LCI Consultants

What LCI Consultants does

LCI Consultants (legal name Lehr Consultants International (Australia) Pty Ltd) is an Australian building engineering consultancy headquartered in Melbourne with a national network of offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide. The firm operates as a multi-disciplinary 'Building Engineering Design House' delivering integrated engineering services across structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, vertical transportation, specialist lighting, security, ICT, audio-visual, and environmentally sustainable design (ESD) disciplines. It complements these core offerings with specialized analytical services including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis, energy and thermal modeling, and Pipe Flo hydraulic flow analysis. LCI serves enterprise and institutional clients including state governments (Victoria, NSW), tier-one contractors (John Holland, CPB Contractors), major developers (Walker Corporation, Mirvac), technology firms (Atlassian, AirTrunk), universities (Monash, University of Melbourne), and healthcare providers (Northern Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Swan Hill District Health).

The firm generates revenue through project-based professional services fees on a consultancy engagement model, with pricing provided quote-by-quote based on scope and complexity rather than publicly disclosed standard rates. It sells directly to enterprise and government clients through direct engagement, repeat business, and industry referrals, with no intermediary or reseller channels. Services are delivered by a team of approximately 206 staff members across Australian offices, supported by a two-year graduate program, university talent partnerships (including a QUT Indigenous Engineering Scholarship), and an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) credential for Transport for NSW infrastructure work. In March 2025, LCI merged with Artelia Group, a 100% employee-owned global engineering and project management firm, gaining access to international resources while retaining its Australian brand and 100% staff-owned operating culture.

Name

LCI Consultants

Legal name

Lehr Consultants International (Australia) Pty Ltd

Website

https://lciconsultants.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LCI Consultants is an Australian multi-disciplinary building engineering consultancy delivering integrated structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, ESD, and BIM design services to enterprise and government clients across six Australian offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Engineering Consultancy Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Building services engineering
• Structural engineering design
• Mechanical and electrical design
• Fire safety engineering
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consultancy Services: Professional consulting fees for building engineering design services across structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, ESD, vertical transportation, lighting, security, ICT, and audio-visual disciplines. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with government, commercial, healthcare, education, and residential clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LCI Consultants is a building engineering design house providing sustainable building services design solutions. The firm delivers multidisciplinary engineering consultancy services spanning structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, vertical transportation, specialist lighting, security, ICT, audio-visual, ESD, and fire safety engineering, complemented by specialised analysis (CFD, Pipe Flo, energy/thermal modeling, BIM, building code/accessibility). Services are delivered through six Australian offices to government, commercial, healthcare, education, transport, and data center clients.

Product overview

LCI Consultants is a Building Engineering Design House providing sustainable building services design solutions. The company operates as a unified, multidisciplinary consultancy offering an integrated suite of core engineering services (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection, Vertical Transportation, Specialist Lighting, Security, ICT & Technology, Audio Visual, ESD, and Fire Safety Engineering) complemented by specialized analytical services (CFD Analysis, Pipe Flo Analysis, Energy Analysis & Thermal Modeling, Smart Design/BIM, and Building Code/Accessibility/DDA). Services are delivered through a national network of offices across Australia, supported by the graduate program and the acquired Datum101 brand for Western Australian operations. The company is part of the Artelia Group, providing access to global expertise and resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Engineering Structural engineering design for buildings, providing technical expertise across reinforced concrete, steel, composite and timber structures, including earthquake engineering and tall-building lateral systems.
• Mechanical Services Design Mechanical engineering design for HVAC, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in buildings.
• Electrical Services Design Electrical engineering design services for building power distribution, lighting, and electrical systems.
• Hydraulic Services Design Hydraulic engineering design including sanitary drainage, water supply, trade waste management, and rainwater harvesting systems.
• Fire Protection Services Design Fire protection engineering design including fire hydrants, hose reels, portable fire extinguishers, and fire services systems.
• Vertical Transportation Design Design services for elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems in buildings.
• Specialist Lighting Design Specialist lighting design services for architectural and functional lighting solutions in buildings.
• Security Design Security system design services for building access control, surveillance, and security infrastructure.
• ICT & Technology Information and communications technology design services for building network infrastructure, data systems, and technology integration.
• Audio Visual Design Audio visual system design for commercial and residential buildings including AV integration and presentation systems.
• Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Environmental sustainability design services including energy efficiency, Green Star ratings, NABERS assessments, and decarbonisation strategies.
• Fire Safety Engineering Fire safety engineering including fire safety risk assessments, performance-based solutions, and compliance with fire safety regulations.
• CFD Analysis Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis for airflow, thermal comfort, and ventilation performance assessment.
• Pipe Flo Analysis Fluid flow analysis services for pipe systems and hydraulic network optimization.
• Energy Analysis & Thermal Modeling Energy analysis and thermal modeling services for building performance simulation and optimization.
• Smart Design (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) services for digital engineering, 3D modeling, and collaborative design delivery.
• Building Code, Accessibility & DDA Building regulatory consultancy including BCA compliance, accessibility assessments, DDA compliance, and expert witness services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000 additional surgeries per year supported through hospital electrification project
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Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Three LCI team members appointed to Green Star Expert Reference Panels: Matt Williams as Chair of Responsible Products Panel, Warren Li to Building Performance Panel, and Deepali Ghadge to Circular Strategies Panel. This enables LCI to contribute to the evolution of Green Star sustainability rating tool.
• Concept BlackcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025Design partnership with Concept Black for LCI's Melbourne workplace fitout, which achieved shortlisting for the 2025 Sustainability Awards. Concept Black led the interior design while LCI provided complete building services including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, and ESD design.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025LCI has partnered with QUT to launch the LCI Indigenous Engineering Scholarship, providing financial support, real-world work placements, and professional development opportunities for Indigenous students in electrical and mechanical engineering. The partnership includes paid casual employment and mentorship for recipients, aligning with LCI's Reconciliation Action Plan and commitment to diversity in engineering.
• Artelia GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Strategic merger with Artelia Group, a globally recognized 100% employee-owned leader in multidisciplinary engineering and project management. The partnership provides LCI with access to global expertise, resources, and opportunities while maintaining LCI's Australian brand and operations.
• Datum101coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2020Acquisition of Datum101, a Western Australian building services consultancy founded in 2012. The merged business operates under the LCI brand, expanding LCI's capabilities and national reach in Western Australia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arup: Global employee-owned engineering consultancy with deep Australian operations spanning structural, MEP, fire, sustainability and digital engineering on buildings, transport and healthcare projects — directly comparable multi-disciplinary model.
• Aurecon: Large Australian-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering consultancy offering structural, MEP, ESD and BIM services across building and infrastructure sectors — directly comparable in service breadth and Australian market focus.
• Robert Bird Group: Australian-founded structural and civil engineering consultancy known for tall buildings and complex structures, with growing building-services capability — comparable specialist peer in LCI's core structural and complex-project space.
• BG&E Group: Australian engineering consultancy focused on structural, civil, facades and building services design for major Australian property and infrastructure projects — comparable multi-disciplinary building-services peer.
• Meinhardt: Asia-Pacific-headquartered engineering consultancy with strong Australian operations providing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, structural and ESD design — directly comparable mid-to-large building engineering peer.

Regional players

• Woods Bagot: Global architecture and consulting practice with significant Australian operations delivering complex commercial, education and transport projects where it frequently partners with engineering consultancies like LCI on integrated design.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global engineering professional services firm with a substantial Australian practice delivering building services, structural and ESD design — competes with LCI across healthcare, transport, commercial and data-center verticals.
• Stantec: International engineering, architecture and environmental services firm active in Australia across buildings, water and infrastructure — competes with LCI for building-services and sustainability mandates.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with significant Australian building engineering presence, offering integrated design services across commercial, healthcare, transport and education sectors overlapping with LCI's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Cundall: International multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with an Australian presence focused on MEP, sustainability and structural design — comparable integrated building-services model with similar sector mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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