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BWE, Inc.

Name: BWE, Inc.
Address: 9449 Balboa Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, CA, 92123, US
Telephone: (619) 299-5550
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Since 1971, BWE has provided Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Land Surveying.

06/04/2026

Some of the best nature centers don't just sit in nature. They're designed around it.

As summer kicks off and hiking plans take shape, we're remembering the Santa Ysabel Nature Center, a facility born from a shared commitment across the entire project team to let the land lead. San Diego County's first rural nature center, the 6,000 SF single-story facility was sited and structured around ancient Engelmann oaks and natural features already defining the landscape. The outcome is a LEED Gold, Zero-Net Energy building that feels woven into its surroundings.

Structural highlights included:

- Light-frame timber construction, minimizing building mass and material impact on the surrounding environment
- Prefabricated roof trusses spanning large, column-free interior spaces supporting flexible exhibits and assembly spaces
- Foundation placement coordinated around tree protection zones, keeping structural elements clear of the root systems of mature, protected oak trees
- An interpretive exhibit space, a conference room, and an outdoor amphitheater carved into the natural grade

We’re remembering what's possible when sustainability and preservation are at the foundation of a project, and happy to see even more of this happening six years later.

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Photo Credit: Alex Nye

05/28/2026

Welcome to the newest members of the BWE team!👏 From the office to the field, we’re excited about the experience they bring and the contributions they’ll make across our projects and communities.

And we’re continuing to grow, see open opportunities at bwesd.com/careers

05/11/2026

One of San Diego's most historic neighborhoods just got 87 new neighbors.

Just in time for the blooming Jacaranda trees last week, we attended the grand opening of Jacaranda on 9th, Community Housing Works' newest affordable housing community in San Diego's Cortez Hill neighborhood. Jacaranda on 9th brings 87 apartment homes to residents at 25% AMI, and supports them with onsite services from PATH to help people find lasting stability.

We were moved by speeches from community leaders, the people who brought this project to life, and a resident who described finally having a place to cook, rest, and truly feel at home.

Well done to Mara Cordon, SE, and Jeff Densley, SE on their structural design for this five-story Type VA (wood frame) over Type IA (concrete) podium in the heart of historic downtown San Diego.

87 new opportunities in Jacaranda on 9th. And as one of three affordable housing developments to recently open in this part of downtown, there are more on the way!

05/05/2026

Quarterly review ✅. Homemade salsa competition ✅. Our president personally grilling for the entire team. ✅✅✅

Today our team came together to reflect on last year's performance, celebrate our Q1 momentum, and recognize our own people's professional milestones.

Our president Charlie Colvin (apparently moonlighting as King of the Grill), personally BBQ'd and served every single member of our team. We swapped recipes, ate way too much, and crowned some winners for the best homemade salsa and guac.

Happy Cinco de Mayo from the BWE team! 🎉

04/29/2026

Our Structural and Civil teams had a fantastic day at Twin Oaks Golf Course in San Marcos supporting the 25th Annual SEAOSD Golf Tournament! A few wayward shots aside, we were proud to serve as a Hole Sponsor for one of their largest annual fundraisers. SEAOSD puts enormous effort into supporting our structural engineering community and emerging professionals. Huge thanks to SEAOSD for another great event.

04/24/2026

This Friday, the BWE team joined the City of San Diego at Gompers Neighborhood Park to plant trees and beautify the community in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day.

Days like this reflect a value we carry into our work: that dedication to sustainability begins with intent at the conceptual phase, takes shape at the drafting table, and ultimately takes root in the world around us.

04/08/2026

Just over a decade ago, SDSU students voted to fund an entirely new student union that would set a new standard for sustainable design.

The result: the first LEED Double Platinum-certified student union in the California State University system.

The Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union achieved LEED Platinum for both new construction and Existing Building Operations & Maintenance, with its sustainable systems delivering a 40% reduction in energy use.

Beneath the Union, an underground storage tank harvests rainwater and works to eliminate discharge into the stormwater system, while a stormwater treatment structure actively removes pollutants from the runoff. Other sustainable features include a 356kW solar array, radiant floor system, green roof, and daylighting strategy.

Our team was proud to have contributed civil engineering and land surveying services to this project that helped set the bar for what student-centered, sustainable civic architecture can achieve. As the push for net-zero buildings and resilient infrastructure strengthens, the Union proves what's possible when sustainability is built into every decision.

04/03/2026

Spring is in full bloom at BWE 🌸 We gathered for a team brunch filled with great food, even better company, and an egg hunt that brought out everyone’s competitive side. Congratulations to our golden and silver egg winners, Jonny, Katie, and Holly!

02/26/2026

Questions were tough. Guesses were confident. Some were even correct... This week, a few members of our team stepped away from projects and plans for a little friendly competition at trivia night — and we’re proud to say we earned second place! It was a great reminder that the same teamwork and problem-solving we use every day carries over outside the office, too. Looking forward to the next round! 🏆

02/25/2026

We look forward to seeing you at Society of American Military Engineers' San Diego Post Small Business / NAVFAC Southwest Industry Forum beginning tomorrow! Looking forward to connecting and sharing insights with NAVFAC, USACE, and fellow industry partners. Lookout for Mike and say hello!

Address

9449 Balboa Avenue, Suite 270
San Diego, CA
92123

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(619) 299-5550

Website

http://bwesd.com/

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