WHAT WE DO/ NEWSFEED/ OUR FIRM/ CONTACT US Site and Civil Engineering SURVEY + INFRASTRUCTURE + BUILDINGS + ENVIRONMENT SITE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING MARKETS Commercial Industrial Government Healthcare Education Utilities EXPERTISE Site Design and Approval Process Infrastructure Feasibility Studies Sustainable Design Permitting Stormwater Management Traffic Construction Phase Services Surveying Making visions a reality. It takes the coordinated efforts of planners, surveyors and engineers of multiple disciplines to manage the complexities of infrastructure and building site development. Creating a first-rate land plan and guiding it through the maze of approval and permitting obstacles – all within time and budget constraints – demands an experienced consultant with proven management skills, multi-disciplinary expertise and broad knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment. With SSM, you get it all from a single-source – full service land development capabilities backed by a long and successful track record for delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions to challenging projects. Sustainable designs. Building green doesn't have to put a project in the red. We consider environmental sustainability in every project, and look for opportunities to maximize natural resources and incorporate renewable building materials in the vision. Structures can be situated for minimal environmental impact. Stormwater can be managed to minimize runoff, even retained for landscaping. Whether you're looking for full LEED Certification or just as many green accents as practical within a limited budget, make SSM part of the picture. Regulatory expertise. Without an experienced guide, the land development process can easily get mired in approvals and regulatory requirements. SSM knows the way to keep it moving smoothly, navigating the right channels, developing designs that meet government and regulatory standards as well as the client's vision, and keeping project goals clearly in sight. The latest in cutting-edge technology. CAD and GIS-based design capabilities have become increasingly valuable in fieldwork. For example, we integrate field surveys and our own stormwater planning software to factor grading, rainfall averages and other data, and more quickly determine the optimum size and location for culverts and detention basins. HIGHLIGHT PROJECTS Engineering and Landscape Architectural Design Services for Skatepark SSM provided planning and design including landscape architectural and engineering services, of a new 22,000-square-foot concrete skatepark to be constructed on a 1.8-acre vacant lot located on Canal Street in the City of Reading. Structural Engineering for Manufacturing Expansion Civil and Site Engineering SSM provided all of the civil/site engineering and permitting for the Millmont Elementary School and 6th Grade Magnet School. Multi-Discipline Engineering Architectural engineering for the Elementary Center and a new natatorium. Construction Stakeout Surgical Tower SSM is providing a full range of construction stakeout and surveying services to L.F. Driscoll for the $354 million construction of a 476,000 SF surgical tower expansion on the Reading Health System campus. Site Engineering and Survey SSM has provided the hospital with a wide variety of civil engineering, environmental, and facilities services since 1990. The largest hospital in Berks County PA, having its principal facility on a 36-acre urban campus in the Borough of West Reading, where it is surrounded by residential and other institutional uses. As is common for a large institutional facility, the Hospital is in a near-constant state of expansion and renovation. Rails to Trails SSM prepared construction drawings for the half mile Rails to Trails project along the former Ironton Railroad right-of-way. Traffic Signal Design SSM designed all of the transportation aspects of a 300+ acre industrial park including preparation of a comprehensive Traffic Impact Study and plans in support of a Highway Occupancy permit from PennDOT. Stormwater Management Study Served as lead Project Engineer for a stormwater management study of three tributaries to the Lackawaxen River. Infrastructure and Public Improvements Provided construction phase oversight during construction of commercial development consisting of multiple retail sales establishments, shopping center, restoration of historical barn, plans for expansion of a Cinema Complex and an adjoining parcel on which the new Township Municipal Building was constructed. NEWSFEED Spottlight on Energy Awareness Municipal governments as well as industries and corporations engage every year in strategic planning and writing budgets. Our recommendation is to make sure energy efficiency is a top priority on your budget for the next year. Oct 28, 2021 Carolyn Rodino named Manager, Water Resources Carolyn Rodino has been promoted to the role of Manager, Water Resources. In this role she will be responsible for daily operations of the department and execution of the department’s strategic assignments. Her experience includes watershed and regulatory assistance to drinking water systems, and assistance with development of source water protection plans for water systems across Pennsylvania. Oct 18, 2021 Spottlight on a Great Place to Work We are more than a typical engineering firm. If we were just an engineering firm, we’d assess, we’d solve, and then we’d cross it off of our list. But we’re not just an engineering firm; we’re so much more. We’re a firm that believes our people are your people. We’re a firm that believes in innovation; built on a solid foundation. We’re an engineering firm that believes in improving the quality of life for clients, employees, and all of the people touched by the work we do. Sep 30, 2021 Welcome Scott T. Miller, RLA, Manager Land Development Services SSM welcomes Scott T. Miller, RLA to the Civil Engineering Division as Manager, Land Development Services. In this role he is responsible for managing all phases of land planning process including, landscape architecture and site design from conceptual design and master planning through production of construction documents and presentations to governmental review agencies for industrial, commercial, institutional and public sector clients. Aug 31, 2021 Spottlight on Back to School Back to school is a special time. It reminds us of why we do the things that we do. Our work touches everyday life; from the water you drink, to the air you breathe, to the buildings and communities where you live, work and play. We believe in making the world a better place today and for future generations by helping clients plan, design, build, operate, and protect their infrastructure, assets, and resources. We believe in constantly growing, in constantly learning so that we can continue to make the world a better place. Why? Because we believe in giving future generations the opportunity to change the world. Aug 31, 2021 Copyright © SSM Group, Inc. 2020. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Statement