Company – BCE Professional Engineers

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.

1994

BCE is born

John Barnett starts Barnett Consulting Engineers.

1998

First major data center

In today’s age of mega data centers, a 100,000 sf., 18MW facility seems small, but for 1998 that was a huge accomplishment.

1999

Mihai Sterescu joins the firm

A few months after emigrating from Romania, Mihai responds to a CAD Operator ad in a the local newspaper, and ends up joining BCE.

2001

Leah Benincasa joins the firm

In June, Leah joins BCE.

In August, Leah becomes the firm’s first LEED™ accredited professional.

2003

Best Practices Award

BCE designs 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.

2006

First LEED™ Platinum Project

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.

2009

Taylor Peeples joins the firm

Taylor joins BCE as a fresh Ga Tech graduate.

2013

ENR Southeast Award

BCE designs 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.

2014

Office Relocation

BCE moves to its current location, on Engineering Drive in Peachtree Corners, GA.

2015

New Vice Presidents

Leah and Mihai are appointed Vice Presidents of the company.

2021

New Principals

John Barnett retires. Leah Benincasa and Mihai Sterescu purchase the firm.

Leah becomes CEO and Mihai is named President of the company.

2022

WBE & WOSB certification

WBENC awards to BCE Women Owned Business Enterprise (WOBE) and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications.