Thanks to McCown Gordon and our own Valerie Baehr for a guided tour of the progress on the new Olathe Downtown Library. Design on this building began in earnest in March of 2021 and will wrap in February of 2023. When complete the 4+ story building will house the Downtown Library, the Olathe Chamber of
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Projects we are working on across the country
Pennway Point – Entertainment Destination
The interns and new-hires went out to the Pennway Point jobsite this morning for some measurements that will aide in determining structural capacity. PMA is working with clients to restore the former 1920’s Carter Waters building into a future entertainment and office space. The first picture below features our new hire, Chase, using the laser
Where’s Jeff Now???
Although today’s post should be, “Where’s Jeff and Carley Now??? Carley Phelps, a college intern from Kansas State University, found herself doing some dirty work while helping Jeff investigate an old residential structure in Kansas City, Missouri. PMA Engineering is working with Healing House, Inc. to renovate this structure. The structure will be used for
PMA Welcomes Chase Watkins
Chase just joined PMA as Engineer I after graduating from K-State with an Architectural Engineering Degree. Chase is from Arkansas City. His hobbies include gaming, golf, and working out. Chase cheers for the Cardinals and the Cowboys, but we won’t hold that against him! Red Fridays just got more interesting here at the office. A
Double the Fun for the Summer!
PMA is excited to have not just one, but two interns for the summer. We welcome back Cole Herpich, who was with us for a couple weeks over his winter break. We also have Carley Phelps. This is her first internship with PMA. We hope she loves it! Both Cole and Carley are students at
Sporting Clays Anyone?
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for PMA’s Annual Sporting Clay Shooting event held at Cedar Hill Gun Club in Baldwin, KS. It was great weather, and a great time was had by all!
Virtual Reality Isn’t Just For Gaming
PMA has entered the Metaverse! Using virtual reality, our engineers can work on a building remodel while (virtually) standing inside the building. This technology allows us to move about, look around, and even take measurements inside the existing building without leaving our desks. This current project, with 3D Development, is the first we’ve experienced all
PMA Welcomes Kristen Kuhlen
PMA is happy to welcome Kristen Kuhlen to the team as Project Manager. Kristen has been doing structural work for 20 years, including experience in power, industrial, and commercial industries. After graduating from the University of Nebraska, Kristen moved to the KC area, and has been here ever since! We’re glad to have you with
Wade Saves the Day!
It’s Another Bright Idea!! This month’s Bright Idea Award goes to Wade Bennett for saving the day!!!!!! Wade was there to save Jeff Patterson from his first goose attack! Recently, they were on a site visit touring a plant. As they were walking around the plant, they came upon a momma goose who proceeded to
Guess who turned 40!?!?!?
Erin Rosenthal had a milestone birthday yesterday, turning 40! Of course there was some teasing and jabbing involved, complete with a magnifying glass monocle so she can see properly as she inspects all those structural drawings. Jeff Patterson has the experience, so he was happy to demonstrate how to properly wear it! Happy Birthday Erin!