GMB commemorates the life of esteemed founder, William B. Miles, Jr., P.E., who passed away on September 14, 2011. Together with Thomas S. George, A.I.A. and Admiral Victor W. Buhr, P.E., Mr. Miles established the architectural and engineering firm of George, Miles & Buhr on January 1, 1960. Born in Downer’s Grove, Illinois in 1925, […]
GMB is pleased to announce the winners of our annual scholarship program. The George K. Miles Civil Engineering Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to students who plan to attend college to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Mr. Miles is a former partner at GMB and was involved in a variety of civil engineering […]
Courtney Martin, a junior from Sussex Central High School, spent the morning of May 25th shadowing civil engineer Charles O’Donnell from the Architectural and Engineering firm of George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) in Seaford, Delaware. She also assisted Senior Designer Tony Rutherford. Ms. Martin is interested in furthering her education related to a career […]
Today, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled its new rocket Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) on Wallops Island, VA during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. GMB provided architectural and engineering services for the design of the the HIF building, which will assemble Taurus II Rockets manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. GMB worked in conjunction with the […]
GMB congratulates employee Morgan H. Helfrich, AIA, LEED® AP, on receiving her architectural license in the State of Maryland. Ms. Helfrich passed a series of 9 exams issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, as well as completed a 3-year Intern Development Program. Exam topics covered every facet of the building design process, […]
Schwartz Attends DLLG Meeting with Governor Markell
March 1, 2011
GMB Senior Vice President, Judy A. Schwartz, P.E., LEED AP, recently attended the February 24th meeting of the Delaware League of Local Governments (DLLG). Featured speaker Governor Jack Markell was there to discuss his initiatives with regard to job creation, education, and spending reductions. The State has appropriated $4,000,000 to the Municipal Street Aid fund, […]
Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) Magazine recently featured GMB’s valued clients, George Calloway and Joe Derbyshire from the City of Fruitland’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). They were dubbed “A Winning Duo” in the category of “Top Performer: Operator” in the March 2011 issue. Calloway and Derbyshire were recognized for their ability to operate the facility to […]
GMB Celebrates 50 Years and Announces New President
September 13, 2010
For fifty years, engineering and architectural firm George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) has provided award-winning civil, structural, and architectural design services from offices in Salisbury and Baltimore, Maryland, along with Seaford, Delaware. 2010 marks the golden anniversary of the firm, along with a transition in leadership. James R. Thomas, Jr., P.E., CEO of GMB, […]
GMB’s Director of Stormwater/Sustainable Engineering, Steve Marsh, P.E., LEED® AP, recently participated in Salisbury University’s Smart Growth Day Conference on April 28. His presentation entitled “Green Site Design: Stormwater Management Considerations” aimed to educate attendees on the importance of, and methodologies to implement, low-impact development and environmental site design techniques. As water quality in the […]
GMB would like to congratulate employee Katherine J. McAllister, P.E. for recently passing the eight-hour Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Ms. McAllister is now a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Maryland. She joined the firm’s Salisbury office in 2005 as an engineer in the Water/Wastewater Engineering Division. She has served as […]
GMB Volunteers Assist Seaford & DNREC with Storm Drain Marking
September 21, 2009
GMB is proud to say that 22 of its employees and their family members recently donated personal time on Saturday, September 19th to assist DNREC and the City of Seaford with an important storm drain marking project. With GMB’s assistance, every storm drain in Seaford was marked with medallions bearing the reminder, “Don’t Pollute – […]
GMB Presents Wastewater Alternatives for VA’s Eastern Shore
September 10, 2009
George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) recently participated in the Eastern Shore of Virginia Wastewater Summit sponsored by Delegate Lynwood Lewis. The September 9th event was held to discuss critical wastewater issues facing the Eastern Shore. The crowd of 80 attendees included local municipal officials, engineers, private citizens, developers, and representatives from regulatory agencies. Chris […]
