SSM is working with South Heidelberg Township on the development and deployment of field inspection applications using mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.
Read MoreThis month, Katie Baltzley, Senior GIS Analyst, accompanied the South Heidelberg Public Works crew in deploying the second round of this project: the Street Sign Inspection Application.
Read MoreSSM provides professional GIS services to municipalities; from mapping support for infrastructure projects, to focused GIS and data capture projects. SSM’s GIS Asset Management approach helps municipalities to transform sewer infrastructure data into an easy-to-use operations asset management system capturing vital infrastructure data points with survey-grade accuracy. The data is verified and compiled into a geo-spatial database.
Read MoreLess natural light coming through the windows, more time spent indoors, and freezing temperatures right outside - these are all factors that contribute to higher electrical use during the winter months. This winter, be sure to manage these electrical tips so that you can keep your home, and the people in it, not only warm - but also safe!
Read MoreThe Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces an opportunity to apply for up to $2.2 million in grants offered through the DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program
Read MoreSupport from the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund is available to perform energy assessments, to take widely-recognized (prescriptive) improvement steps, and to implement custom, site-specific improvements.
Read MoreDuring this season of giving, we have so much to be thankful for.
Read MoreThe Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has recently announced a new grant program aimed at improving water availability and quality in the Susquehanna River Basin, particularly during droughts. These “Consumptive Use Mitigation Grants” are based on the SRBC’s 2020 Consumptive Use Mitigation Policy, which refers to water that is used but not returned to the basin. The purpose of the program is to improve the resiliency of the Basin’s water resources, and hopes to award $4-6 million for related projects.
Read MoreMunicipal 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.
Read MoreAccording to the US EPA, energy efficiency has a positive impact on the environment from lowering green house gas emissions and pollutants to decreasing water usage. But saving energy is also great for decreasing costs associated with operations. There are many steps, big and small, your organization can take to become more energy efficient.
Read MoreAs the weather starts to cool, fall is the right season to start your energy-saving preparations for winter.
Read MoreWhen a County government with more than half a million residents and 49 geographically diverse municipalities received a $3.7-million federal Energy Efficiency + Conservation Block Grant, they turned to multiple contractors for renewable energy installations, transit programs, and other support.
Read MoreOur team quickly adapted, implementing a simple solution: intentional mentoring.
Read MoreFor years we have admired the natural beauty of the boomerang. Thrown in the right direction, nurtured with the correct velocity, and trusted to fly, the boomerang will always return. It’s for that reason that we have always opened our arms to welcome our own boomerangs back to their home.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreAt SSM we believe that learning and education are tools that not only transcend this time of year, but also transcend the school-aged years.
Read MoreSSM answers the multi-faceted needs of educational campuses with a single source for engineering and consulting services. We understand what institutions of learning need, and we deliver cost-effective, sustainable services.
Read MoreTogether we enjoyed a day of all things STEM/STEAM.
Read MoreAn investment is being made not only in alternative fuels, but the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles, fleets, and technologies.
Read MoreC-PACE Financing offers a viable funding option for capital building upgrades. It continues to gain momentum in Pennsylvania as a great tool to finance energy efficient building improvements.
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