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MSP’s New Website has Launched!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website and rebranding! Our new site is designed to better showcase our work, improve user experience, and be mobile friendly. Our primary goal was to focus on ease of use by simplifying the design and allowing our projects to speak for themselves with great photos!…
7 Steps in Planning a MakerSpace
THE MAKERSPACE MOVEMENT The creation of spaces where students, adults, and other “makers” can do hands-on projects as part of a learning process or the development of an idea or product is a movement that is gathering steam around the country and the world. The new value placed on labs that are places for developing…
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Cincinnati Scholar House
On Friday, June 29 we joined our partners The Model Group, Cincinnati Union Bethel, Christ Church Cathedral, and Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation for the groundbreaking of the Cincinnati Scholar House project in Walnut Hills. MSP Design provided architecture, landscape architecture, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, plumbing and interior design services to the project. Upon completion, the four-story 63,300 SF…
MSP Joins City of Sharonville 4th of July Parade
MSP has been happy to call Sharonville home for many years! We are proud to be part of this community and just participated in our first City of Sharonville Fourth of July parade in Downtown Sharonville. MSP employees Dan Frank, Chris Benjamin and Patrick Quinn decorated and drove the MSP van through the parade route…
MSP Awards Employees for Service Milestones
We celebrated milestone anniversaries at our mid-year meeting and service awards presentation today. Employees with five years of service: Chris Balash – Landscape Architect Julie Green – Accounts Receivable Coordinator Andy Osier – Marketing Coordinator Brian Woessner – Field Crew Leader 10 years: Patrick Quinn – Project Architect 15 years: David Clark – Project Architect…
Vintage Club Holds Groundbreaking for The Wicks
Traditions Building and Development Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Wicks luxury residential development in early July. The Wicks is part of the Vintage Club mixed use community development in Montgomery, Ohio. MSP has been providing ongoing architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture and land surveying services for development. Rich Arnold, MSP’s vice president of…
Elliott Farms Community Area Holds Grand Opening
We celebrated the grand opening for Drees Homes Elliott Farms community area last weekend. MSP had the opportunity to provide design services for this unique Deerfield Township residential development that includes an historic barn-turned-community center, pool, walking trails and community gardens. The barn is a 1930s structure that was part of the 100 acres of land purchased…
MSP’s Dan Frank donates time and expertise to City of Westerville First Responders Park Expansion
In 2010, the First Responders Park in Westerville, Ohio was dedicated to honor the service and sacrifice of all first responders. Plans to expand the park to nearly double its current size and add a permanent police memorial were already in place when in February of 2018, two Westerville Police officers, Anthony P. Morelli and…
MSP Employees Spend Saturday with Habitat for Humanity
MSP employees Reuben Blair, Josh Rexhausen, Ben Wing, and Patrick Quinn volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati in Lockland on Saturday. They spent the morning helping build the roof by hanging trusses and building and hanging the eave trusses. We’re proud to be longtime supporters and volunteers for Habitat and its mission!
River Center at Bicentennial Commons Opens in Middletown
Last Saturday, the ribbon was cut celebrating the opening of River Center at Bicentennial Commons, the new recreational facility along the Great Miami River Trail in Middletown. The 3,000 SF building includes kitchen facilities, conference room, restrooms, two park offices and 40 parking spaces. MSP was pleased to work with MetroParks of Butler County, SMP design, and Turnbull…
Sheakley Center for Youth Wins AHF Reader’s Choice Award
The AHF (Affordable Housing Finance) recently named the Sheakley Center For Youth as a winner for this year’s AHF Reader’s Choice Awards in the Special Needs category. The building was formerly a vacant four-story factory and has been re-purposed as a facility providing homeless youth with housing and social services. MSP worked with The Model…
Digestive Specialists, Inc. and Digestive Endoscopy Center, LLC, Holds Grand Opening
Digestive Specialists, Inc. and Digestive Endoscopy Center, LLC, recently held their grand opening at their Clyo Road location in Dayton, Ohio. MSP provided architecture, engineering, landscape architecture and interior design services to this 27,910 SF newly constructed medical office building. The project scope included site improvements, office building shell, first floor common and mechanical spaces,…
MSP Supports the Sharonville Christmas Fund
The Sharonville Christmas Fund is a local nonprofit organization that helps families in need. This year, MSP employees adopted two local families and delivered the gifts to the Sharonville Fire Department this afternoon. The Fund will provide gifts to 40-60 families this year!
Rumpke Waste & Recycling Holds Ribbon Cutting at New Corporate Headquarters
Rumpke Waste & Recycling held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new corporate headquarters in Colerain Township. MSP President Steve Roat took a moment to welcome Rumpke to their new home and thank the MSP and Miller-Valentine Group team for their hard work on this project. The state-of-the-art three story, 72,010 SF building consolidates Rumpke’s…
McGill Smith Punshon Releases 160 Year Company History Book
McGill Smith Punshon (MSP) announces the release of our company history book Looking to the Past to Build a Better Future: The History of McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. The book was commissioned during our 160 anniversary celebration in 2016. Local historian, Christopher Harris, spent the next few years researching and writing our company history and…
McGill Smith Punshon Announces 2019 Corporate Officers and New Associates
McGill Smith Punshon Announces 2019 Corporate Officers and New Associates The Board of Directors of McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. recently announced the results of the election of its corporate officers for 2019. Elected are: Steve Roat, President; Jim Watson, Senior Vice President; Richard Arnold, Vice President Land Development Engineering; Jose Castrejon, Vice President Landscape Architecture,…
Emily Lubbers Achieves NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer Designation
We’re excited to announce that Emily Lubbers has satisfied the eligibility requirements and successfully passed the NCIDQ exams. Emily is now an NCIDQ certified interior designer as well as project architect.
Compass Point Planning Team Wins APA Ohio Award
MSP is happy to announce that the APA Ohio has awarded the Compass Point Planning team (headed by Wendy Moeller and including MSP) the Ohio Planning Award for Comprehensive Planning | Small Jurisdiction for “Plan Hamilton.” The award was presented at the APA Ohio Planning Conference reception at the Ohio Theatre Playhouse Square on October…
Groundbreaking held for Montgomery Quarter
The City of Montgomery, Ohio Government held a groundbreaking ceremony in late October to kick off the $150 million Montgomery Quarter mixed use development. MSP provided civil engineering of streets and associated infrastructure to serve 114,700 SF of office use, 9,600 SF of retail use, 15,000 SF of restaurant use, 80 room hotel use and 152…
First Responders Park redicated after renovation
First Responders Park in Westerville, Ohio was rededicated last week after a nearly year long renovation that added a quiet space for reflection, a memorial wall for our fallen heroes and markers for all first responders. MSP Landscape Architect/Associate Dan Frank and MSP donated design services to the project in honor of Dan’s daughter-in-law’s father,…
MSP Supports Two Families in the Sharonville Christmas Fund
Here at MSP, we look forward to supporting the Sharonville Christmas Fund Adopt A Family program every year. This year we’ll help two families of five celebrate Christmas with gifts of clothing, housewares and toys. The fund will help 40-60 families this year!
Steve Stidham Achieves NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer Designation
We’re excited to announce that Steve Stidham, MSP project manager, has satisfied the eligibility requirements and successfully passed the NCIDQ exams. Steve is now an NCIDQ certified interior designer!
Groundbreaking held for Clermont County sheriff’s training facility
MSP joined Clermont County and state dignitaries for the groundbreaking of the new Clermont County Sheriff’s training facility at 4470 State Route 222 in Batavia. The new 4,585 SF training facility will provide multiple uses including a training room, kitchen, exercise room and mechanical spaces. MSP is providing architectural and engineering services to this project.…
Butler Tech celebrates new building addition with ribbon cutting ceremony
Butler Tech held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the 4,600 SF addition to its Bioscience Center in West Chester. MSP was happy to partner with Miller-Valentine Group on the new space.
MSP Names Brian Craig as Associate
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Craig as our newest MSP Associate. Brian fills the dual role of civil designer and IT coordinator. He started his career with MSP as a civil designer 15 years ago and added duties as IT coordinator in 2009. He most recently led the technology relocation during…
MSP Welcomes Senior Landscape Architect Fred Bowling, PLA
MSP Design is pleased to welcome Fred Bowling, Senior Landscape Architect. Fred has 37 years’ experience as a landscape architect and land planner, most recently with a prominent Cincinnati landscape architecture firm. His vast portfolio includes projects in the commercial, municipal, hospitality, education, multi-family and sports industries. Fred enjoys creating memorable, comfortable environments that encourage…
MSP Welcomes Jordan Weber!
Please join us in welcoming Jordan Weber, PE, Project Manager for our Civil Engineering Department. In his new role, Jordan designs and manages civil engineering and land development projects in various markets. Providing his clients with a well thought out and sound design is what he enjoys most about his job. Jordan is a University…
MSP Welcomes Back Andrew Dodds
MSP Design is pleased to announce the return of Andrew Dodds, PE, Project Manager for our Civil Engineering Department. Andrew is responsible for managing projects from concepts through construction documents for commercial and residential projects including office, municipality, multi- and single-family housing. He enjoys the challenge of working on a diverse array of projects. Andrew…
MSP One of Largest Engineering Firms in Cincinnati
MSP Design is proud to be featured on the Business Courier’s Largest Engineering Firms list in the Greater Cincinnati area for 2020. This list is published on a yearly basis with MSP consistently ranking among the top 25. Rank is determined by 2020 total local billings. Click here to read Business Courier article. Click here…
Butler Tech Breaks Ground on New Natural Science Center
Butler Tech Natural Science Center celebrated the groundbreaking of its new academic and lab facility yesterday at its Monroe campus. The new 26,000 SF two story building will replace an existing modular structure. This new state of the art building will provide students and instructors with enhanced opportunities for learning. We’re excited to team with…
MSP Welcomes William Harrison as Field Surveyor
Please join us in welcoming William Harrison, field surveyor for MSP’s Surveying Department. William is OSHA certified with six years’ experience in surveying. His responsibilities include construction staking, topographic mapping, boundary surveys, Alta and as-built surveys. A newer resident of Ohio (he moved here about a year ago), William has enjoyed exploring different parts of…
Ximena Mellado Cuevas Becomes a US Citizen
We are proud to announce that Ximena Mellado Cuevas, drafting technician for MSP’s Architecture Department, is a now US citizen! The long process included residing in the US, applying for citizenship, interviewing, and passing a written and oral exam. On April 2, Ximena was one of 300 petitioners from 107 different countries to take the…
Sam Sketch Joins MSP Design as Field Crew Chief
We’re excited to announce the hiring of Sam Sketch, field crew chief and CADD technician for MSP’s Surveying Department. Sam’s primary duty is providing construction layout for residential developments. He enjoys the wide variety and complexity of surveys he’s involved in on any given week. Sam has seven years’ experience as a surveying and is…
Cincinnati Scholar House Wins National USGBC 2021 LEED Homes Awards
MSP Design is excited to announce that the Cincinnati Scholar House (CSC) project has won TWO awards from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) at the 2021 LEED Homes Awards on July 14, 2021. CSC won for Outstanding Affordable Project category and received an honorable mention for the Project of the Year category. “Cincinnati Scholar…
MSP Welcomes Robert LaDuke as Senior Project Manager
MSP is pleased to announce that Robert LaDuke has joined our Civil Engineering Department as senior project manager. In his new role, Robert provides leadership and project design from start to completion. He specializes in water mains, force mains and site developments. Problem solving and creative design are what he enjoys most about his job.…
Jake Rosenzweig Joins MSP as Planning Technician
Please join us in welcoming Jake Rosenzweig, planning technician for MSP’s Landscape Architecture Department. Jake’s responsibilities include providing overall design support in landscape architecture, residential subdivision developments, cemetery design and private landscape design. He enjoys having the opportunity to learn and grow as a designer by working on a variety of projects. Jake is a…
The Ridge Ohio Addition Celebrates with Open House
The Ridge Ohio celebrated its $3 million, 7,500 sq. ft. addition today with an open house! The residential drug and alcohol treatment facility in Clermont County provides individualized care with the goal of long-term sobriety. MSP was proud to provide architectural, engineering, landscape architecture, surveying and master planning services to the new building which allows…
Emily Lubbers Promoted to Senior Project Manager/BIM Manager
MSP Design is happy to announce that Emily Lubbers was recently promoted to senior project manager/BIM manager. Emily started her career with MSP in 2016 as a project architect. She is currently working on The Commons at Springfield (Ken Anderson Alliance), GE Credit Union (multiple new branches) and a new office building for Sohan and…
Butler CDL Testing Site Now Open
The Butler Tech Liberty Township Campus Public Safety Education Complex held a ribbon cutting today for the new Butler CDL Testing Site. Students can now complete classroom training, behind-the-wheel training, and testing at the same location! With the addition of the onsite testing site, students can schedule tests less than three days after completing CDL training.…
PITT Ohio Cleveland Terminal Wins Three Awards
On November 10, the NAIOP Northern Ohio Chapter announced that the PITT OHIO Cleveland Terminal project won three awards at its annual Awards of Excellence event. Architectural Design of the Year (MSP Design) Industrial Construction Project of the Year (Rycon Construction, Inc.) Innovation Project of the Year (Rycon Construction, Inc.) We are honored to be…
MSP Wins Excellence in Masonry Architectural Award
On December 2, MSP Design won a 2021 Excellence In Masonry Architectural Award for the Rumpke Corporate Headquarters. Presented by the Tri-tate Masonry Institute, designers and TMI members were honored for their excellence in masonry, installation, material manufacturing, project support and professional work ethic. Recognized along with MSP were Rumpke Waste & Recycling and J.Construction. The…
Jose Castrejon honored with HBA award
Congratulations to MSP’s VP of Landscape Architecture & Planning, Jose Castrejon. He was awarded the Presidential Service Recognition 2021 Industry Advocate Award by the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati. Jose served as president of the Ohio Valley Development Association for 2021. The award was presented at the HBA’s annual holiday party.
MSP Wins USGBC Leadership Award
The USGBC Ohio recently announced the winners of its 2021 Leadership Awards. We’re proud to announce that the PITT OHIO Parma Shop project received an honorable mention for Green Building of the Year Award: New Construction. The PITT OHIO Parma shop is part of the PITT OHIO Cleveland Terminal. It features five large maintenance bays…
Welcome Krista and Deena!
Welcome to our 2022 Spring co-ops Krista Walterbusch and Deena Ayshi! Krista Walterbush – Landscape Architecture Co-op Krista is a fourth-year student pursuing a landscape architecture degree at Ball State University. This semester, she is working with our Landscape Architecture Department. Her responsibilities include landscape architecture drawings, models, and planning. Two of the most interesting/coolest…
Meet the Associate: Brian Craig, Civil Engineering Designer and IT Manager
Brian Craig is a civil engineering designer and also the IT manager and associate in MSP’s Civil Engineering Department When did you come to MSP? I started at MSP on January 31, 2005. What is your role at MSP and what are your job responsibilities? I’m a civil engineering designer and also the IT manager. …
Meet the Associate: Brian Jimison, Manager of Field Surveying Services
Brian Jimison is an associate in MSP’s Surveying Department When did you come to MSP? November 10, 1999 What is your role at MSP and what are your job responsibilities? My role is Manager of Field Surveying Services. I provide guidance and support for our field crews for all survey-related activities. This includes residential and…
PITT OHIO Cleveland Terminal Wins Green Building Challenge Award
We’re proud to announce that the PITT OHIO Terminal project in Parma, Ohio recently won the Green Building Challenge Award for Overall Exemplary Project. The Challenge is a competition presented by the Cleveland 2030 District and USGBC Ohio’s Northeast Region. This LEED certified project has also won awards from the USGBC and NAIOP Northern Ohio.…
Welcome Brent Gavin, landscape architecture co-op
Please join us in welcoming Brent Gavin, MSP Landscape Architecture co-op. Brent’s responsibilities include working on landscape architecture drawings, planning, and research for the department. After working on many projects throughout his school and co-op experiences, he says the most exciting project was a site planning project designing a new neighborhood plan for the English…
Gretchen Hoskins Joins MSP as Front Desk Coordinator
MSP welcomes Gretchen Hoskins, our new front desk coordinator. Gretchen’s primary duties are greeting clients, facilitating shipping, assisting our financial manager, and scheduling meetings. She appreciates that this position allows her to meet new people and learn new things. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Gretchen holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree.…
Welcome Cara Morman, CADD technician/field crew chief
Please join us in welcoming Cara Morman, CADD technician/field crew chief for MSP’s Surveying Department. Cara’s primary duty is to provide support for a variety of surveying projects. She enjoys that surveying is constantly evolving and changing so she is always learning new things and working in new locations. A graduate of Cincinnati State Technical…
Beavercreek holds ribbon cutting for Wartinger Barn
The City of Beavercreek held a ribbon cutting for Wartinger Barn, a replica of a 150-year-old historic barn destroyed by a tornado in 2019. MSP architects worked in collaboration with the city and historical society to maintain the integrity of the former barn design. The new barn has a modern foundation that will provide stability…
Changes in Leadership at MSP Design
Sharonville, Ohio, June 24, 2022 – McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. (MSP) announced today the retirement of MSP President, Steve Roat after 48 years with the company. Roat will remain on MSP’s board of directors serving as chairman of the board. “My last 14 years as president have been filled with many challenges, to be sure”…
Nick Jackson Joins MSP as CADD Technician
Please join us in welcoming Nick Jackson, CADD Technician for MSP’s Civil Engineering Department. Nick is a CADD technician working on a variety of different projects for civil engineering. The coolest/most interesting project Nick has worked on is the I-75 project near Toledo which was, at the time, the second largest project in Ohio history.…