TOLEDO, Ohio, September 5, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, will attend, exhibit, and present at the 85th Annual Glass Problems Conference and Symposium. This special anniversary conference is being held in the “Glass City,” the home of SSOE’s world headquarters, from September 16-19, 2024, at the Glass City Center in Toledo, Ohio. It is organized by the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council and Alfred University and endorsed by The American Ceramic Society.
SSOE’s glass engineering experts Eric Dirlam, Brian Kleman, Mike Mitchell, Tim Schaeffer, Dan Walters, and Brian Wurst will attend. The firm is exhibiting during the day, showcasing how its highly skilled technical professionals apply their expertise and familiarity with all glass manufacturing phases to leverage innovative solutions across the glass industry. They will also host a hospitality booth during the evening, welcoming clients, partners, and prospects. Additionally, SSOE’s Mark LaBell, Virtual Design & Construction Practice Group Leader will present a session as part of the “Projects” Program Track.
LaBell will present “Scanning and 3D modeling for improved designs and construction” on Tuesday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. EST. This session will provide insight into how scanning and 3D modeling has changed the delivery process on retrofit projects to reduce waste in the engineering and construction process. LaBell will highlight practical examples on how to utilize laser scans as the sole source of truth and reference into design software. Additionally, he will review a unique process in which all demolition objects can be removed from the scan model to coordinate with the proposed Scope of Work. The key point of this entire approach is reliance on the laser scan and all teams working within 3D modeling platforms. This has led to reduced construction times and prefabrication opportunities while mitigating field changes incurred.
LaBell has a passion and unparalleled dedication to the practice of VDC methods in the AEC industry. He has served as a user and customization expert in VDC software for more than 20 years and provides leadership and mentorship for staff and clients on how to maintain a sound and practical user environment. Always looking for the next best thing, whether process improvements or technology when it comes to practical design and user experience, LaBell has learned that there is never a “one-size-fits-all” approach no matter what the client requirements dictate. Over his career, he has published technical articles and presented at numerous conferences including Autodesk University, BIMForum, SPAR International, PSMJ AEC Thrive Summit, BIM Integration Congress, and Midwest University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing from Eastern Michigan University and works in SSOE’s global headquarters in Toledo, Ohio.
This conference is the premier U.S. event in the glass manufacturing industry. It brings together decision-makers, managers, and engineers from glass manufacturing companies working in batch, development, energy, Research and Development (R&D), furnace technology, sourcing, logistics, sales, sustainability, and more to address real-world manufacturing issues and solutions.
A leader in the glass and manufacturing industries, SSOE is ranked the #2 Manufacturing Design Firm by Engineering News-Record. Its glass experience spans over six decades and five continents, working with glass manufacturers on every type of glass plant project including batch house, furnace, production line, packaging, utilities, and environmental projects. From container glass to specialty glass, fiberglass, and float glass, SSOE’s experienced staff apply their knowledge and familiarity to develop innovative solutions for their clients.
For additional information on this event, please visit glassproblemsconference.org.
