McKim & Creed Announces Intent to Acquire Landmark Science & Engineering to Expand Mid-Atlantic Presence

Planned Acquisition Aims to Strengthen Engineering and Surveying Resources in Delaware and Maryland

RALEIGH, N.C., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- McKim & Creed, a leading engineering, planning and geospatial services firm, announced today its intent to acquire Landmark Science & Engineering, based in Newark, Del. The acquisition is expected to close on May 25, 2025, and is anticipated to strengthen McKim & Creed's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region while expanding the services available to Landmark's clients.

Founded in 1987, Landmark Science & Engineering is a respected consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, and natural environmental sciences. The company provides innovative site solutions and value-engineered results to both public- and private-sector clients involved in land development and building improvement projects.

"This acquisition represents a significant step in our growth journey," said Street Lee, McKim & Creed's Chief Executive Officer. "By joining forces, we will be positioned to serve clients across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland with the same commitment to quality, innovation, and care, while delivering enhanced resources, expertise, and technology-driven solutions to Landmark's clients."

Landmark's notable projects include:

• Avenue North, a 1,864,000-square-foot mixed-use development in North Wilmington, Del., for Delle Donne Associates. Landmark provided all aspects of civil engineering along with traffic analysis.
• Appoquinimink School District Fairview Campus, a K-12 public school campus serving approximately 4,000 students. Landmark provided all aspects of civil engineering along with athletic field design, Traffic Impact Study, off-site road improvements and site construction review.
• Wilmington Flats, an affordable housing redevelopment in Wilmington, Del., for approximately 400 units across 10 city blocks by Woodlawn Trustees. Landmark provided all civil engineering including subsurface stormwater management and site construction review.
• Meridian Crossing 1 & 2, a 700-unit residential community consisting of single-family homes, town houses and apartments. Landmark provided all civil engineering, roadway designs stormwater management, Traffic Impact Study and sanitary sewer pump station design for Reybold Development.

"Partnering with McKim & Creed is a natural fit for our team," said Ted Williams, President and Chairman of the Board at Landmark Science & Engineering. "Our cultures align perfectly—we both prioritize people first. Our services complement each other, enabling us to offer even more comprehensive and impactful solutions to our clients. We are excited about this next chapter and confident in the value we can create together."

Both companies will collaborate closely in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for clients, employees, and business partners.

 About McKim & Creed:  
McKim & Creed is an award-winning, employee-owned civil engineering firm with more than 900 employees operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. McKim & Creed specializes in services for the energy, transportation, federal, land development, water and building markets, including survey and mapping; airborne and mobile lidar/scanning; unmanned aerial systems (UAS); subsurface utility engineering (SUE); and hydrographic and conventional surveying; water and wastewater, MEP, fire protection and structural engineering; and industrial design-build. For more information about McKim & Creed, visit www.mckimcreed.com.

About Landmark Science & Engineering:
Landmark Science & Engineering is a leading consulting firm offering professional services to public and private clients in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania with a commitment to providing the highest quality land planning and site design, with a comprehensive focus on low-impact, green technology stormwater practices, and a dedication to responsive service.

SOURCE McKim & Creed