Three Questions with Matt Helmer
2026 marks Matthew Helmer’s 30th anniversary with Hixson! We asked Matt, a Project Leader in Hixson’s Civil Engineering department, to answer three questions for us: 1. You’ve been at Hixson for a long time. What are some of the key reasons why you’ve chosen to stay here at Hixson? It really is a great place […]
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Stormwater Permitting: A Clear Path to Compliance
Every construction project begins with a vision, but the ability to execute that vision depends on a clear permitting strategy. Stormwater permitting is not simply an early milestone: It is the regulatory framework that governs site layout, grading, drainage infrastructure, and construction sequencing. In the latest issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we outline a […]
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Welcoming Our Spring Term Co-ops!
Hixson, a long-time supporter of cooperative education, is pleased to announce that we have seven students joining us as co-ops for the Spring semester! Returning to Hixson are: Jess Jenkins, Mechanical Engineering Sam Rivas, Electrical Engineering New to Hixson are: Alia Ali, Architecture Ben Hack, Structural Engineering Ashton Mason, Plumbing Engineering Grace Reker, Interior Design […]
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Commitment in Action: How Hixson Gave Back in 2025
Hixson continues to demonstrate what it means to live our values every day. Throughout 2025, our firm and our associates once again stepped forward to support the communities where we live and work: Hixson met our annual goal of contributing between 1% and 2% of our annual revenues to community service initiatives. Our associates dedicated […]
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Department Spotlight: Construction Administration
Today we’re looking at Hixson’s Construction Administration (CA) department! Comprised of individuals with backgrounds in architecture, engineering, and construction, the Hixson CA group serves as an extension of the client’s team throughout the bidding and construction phases of a project. Hixson CA provides unbiased technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of how to work with […]
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(Re)Introducing Hixson: Your Partner for Innovative Facility Design & Engineering Services
Whether you’re hearing about Hixson for the first time, or you’ve known our name for a while but haven’t had the chance to really dive into what makes us unique, you’re in the right place! At Hixson, we specialize in facility design and engineering solutions for food and beverage manufacturing, pharma & biotech, labs, and […]
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The Countdown is on for IPPE 2026!
We’re counting down the days to IPPE 2026…happening January 27-29 in Atlanta! Whether you’re exploring facility upgrades, planning for future capacity, or seeking guidance on complex project challenges, Hixson is ready to help you move from ideas to action. Stop by the Hixson booth – C25196 – to meet our team and learn how our […]
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What You Need to Know: New EPA Rules on HFCs
For many years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated refrigerants that pose environmental risks, beginning with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) under 40 CFR Part 82. Beginning January 1, 2026, the regulatory landscape once again changed! Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, implemented through 40 CFR Part 84 Appendix A, the […]
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Hixson Welcomes Brenda Bettac
Hixson is pleased to announce that Brenda Bettac has joined our firm as a Building Information Management (BIM) Manager! In this role, Brenda is responsible for setting and maintaining the firm’s BIM strategy, standards, and other related deliverables to help empower Hixson’s multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated models and documents. A resident of Pierce […]
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December’s Top Three Blog Posts
The holidays are over and it’s back to work! If you’ve missed some of the Hixson blog posts over the past month, start catching up with these top blog posts from December: Building Sanitary Design in From Day One Cincinnati Magazine Again Names Greg Hammond to the Cincinnati 300! Hixson Associates Celebrate the Season
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