Thompson & Litton (T&L) announces the acquisition of Stafford Consultants, Inc. The combination of T&L and Stafford brings together two well-respected civil engineering firms, who have both been serving clients throughout Virginia and West Virginia for decades.

On February 1, 2019, Stafford Consultants joined Thompson & Litton’s employee-owned operation. The West Virginia branch office will remain in Princeton, West Virginia.

“The combined experience and skills of the two firms will allow Thompson & Litton to continue our long record of success,” says T&L President Greg Hurst. “With the addition of Stafford Consultants, an established engineering firm with a long history and solid reputation of client service, integrity, and successful projects, we can offer more value and convenience to our clients throughout West Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.”

Founded in 1956, T&L serves its five-state Mid-Atlantic client base from offices in Tazewell, Wise, Radford, and Chilhowie, Virginia; and Bristol, Mosheim, and Johnson City, TN. Since its earliest days, T&L has emphasized serving its clients by producing quality work by committed people. This principle is stronger than ever.

Stafford Consultant’s staff joined T&L’s existing professional and full-service staff of engineers, architects, surveyors, land-use planners, construction administrators, grant/financing specialists, and other support personnel.

Stafford Consultants Inc., was founded in 1985 and is a full-service engineering firm providing services in civil, sanitary, structural, highway, bridge, airport, stormwater, and environmental engineering. The acquisition allows the firm to continue to serve Towns, Cities, Counties, Public Service Districts and private clients, throughout West Virginia with increased capacity, and expands its service offerings to include architectural, broadband, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.

Ed Shutt, President of Stafford Consultants, has been named Senior Project Manager and West Virginia Branch Manager.

He states, “Thompson & Litton and Stafford Consultants share a common set of goals, values, and culture of quality service to our clients and caring for our clients and employees.  Combining the two firms will diversify our service offerings, expand our geographical reach, and enhance our client service.  We are excited to be on the Thompson & Litton team, and for the potential job growth in Mercer County.”

Thompson & Litton (T&L) has announced the acquisition of Beeson Lusk & Street (BLS). The combination of T&L and BLS brings together two well-respected architecture and civil engineering firms, who have both been serving clients throughout Virginia and Tennessee for over 60 years.

On January 1, 2019, BLS joined Thompson & Litton’s employee-owned operation, and is doing business as BLS Thompson & Litton. The office will remain in Johnson City, TN.

“We are excited about the opportunities that the combined forces of our two firms will hold for the future,” says T&L President Greg Hurst. “Our industry is rapidly changing and growing. This acquisition allows us to meet those changes head on and allows us to expand our services.”

Founded in 1956, T&L serves its five-state Mid-Atlantic client base from offices in

Tazewell, Wise, Radford, and Chilhowie, Virginia; Bristol and Mosheim, Tennessee; and Princeton, West Virginia. Since its earliest days, T&L has emphasized serving its clients by producing quality work by committed people. This principle is stronger than ever.

BLS’s staff joins T&L’s existing professional and full-service staff of architects, engineers, surveyors, land-use planners, construction administrators, grant/financing specialists, and other support personnel.

BLS was founded in 1912 in Johnson City, TN, and has been in continuous operation for 106 years. BLS Thompson & Litton continues to be a full-service architecture and civil engineering firm, strategically positioned to serve its clients.

Tony Street, President of BLS, has been named Senior Project Manager for the newly consolidated company.

He states, “Thompson & Litton shares the same core values as BLS.  Combining our organizations gives us more depth to help our clients move their projects forward, and continues the tradition we have for excellent service. We are excited to be on the BLS Thompson & Litton team.”

T&L recently worked with the Dickenson County Public Service Authority on the Georges Fork Sewer project, which is five miles of gravity sewer located from Town of Clintwood to the top of Red Onion Industrial Park along State Route 83. Our work included Preliminary Design, Final Design, Bidding & Advertising, Construction Contract Administration, Resident Project Representative, Surveying & Permits Project Management and Record Drawings. The project was completed in 2018.

The new Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center in Duffield recently opened . The new interpretive center overlooks Kane Gap – a visible representation that shows the path settlers once took on their journey west. The 10,000 sq. foot facility includes a large conference room, library and museum.

The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center highlights the story of the Wilderness Road from Sycamore Shoals to Cumberland Gap with the ultimate goal is to educate visitors on the importance of the Wilderness Road and the key role it played in westward expansion. The center also boasts an amphitheater intended for events and programs.

The Virginia State Park System, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, operates the center as a satellite of Natural Tunnel State Park.

The center serves as a regional tourism gateway, connecting visitors to other historical and cultural stops, such as Natural Tunnel State Park, Wilderness Road State Park and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, and is also expected to impact other area attractions.

The project, a partnership between the Scott County Economic Development Authority, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Association and DCR, is the result of a broad spectrum of state and local support.

Construction funding grants came from the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Scott County Economic Development Authority, the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.

Grants totaling $1 million from the Virginia Department of Transportation Scenic Byways Program, Eastman Credit Union and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission funded the exhibits.

The new wilderness trail center is open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are no admission fees for the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center. For questions or additional information, call the interpretive center at 276-431-0104.

Thompson & Litton was proud to provide A/E services to a project that will inject tourism dollars into the region, and pays homage to Appalachia’s rich cultural heritage.