Schemmer
What year was Schemmer founded?
1959
Who is the Architecture Manager in the Sioux Falls office?
Steve Thompson
What are the 3 main phases of the design process?
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Contour lines close together on plan indicate what?
a steep slope
The term that describes the act of offering time, skills, or resources, without expecting payment?
Volunteering
What is the Schemmer motto that appears with our logo?
Design with purpose. Build with confidence.
Who is the longest employee at Schemmer?
Steve Kathol
Before computers, how did architects measure drawings?
Scale Ruler
What does HVAC stand for?
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
How many hours does Schemmer offer to log time for Volunteering?
8 hours
Where are the 8 Schemmer offices located?
Omaha
Lincoln
Council Bluffs
Sioux Falls
Lakewood
Clive (Des Moines)
Tulsa
Edmond (Oklahoma City)
Who has worked at the most Schemmer locations?
Elena Hoff
Revit
The first documented use of civil engineering dates back to ancient times in what influential civilization?
Ancient Egypt
What is the program that gifts books once a month to children from birth until they begin school?
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
What are the three divisions Schemmer is divided into.
Architecture
Engineering
Field Services
Who are the founders of Schemmer?
Jim Schemmer and Gene Gollehon
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
This type of pipe is often used for residential drain, waste, and vent systems and is made from white or gray plastic.
PVC
What was the raised amount in the Schemmer 2024 United Way Campaign? (nearest thousand)
$12,565
will accept $12,000 or $13,000
What are the services Schemmer provides? Must name 7 of 12.
Architecture
Civil/Site
CMT & SI
Electrical
Field Services
Geotech
Interior Design
Mechanical
Structural
Survey
Transportation
Water/Wastewater
What are the markets Schemmer serves? Must name 7 of 12.
Commercial
Faith-Based
Federal Agencies
Healthcare
Higher Education
Industrial
K-12 Education
Local Public Agencies
Multi-family Housing
Senior Living
State Agencies
Transportation
What is the tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa in Dubai
What is the study and mapping of the Earth's surface features, including both natural (hills, valleys, rivers) and man-made (roads, buildings) characteristics, as well as the shape, elevation, and slope of the land?
Topography
When was United Way founded?
1887 in Denver, CO