Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering & Surveying Solutions
Founded in 1989 as Sloan and Meier Surveyors, SMH Consultants has evolved into a trusted civil engineering and land surveying firm with over 35 years of expertise. Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, we expanded our services in 2007 to include civil engineering, construction engineering, landscape architecture, and land acquisition. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, consistent, and cohesive solutions while building long-term client relationships rooted in trust and communication. We specialize in infrastructure planning, land development, water resources, environmental engineering, and transportation systems, serving clients across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Our team of 40 professionals includes licensed engineers, land surveyors, and construction inspectors who leverage advanced technology to ensure precision and reliability.We prioritize community-driven projects, partnering with municipalities to address budget challenges through innovative funding programs and ultra-high-quality mapping services. From stream restoration to municipal street design, our work focuses on sustainable, functional solutions that meet client goals and enhance public infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful projects, including stormwater management systems, boundary surveys, and construction inspection services. With offices in Kansas City, Dodge City, and Colorado Springs, we combine local knowledge with technical expertise to deliver projects on time and within budget. Our culture of responsiveness ensures clients receive immediate, hands-on support, whether in the field or during project planning phases.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Water Resources
Land Development
Construction Inspection
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Permitting
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying.
- Our team includes 10 licensed project engineers and 4 licensed land surveyors.
- We provide comprehensive services from infrastructure planning to construction inspection.
- Our community-focused approach addresses budget challenges with innovative solutions.
- We utilize advanced technology for precision in land surveying and project management.
What people say
Technical expertise
Responsive service
Community-focused solutions
Reliable project delivery
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team transforms concepts into functional infrastructure, addressing everything from early planning to final design. We focus on creating safe, efficient, and sustainable developments that meet client goals and community needs. Our expertise includes land development, transportation systems, and water resource management.
Land Surveying
Precision and accuracy are the cornerstones of our surveying services, providing critical data to guide project decisions and legal boundaries. We leverage advanced technology like drone-based photogrammetry to deliver timely and reliable results for boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking.
Water Resources
We develop innovative water management solutions that protect resources while supporting growth. Our experts analyze and design systems to handle water quantity and quality challenges in urban and rural environments, including stormwater management, wastewater systems, and stream restoration projects.
Land Development
We provide professional engineering and planning services for residential, commercial, and industrial site development. Our work includes site assessments, zoning compliance, and infrastructure design to ensure projects meet regulatory standards and client objectives efficiently.
Construction Inspection
Our inspectors ensure projects are built right the first time by closely monitoring construction activities and maintaining quality control. We provide compaction testing, concrete testing, daily logs, and documentation to support project timelines and budgets.
People
Jeffrey Hancock
President
Jeffrey Hancock leads SMH Consultants with over 30 years of engineering experience, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships.
Todd Anderson
Principal, Senior Project Manager
Todd Anderson oversees complex engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to project timelines across multiple states.
Brett Louk
Principal, Colorado Springs Manager
Brett Louk manages SMH's Colorado operations, specializing in transportation engineering and infrastructure development for growing communities.
Questions
What services does SMH Consultants offer?
We provide civil engineering, land surveying, water resources management, land development, construction inspection, and landscape architecture services.
How long has SMH Consultants been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1989, starting as Sloan and Meier Surveyors before expanding into a full-service engineering firm.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado from offices in Manhattan, Kansas City, Dodge City, and Colorado Springs.
Do you handle emergency projects?
Yes, we prioritize urgent needs and deploy teams immediately to address critical infrastructure or surveying challenges.
What makes SMH Consultants unique?
Our combination of technical expertise, community focus, and commitment to hands-on problem-solving in field conditions sets us apart.