Additionally, McLaren's Lehigh Valley office engineered the steel egress stairs, railings and interior glass guardrail systems for Lafayette College's Rockwell Integrated Science Center, opening this year in Easton, PA. The office has also provided a range of engineering services for projects in Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

The Lehigh Valley office has strategic relationships with Lehigh University, Lafayette College, and Bucknell University's engineering schools, which provide a steady pipeline of engineering talent. Kawczenski and his team are also regular speakers within Lehigh and Bucknell's engineering programs.

“It's important for engineering students to take engineering principles learned in school and apply them to real-world projects,” says Kawczenski. “We provide a pathway for graduates in our region to become experts in our increasingly complex field—which continues to evolve based on changing architectural requirements.”

Kawczenski notes that comprehensive knowledge of design standards and codes is crucial within the space, as there have been measurable shifts in design work over the past decade. The regional director notes that straight, flat aluminum panels have given way to more complex designs—and these architectural requirements are accommodated by the Lehigh Valley staff.