BBC&M Engineering, Inc.

Effective October 3, S&ME, Inc. has taken its first steps in expanding beyond its traditional Southeastern footprint by acquiring Ohio-based BBC&M Engineering, Inc. About 75 former BBCM employees joined S&ME, increasing the company's employment to nearly 1,100. This staff will work from 27 offices in North Carolina, Ohio, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Announcement of the acquisition was made in Raleigh by S&ME President Randy Neuhaus, PE. "Clients will benefit through enhanced services, as well as, access to a deeper pool of expert talent to help them solve project challenges," Neuhaus said. "We're excited to bring on BBCM's expertise in geodesign services and experience with mine reclamation and earthen structures including dams, landfills and upground reservoirs." S&ME was founded in Raleigh in 1973. Its major service lines include geotechnical engineering; construction materials engineering and testing; environmental services, occupational health and safety; water resources and solid waste engineering; and natural and cultural resources. Market segments served include energy, transportation, industrial, federal, state and municipal government, solid waste, ports and terminals, healthcare, education, and petroleum retailing. Steve Pasternack, PE - 614-205-7914 c [email protected] Tim Van Echo, PE - 614-205-7915 c [email protected] Dave Monroe - 330-730-8040 c [email protected] www.smeinc.com