Hoss & Brown Engineers

Casey Steiner, Associate, received his LEED Professional Accreditation this month when he passed the LEED Certification exam! Casey is one of three engineers within the Kansas City office to receive this accreditation.

Hoss & Brown (KC) Engineers Attend Trane Clinic

Matt Turley, Meagan Kirchhoff and Brandon Frey, Staff Engineers, are currently attending the 2008 Air Conditioning Clinic presented by Trane. This six week course provides an overview of the HVAC industry, with topics including an Introduction to HVAC Systems, HVAC System Controls, and Cooling & Heating Load Estimation. Upon completion of this course, our engineers will have a better understanding of HVAC equipment and systems.

August 2008 - Hoss & Brown Awarded Project at K-State University

Hoss & Brown has been selected to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for the renovation and addition to the Peters Recreation Complex on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. This facility was built in 1981and needs to expand in order to accomodate the needs of students, clubs, and campus organizations. The proposed addition includes a running track, training studio, cardio and weight room, rock climbing wall, lounge, multi-purpose room, and an additional entrance. Renovations will take place throughout the current facility. This project is tentatively scheduled for completion by late Fall 2011.

July 2008 - Joel Meddings Celebrates 10th Anniversary!

Joel Meddings, one of two Senior Designers with Hoss & Brown Engineers, celebrated his 10th Anniversary with us on July 1st. Joel is involved in all levels of MEP design and construction administration. He has been an integral part of the Kansas City office since its opening. We congratulate Joel on this accomplishment and look foward to working with him for years to come!

July 2008 - Hoss & Brown (KC) Receives Community Service Award

Hoss & Brown (KC) has received a Community Service Award for work completed on the Lee's Summit Fire Station No.7 located in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This project was selected from thousands of applicants and was chosen for the impact it has made on the community. This 14,000 square-foot building is divided into five main components. There is a living quarters that accounts for 4,300 square feet, a 900 square-foot business office area, a 4,500 square-foot apparatus bay, a 1,200 square-foot classroom area, and a 3,100 square-foot training facility. Congratulations to WSKF Architects and Hoss & Brown Engineers!

June 2008 - Employees pass FE and PE Exams

Elias Pourladian passed his FE Exam and Jim Lord passed the PE Exam! Elias is a summer intern in the Kansas City office and he is currently studying Architectural Engineering at Kansas State University. Elias plans to graduate in December 2009 with a Master's Degree in Architectural Engineering. Elias has been actively working on several projects this summer, ranging from healthcare to high-rise residential buildings. While most of his work has been spent designing mechanical systems, Elias has also gained knowledge in the electrical and plumbing disciplines as well. Jim Lord is a Project Engineer working in the Lawrence, Kansas office. Jim graduated from the University of Kansas in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering. We congratulate Elias and Jim on their accomplishments!

May 2008 - Hoss & Brown (Lawrence) Hires Summer Intern

J.B. Ferguson has accepted an intern position with Hoss & Brown Engineers (Lawrence). He is a student at Kansas State University and will graduate in December 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering. We welcome him to our team!

May 2008 - Hoss & Brown (KC) Project Featured in Published Article

Hoeger House, a 14,320 square foot rehabilitation facility located in Olathe, Kansas, is one of several projects featured in the May/June 2008 issue of Design Cost Data Magazine. Design Cost Data is the cost estimating magazine for design and construction and has published a case study with a cost breakdown for the Hoeger House facility. Hoss & Brown Engineers worked with HMN Architects, Inc. to design this $2.4 million facility. Hoeger House is part of a large, developing, senior living and health care campus. This building features 17 private rooms, a common dining room and activity room, a physical therapy room, large kitchen, spa and hair salon.

April 2008 - Hoss & Brown (KC) Adds Project Manager to Team

Hoss & Brown Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Karr to our team! Paul Karr is a graduate of Kansas State University and has been hired as a Project Manager, overseeing the design and construction of QuikTrip stores nationwide (in conjunction with Lickel Architecture). Paul is actively involved in the design and construction of other Hoss & Brown projects as well and we are pleased to welcome him to our team!

April 2008 - Hoss & Brown (Lawrence) Awarded Bartle Hall Project

Hoss & Brown Engineers - Lawrence, in conjunction with the P1 Group, has received the Lighting Improvement Project at Bartle Hall. This Kansas City Convention Facility is located in the heart of Downtown Kansas City and offers 489,800 total square feet of usable space! We have been selected to design a new lighting system for the Exhibit Halls that will not only improve luminance but will also comply with the International Energy Code and decrease the energy usage by over 25%. This project is slated for completion by June 1, 2008.

March 2008 - Kansas City Office Receives Award

Hoss & Brown - Kansas City, working in conjunction with Stark Wilson Duncan Architects, received the Missouri 2008 Preservation Honor Award for their work on The Oaks Apartments in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. This award was presented by Senator Bill Stouffer and Representative Bob Nance. The Preserve Missouri Awards recognize outstanding efforts and projects around the state and illustrates the diversity of historic preservation issues. Awards recognize a variety of projects including commercial and residential rehabilitation, landscape, archeology, and advocacy.

H&B Awarded Mechanical and Plumbing Design for Federal Reserve Condos

Hoss & Brown, in association with Townsend Inc., has been awarded the mechanical and plumbing design for the Federal Reserve Condos located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This 21-story tower, with construction costs in excess of $50 million, will feature 155 luxury condominiums and two-story penthouse homes with fantastic views of the city! This historic site was constructed in the early 1900's and has housed the offices of Harry S. Truman and was once home to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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February 2008 - Hoss & Brown (KC) Hires Summer '08 Intern

Elias Pourladian has accepted a summer intern position with Hoss & Brown Engineers - Kansas City. Elias is pursuing a Master's Degree in Architectural Engineering from K-State Univeristy. Elias is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society, ASHRAE, and the Architectural Engineering Institute - just to name a few! Elias will begin his internship in June 2008.

February 2008 - Hoss & Brown (KC) Hires Architectural Engineer

Matt Turley will join Hoss & Brown Engineers after his upcoming graduation from K-State University in May 2008. He has accepted a full-time position as Staff Engineer and will work on a variety of upcoming projects. We look forward to Matt's arrival!

January 2008 - Hoss & Brown Announces Promotions

Congratulations to Matt Murrell, Casey Steiner, and Brad Krier! Matt Murrell (Lawrence) and Brad Krier (KC) have been promoted to Project Managers and Casey Steiner (KC) was recently promoted to Associate. We congratulate each of them on their accomplishment and look forward to working with them on future projects.

December 2007 - Hoss & Brown Receives National Award

Hoss & Brown (Kansas City), along with Opus Architects and other consultants, has been selected to receive a 2007 National Design-Build Award for their work on the Healthridge Fitness Center located in Olathe, Kansas. This project is featured in the December 2007 edition of Design-Build Dateline - The Journal of the Design-Build Institute of America.

Healthridge Fitness Center in Olathe, Kansas is the largest single health club facility constructed in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The 105,000 square foot state-of-the-art health club includes upscale amenities such as a full spa, children’s play and fitness areas, two indoor pools, multiple courts, specialized yoga, spin and aerobic fitness areas and an extensive weight and fitness area with track.

Congratulations to Opus Architects and Hoss & Brown Engineers on a job well done!

December 2007 - Matt Murrell Passes PE Exam

Congratulations to Matt Murrell on passing the PE exam! Matt passed the Mechanical Engineering Exam and is now one of three engineers in the Lawrence office with a PE license. Congratulations Matt!