Why Hire a PE Firm

Choosing an engineering firm for a project can have far-reaching implications. How a project is designed and engineered in the early stages can affect its costs, performance, and quality throughout its entire life cycle. Therefore, it doesn’t pay to treat engineering like a commodity and compare firms by price only.

In view of this, qualifications-based selection (QBS) has become the mantra in choosing engineering firms, with many government agencies requiring it. And as with any other service, you want to select someone that understands your mission and sees things the way you do. An example would be the Federal Governments SF-330 Form.

The Engineer of Record for the Mechanical & Electrical Systems Design is a state Registered Professional Engineer who develops the mechanical & electrical system design criteria, performs the analysis, and is responsible for the design, specification, preparation, and delivery of the contract documents for the construction of projects. .

Operating Principles

Mission Statement

To provide ongoing engineering services to our clients in a mutually beneficial relationship. SMA will provide superior service, quality and value to meet our clients ever changing needs.

Vision Statement

To be recognized for leadership in the consulting engineering profession.

Operating Environment

Smith Miller Associates was established by engineers based on principles of design excellence and client service. SMA provides a professional environment that stimulates creativity and is rewarding.

Professionalism

Our services are performed in conformance with all standards set forth by the professional organizations with which we are affiliated.

Integrity

All services will be provided with honesty and integrity. Each project is seen as unique.

Performance

All services are provided in a quality and timely manner. Our high level of performance secures our next project.

Our Philosophy

the Company

Since the founding of the firm SMA has created practical, innovative solutions based on proven engineering principles and construction experience. From our senior engineers to our designers, SMA has personnel with field experience in construction.

Philosophy

We believe that appropriate designs are developed individually, with senior engineers interacting directly with clients. There are no "canned" solutions at SMA. Through comprehensive dialogues between each client and SMA senior engineers, project requirements can be completely defined and solutions created which meet all the requirements of use, budget, schedule and environment.

Project Management

Smith Miller Associates was established by engineers based on principles of design excellence and client service. SMA provides a professional environment that stimulates creativity and is rewarding.

Our Process

Strategic Vision

SMA designs engineering that reflects an institution's cultural identity and strategic vision. We direct a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team process to plan, program and design spaces that promote healthy, flexible and productive work environments. SMA is committed to Integrated Project Delivery teams, Knowledge Based Design, Lean processes, and early involvement of owners, designers, contractors and users, to develop solutions suited to each client.

Knowledge Based Design

SMA shares the expertise and knowledge of each team member through Knowledge Based Design (KBD). We organize projects around multidisciplinary systems, empowering component team members to solve and integrate solutions collaboratively throughout the pre-design, design and construction process. At SMA, KBD is a transformative process that focuses on innovation, knowledge, team organization and collaboration.

Integrated Project Delivery

SMA is a pioneer in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). We started using IPD methodology since our inception in 2006. IPD harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to maximize efficiency, from pre-design through occupancy. All disciplines work collaboratively to make decisions that impact cost, schedule and other critical factors--ultimately delivering a better project for the client.