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Soltesz moved up three spots from last year from a ranking of 17 to a ranking of 14 and is proud to have made the Top 20 for several years in a row. The list is ranked by Metro-area billings in 2017.The full list can be found here: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/subscriber-only/2018/03/23/largest-engineering-firms-in-greater-dc.htmlSoltesz is headquartered in Rockville Maryland with offices in Lanham, Waldorf, Leonardtown, and Washington, D.C.

Oxon Hill, Maryland - Soltesz is part of the team led by Peterson Companies and Top Golf to deliver the first Top Golf facility to be built in Maryland located at 6400 Oxon Hill Road. Soltesz is responsible for land use, planning, entitlements, and civil engineering and has helped the team achieve project goals for both budget and timing. The permit was delivered in an expedited manner, working closely with Top Golf and State and local agencies. The project combines a 3-story golf driving range which will boast 102 bays along with several restaurants and bars. The facility is on track to open in 2019.“Soltesz is proud of our continued relationship with the Peterson Companies and to play a part in bringing this high-tech golf range facility to Maryland” said Jim Soltesz, President and CEO of Soltesz.Soltesz brings a deep and rich history with the Peterson Companies having been the primary civil engineer for the National Harbor development, and several other projects on the site. “Soltesz played a critical role to help this team, specifically Jim Soltesz and Ken Dunn, who worked closely with Prince Georges County to make this happen in record time” said Taylor Chess, President, Development of Peterson Companies.Soltesz was in attendance at the groundbreaking on June 21, 2018 along with County Executive Rushern Baker, Council Member Obie Patterson, and representatives from National Harbor, and the development team.

Are we dreaming…Did the CAPS really bring home the Stanley Cup? Here at Soltesz we are committed to our clients and our deadlines… so as our hardworking employees couldn't really attend the parade, we brought the parade to each one of our offices! Every Soltesz office had a lunch party and streamed the CAPS Parade so employees could still participate in the party. CAPS, CAPS, CAPS! #ALLCAPS

Throughout the Nation, AWE award winners represent over one million employees from small, medium and large companies, in the private, nonprofit and public sectors across many industries. The AWE Workplace Excellence Awards recognize companies in the categories for Workplace Excellence, Health & Wellness, EcoLeadership, and Diversity. Soltez’s application underwent a rigorous assessment process led by an independent review panel. The 2018 award-winning companies demonstrate an exceptional commitment to creating excellence in the workplace.The firm is pleased to accept this award and is appreciative for the professionals on staff that continue to make Soltesz a great place to work!Soltesz attended The Alliance for Workplace Excellence's Annual Awards Luncheon on June 8, 2018 at the Gaithersburg Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Accepting on Soltez’s behalf are Sheri Freedman and Chetna Sinha.

At Soltesz we were all set to watch the CAPS bring home the Stanley Cup. The day of the final game, each one of Soltesz’s offices held a luncheon and raffled off a custom Washington Capitals Jersey! Congratulations to Jasmine Tyson from our Lanham office, Emily Holmes from our Rockville office and Jessica Linn from our Waldorf office! #ALLCAPS

Soltesz, Inc. is proud to have made the Washington Business Journal’s “Landscape Architecture Firms” List, once again! Soltesz is ranked as No. 6. The list is ranked by Metro-area landscape revenue in 2017.The full list can be found here: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/subscriber-only/2018/06/01/landscape-architecture-firms.htmlSoltesz’s list of landscape architecture services includes illustrative renderings, site planning and entitlement, landscape, hardscape and irrigation design. Our design philosophy is sensitive to energy conservation concerns, user safety and benefit, as well as long-term maintenance cost considerations.Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville Maryland with offices in Lanham, Waldorf, Leonardtown, and Washington, D.C.

Soltesz is proud to have participated in this year's Earth Day on April 21st with Corvias and the Clean Water Partnership to help clean up the Bladensburg Waterfront Park (BWP) in Bladensburg, Maryland. This annual clean-up is the largest community-wide volunteer event held to benefit the Anacostia River in Prince George’s County and in the Washington, DC region. More than 2000 volunteers help to clean the river, its banks, parks and trails. Big thanks to Soltesz employees Dana Ng, Ivan Zapata, Anthony Aquino and Colin Turgeon!

Pictured from left to right: Jim Soltesz, Governor Larry Hogan, County Executive Ike Leggett, and Larry Rosenblum.Bethesda, Maryland - Soltesz, Inc. along with its partner Grossberg Company, LLP, hosted the 5th Annual Maryland Real Estate Symposium at the Bethesda Marriott. This annual event features a panel of highly-esteemed leaders and promises to bring together individuals from the local real estate industry and business community. This year’s panel led by the event hosts, Jim Soltesz, PE, President & CEO of Soltesz and Larry Rosenblum, CPA, Partner with Grossberg, featured the Honorable Governor Larry Hogan as well as Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett. The elected officials shared their thoughts on current and forthcoming development opportunities within the State of Maryland and Montgomery County and their positive economic impact on the region. Governor Larry Hogan spoke highly of Maryland’s economic development and progress, citing Maryland as a leader in innovation with the first transit Public-Private Partnership for the Purple Line underway. The Governor spoke further of Maryland’s overall progress, highlighting how the State has seen sustained growth under his leadership steadily for the past four years, including a balanced budget and playing a critical role in the region’s transportation infrastructure.Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett spoke of the successful partnership reached by Montgomery County and Maryland with Marriott and cited that as a true example of the commitment that Montgomery County has to business and the real estate community.Jim Soltesz and Larry Rosenblum introduced the Governor and the County Executive with heart-felt stories of their dedication to their offices and their jurisdictions. This is the fifth symposium co-hosted by Soltesz and Grossberg, attracting over 300 attendees.

Soltesz employees and their guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, great views, and dinner catered by world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. Throughout the evening, Soltesz celebrated employee milestones, project highlights, company goals and initiatives, as well as activities within the local community.Soltesz has a deep relationship with the National Harbor development having provided site civil services to a number of projects there, including the entire development starting in 1997.Soltesz looks forward to continued success in 2018, as the firm and its employees celebrate 38 years of providing civil engineering, survey, landscape and environmental services to the Mid-Atlantic Region.Check out the video!

Ken Dunn, RLA and Managing Member of Soltesz’s Lanham office, hosted the annual Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) Prince George’s County Chapter Breakfast on March 26, 2018 in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ken serves as MBIA’s Prince George’s County Chairman. MBIA members and non-members including builders, developers, consultants and regulators were encouraged to share their thoughts on how to work together to create a better Prince George’s County over coffee and breakfast at this morning’s event. The event was well received, with nearly 150 people in attendance. Several notable guests attended the event including Senator Chris Van Hollen; Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III; Dannielle M. Glaros, County Council Chair; and Betty Hewlett, Vice-Chair of the Maryland – National Capital Park and Planning Commission; in addition to several Council Members Pictured above: Ken Dunn presenting an award to Katina Shoulars, award recipient of MBIA’s Quality of Life Award, which is given for demonstrating a genuine concern for the quality of life in the County. The recipient fosters an atmosphere of partnership with the industry.