Integrated design strength Leverage LJC’s full-service architecture, engineering, and design capabilities and its status as a Clayco subsidiary to position as a single-source solution for clients seeking design-build efficiency, faster delivery, and cohesive project coordination.

Cross-market expansion Target growth opportunities across the firm’s multiple offices (Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, St. Louis) and their combined service lines to pursue multi-site healthcare, education, commercial, and mixed-use developments with standardized design-build workflows.

Strong leadership growth Capitalize on recent hires and promotions (Associate Principals and Principal roles) to approach clients undergoing leadership change, highlighting LJC’s continuity, expertise, and project-team stability for ongoing and future programs.

Sustainability angle Promote LJC’s sustainability services and integrated building services to win bids requiring resilience, energy efficiency, and LEED-aligned planning, especially in municipal, higher-education, and corporate campuses where sustainability is a differentiator.

Tech-enabled delivery Highlight use of advanced design and analysis tools (HydraCAD, SAP 2000, ANSYS, Autodesk, BACnet, ISO 14644, etc.) to attract clients needing rigorous engineering, BIM coordination, and performance simulations to de-risk schedules and budgets.