Firm History

RWB has delivered excellence in engineering services to North Texas and beyond for decades. The firm’s history is an important part of who we are today.

The firm was founded under the name Reed, Wells, Benson and Company in 1986. The founding principals were James H. Reed, Jr., John A. Wells, Jr., P.E. and Eric Benson, P.E. The primary goal of the firm was – and still is – to provide the highest quality of professional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.

The founders of our company set the standard for excellence in MEP engineering services. We are proud to continue their legacy by providing the best services to our clients.

James H. Reed, Jr., John A. Wells, Jr., P.E. and Eric T. Benson, P.E. established Reed, Wells, Benson, and in June 1986. They established the firm with the resolve to provide the highest quality of professional Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) planning and design services to architects, facility owners, developers, and tenants.

The company’s first major project was the American Airlines Headquarters Building. A four-story 500,000 square-foot office building was a massive undertaking that required a larger team. The principals began hiring the staff necessary to complete the project. By the fourth quarter of 1986, the firm had grown to twenty people, and the company successfully delivered the final plans for the project. Ultimately, this American Airlines project established Reed, Wells, Benson, and Company as a formidable MEP Consulting firm.

Over the next several decades, Reed, Wells, Benson, and Company continued to add staff to support the growing amount of work. The company has worked in many sectors, including aviation, education, municipal, and corporate offices.

Like any business, RWB faced both opportunities and challenges. Reed, Wells, Benson, and Company remained sound through the dot-com bust, the Great Recession, and the financial struggles of major clients. While nearby firms suffered major cuts to their staff, Reed, Wells, Benson, and Company were prepared to weather these challenges, demonstrating strength in leadership and planning.

As the founders of RWB have retired, a new, robust leadership team has been established. Comprised of four principals, seven senior associates, and seven associates, this team is committed to ensuring the firm’s continued success for years. In 2016, Reed, Wells, Benson, and Company celebrated its thirtieth year in operation, a testament to our ability to adapt, build relationships, and explore new markets.

In recent years, RWB has continued its legacy of success while adapting to change. The company has grown its staff to support the increasing number and scale of projects we have undertaken. In August 2019, the firm employed 56 engineers, designers, technicians, and support personnel. Since then, we have experienced a remarkable 35% growth in the last three years. This growth is a testament to our adaptability and our commitment to providing the best services to our clients.

RWB stands as the premier mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm in Dallas, TX. The firm continues to provide high-quality MEP engineering services to clients, just as the founders set out to accomplish. The company’s success is demonstrated not only in our long-standing history but also in our thousands of satisfied clients. RWB is proud to provide engineering services on a wide range of projects that serve our community.