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Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Marine + Coastal

Construction Engineering

Bridge, Highway + Rail

Entertainment Engineering

Facade + Envelope

Geotechnical Engineering

Forensic Investigation

Survey + Mapping

Solutions From Concept To Completion

Structural Engineering

Site Solutions From Concept To Completion

Civil Engineering

Solutions Where Land Meets Water

Marine + Coastal

Solutions From Procurement To Completion

Construction Engineering

Public + Private

Bridge, Highway + Rail Engineering

Structural + Mechanical Specialists

Entertainment Engineering

Consultation, Design + Inspection

Facade + Building Envelope

Soil + Foundation

Geotechnical Engineering

Investigation + Litigation Support

Forensic Engineering

Land, Sea + Air

Surveying, Scanning + Mapping

Arts + Entertainment

Live Performances
Museums + Art Displays
Pop-Ups
Signage
Studios + Sound Stages
TV + Film Production
Theaters
Theme Parks + Playplaces

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Education

Colleges + Universities
K-12 Schools

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Energy

Solar Energy
Transmission Infrastructure
Wind Energy
Oil + Gas

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Government

Municipal
State
Federal

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Healthcare

Senior Care
Hospitals
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Industrial

Heavy Industrial
Warehouse + Distribution Centers
Industrial Ports + Terminals

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Ports + Coastal

Berths, Piers + Wharves
Bulkheads
Esplanades
Ferry Landings, Ship Terminals
Floating Structures
Ports + Terminals
Marinas + Breakwaters
Transfer Stations

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Public Infrastructure

Bikeways + Trails
Garage + Parking Facilities
Park + Recreational Spaces
Streetscapes
Utility Infrastructure
Water + Wastewater

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Real Estate Development

Commercial
Community Facilities
Mixed-Use
Multifamily Residential

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Transportation

Airports
Bridges
Ports + Terminals
Rail Transportation
Roads + Highways
Ropeway + Linear Infrastructure

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Floating Harbor Wetland

Multimodal Processing Plant

416 + 420 Kent Dynamic Highrise

Wittpenn Bridge

One Times Square

LaGuardia Airport Terminal B

NYC Ferry

Orlando Airport LED Displays

Established in 1977

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McLaren, A Division of KCI

A train on tracks at a station, representing the Hudson Tunnel Project's efforts to improve rail infrastructure in New York.

Project News

Manhattan Tunnel Project Enhancing Rail Capacity and Reliability

As part of the team our Marine and Construction Engineering teams are delivering...

A front facing view of NYC's Flatiron building

Project News

NYC's Flatiron Building Renovation and Construction Engineering

Our team is supporting the Flatiron Building Renovation, transforming this iconic...

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People News

McLaren on CBS Mission Unstoppable Highlighting Women In STEM

A sneak peek behind the scenes filming special segments for the CBS show "Mission...

Side view of the National Aquarium's Harbor Wetland Exhibit

Project News

The Floating Wetland Habitat in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Officially Opens

McLaren Engineering Group played a vital role in this transformative project, applying...

Inflatable Dragon Perched on Empire State Building, promoting the start of Season 2 of HBO's House of the Dragon

Project News

Engineering Feat: Giant Inflatable Dragon Perched on Empire State Building for House of the Dragon Season 2 Premier

Our entertainment engineers helped take HBO’s House of the Dragon Season 2 premier...

Live Entertainment Engineering

Pop Ups, Events, Theater + Film

Live Entertainment Engineering

Our team has been behind some of the most epic concert stages, Broadway shows, aerial performances, and pop-up events.

Our team has been behind some of the most epic concert stages, Broadway shows, aerial performances, and pop-up events.

Known for never-before-seen production designs, our live entertainment engineers create innovative staging, unique mechanized effects, and custom-built structures that push creative and technical boundaries. As a result, audience experiences around the globe have soared to new heights, a legacy that continues through KCI, formerly McLaren Engineering Group.

Known for never-before-seen production designs, our live entertainment engineers create innovative staging, unique mechanized effects, and custom-built structures that push creative and technical boundaries. As a result, audience experiences around the globe have soared to new heights, a legacy that continues through KCI, formerly McLaren Engineering Group.

Live Entertainment Engineering Services:

Concert Staging, Rigging + Show Action Machinery

Engineering support for stage structures, touring systems, performance platforms, rigging, temporary builds, and production elements.

Performer Flying Systems

Structural and mechanical engineering for aerial performance systems, performer lifts, overhead rigging, and specialty equipment.

Temporary + Pop-Up Event Structures

Engineering for pop-ups, activations, experiential events, temporary installations, scenic structures, and public-facing event builds.

Theater, TV + Film Production Support

Engineering for theatrical productions, broadcast sets, show action machinery, production support structures, and venue-specific constraints.

Video Walls + Specialty Displays

Support for large-format video walls, LED displays, signage, custom frames, and specialty entertainment structures.

From Concept to Show Day

Live Event Engineering Support for
Fast-Moving Productions

Need an engineer to review, design, stamp, inspect, or support your stage, rigging, lift, video wall, scenic structure, or temporary event build? We can help.

From early concept review to last-minute production changes, our engineers understand the fast timelines, venue constraints, permitting needs, and safety requirements that come with live entertainment projects.

Live Entertainment Project Experience

Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba

Cirque du Soleil La Nouba

Orlando, FL

Aerial Camera Support for the US Open

Aerial Camera Support for the US Open

Flushing Meadows, Queens, NY

The Houston Rodeo Star Stage

Another Year of Show-Stopping Performances on the Houston Rodeo Stage

Houston, TX

entertainment engineering for World’s Largest Hammock

World’s Largest Hammock

Jersey City, NJ

Rolling Stones Concert Tours

Rolling Stones Concert Tours

Worldwide

Engineering Behind the Experience

Live Entertainment Engineering
Who We Work With

We provide structural and mechanical engineering for live events, concerts, tours, theater productions, pop-ups, broadcast productions, temporary structures, video walls, performer flying systems, and custom stage elements. Our entertainment engineers help production teams, designers, fabricators, venues, agencies, and owners move from creative concept to safe, buildable execution.

Production Companies

Supporting concerts, tours, festivals, broadcasts, and one-off live events with engineering for staging, rigging, lifts, and custom show elements.

Designers + Creative Teams

Helping transform ambitious production concepts into safe, buildable structures, systems, and scenic environments.

Fabricators + Installers

Providing engineering support for custom-built stage elements, temporary structures, video walls, mechanical systems, and specialty assemblies.

Venues + Owners

Reviewing loads, rigging conditions, facility constraints, and temporary installations to support safe production execution.

Responsiveness you can count on

Why Choose Us
To Engineer Your Project?

Entertainment Engineering Specialists

Dedicated structural and mechanical engineers with deep experience in live events, theater, touring, broadcast, pop-ups, and specialty entertainment structures.

Creative + Buildable Solutions

Helping production teams turn ambitious concepts into practical, safe, and executable designs.

Fast-Moving Project Support

Experienced with tight schedules, venue constraints, evolving production needs, and construction-phase coordination.

Proven High-Profile Experience

Engineering support for major concerts, Broadway productions, televised events, sports entertainment, parades, and custom activations.

Integrated Structural + Mechanical Expertise

Support for staging, rigging, performer flying, lifts, show action machinery, temporary structures, video walls, and specialty systems.

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Live Entertainment Engineering
News + Projects

From concerts and theater productions to broadcast events, sports entertainment, and experiential activations, We provide engineering support for the structures and systems behind unforgettable live experiences.

FIFA 2026 Final Draw Stage Construction at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Final Draw Stage Engineering

Washington, DC

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade - Tom Turkey mascot - McLaren Engineering Group

Engineering Behind the Scenes at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025

New York, NY

Construction of the NYC Marathon 2025 Media Bridge

NYC Marathon Structural Engineering 2025

New York, NY

Congratulation Graphic for the Tony Award Winners McLaren Helped Engineer

Congratulations 2025 Tony Award Winners

New York, NY

Custom-designed, roof-climbing truss that hosted the stage for the Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero boxing match

How Engineers Set The Stage For The Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero Showdown

New York, NY

The Houston Rodeo Star Stage

Another Year of Show-Stopping Performances on the Houston Rodeo Stage

Houston, TX

Charli XCX Performing at TSX Broadway for H&M Fashion Show

Charli XCX Dazzles the H&M Fashion Show at TSX Broadway

New York, NY

The newly renovated interior of the Majestic Theater, showcasing restored seating, balconies, and chandeliers

Majestic Theater Lifts the Curtain on its Renovations

New York, NY

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