Lyon Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary professional consulting firm, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, providing expertise in Project Development and Programming, Engineering, Master Planning, Project Management, Construction Management and Institution Strengthening services. Their firm offers 45 years of U.S. and international experience specializing in infrastructure and transportation sectors for national, state and city government, residential, and commercial projects. They retain highly qualified and specialized staff that practices the same core values their company was founded on - integrity, professionalism and commitment. They invest in state-of-the art technology to provide tools for efficient production and effective communication, whether their clients are across the street or across the globe.
They have strong Hawaii roots, with their corporate office being established in Hawaii since 1972. They have a local staff of established Hawaii residents who manage and implement all of their Hawaii projects; with knowledge of their islands' unique physical, cultural, regulatory and topographical characteristics. They are qualified by the major State and County agencies in their areas of specialization, and they have a balanced mix of government and private projects on all the major islands: Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Lanai.
In addition to their focused practice in Hawaii, they are a truly an international firm, having accomplished projects in over 50 countries in the world and with a staff that speaks over 10 languages. Throughout their history, they have undertaken projects in the U.S., the Pacific, Asia, Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Integrated into their firm's core disciplines of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, they have undertaken major development and planning assignments for national and international agencies. They excel in managing expatriate staffs in multiple locations and they have systems in place to maximize communications and production efficiency. Their project teams located outside Hawaii are provided the fullest logistical, professional and technical support by their Corporate office. In all of their international markets, they have established their company with the appropriate government agencies and are in good financial and professional standing.
The Firm
Frank E. Lyon, Jr., P.E., President and founder of Lyon Associates was working in Asia when he and a group of senior personnel from the Far East Division of his predecessor firm organized Lyon Associates in 1961.
Lyon Associates was first headquartered in Maryland, then established its Hawaii office in 1972 by acquiring Belt Collins & Associates. The association with Belt Collins ended in 1981, but Lyon Associates continued to maintain its corporate headquarters in Hawaii.
From the 1960's to the mid 1980's, they had extensive international growth which, at its peak, consisted of 15 offices in 8 countries, with approximately 600 employees. From 1983 to 1996, Lyon Associates was a subsidiary of a large U.S. consulting firm. During that period, they closed several international offices and focused on expanding their complementary consulting services.
Since regaining their status as an independently owned and operated firm in 1996, they have experienced steady annual growth both in number of employees and in annual revenue. Their current project base is a mix of approximately 75% U.S. market and 25% projects located outside the U.S. In all of their international markets, they have established their company with the appropriate government agencies and are in good financial and professional standing.