Our History
BCE’s commitment to quality, innovation and integrity has defined the reputation of our firm.
Since 1994, we have provided engineering services for projects ranging from mission critical data centers and telecommunications facilities to laboratories, healthcare, educational, and commercial buildings.
Our strength lies in our ability to provide creative, yet simple solutions to complex issues. We bring clarity to complexity. Our superior service and teamwork with our clients has resulted in long-standing relationships of trust. The best interests of our clients are always our first priority.
John Barnett founded Barnett Consulting Engineers, Inc.
BCE designed it’s first 100,000sf,
18MW data center for a financial institution.
October
BCE designed a 120,000sf 4ESS telecom
facility for AT&T in Durham, NC
Leah Benincasa joined the firm.
August
Leah became the firm’s first LEED™ accredited professional.
BCE designed the electrical systems for the Cox Hall Computer Center Renovation at Emory University in Decatur, Georgia. The project was awarded the 2003 Best Practice in the Information Technology Success and Best Practices in Higher Education.
The firm completed its first LEED™ Platinum project. Sweetwater Creek Visitor’s Center & Museum in Lithia Springs, Georgia was the first certified LEED™ Platinum project in the Southeast.
BCE completed a Tier IV modular data center;
Synovus Technology Center in Columbus, GA.
October
Taylor joined the firm.
BCE designed the electrical systems for the restoration and addition to Language Hall of Oxford College at Emory University. Originally built in 1874, the historic building received the ENR Southeast Award of Merit for Renovation/ Restoration and was LEED™ certified to the Silver level.
April
Power-Off tests completed on resiliency upgrade of a 10MW live financial data center from Tier I to Tier IV.
BCE celebrated 20 years of outstanding service.
August
BCE designed the Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School building at Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.
December
Barnett Consulting Engineers moved to its current location on Engineering Drive in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
Leah and Mihai were appointed Vice Presidents of the company.
BCE designed 10MW colocation data center in converted historic buildings.
BCE designed the new Indoor Athletic Facility
at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
John Barnett retires. Leah Benincasa and Mihai Sterescu purchase the firm.
Leah becomes CEO and Mihai is named President of the company.