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Association Memberships – Shaping Our Industry
In today’s economy, we are all being pressured to prove return on investment for all expenditures. To that end, tough questions are being asked about what value, and what work, you’ve earned from association memberships as well as time and money spent volunteering for other industry efforts. In fact, many industry associations have reported an alarming drop in membership because this expenditure is often the first item cut in a budget. |
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While we appreciate that today’s marketplace demands leaner times, at SMBH, we recognize the importance, now more than ever before, in industry involvement. As we reshape how we do business and streamline our services to respond to today’s changing marketplace, it is key to network with our peers, and even our competitors, to learn best practices and share ideas. In addition to gaining valuable knowledge and expertise, as well as tremendous networking and marketing opportunities, we also recognize the importance in our involvement as it helps shape our industry. While serving in many capacities through a variety of industry associations, SMBH recognizes the importance of giving students the opportunities associations provide. As such, Carrie Bremer of our team has spent several months working to establish a student chapter of the Structural Engineers Association of Ohio (SEAoO) at The Ohio State University. Further, Jon Beier and Anna Milligan have been active in helping the Ohio University chapter of SEAoO by making presentations and participating in the annual review of the senior design projects. We are proud of the efforts of our team members and their interest in helping shape our industry and our future leaders. We look forward to seeing you at a future meeting. Sincerely, Shelley Metz Baumann Hawk | |||
 One of the newest team members of SMBH is Bernie Kooi, a June 2008 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. Bernie, a LEED AP, assists our clients with schematic design through construction documents, preparing drawings and specifications and construction administration. Bernie enjoys the variety of work that he is exposed to at SMBH and is continuously challenged by the complexity of a project due to the existing conditions and the structure’s geometry. He finds the firsthand knowledge he receives on the job site from the crew members during the construction process invaluable. One of Bernie’s favorite projects to date is the Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky where he was exposed to the usage of a wide variety of foundation systems and multiple material (steel, concrete, masonry, lightgage steel, etc.) types. A native of the Netherlands, Bernie and his parents moved to Ohio when he was 12 years old and has enjoyed traveling around the world. Bernie and his wife Liz recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary and are the proud parents of two dogs! In his spare time, Bernie enjoys golfing, soccer, cheering on the Ohio State football team and keeping aquariums.  Project Spotlight
The mission of the Farmer School of Business is to be a premier business program committed to providing students with a lifelong ability to seek and acquire knowledge and translate it into responsible action in a competitive global The architectural style of the 225,000-square-foot structure matches the buildings on Miami University’s campus because it mirrors the red-brick Georgian Revival style. Variations in roof line and architectural elements create an exterior that is visually interesting and harmonious. The interior space reflects a shift toward small group work, seminar instruction, and experimental learning. The new building has 12 case classrooms, a student commons, café, eight cluster rooms, three standard rooms, three seminar rooms, one trading room, a small and large auditorium , four teaching labs and 136 faculty offices. The $45 million building has achieved LEED Silver Certification and was completed in 2009. (More)
(Below is an excerpt from an article written by Stephen Metz and published in the July edition of Structural Engineering and Design magazine. The piece, “How to Help an Owner Save on Project Costs”, highlights the importance of early involvement of a structural engineer on a project.) Getting a structural engineer involved early on in a structure’s design can make a difference structurally and financially for a project. The knowledge of an owner or facility manager greatly varies and architects are a great reference but not the only source for information on the construction of a structure. Structural engineers involved in the initial design phase -- and even before -- can help to ensure that the project is constructed cost-effectively.
Before any construction begins the owner or facility manager has responsibilities to manage, including securing required pre-construction testing. The owner is the one responsible for obtaining site surveys and soil-engineering services, which include test borings or pits, soil-bearing values, percolation tests and ground-water levels. Experienced owners and facility managers understand the need for these tests. Less experienced owners may need more help along the way; explanations of the tests, why they are done and who to hire for the tests. The structural engineer will step in to explain the tests to the owner, when and how they should be done, and will recommend quality geotechnical firms in the area.
Tips To Help An Owner With Soil Testing
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Shelley Metz Baumann Hawk consistently provides responsive and professional engineering services. They possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the structural systems incorporated in our projects. Their people are great to work with and provide excellent support on our projects. I hear repeatedly from my project managers that SMBH understands the importance of timely and accurate information and they deliver.” Robert Vennemeyer
Retired Principal/CEO, DesignGroup SMBH has been in business for 38 years and we are proud to celebrate the last 10 years in our current location. Please join us for an Open House on Wednesday, October 6 at 1166 Dublin Road, Suite 200. Stay tuned for more information!
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Within These Walls
 Bill Lantz and Eric Messerly presented "The Structural Secrets of Knowlton Hall” to Ohio State’s architectural class in March. Click here to view the taped presentation. The Franklin County Courthouse was featured in the February 2010 issue of Building Design+Construction. Stephen Metz has been selected to speak at the Structural Engineers Association of Ohio conference in September. His presentation “Renovation of a Historic University Library” will highlight 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) “A Cost-effective Approach to Building University Residence Halls: Four Case Studies” – an article written by Stephen Metz was featured in the May, 2010 issue of University Business. Click here to read the article. Eric Messerly, President of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Columbus Chapter recently spoke at the CSI Great Lakes Region Conference. Eric’s presentation focused on getting the most out of your association membership. An article written by Stephen Metz was published in the July edition of Structural Engineering and Design magazine. “How to Help an Owner Save on Project Costs” highlights the importance of early involvement of a structural engineer on a project. Click here to read the complete article. SMBH is pleased to announce that the renovation of an existing warehouse and distribution facility for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank has been awarded LEED Gold by the Green Building Certification Institute. This is the first major renovation or new construction of a food bank awarded LEED Gold in the nation. SMBH provided structural engineering services on this unique project. “Two Leading Ohio Firms Use Autodesk BIM Solutions To Collaborate On A Sustainable Design for Grange Insurance Audubon Center” highlights SMBH and a BIM success story. Click here to read the article. We are proud to announce that Joe Noser has recently earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Congratulations Joe! AIA West Virginia recently recognized 10 projects at its 2010 Design Awards Program. We are proud to announce that one of our projects - Bible Center Church - received a Merit Award for Achievement in Architecture. (More) Stephen Metz recently spoke at the “BIM in Columbus: Team Integration” seminar on July 14. Hosted by the Columbus chapter of AIA, the focus highlighted how local practitioners have implemented BIM into their design process. | ||
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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. | |||
environment. Primarily focusing on undergraduate programs, the school does offer three graduate programs. 
