News – SMBH

Team Member Updates for 2026

Promotions Lisa Connelly, Principal + Chief Marketing Officer After 17 years with SMBH, Lisa has become the first non-technical Principal in the firm’s history. She started as our first dedicated Marketing professional in 2009, was promoted to Director of Marketing & Business Development in 2013, became a Partner in 2017, and earned her title Chief…

Corner of High & Gay Awarded the Harrison Smith Award

The corner of High & Gay Streets in Downtown Columbus was recently awarded the Harrison Smith Award from the Columbus Downtown Commission. The “Smithy” award is given annually and recognizes and celebrates downtown projects that reflect Harrison Smith’s vision of bold, well-executed, and inspirational urban projects. SMBH was lucky enough to work on two projects…

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s New Barnett Branch Opens!

Last weekend’s grand opening of the new Columbus Metropolitan Library Barnett Branch on the East side of Columbus was one for the books! We were incredibly proud to work on this project that includes so many cool features for the community. A 10,500 SF, one-story addition to the existing Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Barnett Branch features…

Grand Openings Galore!

The past few months have seen quite the uptick in grand openings on some of our projects. While we’re still waiting for the professional photos of the buildings, we couldn’t wait to share photos from some of the opening day celebrations for a few of our projects. Check them out below! John Carroll University Athletic,…