2024 40 Under 40: Zac Buckmiller, PE, 37

As Garver’s Kansas City Buildings Practice Lead, Buckmiller has dedicated his career to bringing to life the foundations of a strong community. From hospitals to sports parks, Buckmiller’s work as an architectural engineer is focused on designing the buildings that contribute to the Kansas City region’s rich architectural history. He has designed buildings across industries, including new health care centers, large corporate office spaces and over 6,800 multifamily apartments. A mechanical engineer by trade, Buckmiller’s expansive experience makes him a generalist in his field, with the ability to design many facility types. Garver has been present in the Kansas City area for years, and Buckmiller has been a lead on expanding the firm’s brand into new markets across the region. He offers clients a local expert and “one-stop shop” for structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering services. He has also led the charge to improve the Revit and BIM standards, as well as a consistent process to create documents for Garver’s Buildings Team. In addition to drawing standards and processes, Buckmiller has also created several engineering calculations that assist in project documentation and reduce project errors. Looking toward the future, he is working to integrate BIM and calculations to further provide a higher quality product while also maximizing technology. Outside of work, Buckmiller enjoys being as active and spends his time playing and coaching ice hockey.

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