Business Details
Structural Engineering Services by Bevan Lawson, P.E.
Established by Bevan Lawson, a licensed Professional Engineer, our firm specializes in structural engineering solutions tailored to meet the demands of diverse projects. With expertise in structural steel, light gauge steel framing, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete systems, we deliver innovative designs for both new construction and renovation projects across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Our portfolio spans from small-scale residential upgrades to complex high-rise developments, demonstrating adaptability in addressing structural challenges. We collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and property owners to ensure technical precision while maintaining aesthetic and functional integrity. Our experience with mixed-use high-rises, mid-rise timber buildings, and faade preservation projects underscores our commitment to solving intricate engineering problems.By combining technical knowledge with practical application, we provide reliable structural frameworks that balance safety, efficiency, and longevity. Our work in creating column-free spaces and repurposing existing structures reflects our dedication to resourceful, client-focused solutions. Serving clients ranging from individual property owners to large-scale developers, we prioritize tailored service and technical excellence in every project. Through continuous engagement with evolving materials and methodologies, we maintain industry relevance while upholding rigorous engineering standards. This approach ensures that each project meets regulatory requirements while exceeding client expectations for durability and performance.
Services
Structural Engineering
Concrete Framing
Steel Systems
Timber Construction
Faade Preservation
Roof Structure Design
Building Renovations
High-Rise Development
Highlights and features
- We provide expertise in structural steel, light gauge steel framing, and reinforced concrete systems.
- Our team designs mixed-use high-rises and mid-rise timber framed residential buildings.
- We specialize in preserving existing faades during new mid-rise construction.
- We maintain technical proficiency with both mild and prestressed concrete applications.
- Our firm creates column-free spaces while maintaining existing roof profiles.
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services encompass comprehensive analysis and design of load-bearing systems for new and existing buildings. We specialize in creating customized solutions using steel, concrete, and timber systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. From concept through construction documentation, our approach balances technical rigor with practical constructability considerations for commercial and residential applications.
Faade Preservation
We implement specialized structural strategies to preserve existing faades during adjacent new construction projects. Our engineers assess and reinforce historical building envelopes while allowing complete replacement of underlying structural systems. This technique maintains architectural heritage values while enabling modernization of building interiors and infrastructure in urban redevelopment contexts.
Concrete Framing
Reinforced concrete framing solutions include slabs, columns, shear walls, and transfer systems for high-rise and mid-rise buildings. We design both mild steel and post-tensioned concrete systems to optimize spanning capabilities and material efficiency. Our expertise extends to complex geometries and load calculations required for mixed-use developments and critical facilities requiring enhanced structural performance.
Roof Structure Design
Specialized roof engineering enables creation of expansive column-free interior spaces while maintaining original roof profiles. Through advanced structural analysis and material selection, we develop solutions that accommodate open layouts in renovation projects without compromising architectural character or structural integrity of existing building envelopes.
Timber Construction
Mid-rise timber framed residential buildings represent a specialized area of our practice. We apply modern wood construction techniques including mass timber systems to achieve cost-effective, sustainable solutions that meet contemporary building code requirements. Our designs address unique challenges related to fire resistance, acoustic separation, and long-term dimensional stability in multi-story wood structures.
People
Bevan Lawson
Professional Engineer
Bevan Lawson is a licensed structural engineer with extensive experience in diverse construction materials and systems. His expertise spans steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures across new developments and renovation projects. He specializes in complex structural challenges requiring innovative solutions that balance engineering rigor with practical implementation.
Questions
What structural materials does Bevan Lawson specialize in?
We specialize in structural steel, light gauge steel framing, timber framing, masonry, and reinforced concrete systems for various building types.
Can you handle both new construction and renovation projects?
Yes, our firm offers comprehensive structural engineering services for new developments and complex renovation projects, including façade preservation and adaptive reuse.
What building types are you experienced with?
We work on residential and commercial buildings ranging from small renovations to high-rise developments, including mid-rise timber buildings and mixed-use concrete structures.
Do you work on historic building renovations?
Yes, we implement structural solutions to preserve historical façades while enabling complete interior modernization of aging buildings during redevelopment projects.
Are you available for complex structural challenges?
We specialize in solving intricate engineering problems such as creating column-free spaces and designing multi-level concrete transfer systems in constrained sites.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and surrounding regions, with completed projects in major urban centers and coastal communities.
