A History of Excellence
Over the past 20 years, LDC has been fortunate enough to be recognized by clients and the broader community for the quality of our work. But that quality was no accident. Founded with one core value in mind - Service Above the Standard - we have held ourselves to high expectations from the start. We have grown significantly, survived the recession through innovation, and most importantly, provided exceptional results for our clients. We are proud of our history that has made us a premier engineering consulting resource to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and the strong foundation that history provides for our future. Scroll down to learn about the history of LDC.
2003
Founding of LDC, Inc.
LDC, Inc. was launched in 2003 in Bothell, WA with one core objective in mind: "Engineering Above the Standard." From the onset, our firm has strived towards high standards, providing quality solutions for each and every client.
2004
New Office Location
After a successful first year, LDC moved to the city we still call home, Woodinville, WA.
Also in 2004, Geographic Information System (GIS) services were added to all Land Development Services.
2008
New Leadership
LDC leadership adds new partner to the growing team.
2009
Adversity Creates New Opportunities
With the onset of the “Great Recession” in 2009, LDC diversifies and introduces new departments including: The Surveying Department, and Telecom Department, which includes A/E and Site Acquisition.
2011
New Client Market
In 2011, LDC begins partnering on major projects with large scale national builders.
2014
Prestigious National Award
2014 Winner, United States Small Business Administration – Washington State Minority Small Business Champion of the Year Award.
2014
EV Stations Added to Portfolio
Utilizing our extensive nationwide telecom engineering and site-specific design experience, LDC expands into the EV charging station sector.
2016
Planning Department Added
The Planning Department is added to the list of departments at LDC in 2016. This department is a welcomed addition to the company and works hand-in-hand on many of the diverse projects that are undertaken by LDC on an ongoing basis.
2016
Move to Current Office
In 2016, LDC packs up its office and moves into its current location also located in Woodinville. The new headquarters is a larger building with plenty of room for expansion.
2016
Prestigious National Award
Frank Lemos is honored with the US Department of Commerce Small Business Award - Advocate of the Year.
2016
Civil Engineering Expands into Public Sector
Strategic staff additions allow LDC to expand our services to include public agencies throughout Washington.
2017
Honored Award
2017 King County Minority Small Business of the Year Award.
2018
Open Our Kent Office
LDC opens our second location in the city of Kent, Washington. Our new location aides in reducing staff commute time and servicing projects located in the South Puget Sound region. Our Woodinville office becomes the official LDC headquarters.
2022
Expansion into Olympia
A new year brought new opportunities to expand LDC’s services and grow our client base throughout Washington with the addition of new leadership and a third office in Olympia, Washington.