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Message from the Firm – Looking Ahead October marks the beginning of fall, leaves are changing, kids are back to school and we look forward to the holiday season. This is also the time of year for many of us when we start budget discussions and development of training and marketing plans for the next year. And, they are likely to be tough discussions. Although the economy continues to show promises of a bright future, it still leaves many struggling today. We hope we can help... READ MORE |
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Get to Know – Kara Hendren
 Kara Hendren joined the SMBH family in June, 2008 as a project engineer. A 2003 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Kara spent two years working in construction management and three years with an A/E firm in Columbus prior to coming to SMBH.Kara’s responsibilities include working with SMBH’s clients from schematic design through construction documents, preparing drawings and specifications and performing construction administration. She mentions that the aspect she most enjoys about her job is the challenge and variety that each day presents. One challenging project that Kara has had the opportunity to work on is the Scioto Mile Bandshell and Café at Bicentennial Park. “The work that is undertaken by SMBH and that I, as a project engineer, am exposed to, is both exciting and interesting and I learn something new every day.” This year has been a very exciting and busy time in Kara’s personal life as her daughter Kyah Mayleigh Hendren was born March 18, 2009. Kara and her husband Jason have spent the last seven months enjoying their new daughter and parenthood.  Project Spotlight Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Medical Office Building Addition Westerville, Ohio Located in northeast Columbus’ Westerville neighborhood, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s is a community hospital with the clinical capabilities of facilities far larger. With a state-of-the-art emergency department, maternity ward and cancer center, patients are able to get a personal healthcare experience without sacrificing quality of care. SMBH, Inc. served as the structural engineer on the unique 38,000 square foot addition to the existing office building, which included an attached linear accelerator building with up to 8 foot thick concrete walls. One of the challenges SMBH faced...READ MORE What Our Clients Are Saying
“We have had the opportunity to work with Shelley Metz Baumann Hawk, Inc. on several projects – most recently the Hocking College Residence Halls and Franklin County Courthouse. In each case, we have always had a great experience working with the SMBH staff. They are constantly in-tune with the architects’ needs and are a very easy group to work with. In fact, we feel as if we are working “with” each other, not “for” each other. On some of our unique projects, the SMBH staff has gone above and beyond in order to make the project work. For example, the Hocking College residence hall was built on top of an abandoned coal mine – not something you see every day! The SMBH team researched and designed a system that worked perfectly for that given situation. We also find that SMBH is constantly evaluating and re-evaluating the project to look for opportunities to save materials, time, and money. We look forward to working together with them again in the future.” Jack Giljahn Project Architect DesignGroup Columbus “One of the reasons I choose SMBH is their people. From top to bottom, they are competent and easy to work with. Speed and accuracy are crucial to our business and the people at SMBH deliver both.” Ed Wilson r e d architecture + planning, LLC | Within These Walls
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SMBH is currently involved in the following projects. Visit www.smbhinc.com for more information and project updates. | |||
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ABOUT SHELLEY METZ BAUMANN HAWK Shelley Metz Baumann Hawk is a full-service structural engineering firm located in Columbus, Ohio. Formerly Lantz, Jones & Nebraska, Inc., they have served the architectural and construction communities in Ohio and its surrounding states since 1972. With a broad range of experience, the firm has worked with all building types including educational, commercial, healthcare, institutional, recreational, public projects and residential. For more information call 614-481-9800 or visit www.smbhinc.com. | |||
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) honored SMBH, Inc. with an “Outstanding Achievement Award” for our work on the Hocking College Residence Haus at their 2009 Engineering Excellence Awards banquet on June 25 in Columbus, Ohio. The award recognizes engineering firms for projects that demonstrate a high degree of achievement, value, and ingenuity. 
