McKim & Creed Acquires Landmark Science & Engineering to Expand Mid-Atlantic Presence
Acquisition Aims to Strengthen Engineering and Surveying Resources in Delaware and Maryland
RALEIGH, N.C. – May 27, 2025 – McKim & Creed, a leading engineering, planning and geospatial services firm, announces that it has acquired Landmark Science & Engineering based in Newark, Del. The strategic acquisition is expected to strengthen McKim & Creed’s presence in this region while providing expanded services to Landmark’s clients.
Founded in 1987, Landmark Science & Engineering is a leading consulting firm offering civil engineering, surveying and natural environmental sciences to provide public- and private-sector clients with innovative site solutions and value-engineered results for important land development and building improvement projects.
“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our growth journey,” said Street Lee, McKim & Creed’s Chief Executive Officer. “By coming together, we’re able to serve clients in the Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland region with the same quality, innovation, and care expected from us while offering expanded resources, expertise and technology-driven solutions for Landmark’s existing customers.”
Landmark’s 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.
