LJB continues its position as a leader in the tilt-up concrete industry by earning three more Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) Achievement Awards. At last month’s TCA Convention & Expo, LJB continued our consistent streak of award-winning projects, earning award numbers 87-89 in our impressive history. This year’s award winners include: Fire Station No. 45 – […]

LJB has acquired Aldea Services, a leading provider of engineering solutions for complex underground structures. Founded in 2011, Aldea has worked on some of the most challenging and important underground infrastructure projects in North America. Their team brings unmatched tunneling, geotechnical and structural expertise in the underground engineering field. With 15+ years of experience on […]

Dayton, Ohio — April 28, 2025: LJB Inc. is proud to announce that the firm has moved up to #300 on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 2025 list of Top 500 Design Firms, cementing LJB’s position firmly within the top 1% of the industry. The significant jump from last year’s #350 ranking reflects LJB’s commitment to […]

Introduction Fall protection is a critical aspect of workplace safety, especially in industries where employees are exposed to heights. As we wrap up the fall protection program blog series, we’ll look at how you can ensure continuous improvement and smooth operations.   In this post, we’ll cover: Fall Protection Program Implementation and Management Requirements Incident […]

In response to recent and rapid growth, Dayton-based LJB Engineering has evolved its leadership structure—promoting Michael Derr to serve as the company’s president. In this role Derr oversees operations, risk management, financial strategy, and company-wide innovation for the national engineering firm. In his time at LJB, Derr has advanced from manager of finance to chief […]

LJB Engineering is thrilled to welcome Pat Ivey to our Transportation Team. A former NCDOT Division 9 Engineer with an impressive 38-year career, Pat’s extensive experience and leadership in transportation planning, management, and public involvement make him an invaluable addition to our team. After earning his degree from NC State, Pat began his journey with […]

LJB’s work on three recent projects earned recognition from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Ohio organization. The following award winners showcase our ability to improve quality of life in a variety of ways, as well as our team’s technical capabilities, project management expertise, and team collaboration. Kings Island Drive Roadway & Safety Improvements […]

LJB continues its position as an industry leader in the tilt-up concrete industry by earning three more Tilt-Up Concrete Association Achievement Awards. At last week’s TCA Convention & Expo, LJB brought home awards #84-86, continuing a consistent streak of awards since the program began in 1992. This year’s award winners include: Renfrow Industrial Headquarters – […]

As we dive into finding solutions for fall hazards, let’s get a quick refresher from our fall hazard risk assessment blog. Until you know where your risks are, it is difficult to develop an effective strategy to reduce risk. Be sure to evaluate the three main types of hazards: Means of Access Hazards – ramps, stairways, and more Location […]

LJB has acquired Grantham & Associates, Inc., located in Garland, Texas–marking LJB’s third acquisition in the past seven months. Grantham has been providing quality professional services to clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex since 2002. Their team brings expertise in many facets of civil engineering and surveying, including land development, water & wastewater, transportation and […]

Fall Protection Program Blog Series: Fall Hazard Risk Assessment Continuing our fall protection program blog series, we’ll dive into fall hazard risk assessment. If you read our last blog on roles and responsibilities, you have a good grasp on what roles you need to fill in a fall protection program and what those key people need […]

If you’re looking to build out and manage a fall protection program, you’re in the right place! This blog series covers each area of a managed fall protection program. In this blog series, we cover the requirements of a managed fall protection program, according to the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z359.2 standards: Employer & Individual […]