Join us at the AIA Florida Convention & Trade Show on August 1 in Tampa! Our team will be there to connect with architects, planners, and leaders from the building and sustainability sectors.
SOCOTEC attended the 2025 AIA Florida Convention & Trade Show, connecting with architects, planners, and leaders from the building and sustainability sectors.
The event served as an essential gathering for professionals shaping the future of the built environment. This year’s theme, “Shifting Paradigms: Community, Technology and Climate” aligned closely with SOCOTEC’s mission to support architecture through expert solutions focused on sustainability, resilience, and life safety.
What: AIA Florida 2025 Convention and Trade Show
When: Convention: July 30 – August 2, 2025 | Expo: August 1, 1-7PM
Where: JW Marriott Water Street, Tampa, Florida
Who: Maria Genge (Principal - Life Safety), Tara Young (Regional Business Development Manager - Building Envelope), Jesse Rittenhouse (Director, Strategy - Energy & Sustainability)
Our Team

Maria GENGE
Principal

Jesse RITTENHOUSE
Director, Strategy

Why join the event?
Meet our team at the trade show
SOCOTEC was at the Trade Show on Friday, August 1, from 1 PM to 7 PM, located near the main entrance. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with our specialists in Fire & Life Safety and Energy & Sustainability to explore how we supported their projects with technical precision and forward-thinking insights.
SOCOTEC served as a trusted partner in navigating complex design, construction, and compliance challenges. At AIA25, we connected with architects, engineers, and project teams who were building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable Florida.
Visitors to our table at the entrance were able to:
Discover how we helped integrate resilience and green building practices into every phase of the design and construction process
Learn more about how we supported innovation in materials performance and life safety standards
Explore our experience in urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, and community-driven design
SOCOTEC was at the Trade Show on Friday, August 1, from 1 PM to 7 PM, located near the main entrance. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with our specialists in Fire & Life Safety and Energy & Sustainability to explore how we supported their projects with technical precision and forward-thinking insights.
SOCOTEC served as a trusted partner in navigating complex design, construction, and compliance challenges. At AIA25, we connected with architects, engineers, and project teams who were building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable Florida.
Visitors to our table at the entrance were able to:
Discover how we helped integrate resilience and green building practices into every phase of the design and construction process
Learn more about how we supported innovation in materials performance and life safety standards
Explore our experience in urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, and community-driven design
AIA Florida Convention 2024
At the 2024 AIA Florida Convention, SOCOTEC connected with leading architecture and design professionals to explore the evolving role of architecture in today’s world. Through a series of interviews, participants shared their insights on the importance of architecture, the challenges facing the profession today, and the growing influence of sustainability, resiliency, and wellness in their work. This initiative offered an authentic glimpse into the minds shaping our built environment, and reaffirmed the importance of collaboration across disciplines.
Back to AIA Florida Convention 2024
Meet the Experts in Sustainability
Services for Green and Resilient Buildings
SOCOTEC brings multidisciplinary expertise to every project, supporting architects, developers, and owners across the built environment. Our services include:
- Sustainability and Resilience Consulting
- Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning
- Code Compliance Reviews
- Fire & Life Safety Services
- Building Envelope Consulting
We collaborate with clients to drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote healthier, safer, and more efficient buildings.
Want to meet our team at the AIA Florida Convention & Trade Show in Tampa?
Schedule your appointment for August 1!
