SMBH, Inc.

05/26/2026

Ready to serve up some fun? The annual A/E/C Volleyball League is back—FREE to join! Rally your crew, spike the stress, and let’s play!

Email mailto:[email protected] to register today!

05/22/2026

Bump, set, spike—repeat! Join the FREE A/E/C Volleyball League for friendly competition and great company. No entry fee, just good times!

Email [email protected] to register!

05/21/2026

Build bonds on and off the court!

Join the A/E/C Volleyball League, where architects, engineers, and construction professionals bring their teamwork to the grass! Open to all skill levels, this co-ed league is perfect for firms, families, and friends to spike into summer fun.

Don’t have a full team? No problem—combine with others, and we’ll help you get started. Sign up by May 30 to secure your spot!

Games kick off June 11, every Thursday at 7 PM. Let’s dig, set, and build some memories!

Register by emailing [email protected]

05/01/2026

We just turned 54, and we want to welcome our newest Project Executive, Brian W Starrett! Find out more on our most recent blog post!

https://smbhinc.com/54-years-strong-new-beginnings/

04/21/2026

Ever noticed brick walls seemingly floating above glass facades? Welcome to our Hidden Engineering series! This month, we reveal the secret world of Hanging Veneer Supports—the clever, unseen supports that keep brick suspended and crack-free. Discover how these hidden systems create architectural magic and see real-world examples that showcase the artistry behind the scenes.

https://smbhinc.com/hidden-engineering-hanging-veneer-supports/

04/21/2026

03/17/2026

We were proud to provide structural engineering for the most recent renovation in 2008! It involved rebuilding much of the brick parapet and fixing some areas where the brick veneer had bowed. The pan joist and concrete frame were still in good shape, with large, riveted steel girders spanning the grand ballroom on the second floor and supporting the eight stories above. We also had to reframe the elevator penthouse machine rooms to fit the new elevators. It was all worth it to keep this historic building alive and well!

The lobby of the Seneca Hotel, located in downtown Columbus, as it looked in 1964.

More on the history of the Seneca Hotel:

🏨 When it opened in 1917, the Seneca was Columbus's first high-rise hotel, standing 10 stories tall with 91 suites and featuring a grand second-floor ballroom.

🏨 The building's location near Franklin County Memorial Hall was strategically chosen to capitalize on convention business, and a four-story wing was added to the east side in 1924 to accommodate growing demand.

🏨 The building has lived many lives - after being a luxury hotel, it became home to the Nationwide Beauty Academy from 1960-1974, where it served as a dormitory for female students from six different downtown schools.

🏨 The hotel was designed by renowned Columbus architect Frank Packard and was built with such architectural significance that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

🏨 During its time as EPA offices in the 1980s, employees reported strange occurrences in the basement, including claims of hearing a child crying(!) in the filing rooms.

🏨 After sitting abandoned for 17 years and nearly facing demolition, the building underwent a remarkable $21 million renovation in 2005-2008, transforming it into modern apartments known as Seneca.

03/06/2026

Celebrating our incredible team!

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we honor the dedication, passion, and hard work that make our team extraordinary. 🌟

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence. You are the heartbeat of our success, and we’re grateful every day!

03/04/2026

We've had a couple of important promotions and two new team members to announce. Check out our latest blog post for all the details!

https://smbhinc.com/team-member-updates-2026/

02/27/2026

Celebrating innovation and impact

Happy Engineers Week! 🚀 From groundbreaking designs to everyday problem-solving, engineers shape the world we live in. Join us as we honor their creativity, dedication, and contributions to our communities.