Whitman acquires LJS Construction, LLC

Whitman has acquired LJS Construction LLC, a full-service environmental remediation and construction company with a proven track record in building decontamination and demolition. Whitman has worked with the construction firm extensively over the past three years. Whitman is a full-service engineering firm with a strong foundation in environmental and engineering work offering a variety of expertise in brownfield redevelopment, civil and geotechnical engineering, site assessment, remediation cost recovery and mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering. "The addition of the LJS staff to Whitman's existing team of established professionals will enable us to assist our clients through every phase of the development process, including rehabilitating, decontaminating or demolishing existing structures," said Barry Skoultchi, president of Whitman. "Since our inception in 1985, we have strived to meet our customer's needs in every aspect of the services we offer, and we are pleased to be able to provide complementary remediation and construction services with this latest addition." LJS Construction is made up of highly qualified, certified and licensed professionals with more than 50 years of collective experience. Since its inception, the firm has developed an unsurpassed reputation for successfully completing a multitude of projects, satisfying clients while focusing on cost-effective solutions to issues that arise during renovations. LJS has extensive experience working with residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. "Over the past three years, we have had an opportunity to build a relationship with the professionals at Whitman and I look forward to continuing to build that relationship while servicing the needs of their clients," said Gary Roth, principal of LJS Construction. "Whitman has a strong reputation for customer satisfaction and a long history of excellence and expertise, and we are prepared to meet those standards to exceed client expectations."