About LIFT

LIFT is a systems integration company focused on the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry.

Our vision is to transform design and construction practices for faster delivery, cost effectiveness, and a more sustainable built environment.

We form high-powered and highly collaborative design, engineering and construction teams that drive high velocity innovative solutions for Owners, Architects, Contractors and Engineers.

LIFT’s People & Services: Charles Thornton

LIFT Building Solutions

LIFT Building Solutions (LBS) encompasses all foundation, cores, floor and envelope structures. From conceptual design to constructability to forensic analysis we help our clients and partners find the right solution.

LBS works across Programming, Estimating, Designing, Procuring, Supplying, Constructing, Operating environments. It is fully integratable with any 6D BIM program providing:

Foundation Design
Steel Structure Design
Concrete Core Technology
Heavy Lift
Lean Total Building System Constructability
Pricing, Risk and Liability Assessment

LBS utilizes, integrates and enhances the following systems and activities:

Conceptual Design leveraging BIM:
- Rhino
- Tekla
- Revit
Design Analysis leveraging:
- STRAAM – Structural Risk Assessment and Management
- SAP2000
- ETABS
Charrette based Design for Lean Six Sigma

LBS drives collaboration to provide optimum structural solutions!

LIFT’s People & Services: Anthony Kelly

Anthony Kelly, AIA, PE, LEED AP

SVP Design and Construction

Anthony Kelly specializes in the planning, design, and management of complex healthcare facilities. Globally recognized for professional achievements in the design and project management of facilities. Project Director for the new Shore Health Regional Medical Center. Successfully managed the planning and design of the new 1.6 million sf Johns Hopkins Hospital. Served as the Director of Facilities and Construction Management Services at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

LIFT Integrated Design

LIFT Integrated Design (LID) works across Programming, Estimating, Designing, Procuring, Supplying, Constructing, Operating environments. It is fully integratable with any 6D BIM program providing:

LIFT Project Delivery
6D BIM Execution
Life Cycle Cost and Energy Savings
Master Planning
Modular Design
Design for Lean Six Sigma

LID utilizes, integrates and enhances the following systems and activities:

Capital and Operational Budgeting and Scheduling
Project Team Building and Contracting
Program Management of Design and Construction
Organizational Development and Management
Real Estate Development
Facilities Management

LID leverages systems integration to save time, money and improve quality!

LIFT’s People & Services: Steve Houston

Steve Houston, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP

SVP Construction Resources

Steve Houston is a results-oriented operations leader with 25 years of global experience including over 15 years of successful senior management experience who implements solutions with a focus on cross-organizational alignment. His career has been characterized by generative leadership for positive enterprise across large and diverse organizations, building agile organizations dedicated to solving complex challenges, and bringing high-value solutions to market.

LIFT Construction Resources

LIFT Construction Resources (LCR) works across Programming, Estimating, Designing, Procuring, Supplying, Constructing, Operating environments. It is fully integratable with any 6D BIM program providing: