Larson Design Group (LDG) has been ranked number 437 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2010 Top 500 Design Firms list . Published annually in April, ENR ranks the 500 largest U.S.-based design firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue. Established in 1993, Larson Design Group is an employee-owned firm that offers architectural, engineering, and surveying services. With 200+ staff, the firm has five branch offices with headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

ENR titled the article “The Uncertainties in Predicting a Market Turnaround Leave Designers Focused on Firm Management.” So, how did Larson Design Group retain its focus in an unpredictable economy to rank among the best design firms in the nation?

“We’ve reached this level of industry recognition as a result of total commitment from our Board, management team and staff to client satisfaction, responsive quality service, and a disciplined approach to strategic planning that connects our core strengths to opportunities in the market place,” said Keith S. Kuzio, P.E., and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strategic planning process keeps us focused on our core strengths and has enabled us to diversify our service offerings and expand our public and private sector client bases.”

Kuzio said that while the Marcellus Shale play has provided a new source of revenues that didn’t exist two years ago for the firm, all divisions in the company have performed exceptionally well and achieved growth despite the weak economic conditions throughout our market region.

“With change and innovations, our goal is to grow our core services to offer clients additional, more comprehensive solutions providing answers and managing the process. We have maintained strong discipline in seeking out value-driven clients because we understand that this is the key to long-term sustainability and success. The ENR 500 achievement recognizes the hard work and dedication that exists throughout our entire organization to perceive, adapt to, and overcome obstacles to turn them into opportunities,” said Kuzio.

What can LDG do to convince a company who doesn’t really know us and can hire any firm in the U.S.? “Simple, show them how our core values match up with theirs,” explained Marty Muggleton, Vice President of Marketing and Client Development. “LDG is forward thinking. If the potential client is, then the core values will line up well. That is often the first topic discussed. After we know what we share, and how we perform, then we know that we can work together. You have to build a bridge and create an understanding. Most of LDG’s clients have core values that are similar, shared or overlapping.”

Larson Design Group’s Core Values

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LDG is a growing, multi-disciplined architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, providing innovative design solutions for the private and public sectors. Our staff has diverse knowledge in environmental systems, architecture, surveying, site development, structures, transportation and inspection. Headquartered in Williamsport, other offices include Selinsgrove, Bloomsburg, Lititz, and Bethel, Pennsylvania, and Corning, New York. LDG was selected into the 2009 PSMJ Circle of Excellence, a top honor for A/E firms that demonstrate the highest levels of performance in 13 key business metrics. At LDG, each client’s vision is made real.

For more information, please email us at marketing@larsondesigngroup.com.