About our company
Engineering services since 1970
History
Lay-Vee, Inc (LVI) was a custom kitchen manufacturing company opened in Southern California in the 1970’s by Thomas H. Lavey. Tom was from Topeka, Kansas, a child of the Great Depression and a World World II veteran. When the war was over and he was deciding on what he should do for work, he returned to his childhood passion of collecting metal he found at the train yards (he later worked here in his teen years to help support his widowed mother) and polishing them into something he could sell.
LVI did work around the world and was well-respected over the many years Tom ran his business. It started in the family room with his small children and later moved to a large manufacturing building in the City of Industry. Tom was known for his unrivaled work ethic, attention to detail and pride of workmanship and expected this of his employees too. Growing up poor, having and paying a fair wage was very important to him, and giving back to the community and those less fortunate, was a hallmark of his life.
LVI Engineering opened its doors, carrying forward all the attributes and priorities that Tom Lavey held for LVI. With the pride of his only granddaughter Kate and her husband Joe, the legacy of ambition, hard work and a solid reputation lives on.
Overview
LVI Engineering is a heavy civil engineering, construction and service company. We specialize in various construction activities such as building demolition, excavation, grading, utility installation, decorative and structural concrete, structural shoring and landscaping.
In addition to our traditional role as a General Contractor we also have the experience & capability to lead or support pre-construction activities, design-build, design-build-assist and alternative delivery method projects.
LVI’s Safety Mission
The personal health and safety of each and every employee of LVI Engineering is of primary importance. All of our employees are trained to plan their work in advance to ensure a safe work environment and to establish suitable control measures to minimize risk.
We pride ourselves on our safety and set a goal of a zero incident rate. We have implemented a highly successful Safety Rewards Program which rewards the safe practices of our employees and helps reaffirm our commitment to safe work practices.
Projects
Some of our recent projects in Northern California.
Some of our Services
What we do and where are we good at.
Shoring
Our skilled shoring engineers employ a range of techniques and materials to ensure the safety and integrity of the surrounding environment, enabling us to undertake complex construction projects with confidence.
Helical Piles
Our skilled team utilizes helical piles, which are advanced deep into the ground using rotating helical plates, to provide secure anchoring for structures.
Concrete
Our skilled concrete workers possess expertise in formwork, reinforcement, pouring, and curing techniques, ensuring the highest quality standards and delivering reliable and long-lasting concrete structures for our clients.
Utility Installation
Our experienced team of utility installers ensures that these systems are installed accurately and efficiently, adhering to safety regulations and industry standards, to support the functionality and sustainability of the built environment.
We know how to build great projects.
Our team of construction engineers ensures seamless coordination between design, materials, and construction processes, guaranteeing the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
Who We Work With
Our team
The experts of construction and engineering.
Joe Whyte
Vice President
Joe is the Vice President of LVI Engineering, a civil engineering firm that has experienced tremendous growth over the past four years. Through his leadership and focus on innovative design solutions, Joe has helped LVI Engineering become a respected leader in the infrastructure industry, completing many successful projects across the state.
Joe Carroll
Project Manager
As a project manager at LVI Engineering, Joe has efficiently overseen numerous complex infrastructure builds over the last four years. His expertise in scheduling, budgeting, and managing all phases of projects has been instrumental in LVI Engineering’s ability to successfully deliver vital projects on time and under budget for its many satisfied clients.
Kate Whyte
Owner
Kate is the owner and founder of LVI Engineering, a leading civil engineering firm that has grown exponentially over the past four years under her visionary leadership. Through her dedication to exceptional service, technical innovation, and cultivating long-term client relationships, Kate has established LVI Engineering as the premier engineering consulting company in the region.
Northern California Experts
Covering all of Northern California including, but not limited to:
- Marin County
- San Francisco
- East Bay Area
- Sacramento
- Sonoma County
- Napa County
- Monterey