Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Services Nationwide
Bennett & Pless has been a trusted name in structural engineering since 1964, delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges across diverse industries. Our team collaborates with architects, contractors, and developers to create structural designs that prioritize safety, innovation, and long-term performance. With ten local offices and a national reach, we serve sectors such as data centers, healthcare, education, and adaptive reuse projects. Our client-focused culture emphasizes rapid service, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence.We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where engineers and designers thrive, ensuring every project reflects our dedication to quality and community impact. Over 61 years, we have grown into the largest single-discipline structural engineering firm in the South, maintaining our founding principles while adapting to evolving industry demands.
Services
Structural Design
Adaptive Reuse
Data Centers
Healthcare Facilities
Education Facilities
Commercial Offices
Industrial Structures
Building Enclosures
Forensic Analysis
Value Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 61 years of specialized expertise in structural engineering.
- Our ten local offices provide national reach with regional knowledge.
- We specialize in complex, fast-paced projects across diverse sectors.
- Our client-focused culture ensures responsive service and tailored solutions.
- Our team of 180+ professionals combines technical skill with collaborative innovation.
Services
Structural Design
We provide comprehensive structural design solutions for new buildings and existing structures across diverse sectors. Our engineers combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to ensure safety, durability, and compliance with evolving standards. Our services support projects ranging from high-rise offices to industrial facilities, prioritizing long-term performance and client needs.
Adaptive Reuse
Our adaptive reuse engineering services transform historic structures into functional modern spaces while preserving architectural character. We conduct detailed assessments and develop code-compliant solutions for repurposing buildings like schools, warehouses, and mills. This approach balances sustainability with structural integrity to meet contemporary demands.
Data Centers
We specialize in structural engineering for hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, and enterprise infrastructure. Our designs address evolving power, cooling, and equipment density requirements while ensuring resilience and adaptability. We collaborate closely with technical teams to support mission-critical operations and future-proof designs.
Healthcare Facilities
Our healthcare structural engineering services address specialized needs like heavy medical equipment loads and strict code compliance. We design hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers with flexibility for technological advancements. Our team ensures minimal disruption to ongoing operations during renovations and upgrades.
Education Facilities
We create adaptable structural solutions for K-12 schools, universities, and research facilities. Our designs support evolving educational technologies and flexible learning environments. We focus on safety, sustainability, and cost-effective modernization of existing campuses to meet long-term institutional goals.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve data centers, healthcare, education, industrial, hospitality, and adaptive reuse projects.
How long has your company been in business?
We have delivered structural engineering solutions since 1964, with over 61 years of experience.
What makes your adaptive reuse services unique?
We combine historic preservation expertise with modern structural requirements to extend building lifecycles sustainably.
Do you work on national projects?
Yes, our ten regional offices support nationwide projects while maintaining local market knowledge.
How do you ensure project quality?
We employ 180+ engineers and specialists who prioritize technical excellence and client collaboration.
