DLZ is pleased to be ranked as one of the nation’s largest firms by Building, Design + Construction (BD+C). DLZ ranked #39 on the Top Engineering/Architecture Firms list and #85 on the Top University Sector Engineering Firms reports (based on 2021 revenue).
BD+C’s annual Giants 400 report ranks architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms by discipline and across more than 20 building sectors and specialty services. A record 519 U.S.-based AEC firms participated this year. Congratulations to all the firms who were also recognized, many of which we have partnered with to make an impact in our communities.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates both the construction and operation of most hydroelectric dams in the United States. In March Tim Hampshire, Director of Water Resources and Dam Safety at DLZ was approved and accepted as a Potential Failure Mode Analysis (PFMA) Moderator for FERC dam safety workshops, and in May moderated one of these workshops for FERC. A PFMA workshop investigates all potential dam failure modes whether they be geotechnical, structural, H&H, civil, mechanical, electrical, etc. As a result, DLZ finally has access to a FERC-approved PFMA dam safety Moderator! Tim is also a FERC-approved “Part 12D Independent Consultant” for the inspection of FERC dams. Approval for this designation requires having over 10 years (i.e. 20,800 hours) of documentable experience in the design, construction, and inspection of dams.
Tim has over 30 years of experience in the fields of geotechnical, structural, construction, and materials engineering, as well as drilling, field, and laboratory testing, and instrumentation installation. He has led the firm’s efforts on a number of investigations and designs for FERC, USACE, state DNRs, and conservancy district projects involving dams, levees, and locks as well as other major public infrastructure features such as large bridges and deep tunnels.
Communities lie at the heart of all we do and we’re very proud to partner with Engineers Without Borders. DLZ recently hosted a fundraiser for the Central Ohio Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) where over $6,400 was raised to support the Chapter’s newest project, a school for the Maya Village of Vista Hermosa Las Flores in North Central Guatemala.
Shout out to Cornell Robertson (Franklin County Engineer), Thea Ewing (MORPC Chief Development Officer), John Newsome (CoC Sewer & Drainage Administrator), and James Young (CoC Design & Construction Administrator) for attending and supporting the event.
DLZ is a longtime supporter of EWB. In fact, DLZ employees Jim Siebert and Mike Kennedy played a key role in EWB-CoH’s work in Guatemala in 2015 helping to raise money for the construction of a large 17-foot retaining wall to stabilize steep terrain for a new school building. Siebert led both the analysis and design of the wall in Las Victorias, a poor Guatemalan community. He was also involved in the design of the school building and helped start its construction.
St. Joseph County, Indiana – DLZ Indiana is pleased to announce that Andrew Kostielney will join the firm in September as part of DLZ Indiana’s client management and business development team. The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners President announced that he will step down in August to enter the private sector. Commissioner Kostielney will focus on building and nurturing client relationships and establishing new opportunities to deliver innovative solutions to the Indiana communities where we work and live.
A proven leader, Andy has over 20 years of local government experience, including 14 years as County Commissioner, 10 of which as President. Concurrently, he worked at the University of Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center as Assistant Director. Andy served as a member of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Board of Trustees for ten years. He has a B.A. in History from the University of Notre Dame and is a lifelong resident of St. Joseph County. Andy and his wife Joy have three children and six grandchildren.
For over 100 years, DLZ has worked with local, state, and federal government clients across Indiana and the Midwest region to design complex infrastructure improvements, water and sewer facilities, and state-of-the-art sustainable governmental buildings. With over 800 people in 28 offices, we are dedicated to working with our governmental clients to solve problems and improve our communities.
DLZ Corporation has yet again secured a position among the Top 500 Design Firms by the Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine, ranking No. 141 in 2022. Despite a tough climate for the A/E industry in the post COVID times, the firm has maintained consistent growth in sales and projects won. Thus, achieving a strong and competitive foothold in the industry, backed by tremendous experience and a talented workforce.
DLZ Corporation continues to be among the top Professional Services Consultants in the Midwest, expanding its presence across North America, South America, and Asia in Design, Architecture, Transportation, Water, and Energy sectors.
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!
