HOUSTON, TX – May 16, 2008 –Syska Hennessy Group, Inc., a global consulting, engineering, technology and construction firm, has announced the appointment of Richard A. Hughes as Vice President and Managing Director of its Houston, Texas office.

In his new position, Mr. Hughes will manage Syska’s Houston operations. The firm is currently working on projects for Baylor College of Medicine, Brazosport Memorial Hospital, Rice University and St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital.

In conjunction with the firm’s Dallas office, Mr. Hughes will also be responsible for expanding Syska’s service offerings and market specialties in Texas, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, technology design, and systems commissioning. “Syska Hennessy has long been a recognized leader in Texas in hospital and data center design,” he noted. “We are now looking to bring our proven expertise from other parts of the country to Texas in such growing market sectors as science and technology, higher education and aviation design.”

Mr. Hughes has more than 24 years of professional experience. Prior to joining Syska Hennessy Group, he was Director of Business Development at an international consulting engineering firm. He holds a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester College of Engineering. He is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.

SH Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. and Syska Hennessy Group Construction, Inc. (www.syska.com) is a global leader in consulting, engineering, technology and construction. The firm has helped engineer and construct some of the world's most innovative, technically sophisticated, and energy efficient buildings. Clients include leading corporations, fast-growing and high-tech companies, educational institutions, architectural and interior designers, and commercial developers, as well as state, local and federal government agencies. With offices in 17 cities throughout the U.S., a new location in Shanghai as well as projects around the world, Syska’s market specific solutions are based on local knowledge and access, supported by national staff resources and specialized expertise.