Press Room

SafetyXChange, an online community for safety professionals, recently named LJB Inc.’s Thomas Kramer , P.E., C.S.P., with The “Safety Trainer of the Year Saxcie™”.

At a June 17 event, LJB Inc. will receive an official charter into the Toastmasters International organization. The charter officially establishes LJB’s Toastmasters Club as a member in the organization, joining the 11,500 other clubs worldwide.

Mark Henderson, principal at LJB Inc., will present “A Bridge Inspector’s Approach to FRP Composites” at the 2008 International Bridge Conference on June 3, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

Holcim Cement's new administrative center in St. Genevieve, Mo.,--a design-build tilt-up project designed by LJB--received certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program.

In 2006, Marathon Petroleum Company approached LJB Inc. for help in improving its fall protection program and engaging employees in the safety program. Kevin Wilcox, P.E., C.S.P., principal at LJB Inc. and Luke Mazur, representing Marathon Petroleum Company, Detroit Refinery Safety department, will present a case study of this program and how facilities can duplicate its success at the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) 2008 National Safety Conference.

Craig Galecka, P.E., C.S.P., project manager for LJB Inc., will present on fall protection solutions at the 2008 Michigan Safety Conference.

Mark Henderson will present on two successful case studies for rapid bridge design at the 2008 Federal Highway Administration Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference March 20, 2008.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) recently awarded LJB Inc. with the national Robert B. Flowers Small Business Award. The recognition is given annually to a sustaining member firm that provides notable contributions to the organization.

LJB Inc. is pleased to announce that CON/STEEL Tilt-Up Systems^®, which specializes in the structural design of concrete tilt-up buildings, was recently honored with three Tilt-Up Achievement Awards from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA). With these awards, CON/STEEL has received 20 honors from the organization since 2000.

LJB Inc. is pleased to announce that Concrete Construction magazine has named one of its managing principals, Robert Foley, as one of the 10 most influential people in the concrete industry.