Bartlett & West and Krudwig Structural Engineers join forces

As of August 31, Krudwig Structural Engineers, Inc. (KSE) became part of Bartlett & West, Inc. KSE is a structural engineering firm that specializes in logistics, distribution, cold storage and industrial projects across the nation. The company was established in 2005 and is based out of Lenexa, Kansas. Bartlett & West is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering firm headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, with offices throughout the Midwest and approximately 450 employee-owners.  

“While KSE has been very successful, I knew we needed a larger support system,” said John Krudwig, P.E. “By becoming a part of Bartlett & West, I’m able to remain focused on what has made KSE excel, which is delivering economical structural services to our industrial clients.”

Despite this ownership change, there are no immediate plans to change the KSE name or structure, with John Krudwig continuing to lead KSE’s services.

Joe Caldwell, P.E., CEO of Bartlett & West added, “We appreciate the trust the KSE team and clients are placing in Bartlett & West, and we’re committed to making this transition as smooth and successful as possible for all employees and clients involved.”

Bartlett & West was founded in 1951. The firm serves local and regional municipalities, DOTs, water districts, rail companies, utilities, land developers, architects, private industry and other clients.