BergerABAM
Ermias Ephrem, AIA NCARB, serves as Vice President - Architect and Director of Architecture at WSP USA, where responsibilities include leading transportation facilities in the Seattle area. With a diverse background, Ermias has held roles such as Building Project Leader at BergerABAM and Senior Job Captain at IA Interior Architects. Previous experience includes project design at BCRA Design and consulting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Town Planning from Addis Ababa University, complemented by a certification in Project Management & Sustainable Design from Bellevue College.
BergerABAM
BergerABAM is a consulting firm offering services in the areas of planning, civil and structural engineering, environmental services, public involvement, construction management and support, surveying, and underwater inspection services. Founded in 1951, the firm gained worldwide recognition for pioneering work in prestressed concrete design. While maintaining and cultivating this expertise, the firm's capabilities have grown to cover a wide spectrum of management, planning, and engineering services. In 1988, the firm formed an affiliation with the Berger Group Holdings, Inc. (BGH) affiliated companies, one of the largest consulting groups in the world. As a member of BGH, BergerABAM became a part of a global team of resources located throughout the United States and 50 foreign countries.