As conversations around judicial experience, security, and public trust continue to evolve, the State of Georgia’s Nathan Deal Judicial Center in downtown Atlanta provides a supreme example of how interior planning and architectural intent can work together to support justice from the inside out. This is the second article in our series, where we’re revisiting the Nathan Deal Judicial Center design to unpack the ideas, decisions, and collaboration behind the project. Providing a new home for Georgia’s judicial branch, the seven-story, 3-Peach rated facility was a win for the SSOE Group-RAMSA | Robert A.M. Stern Architects team who partnered on the complex courthouse design.
CEO Vince DiPofi, PE is set to deliver the keynote at the National Amplify Allyship Tour’s Toledo stop next week, “Future-Proof Leadership: Allyship in an AI-Influenced Workplace.” SSOE’s Candice Harrison, Director of Inclusion & Community Impact, will take on two panels. Quoted within is Amplify Allyship's Brittany K., who has selected Mom's House of Toledo as the activation's Community Impact Partner. Mom’s House holds a special place in SSOE’s story, dating back to our 75th anniversary “Building the Future” Contest. This year’s Amplify Allyship event gave us a natural reason to continue that story. #PressRelease #SSOEcares
When it comes to student housing, SSOE is the queen bee. A beehive is nature’s most efficient architecture—every cell perfectly sized, nothing wasted, the whole community thriving. Like its namesake, that’s exactly what SSOE pulled off at The Hive just off the Georgia Tech campus. On just 0.84 acres, we designed a 307-bed, 100-unit complex humming with life: every room basking in natural light, every floor offering space to gather, a rooftop that opens to the Atlanta skyline, and retail that keeps the street buzzing. Completed in July 2025, the project was fully leased before the fall semester even started. Guess you could say the colony approves. #SSOEsoutheast
Tomorrow, SSOE’s world headquarters becomes a classroom for a dozen local high schoolers! As part of #EngineersWeek, students from Whitmer and Port Clinton high schools are joining us for our annual "Engineer for a Day" program. Part of a nationwide effort, Engineers Week helps spark interest in engineering and technology careers and highlights the critical need for future STEM talent. From structural modeling to electromagnetism, we’re helping the innovators of tomorrow connect their passions to the possibilities of AEC. #PressRelease
As data center projects grow in scale and complexity, owners need faster, smarter ways to evaluate feasibility, explore scenarios, and align stakeholders. By leveraging PODIUM.io's AI-enabled generative design platform, SSOE teams can rapidly explore scenarios, validate options, and support more informed decisions—in a fraction of the traditional time. Together, we’re providing data center clients with a competitive advantage by allowing them to move faster, with greater clarity. — with SSOE's Lauren Collier, Brandon Darroch, and Andrew York
SSOE CEO Vince DiPofi’s heart experience drives his commitment as Chair of the American Heart Association’s Toledo Heart Walk Campaign, taking place Sunday, May 17. In recognition of Heart Month, Vince recently talked with CBS affiliate WTOL 11’s Tim Miller to share his personal journey as a heart disease survivor—and why building a community of lifesavers matters so much to him. #HeartMonth #SSOEcares
To meet evolving industry needs, SSOE Group is partnering with Toledo Technology Academy (TTA) to deliver industry-aligned experiences that prepare students for the complexity and scale of today’s project delivery—strengthening the workforce our clients depend on and advancing long-term regional economic vitality. The partnership integrates two TTA students from the school’s CAD and Automation / Controls programs into SSOE’s spring workflow, replacing their traditional lab requirement with immersive, hands‑on experience inside a global AEC practice. Vince DiPofi, PE, CEO of SSOE Group, and Bryan Bosch, Senior Director of Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering, quoted within.
Girls and women make STEM stronger. We're celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science—and the insight, leadership, and innovation women bring to the field. At SSOE, women design solutions, lead teams, and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. Their perspectives drive better outcomes and a more innovative future for STEM. #chooseSSOE #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
January in Michigan? Frosting. Lots of frosting. At SSOE’s Midland office, we kicked off our new monthly birthday tradition by making something sweet. Our January celebration featured a full Cupcake Bar complete with flavor, frosting, and topping options, plus mini ice cream cones and a Zero‑Sugar section. Collaboration fuels our work—and occasionally our sweet tooth. These small moments of connection spark creativity, bring people together, and make the workday just a little bit brighter. Good teams work well together. Great teams add cupcakes. #SSOEmidwest
Sneak Peek! We caught a behind-the-scenes look as Candice Harrison, MA, Director of Inclusion & Community Impact, sat down with Fayth Atkins of WTOL 11/WUPW Fox Toledo for an upcoming Black History Month series. From podcast mic to prime‑time spotlight—if you’ve heard Candice on our A Blueprint for Equity podcast, you know she was made for the mic. Now, you’ll get to see that same presence on screen. Look out for the feature, and follow along all February as we share how SSOE is honoring #BlackHistoryMonth
