COMPANY UPDATE

The past three months were full of key deliverables & collaboration. These milestones reflect the hard work and commitment of our team. We are grateful for the trust & partnerships that have helped us grow.

Recent Project Awards

U.S. Coast Guard A/E IDIQ Contract
(Benham/Haskell Team):

TDG is proud to support Benham on an IDIQ contract to provide Architect-Engineer services for the U.S. Coast Guard. As a subconsultant, we bring expertise in master planning, programming, and architectural support. Our team contributes to facility assessments, design development, and long-range capital improvement planning, helping shape the strategic vision and readiness of Coast Guard installations nationwide.

SSA Compound Annex – Cairo, Egypt

Client: U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO)

TDG is supporting critical infrastructure upgrades at the 15-acre ESSA Compound Annex in Cairo, Egypt. The site includes eight interconnected buildings facing widespread duct bank collapse. Under Task Order #1, we’re revising the telecom infrastructure design to reduce costly re-excavation by rerouting conduit through interior ceiling spaces and corridors. Our 7-sheet drawing set includes an updated site plan, riser diagrams, backbone layouts, and entrance details, ensuring improved connectivity, resilience, and minimal disruption to operations.

USACE New York District A-E MATOC

Client: SAAM Architecture / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New York District

TDG is a core team member supporting SAAM Architecture on a new A-E MATOC with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District. The contract provides on-call A-E services for military and federal facilities. We contribute expertise in facility planning, architectural design, telecom infrastructure, site/civil coordination, and construction documentation, supporting mission-critical projects that enhance infrastructure readiness and long-term planning across the district.

TDG Internship Opportunity

TDG is excited to welcome Isabella, our newest intern for Summer 2025!  Isabella was a standout finalist in our annual scholarship last year. She is a 2025 graduate of Florida A&M University, where she earned her B.S. in Architectural Studies. She will be returning to FAMU this fall to earn her NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree. She has already made great strides in her academic and professional journey, having been recognized as a recipient of the Gensler Design Studio Award and holding leadership roles, including FAMU AIAS Vice President and Publications Chair for the Alpha Rho Chi Seshait Chapter. We are pleased to welcome Isabella to the team and look forward to our work this summer.

Retirement Announcement

On April 25, TDG threw a successful surprise Retirement Party for Phil Rush. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who traveled to Alexandria, Virginia, to celebrate Phil Rush and his incredible career! We honored Phil’s amazing 41-year journey with Onyx of Alexandria, dba The Diallo Group. Under his visionary leadership, this company grew beyond expectations and laid the foundation for the success we see today. To show our appreciation for his decades of dedication, we gifted Phil a brand-new computer. The day was filled with laughter, good food, drinks, and the joy of being surrounded by his family and colleagues. It was a celebration to remember!

Internal Development

The Diallo Group is thrilled to announce the promotion of Sidney from Senior Planner to Director of Planning as of Friday, April 25! Sidney has been with the company for 12 years, and since the merger, he has truly stepped up, becoming our go-to expert and a vital part of our team’s success. His leadership, dedication, and drive have been instrumental in helping us move forward.
Congratulations, Sidney! We are excited to see all that you’ll accomplish in this new role!

Conference Engagement

Important Dates

  • March 13-14: Insights and Solutions AFB McGuire- B1730E- Site Visit
  • March 17-24:  RPLANS Support Workshop Ft. Knox
  • March 24-25: FPS Site Visit
  • April 2: NSF Suitland Site Visit
  • April 6-12: OCAR RAs – Ft. Hunter Liggett
  • April 23-24: NSB Kings Bay AECOM Workshop
  • April 25: Phil Rush’s Surprise Retirement Party
  • May 12-15: SAME JETC in Louisville, KY
  • May 26: Memorial Day
  • June 19: Juneteenth
  • June 20: New Website
  • July 8-9: SAME DC & NOVA SBC

New Website Announcement!

We’re excited to announce the relaunch of our newly redesigned website: www.thediallogrp.com ! Thoughtfully reimagined with our clients and collaborators in mind, the new site offers a more intuitive experience, refreshed visuals, and a deeper look into who we are, what we do, and how we bring ideas to life through design.

Explore our updated portfolio, learn more about our evolving practice, and stay up to date on the latest insights, projects, and news from the team. This relaunch marks a new chapter for Diallo Group—one that reflects our growth, vision, and commitment to creative impact.

A Letter From Leadership

The past three months have been an exciting and transformative time for our team at The Diallo Group. We’ve been moving full speed ahead, growing, evolving, and deepening our impact in meaningful ways.

We’re thrilled to welcome our new Director of Design, a strategic addition who brings fresh energy and leadership to our creative practice. We also proudly introduced a new intern, marking our commitment to investing in the next generation of design and planning professionals. Guiding and mentoring young talent is not only part of our mission, it’s part of our legacy.
We also welcomed a new Marketing Manager, who has already been instrumental in refining our brand presence and providing critical support with the Adobe suite across multiple client-facing projects. Their contributions have elevated the quality and consistency of how we present our work to the world.

In May, several team members had the opportunity to attend the JETC Conference, where we connected with industry leaders and forged new relationships that will strengthen our path forward. We’re also proud to share that we’ve expanded into Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) work, with new engagements in Cairo, Egypt, a major milestone for our international portfolio.

We took time to celebrate a meaningful transition on the retirement of the founder and principal of Onyx Group, whose legacy continues to shape our identity and values. As we honor our past, we’re also embracing the future one filled with collaboration, innovation, and growth.
Whether through adding new projects or simply coming together more intentionally as a team, we are growing, not just in numbers, but in connection, capability, and clarity of purpose.

As the saying goes, “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” Growth often requires us to stretch, adapt, and reimagine but it always moves us forward. We’re proud of the changes underway and the strong trajectory ahead.
With several recent wins for upcoming task orders and exciting opportunities on the horizon, our future is bright and we’re glad you’re on this journey with us.
Warmly,