Human Resources Analyst Vincent Lafitte, PHR, SHRM-CP, CDFA, on his election as National President of the SDA (Society for Design Administration)—the leading organization for management and administrative leaders across the A/E/C industry. Vincent will be officially installed on May 15 during SDA’s National Conference, hosted this year at SSOE’s Atlanta office. SSOE has proudly supported SDA for several years, investing in the people and leadership that strengthen our industry from the inside out. Congratulations, Vincent, on this well‑earned honor!

Delivered with McLaren and Roncelli teams, SSOE completed a catheterization lab equipment replacement at McLaren Health Care’s Macomb campus, upgrading imaging technology and refreshing procedure and control rooms to support precise, minimally invasive cardiac and vascular care. When it comes to matters of the heart, our healthcare partners demand the best—and we’re there in a heartbeat. #Healthcare #HealthcareDesign

Join the Darkside… we have donuts! Finding the perfect balance between Monday’s May the Fourth and Tuesday’s Revenge of the Fifth gave us the perfect excuse to treat our colleagues to Dark side themed pastries and donuts. We’re keeping the celebrations going with an in-office lunch on Thursday, Cinco de Mayo… on the Siete—featuring fajita tacos and our own twist on the spirit of Mexican food. Who knew the Dark Side tasted this good? #GreatPlacetoWork #Maythe4thBeWithYou #chooseSSOE

In this final clip from A Blueprint for Equity, Civil / Environmental Engineer and Project Manager J'reyesha Brannon, P.E., speaks directly to those navigating STEM spaces where inclusion can feel out of reach. Her perspective is clear: you belong! Community isn’t always something you find—it’s something you build. Listen to the full episode at https://lnkd.in/gCRYcWWZ or wherever you get your podcasts. #BlueprintForEquity