DLZ is accredited by AASHTO to perform a wide range of laboratory testing of concrete. Our laboratory testing includes the compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens (ASTM C39) and flexural strength of concrete using a simple beam with third-point loading (ASTM C78) using our Forney F-50EX and LA 270 Series compression and Flexural Testing Machines.
DLZ’s Akron laboratory is situated in downtown Akron. Our proximity to Interstate 77/76 and Route 8 allows us to easily access and test anywhere in Summit County and the surrounding area.
DLZ was honored to receive a “Project of the Year” award from Chicagoland AGC in the “Specialty Contractor” category for the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago. Thank you to everyone at #CAGC, and congratulations to the entire project team for bringing this fantastic meeting space to the legendary Midway Plaisance.
Jamie North, Director of Construction Services in DLZ’s office in Bridgeville (South Fayette), Pennsylvania of the Year by Pittsburgh Post of the Society of American Military Engineers.
The Society of American Military Engineers leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges. Founded in 1920, SAME unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security.
Mr. North has more than 16 years of experience which includes performing traditional geotechnical analyses in soil and rock including slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and preparing and conducting subsurface site explorations. He is also experienced in performing construction management for many LPA projects, dam and reservoir assessments and investigations, oversight of field construction monitoring, as well as oversight of both laboratory and field-testing of construction materials.
DLZ is honored to be selected as the 2021 Professional & Engineering Services Contractor of the Year at last week’s CAF/NWIBRT awards.
Our clients create fantastic opportunities to showcase our talented staff, and our commitments to engineering excellence, client service, and job site safety remain strong in Northwest Indiana.
Thank you to all at the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT) for recognizing the efforts of our dedicated team!
DLZ is honored to receive the City of Columbus’ annual GreenSpotLight award. The award recognizes firms for their outstanding sustainability practices. The GreenSpot Program began in 2008 to inspire, educate and recognize those in our community who take steps to protect our environment.
DLZ won the award in the large business category. The medium and small organizations’ awards were presented to Accurate IT and CeraNet.
Commenting on the awards, Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said, “In addition to strong, sustainable neighborhoods, we as a city want to work with our great partners in business and industry to lift sustainability as a core priority. The GreenSpotLight Award winners model sustainability in their operations and practices.”
The member organizations use the MyGreenSpot online tool to adopt and track their sustainability successes in water and energy conservation, waste reduction, green transportation, and educational outreach.
Columbus City Council member Emmanuel Remy, chair of the Council Environment Committee, recognized these businesses for their success. “Sustainability and a successful business go hand in hand. The GreenSpotLight winners are an example of what’s possible when sustainability is embraced,” Remy said.
DLZ congratulates all the firms that the City of Columbus recognizes under the GreenSpotLight awards for their valuable contributions to our community!
Barry Lubow named one of Central Ohio’s Top Lawyers in Columbus CEO’s July 2021 edition. The Central Ohio’s Top Lawyers list recognizes lawyers who have been rated by their peers on the Martindale-Hubbell legal network as “AV Preeminent”, the highest peer review rating available.
Mr. Lubow has over 30 years experience in the field of law. He serves as the General Counsel for DLZ, one of the nation’s top engineering, architectural, surveying and environmental services firms. A former equity partner at a leading law firm, Mr. Lubow has in-depth knowledge of corporate law and its application in the architecture, engineering, and construction related industries.
LOGAN, OH – DLZ is pleased to announce the opening of its’ Logan, Ohio office. DLZ’s Logan office expands our presence in southeast Ohio, grows our Ohio operations to over 200 employees, and allows DLZ to better serve new and existing clients with the expertise they expect. One of the top consulting firms in the architectural, engineering and surveying industry, DLZ has grown to nearly 700 professionals and, now with Logan, 26 offices in the Midwest.
The Logan office adds 16 new staff members to DLZ’s local presence in Southeast Ohio. Led by Gary Silcott, Jr, PE, ENV SP, with 30 years of experience working in the municipal engineering industry for rural communities, DLZ is proud to work and live in the communities we serve.
DLZ is excited to announce that our Cleveland, Ohio office is moving. Effective April 30, 2021, our new address is:
4208 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Our phone number remains the same. You can reach us at 216.771.1090.
Home of the former Kies-Murfy Mansion and on the National Register of Historic Places, our new Cleveland office is conveniently located in downtown Cleveland. DLZ has partnered with Northeast Ohio clients for many years, and we look forward to continuing our long-standing relationships and developing new ones in the future. We’re looking forward to host an Open House this Fall.
DLZ announces the acquisition of Carbon Engineering in San José, Costa Rica. A leader in renewable energy engineering, Carbon specializes in hydro-electric and wind power projects and provides hydraulic, structural, and water resources engineering. For over 25 years, Carbon has provided engineering services for more than 75 renewable energy projects in Central America, South America, and Mexico, covering all project development phases, from pre-feasibility and feasibility studies to final design and construction supervision. Carbon has been involved in projects totaling over 1000 MW of installed capacity in the region, contributing to the renewable energy transition of several countries.
The acquisition of Carbon demonstrates DLZ’s continued growth strategy to meet increasing renewable energy needs. The Carbon team complements DLZ’s existing portfolio of seven hydro-electric power facilities with a total capacity of 80 megawatts.
Vikram (Raj) Rajadhyaksha, CEO of DLZ, stated, “Carbon’s exemplary professional engineers are an exciting addition to our team; they bring decades of experience in hydro-electric and water resources engineering.”
A family- and minority-owned firm, DLZ ranks among the nation’s top consulting firms in the architectural/engineering industry and has grown to be a nationally-recognized firm. In 2016, DLZ was named by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest as Design Firm of the Year. In 2020, Engineering News Record ranked DLZ as one of the Top 10 Design Firms in the United States for hydro-electric power and the 9th largest engineering consultant in the Midwest. For more information, please visit www.carboncr.com.
Acquisition signing agreement (pictured above left to right) Gabriela Arce Aita, DLZ Carbon Vice President; Vikram (Raj) Rajadhyaksha, DLZ Chief Executive Officer; José Pablo Porras Velásquez, DLZ Carbon President; Tatiana Vargas Araya, DLZ Carbon Senior Project Manager; Not Pictured: William Porras Cordero, DLZ Carbon Senior Project Manager.
