Lerch Bates Inc. Email Format
Architecture and PlanningColorado, United States201-500 Employees
Lerch Bates Inc. is a global multidisciplinary technical consultancy focused on the built environment, supporting clients through the full lifecycle of a building—from initial design and construction to ongoing operation and investigation. Its services integrate vertical transportation, enclosures and structures, logistics, forensics, and facade access to help projects achieve functional, safe, and value-driven outcomes. The firm emphasizes considerations such as risk, schedule, sustainability, and ROI to inform decisions at every phase of a project. Headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Lerch Bates operates as an ESOP, with employee-owners sharing in the firm's ownership and accountability. Founded in 1947 as the nation’s first elevator consultancy, the company has grown into a global practice. In May 2026 it announced the formation of studio|LB, a group within the firm that combines Studio NYL’s façade and structural engineering capabilities with Lerch Bates’ multidisciplinary technical consulting heritage.