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| Message from the Firm POSITIVE CHANGE As the saying goes, "the only constant is change." Although constant and inevitable, change is never easy and sometimes comes with a certain amount of fear and resistance. We become content with the old ways of doing things and are comfortable with the same "tried and true" processes in our daily lives. Strategic, positive change, however, is essential for improving the competitive advantage of an organization and is critical in building for the future. At SMBH, we have experienced much change in the last year that we know is for the betterment of our business and our customers. With continued emphasis on our core values of RESPONSIVENESS, INNOVATION and RELATIONSHIP, we are confident that our recent changes will not only enhance, but build upon our mission. At SMBH, we embrace the notion that "change is constant" and we believe that these positive changes will benefit our customers as we move into the future. Sincerely, Shelley Metz Baumann Hawk  A 1991 graduate of The Ohio State University, Jeff McCutchen is one of our newest team members at SMBH. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Jeff is a registered Professional Engineer and LEED AP. At SMBH, his responsibilities involve construction administration and analysis and document/specification preparation from the schematic phase through the construction document phase.Jeff enjoys visiting job sites during construction as a constant reminder of the importance of design constructability. His favorite part of any project is walking through the building near its completion or immediately after it opens. This gives him a sense of accomplishment and the ability to see first-hand the architect's vision and observe the end user in the space. Jeff recently was involved in the design of the renovation of a historic hotel in Piqua, Ohio into a library/conference center for the city's use. Although the field investigation to find the bones of the structure was a dirty job, it was rewarding to see the reuse and transformation of an old structure into a useful building that will last another 100 years. Jeff and his wife Debbie recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary and stay very busy with their four children – three girls (including 11-year-old twins) and one boy. Jeff's family also have some unusual pets – they are raising 6 chickens and 2 ducks from day-old chicks to full grown layers! "The kids enjoy them as pets and each one has a name," comments Jeff. "Also we like the benefit of free organic eggs!" Diley Ridge Medical Center Canal Winchester, OH The new Diley Ridge Medical Center is a joint venture of Mount Carmel Health System and Fairfield Medical Center and is the first free-standing emergency and diagnostic center in central Ohio. Built to fill the void of medical facilities between Lancaster and Columbus, the center serves patients throughout northern Fairfield County, including the communities of Pickerington, Groveport, Canal Winchester, Carroll, Baltimore and Violet Township.  The 36,000-square-foot single-story building is designed for one additional floor and houses a full-service, 24-hour emergency department with a full clinical laboratory, state-of-the-art imaging center and women’s health services. The emergency center also includes a 10-bed unit for patients who require observation and monitoring.The building structure was designed to accommodate a future floor as well as additions to the south and west. The lobby features a two story high clerestory with an exterior two story high curtain wall. Structural challenges on the project included two free standing canopies. The entry canopy is two stories high supported on four columns and the emergency entry canopy is self supporting on only two columns. The project has achieved LEED® Gold certification and holds the distinction of being the first heath care facility in the State of Ohio to achieve this designation. “Our firm has always had exceptionally good experiences with Shelley Metz Baumann Hawk. They are great people to work with, extremely responsive and we always receive the documents that we need in a timely fashion. Exceptional quality is clearly a hallmark of their business and we look forward to working with them on many future projects.” Mark Tanner President, TSHD Architects
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Within These Walls  We wish to thank all who attended our Open House on October 6 to celebrate 10 years in our current location and 38 years in business! We had over 150 attendees and we hope everyone enjoyed the opportunity to tour our offices and network with peers. Building Design + Construction Magazine announced in their October issue that the renovation of Mid-Ohio Foodbank's new facility won a Platinum Award, the highest possible designation, as part of the national publication's 27th Annual Reconstruction Awards.These prestigious awards are established to identify exceptional renovation, preservation, and adaptive-reuse projects, based on overall design, engineering and project quality. SMBH was the structural engineer on this project. We are pleased to announce that our project, The Ohio State University’s William Oxley Thompson Library, recently received a special citation from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)/AIA-CAE for Excellence in Architecture Renovation/Adaptive Reuse. The SCUP awards program recognizes excellence in planning, design and implementation efforts of firms and institutions, as well as the achievements of individuals whose lives and passions involve higher education. We wish to welcome Jeff McCutchen and Lara Fling to our team! Jeff, a Professional Engineer and LEED AP, has joined SMBH as a senior project engineer and Lara is joining us as a design engineer. During the summer of 2005, Lara interned with SMBH while attending The Ohio State University. At OSU, Lara received a degree in architecture and recently, she graduated from the University of Illinois with masters degrees in both architecture and civil engineering. Welcome to the team Jeff and Lara! SMBH, Inc. recently received certification from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Systems (CES) Registered Provider Program. Our program, "Bringing Revit Into Your Life," qualifies for one Learning Unit (LU). For more information on this or our other AIA certified presentation "Design Loads: What Are They and Where Do They Go", contact Stephen Metz at smetz@smbhinc.com. Stephen Metz participated in a presentation by the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Committee titled "BIM in Columbus" on July 14. The presentation focused on how firms in the Columbus area are utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) on their projects. Eric Messerly presented The Ohio State University William Oxley Thompson Library to four OSU Engineering Scholars classes on October 11 and 13. Focused on the theme of green engineering, the Engineering Scholars Program provides students with an opportunity to explore the field’s connections to both innovation and technology development within the context of social responsibility and sustainability. In addition to the classes, Eric Messerly and Carrie Bremer offered tours of the library for the students on October 15. At the Structural Engineers Association of Ohio (SEAoO) Conference held on September 17, Stephen Metz presented "Renovation of a Historic University Library". This presentation highlighted the complete renovation of the existing buildings, partial historic renovation and preservation of the original building and construction of a new five-story addition of the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library on the campus of the Ohio State University. (More) We are proud to announce that two of our projects – Diley Ridge Medical Center and Grange Insurance Audubon Center – recently received LEED Gold certification. Click here to read more about the Audubon Center project and click here for more information on Diley Ridge. Aaron O’Rourke presented The Ohio State University’s Cunz Hall project to the SEAoO Student Chapter on October 14. His presentation highlighted the history of Cunz Hall, the purpose of the renovation to the building and the structural impacts. On October 21, Jerry Marselle taught an Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) class for Columbus State Community College. His presentation provided an overview on BIM as well as an introduction to Revit. At the Builder’s Exchange on October 7, Stephen Metz taught a "Reading Construction Drawings" class. | |||
| 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. | ||||
