Baltimore Engineering Group
Celebrates 20 Years
History
McLaren’s Maryland office officially opened its doors 20 years ago in the center of Baltimore City. It was the year 2000 and structural engineer, David McLaren, P.E., SECB was working for a local engineering firm (George Evans & Associates) when he was presented with an opportunity to acquire the business. Dave decided to call his cousin, Malcolm McLaren, P.E., SECB who was running a successful engineering practice headquartered in New York. Mal had already expanded his firm with an office in Florida five years prior, and Dave wondered if Mal would be interested in entering the Baltimore market next.
Long story short, the answer was yes. McLaren quickly grew into Baltimore and took root on St. Paul Street with a 3-person engineering crew consisting of Dave at the helm, and two of George Evan & Associates’ former employees: Administrative Assistant, Diane Cunningham, and Engineer, Mark Cunningham. Soon after, they were joined by CADD Technician, George Kolb. In their early days, the small Baltimore team focused primarily on structural engineering services around Maryland.
Today
Fast forward 20 years and the office has undergone an impressive trajectory! Today, McLaren’s Maryland office sits in the heart of the Inner Harbor at the Pratt Street Power Plant building. The group has grown to 30+ staff and includes all four original members of the team! McLaren’s Maryland engineering team is now an industry staple with full-service capabilities including structural, civil, marine, bridge/highway rail, construction engineering, in-house survey, forensics, and entertainment. David McLaren, P.E., SECB serves as the Maryland Regional Director and the company’s Vice President of the Structures.
