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For many facility owners, some of the most impactful energy savings come not from new equipment, but from optimizing what is already in place. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) EnergyRight® commissioning incentives help commercial and institutional facilities improve building performance, reduce operating costs, and extend equipment life through data‑driven operational improvements.

Healthcare environments are more than buildings—they are spaces where healing, comfort, and emotional well-being intersect. At SSR, we believe that every design decision should positively impact the patient and family experience. From early design discussions to construction and occupancy, our multidisciplinary approach ensures that healthcare facilities are not only functional but supportive of those who use them.

Electrification has become a defining topic in the sports and entertainment industry. From public policy mandates to ownership-driven sustainability goals, stadiums and arenas are increasingly being asked to reduce or eliminate their reliance on fossil fuels. At first glance, electrification sounds straightforward. In practice, however, it is one of the most complex challenges a large-scale venue can face. 

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR), a leader among design, consulting, and planning, is pleased to announce that the following individuals joined the firm.

Learn more about the individuals who were recently promoted or are taking on new roles.

When most people drive across a bridge, they rarely think about the work happening behind the scenes to keep that structure safe. But for those of us in bridge inspection, that work is constant, meticulous, and essential. In Tennessee alone, there are roughly 20,000 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory that must be inspected at least every 24 months under federal regulations. Some are inspected even more frequently depending on their condition.

For many Tennessee utilities, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding required the completion of a standardized asset management spreadsheet as part of the grant process. In some cases, that document was treated as a one-time requirement—completed to satisfy ARPA, submitted, and then set aside. However, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has made it clear that asset management documentation is expected to remain a core requirement for future grants and low‑interest loan programs.