ISG news + Insights

ZweigWhite Hot Firm List

ISG was recently named to the 2014 ZweigWhite Hot Firm List which recognizes the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada.

Announcing New Office in Des Moines

ISG announces the opening of a new office in Des Moines, Iowa. This becomes the seventh office location for ISG across Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Chad Surprenant, ISG President/CEO, states “The opening of our Des Moines office is an exciting undertaking. An important part of our strategic plan has been to be in the Des Moines market for obvious business opportunities and to further enhance service to our local and national clients. As a proud graduate of Iowa State University, I also know that our Des Moines location will allow us to attract and retain the best talent from Iowa’s many great higher educational institutions, which will only strengthen our firm and help us continue to grow and succeed into the future.

Staff Complete Professional Licensing Requirements

ISG announces the following accomplishments in professional development for our staff.

Best Places to Work in Southeast MN

ISG was honored by Workforce Development Inc., as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota at the organization’s awards banquet in Rochester on April 24th. ISG was noted for their well-developed mentoring and wellness programs.

I&S Group, Inc. Receives Engineering Excellence Award

On Friday, January 31, 2014, ISG was recognized with an Honor Award for Engineering Excellence for the Sibley Park Apartments from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies. The Engineering Excellence awards are presented annually by ACEC/MN, to recognize achievements that demonstrate the highest degree of merit and serve to advance the profession. Sibley Park Apartments is a 60 unit apartment in the Sibley Parkway redevelopment area, a brownfield site, in Mankato, Minnesota. The specific property upon which this project was built had been the former location of a precast concrete product manufacturer. While the buildings had previously been removed, there were existing foundations still on the site, as well as environmental impacts from the former use.