Going Above and Beyond: Two Hixson Associates Earn Hall of Fame Honor
Hixson is proud to announce that Christian Fasso and Bret Heckman, P.E., have been inducted into People Working Cooperatively’s (PWC) Dan Ober Volunteer Hall of Fame! The honor was announced during PWC’s Annual Recognition Celebration, where Christian, Hixson’s Controller, and Bret, Manager of Hixson’s Process Utilities department, were recognized for their longstanding commitment to volunteer […]
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Hixson Named a Top Building Design Firm!
Last week, we announced that Building Design+Construction (BD+C) magazine named Hixson one of the nation’s Top 40 Engineering/Architecture (E/A) Firms for 2026. Now, we’re pleased to share another honor from BD+C’s annual Giants 400 rankings: Hixson has also been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 400 Building Design Firms for 2026. This recognition reflects […]
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A Day of Fun at the Annual Hixson Picnic
What do you get when you combine great food, fun activities, and the Hixson team? One of our favorite days of the year…the Hixson picnic! Last Saturday, Hixson associates and their families enjoyed an afternoon packed with food trucks, carnival games, a rock wall, water slide, petting zoo, and special appearances by some beloved children’s […]
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When Precision Matters – Controlling Vibration in Laboratory Design
Designing spaces for vibration‑sensitive equipment always starts with a simple truth: buildings move more than most people realize.
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Hixson Named a National Top Engineering/Architecture Firm!
Hixson is proud to announce that Building Design+Construction (BD+C) magazine has recognized our firm as one of the nation’s Top 40 Engineering/Architecture (E/A) Firms for 2026! This ranking, part of BD+C’s annual Giants 400 report, recognizes the largest engineering/architecture firms in the United States. Recognition such as this reflects the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of […]
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What It’s Like to Work at Hixson
What’s it really like to work at Hixson? In this short video, you can find out directly from the people who know Hixson best: our associates. You’ll hear from team members from across the firm as they share their perspectives on what makes Hixson a place where people can build rewarding, long-term careers. Thinking about […]
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Welcoming Our Fall Term Co-ops!
Hixson, a long-time supporter of co-operative education, is pleased to welcome the following students as co-ops at Hixson for the fall semester: New to Hixson are… AJ Bratka, Electrical Engineering Brian Everett, Process Layout Guarav Marasini, Plumbing Systems & Fire Protection Engineering Returning to Hixson are: Ashton Mason, Mechanical Engineering Grace Reker, Interior Design Sam Rivas, […]
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August’s Top Posts
If your summer has been moving as fast as ours, there’s a good chance you missed a few things on the Hixson website this month! From articles about laboratory workplace trends and how to futureproof your workplace, to community involvement and a look back at recent projects, August delivered plenty of worthwhile reading. Of course, […]
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Join Hixson at PACK EXPO International 2026
PACK EXPO International 2026, one of the industry’s premier events, will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts to explore the latest innovations in packaging and processing. Hixson is proud to once again participate in the show, taking place October 18-21 in Chicago. Visit us at Booth LU-7128 to learn how our integrated team of […]
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Passivation of Evaporative Condensers in Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
For evaporative condensers, passivation is the controlled formation of a thin, stable protective layer on galvanized steel surfaces, including the refrigerant coil.
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