BEI Engineers was founded in 1988 and initially provided only civil and structural engineering services. However, with each additional client came additional needs. More disciplines were added to provide the clients with full service engineering, and by the mid-1990s all disciplines required to provide full service project engineering were well represented at BEI. Systems were developed to make the entire process seamless to the client.

Early on, business practices were established that defined the direction and standards of the organization, and its dealings with employees and clients. These core values guided BEI through its early years and are still the cornerstone of the company's approach to business today. They are:

TOTAL EXCELLENCE:

First in Safety

Best in Quality

Most in Productivity