A Grand Junction-based consulting firm that provides a range of services to airports expects to expand operations following its acquisition by a transportation planning and engineering company.

H.W. Lochner announced its acquisition of Armstrong Consultants.

“The culture and strategic fit between our two companies was apparent from the start as well as the growth vision of expanding beyond our respective regional practices to a combined national practice serving commercial, general aviation and military clients,” said Dennis Corsi, president of Armstrong Consultants.

Tyler Ruhl, board chairman and chief executive officer of Lochner, agreed. “The combination of our two firms will provide airport clients with an even deeper talent pool for delivering differentiated services and solutions and, importantly, offer enhanced opportunities for professionals at all levels of our aviation practice.”

Bceoming a part of Lochner will promote geographic, market, service area and technical growth while also leveraging the client reach, operational efficiencies and talent of the combined companies, Corsi said.

Founded in 1973, Armstrong Consultants provides planning, engineering and construction administration services. The firm has worked on a total of more than 3,000 projects at more than 130 airports across the Western United States. In addition to Grand Junction, the firm operates offices in Denver and Phoenix as well as Albuquerque, N.M.; Casper, Wyo.; Reno, Nev.; and Santa Rosa, Calif.

Founded in 1944 and based in Chicago, Lochner provides construction engineering and inspection, design, environmental and planning services to the transportation industry. The company ranks 125th in the Engineering News-Record list of the top 500 design firms.