Press Release Archive

As a winner of the 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, LJB has been distinguished as a leading practitioner of workplace flexibility in Dayton and across the nation.

LJB Inc. recently hired Thomas K. Boardman, A.I.A., as its director of architecture. In this role, he is responsible for the quality delivery of all architectural services within the firm.

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.

Peter Battaglia, P.E. of LJB’s private civil group recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This distinction signifies the comprehensive understanding of the LEED building rating system, which is based on accepted energy and environmental principles.

Three engineers from LJB Inc. recently received their professional engineering licenses.

Craig Galecka, P.E., C.S.P.  and Bryan Bailey, P.E., C.H.M.M. were selected to give a presentation at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) national conference, Safety 2007, in Orlando, Florida.

Tracey Riepenhoff, P.E., C.S.P., C.P.E was selected to give a presentation at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) national conference, Safety 2007, in Orlando, Florida.

LJB Inc. was recently named the recipient of Bentley Systems’ international award of excellence in the building innovation category.

At its biennial conference, CON/STEEL Tilt-Up Systems recognized significant people and projects within its design-build network for achievements that enhance the CON/STEEL Alliance.

LJB's CON/STEEL tilt-up department was recently honored with three Tilt-Up Achievement Awards from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA).

LJB Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its architectural staff.

In July, CON/STEEL exceeded 75 million square feet of tilt-up buildings designed since its beginnings in the early 1970s.

The CON/STEEL Alliance recently added three members to its international network of tilt-up contractors and increased the territory of a fourth company.

LJB Inc., a 150-person innovative facility and infrastructure design firm, is pleased to announce the addition of two directors and two associates to its management team.