M.B. Kahn Renovates Historic Seibels Building in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC –  The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (Seibels) is partnering with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to complete renovations of its historic headquarters located at 1501 Lady Street in Columbia.

Since its founding in 1869, Seibels has played an important role in the Columbia community. Seibels is the oldest original corporation still in operation in Columbia as reflected in its “P.O. Box 1” address. Together, Seibels, M. B. Kahn, and architect, The Boudreaux Group will pay homage to the rich history and design of the Seibels Building, while also incorporating modern elements. Due to its historical significance, the 1949 portion of the building is being added to the National Register of Historic Places and will be listed as a City of Columbia landmark.
Renovations are expected to take at least two years and include restoring the original terrazzo flooring, preserving historical fixtures and finishes, and updating all of the major building systems including the electrical, HVAC, and roof.

About M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc.

Headquartered in Columbia, M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. operates throughout the Southeast from six strategically located offices and serves all market sectors offering general contracting, construction management at risk, and design-build services. With nearly 90 years in the construction industry, the company has gained a reputation as specialists, providing quality services on time and on budget. M. B. Kahn has grown to be recognized as one of the nation’s leading construction firms and is routinely ranked in Engineering News Record’s Top 400 General Contractors nationwide. For more information visit www.mbkahn.com.

About The Boudreaux Group

For 40 years, The Boudreaux Group has built upon its strong reputation as a dynamic, socially responsible firm committed to excellence in architecture, interiors, and planning. With extensive experience throughout the state of South Carolina and beyond, the firm has been recognized for its leadership in providing the highest level of service and design to numerous educational, government, community, corporate, and religious institutions. A certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise, The Boudreaux Group is committed to excellence through service, ethical and professional practice, and quality design. For more information visit www.boudreauxgroup.com.

About

Seibels

Seibels is a leading service provider to the property & casualty insurance industry, providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and third-party administration (TPA) services powered by world-class technology.

Streamlined operations, improved efficiencies and predictable, managed costs are just some of the benefits clients receive when working with Seibels. By leveraging a strong combination of insurance experience and industry-leading technology, Seibels best-in-class insurance services allow insurance carriers and risk managers to simplify business processes and maximize opportunities so they can focus on growth and development. Seibels’ services support Commercial and Personal lines of business. Since its founding in 1869, Seibels has recognized the value of quality customer service, strong client relations, continuous innovation and integrity. For more information, please visit www.seibels.com. Follow us on twitter: @SeibelsITS.