LKB Engineering Then
The origins of Lockwood, Kessler & Bartlett, Inc. trace back to the year 1889, which rested between the American Civil War and World War I, where the primary means of short-distance transportation was achieved by using a horse and carriage, North Dakota became the 39th state, and Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States. Founded by Thomas Lockwood in Brooklyn, and later taking on partners, Cletus Kessler and Fredrick Bartlett, the company became incorporated in 1934, and was known as Lockwood, Kessler & Bartlett, Inc. (LKB). LKB made it through the end of The Great Depression, and continued operations by working for federal agencies, most notably the Public Works Administration. During this time and over the decades since, LKB also became involved in local public works agencies on Long Island, an example being the Long Island State Park Commission. Services offered at LKB were predominantly civil engineering, surveying, and mapping.
In 2021, LKB was acquired by The Vertex Companies, LLC. (VERTEX). In 2024, former employee’s of Lockwood, Kessler and Bartlett, Inc. began operating independently as LKB Engineering PLLC (LKB Engineering).
LKB Engineering Today
While the company’s initial focus was on land surveying, our capabilities have expanded into related disciplines.
In 2024, LKB Engineering, PLLC (LKB Engineering) is focused on expanding our engineering design services and further diversifying solutions to the private sector. Today, with our multi-talented and diverse team of professionals, including technicians, drafters, engineers, scientists, managers, and inspectors, we continue to offer a wide variety of services, allowing us to satisfy clients’ expectations and project requirements: from the early stages of a project, such as feasibility studies, design studies, and reports; through the final design phase and contract plans; to the completion of a project, by providing construction support, administration and inspection services.
We have developed strong relationships with many local municipalities, as well as other public and private clients, currently serving as consultants for individual assignments, as well as providing On-Call consulting services as needed for many of their professional engineering and construction management needs.
Having such a deep history of success in engineering motivates us to continue the work of the great men that started our business over a century ago. The majority of our current staff have been employed with LKB Engineering for over 20 years, many even for over 30 years. There are unique bonds shared between many of LKB Engineering’s employees who have experienced the advancements, changes, and developments of the field in these recent decades together.
It gives the company great pride to stand on such a strong foundation. We are especially mindful of our past as we look forward to continued success in the advancing world of engineering.