Science and technology in Lexington, KY

Established in 1968, CMTA is one of the leading mechanical and electrical engineering firms in Kentucky. The firm offers a range of design and technology solutions for the health care and education industries. It works in partnerships with various building owners, architects and engineers. CMTA develops 3-D designs for building information modeling purposes. The firm has undertaken projects for laboratories, judicial facilities and sports complexes. It provides several types of mechanical services for the maintenance of chiller and boiler central plants, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. In addition, CMTA performs building infrastructure assessments and conducts energy usage surveys.

The Asphalt Institute is a United States based association of international petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers and affiliated businesses. It is the international trade association of petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers and affiliated businesses. The organization s mission is to promote the use, benefits and quality performance of petroleum asphalt through engineering, research, marketing and educational activities. Founded in 1919, the institute's members represent 90 percent of the liquid asphalt produced in North America and an increasing percentage in international markets. The institute provides five essential core services to its members, including member connectivity, environmental oversight, represent the industry and influence policy, member technical support and promoting the increased use of asphalt. AI promotes petroleum asphalt as a safe and environmentally friendly construction material for highways, streets and roofing systems through a program of scientific research and technological developments. The Asphalt Institute maintains its headquarters in Lexington, Ky.

Established in 1944, H.W. Lochner is an independent, employee-owned business that specializes in design, engineering and consulting services related to transportation. It is comprised of more than 500 employees in over 20 offices throughout the United States. The company offers policy analysis services through planning and environmental studies, design, and construction engineering and inspection. H.W. Lochner is responsible for highway road design, planning and construction administration of various projects. It conducts environmental studies related to public involvement natural systems and physical impact analyses. The company also provides, permit application development and proper record keeping and documentation preparation services, as well as planning and design solutions related to bus stations and stops, subways and light rails.