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It’s that time again…time to take a look at the top three blog posts from last month. Whether you want to revisit one of our newsletters, you’re catching up with our recent hires and promotions, or you just want to keep up with all we have happening these days, these highlights are definitely worth your time. Plus, don’t miss the chance to scroll through and explore some of our other recent updates!

Date: July 16, 2025

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Hixson Promotes Douglas Furia!

Hixson is pleased to announce that Douglas Furia has been promoted to Manager of Process Layout. In this role, Douglas oversees the team responsible for the seamless integration of all vendor and OEM equipment layouts, including coordination with other Hixson technical disciplines. Douglas, who resides in Reading, Ohio, holds a Master of Architecture from Lawrence […]

Hixson Promotes Bret Heckman!

Hixson is pleased to announce that Bret Heckman has been promoted to Manager of Process Utilities. In this role, Bret oversees the group responsible for the seamless integration of vendor and OEM utility requirements, including developing information for equipment lists and equipment utility requirements, assisting in the selection of utility control devices for equipment, etc. […]

Insights from the 2025 Lab Design Conference

Hixson Architects Shuting Zhao and Emma Cunningham recently attended the 2025 Lab Design Conference, where innovation and collaboration took center stage. In our latest S&T Perspectives article, they highlight five key themes shaping the future of lab environments that resonated throughout the conference. Check out their insights today!

From Experience: Why Site Visits Matter

At Hixson, one goal of our Construction Administration team is to verify that construction aligns with project specifications, a goal that is in keeping with the directive from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Much of this verification comes as the result of a regularly scheduled site visit, the frequency of which is often determined […]

Hixson Welcomes Elijah Meinhard!

Hixson is pleased to welcome Eli Meinhard to our firm! Eli joins Hixson as an Engineer in our Plumbing Systems & Fire Protection Engineering department. In this role, Eli will design and coordinate systems that provide safe water distribution, efficient drainage, and effective fire suppression within buildings. Eli, who resides in downtown Cincinnati, holds a […]

Oil SPCC and Tank Integrity Testing

Facilities that have bulk oil storage containers (i.e., tanks) and are subject to Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements must comply with tank integrity testing standards outlined in the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations, 40 CFR 112.8(c)(6) {Bulk Storage Containers}. To help you better understand these requirements and how they apply in practice, the […]

Hixson Promotes Derek Wojcikowski

Hixson is pleased to announce that Derek Wojcikowski has been promoted to Director of Architecture and Interior Design. As his title implies, Derek’s role will be to oversee the members of the firm’s architecture and interior design teams, providing strategic vision and leadership, while helping guide projects to successful conclusions. Derek, who has been with […]

That’s a Wrap! Annual Pen Pal and Traveling Bears Programs Conclude

Recently, two of Hixson’s most beloved annual community service efforts with our Partner in Education school, St. Francis de Sales, concluded for the year: Pen Pals. For the 2024-2025 school year, 24 Hixson associates paired up with students from the school’s second-grade class and wrote letters to each other throughout the year. The program provides […]

Hixson Welcomes Natalie Caffray!

Hixson is pleased to welcome Natalie Caffray to our firm! Natalie joins Hixson as an Engineer in our Refrigeration department. In this role, Natalie will be responsible for the design and engineering of complex industrial refrigeration systems. A recent transplant from Indiana now residing in Newport, Kentucky, Natalie holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from […]

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day!

Today, we at Hixson celebrate all the amazing women engineers here at our firm as part of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). “Together We Engineer” is the theme of this year’s event, which aims to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the career opportunities available in our industry. As […]

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