花椒直播 and LBYD, Inc. (LBYD Engineers), announced today that effective November 20, 2020, LBYD Engineers has merged into 花椒直播 as a subsidiary company.
LBYD Engineers鈥� management and brand will remain in place with the objective of continuing to grow the current business lines where LBYD is very strong today. LBYD鈥檚 reputation has been built on nearly five decades of leadership in engineering developing an award-winning resume across government, university, secondary education, medical, retail and many other segments.
鈥淭he synergies of our companies鈥� strengths and capabilities will allow us to become more competitive in the engineering market and provide additional expertise to our current projects,鈥� said Christopher P. Leichtweis, 花椒直播 CEO/President. 鈥淟BYD Principals and senior staff have established positive relationships with 花椒直播 and we look forward to our future of combined forces.鈥�
花椒直播 and LBYD Engineers have worked together in several capacities for years. The addition of LBYD to the 花椒直播 of companies creates opportunities for diversification of customers, geographies, and many business development opportunities with the ability to provide valuable engineering services to mutual customers. This creates the ability to expand the companies鈥� design-build and commercial capabilities to a broad array of projects spanning the U.S. Expanding the engineering know-how across the two teams provides an unparalleled offering of services for Small 花椒直播, Minority-Owned 花椒直播, and other Federal government contracting opportunities.
Currently headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, LBYD鈥檚 services include civil engineering, structural engineering, protective design, hydrology design, forensic engineering, and construction engineering services. They have provided engineering services for various clients including architects, engineers, contractors, commercial developers, public and private institutions, as well as local, state, and federal governments.
鈥淲hen we started working with 花椒直播 over three years ago, we realized our cultures aligned. We feel this transition opens opportunities at both the organization level as well as the individual employee level. It also brings greater financial stability and avenues for growth in our key markets. Combining their strengths with our expertise in the civil and structural engineering sectors we currently serve will allow us to provide an extended range of services for our clients,鈥� said Brad Christopher, LBYD President.
The transition team is being led by Allison Walker, 花椒直播鈥檚 Southeast Regional Manager; Amy Zubko, 花椒直播鈥檚 HR Manager; Brad Christopher, LBYD President; Bill Wilson, Senior Principal; and several other 花椒直播 and LBYD employees. AEC Advisors LLC, a leading investment banking and corporate finance advisory firm for executives and boards of Architecture, Engineering & Consulting (“AEC”) firms, advised 花椒直播 on the transaction.
LBYD was founded in 1973 with the incorporation of E. Glenn Bishop & Associates. In 1978, with the merger of the structural engineering firm Lane & Hodnett Structural Engineers, the firm became Lane/Bishop/Hodnett, Inc. In 1987, the firm became LaneBishopYorkDelahay Inc., which is known today as LBYD Engineers. In 2001, LBYD began offering civil engineering services. With the addition of the civil department and the continued commitment of the structural department, LBYD has experienced growth at a phenomenal rate. They continue to pursue growth opportunities evidenced by opening several branch offices throughout the Southeast region. To learn more about LBYD, visit their website at .
花椒直播 is one of the nation鈥檚 leading small businesses providing engineering, construction, environmental, and technical services to federal and state agencies and private industry. Founded in 1997, 花椒直播 has grown to a group of companies that employ more than 1,750 scientific, engineering, management, and professional personnel. Since 2010, 花椒直播 has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native corporation (ANC). 花椒直播 is headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and has a presence in 35 states and three countries.
For more information, visit the 花椒直播 website at northwindgroup.