Lawrence Engineering Group

What Lawrence Engineering Group does

Lawrence Engineering Group is a full-service mechanical engineering consulting firm headquartered in Fresno, California, established in 1972. The firm provides plumbing, fire sprinkler, HVAC, refrigeration, energy audit, commissioning (Cx/RCx/CCx), and construction administration services to public-sector, healthcare, education, and commercial clients across California's Central Valley, with a project track record spanning 27 county/state facilities, 41 hospitals, 75 office buildings, 1,500+ schools, and 54 shopping centers. Delivery is supported by approximately 30 staff including 7 licensed mechanical engineers with multi-state PE registrations and specialty credentials (LEED AP BD+C, CalGreen Inspector, ASHRAE BxCP, NFPA CFPS, NICET Level III), utilizing Autodesk Revit MEP, Autodesk MEP, and MEPCAD VR10 for 3D BIM modeling of mechanical systems.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model, with fees customized and quoted per engagement and no standardized public pricing; engagements range from small rehabilitations to projects with construction costs exceeding $120 million. The go-to-market is relationship-driven, with direct engagement of owners, architects, and contractors and ongoing service relationships with the City and County of Fresno, PG&E, California State University Fresno, State Center Community College District, Pacific Telephone, 50 K-12 school districts, and over 30 architectural firms. The firm maintains active memberships in ASPE, ASHRAE, NFPA, and BCA.

Lawrence Engineering Group positions itself as the largest mechanical consulting office in the Central Valley and the premier full-service regional mechanical engineering firm, with nearly a quarter of staff having tenures exceeding 20 years. The firm is privately held with no evidence of external investment, parent-company control, or public listing, and operates from a single Fresno headquarters.

Name

Lawrence Engineering Group

Legal name

Lawrence Engineering Group

Website

https://legfresno.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lawrence Engineering Group is a Fresno, California-based mechanical engineering consulting firm (founded 1972) providing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, commissioning, energy audits, and BIM services to public-sector, healthcare, education, and commercial clients across California's Central Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Mechanical engineering services
• HVAC design
• Plumbing design
• Fire protection design
• Building commissioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Engineering Design Services: Professional engineering consulting services providing plumbing, fire sprinkler, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning design. Services are project-based and billed per engagement.
2. Commissioning Services: Quality assurance process including commissioning (Cx), Retro Commissioning (RCx), and Continuous Commissioning (CCx). Services tailored for CalGreen, LEED, HPI and CHPS projects.
3. Construction Administration: Construction administration services including design review, contractor commissioning meetings, functional testing documentation, and final commissioning summary reports.
4. Energy Audits and Studies: Energy audits, studies, calculations and Title 24 compliance documentation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lawrence Engineering Group is a full-service mechanical engineering consulting firm providing plumbing, fire sprinkler, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning design, along with energy audits/studies, commissioning, and construction administration services. The firm serves public sector, healthcare, education, and commercial real estate clients throughout California's Central Valley, with projects ranging from small rehabilitations to developments exceeding $120 million in construction costs.

Product overview

Lawrence Engineering Group is a full-service mechanical engineering consulting firm providing five integrated service offerings: Fire Protection Design, HVAC Design, Plumbing Design, Commissioning, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). These services are delivered by a team of licensed mechanical engineers and designers, leveraging BIM technology to create coordinated 3D models of mechanical systems. The firm serves public and private sector clients throughout California's Central San Joaquin Valley, from small rehabilitation projects to developments exceeding $120 million in construction costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Design Fire sprinkler system design services including code interpretation, water-flow testing, system designs, BIM modeling, AHJ coordination, and installation inspections for public and private sector clients.
• HVAC Design Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system analysis and design services including energy calculations, Title 24 compliance documentation, and sustainable program participation including LEED, HPI, CalGreen, CHPS, and Savings By Design.
• Plumbing Design Plumbing design services including domestic piping, medical gas piping, process plumbing, rainwater harvesting, wastewater reclamation, specialty laboratory piping, and complete BIM capabilities for building projects.
• Commissioning

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers)coreOthersProfessional membership organization for plumbing engineering professionals. Lawrence Engineering Group is a proud member, indicating commitment to industry standards and professional development in plumbing engineering.
• ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)coreOthersProfessional membership organization for HVAC and refrigeration engineers. The firm maintains active membership and staff members hold ASHRAE certifications including BxCP designation.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreOthersProfessional organization dedicated to fire and life safety. Senior Fire Protection Designer Ed Long holds NFPA CFPS certification. Firm provides fire protection design services compliant with NFPA standards.
• BCA (Building Codes Association)minorOthersBuilding codes and standards organization. Membership indicates engagement with building code development and compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Interface Engineering: MEP and sustainable design firm with strong commissioning practice serving commercial, education, and public-sector clients. Closely comparable in service mix, sustainability credentials, and project-based consulting model.
• GLUMAC: MEP and sustainability consulting firm with deep commissioning, energy modeling, and Title 24/LEED expertise. Direct comparable given overlap in energy-conscious design, commissioning, and California-relevant compliance work.
• Affiliated Engineers: Specialist MEP consulting firm serving higher education, healthcare, science, and cultural institutions. Comparable in technical depth and healthcare/education vertical focus, with similar commissioning and energy services integration.
• PAE Engineers: Pacific Northwest-based MEP consulting firm with national reach in higher education, healthcare, and civic projects. Comparable in mechanical engineering focus, sustainability consulting, and integrated commissioning services.
• ME Engineers: National MEP engineering consultancy with strong building-services practice in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Directly comparable to Lawrence in core mechanical scope, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with a major buildings practice offering mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design plus commissioning. Represents a large-incumbent competitor pursuing similar public-sector, education, and healthcare commissions.
• Stantec: Global professional services firm with a substantial buildings engineering practice covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning. Comparable at the service-line level, but a much larger multi-disciplinary competitor for public-sector work.
• ACCO Engineered Systems: Established mechanical contractor/engineer combining design, fabrication, and installation across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Comparable mechanical services but integrated with construction delivery rather than pure consulting.
• Southland Industries: Large national mechanical contractor with in-house engineering, fabrication, and service. Comparable in full mechanical scope (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) but at a different scale and with construction execution capability Lawrence does not have.

Regional players

• P2S Engineering: Mid-size MEP engineering consultancy with strong higher-education and healthcare portfolio and a long-standing commissioning practice. Comparable in service scope and client verticals, though concentrated in the Western U.S. rather than the Central Valley.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LawrenceEngGrp
• Facebookfacebook.com/LEGFresno

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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