Latest Addition to Central Region Expands Firm's Robust Healthcare Practice
CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Syska Hennessy Group, Inc., a global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm, is announcing that healthcare engineering specialist Harish Chopra has joined as an Associate Partner and regional Healthcare Practice leader. He will be based at the firm's Chicago location.
In his new role, Mr. Chopra will be responsible for further growing Syska Hennessy Group's already strong healthcare engineering practice, which has designed more than $5 billion of new or renovated medical facilities across the country in the last five years alone. As a firm, Syska Hennessy Group is renowned for its wide range of healthcare engineering services including the master planning, renovation and new construction of acute care hospitals, children's hospitals, ambulatory care centers, tertiary care facilities, medical research facilities, academic medical centers, vivariums, and military hospitals.
Mr. Chopra has over 20 years of overall general engineering experience with more than 12 years of specific healthcare sector proficiency. He has significant experience designing energy-efficient systems that are also beneficial for patients, staff and visitors at healthcare facilities. The addition of Mr. Chopra adds to the leadership depth of Syska Hennessy Group's Chicago location, which has enjoyed a substantial increase in clients over the last few years.
Throughout his career, Mr. Chopra has served in various roles including Principal, Project Manager and Project Mechanical Engineer on a number of healthcare projects of varying scope and complexity in healthcare facilities throughout Michigan, Illinois and surrounding mid-western states. This included his work overseeing the design for the Lacks Cancer Center facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. When completed in 2006, this was only the second hospital in the nation to receive LEED certification. His diverse background also includes the design of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire protection systems for healthcare facilities as well as designing mechanical systems with sustainable features.
Prior to joining Syska Hennessy Group, Mr. Chopra was a principal at Ted Jacob Engineering Group, an MEP consulting engineering firm working primarily on healthcare projects. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in several states, has a MSME degree from the University of Maryland and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Quote from Harish Chopra:
"I'm thrilled to join Syska Hennessy Group – an organization with a strong leadership team coupled with a corporate culture that values client service," said Mr. Chopra. "Syska believes in integrating creative planning, innovative design, and employing the best technology tools available. The company's extensive portfolio of successfully completed projects demonstrates this philosophy. This was a perfect match for me and I look forward to helping provide engineered solutions for our healthcare clients that contribute to the project's overall sustainability."
Quote From Joseph O'Sullivan, Chicago Office Leader:
"Continuing to build a strong team through the addition of professionals like Harish demonstrates to existing and new clients throughout the Central Region that Syska Hennessy Group is a market leader that will continue to flourish for years to come," said Chicago Office Leader Joseph O'Sullivan. "Harish's broad expertise and extensive understanding of the issues health care organizations are facing is a tremendous advantage that will enhance our ability to develop creative solutions for our clients."
For more information, please contact Tom Nolan via email or call 212.741.2977. Additional quotes are available upon request.
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