Bennett & Pless, Inc., a leading structural engineering firm, was founded in 1964 by E.M. Bennett and Rex T. Pless. With a shared passion for complex structural engineering projects, the firm quickly established a reputation for being an industry leader in niche markets. Today, we are the largest single-discipline structural firm in the southeast, with a team of highly experienced engineers and a presence in multiple states across the US. Our sister company, BPL Enclosure, provides enclosure and ETFE engineering throughout the US and Western Europe.
Our History
Since our founding in 1964, Bennett & Pless has been dedicated to providing exceptional structural engineering services. Our firm has developed specialized skills and attracts highly experienced engineers, enabling us to deliver complex projects and create exceptional client experiences. We have grown to become the largest single-discipline structural firm in the southeast, with a team of over 200 professionals across eight offices. Our guiding attitudes of collaboration, hyper-responsiveness, and positivity create an amazing experience for both our team members and clients.
Our Culture
At Bennett & Pless, we foster a positive and inclusive culture. We are a growing team that believes in celebrating victories together and supporting each other through challenges. Our guiding attitudes establish the fundamental behaviors that our team members seek to abide by each and every day. As we grow, we invest in our team members' career growth and ensure that we are always a place where people thrive.
Our People
Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive culture, and we believe in celebrating victories together and supporting each other through challenges. Our guiding attitudes establish the fundamental behaviors that our team members seek to abide by each and every day. As we grow, we invest in our team members' career growth and ensure that we are always a place where people thrive.
Our Services
At Bennett & Pless, we provide a wide range of structural engineering services, including:
- Assess: We offer adaptive reuse assessment, condition assessment, analysis of existing structures, material specialty services, and more.
- Design: Our technical buildings, conventional buildings, and specialty structures services include repairs, modifications, and more.
- Advise: We provide due diligence and advisory services, forensic and failure investigations, feasibility studies, project and construction management, and more.
Our Markets
At Bennett & Pless, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver complex projects. We specialize in data centers, manufacturing, industrial, and life sciences markets, as well as local specialty markets. We have a proven track record of delivering high-quality structural engineering services to clients in these markets.
