🌄 BKF is planting deeper roots in California’s Central Valley—with a new office in Fresno! Known as the gateway to Yosemite and home to one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, Fresno blends natural beauty with real-world impact. It’s a place where innovation meets community—and now, it is part of BKF’s growing footprint. Our Fresno office, located at 986 W. Alluvial Ave., Suite 201, strengthens our ability to deliver engineering, surveying, and professional services tailored to the region’s unique needs. From infrastructure to sustainability, we’re here to support the Valley’s next chapter. 📍 Learn more about our newest location and how we’re continuing to grow across California: https://bit.ly/3UUX61e #BKF #FresnoOffice #CentralValley #EngineeringCalifornia #LandDevelopment #SurveyingSolutions #InfrastructureGrowth #CommunityDriven
BKF Engineers
Civil Engineering
Oakland, California 18,008 followers
Build Trust. Deliver Results.
About us
DELIVERING INSPIRED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR 100+ YEARS BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations. Headquartered in Oakland, CA which is in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1915, the firm has 15 California offices with 500+ staff. Our project experience includes corporate headquarters, office buildings, healthcare facilities, sports facilities, hotels and resorts, justice, public buildings, multi-family housing, educational facilities, retail, industrial, parking, highways, roadways, bridges, and light/heavy rail transit projects.
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- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1915
- Specialties
- Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, Planning, Sustainable Design, 3D Laser Scanning, Land Development Engineering, Water Resources, grants, and funding
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BKF will be at the South Bay Engineers Club lunch meeting today! We’re joining the conversation on wildlife crossings and trail systems, with Amir Abdollahi, PE and Jaggi Bhandal presenting on how thoughtful infrastructure can protect ecosystems and enhance mobility. 👋 Also attending: Teri Taylor, Daniel Schaefer, Devon Bacon, and Lauren Berman, PE, QSD/QSP 📍 Callippe Golf Club House, Pleasanton, CA 🕦 11:30 AM–1:00 PM #InfrastructureInnovation #BKFEngineers #EngineeringLeadership #WildlifeCrossing
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🏘️ BKF is heading to BisNow’s San Diego Multifamily & Affordable Housing Summit on August 6! Join us at this can’t-miss event as experts from across the industry dive into trends shaping the region’s housing pipeline—from investment and acquisition strategy to affordable development solutions. Representing BKF: Bruce Kirby, Habid Andrés Coronado, P.E., and Isaac Kontorovsky, P.E. 📍 The Westin SD Gaslamp Quarter 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, CA 92101 Ballroom: 4th floor - San Diego Ballroom / Outdoor Terrace for Networking 🕦 Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM #BKFEngineers #AffordableHousing #SanDiegoDevelopment
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🎢 Celebrating 110 Years — One Adventure at a Time! 🎉There is no better way to honor our 110-year legacy than with a lot of fun alongside the team that makes it all happen. As part of our year-long celebration, we invited the BKF team and their families to Six Flags for a company picnic packed with laughter, connection, spectacular wildlife—and yes, a few adrenaline-pumping rides. 📸 And let’s be honest: we’ve got the most fun and photogenic team out there. The photo booth doesn’t lie! From goofy poses to genuine smiles, the BKF crew knows how to celebrate in style. Here's to 110 years of having the most fun — and to the many more ahead. Let’s celebrate the ride! #BKF #110Years #CompanyPicnic #EmployeeAppreciation #Culture #TeamTraditions #PhotoboothProof #BestTeamEver
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From redwood inspiration to award-winning execution 🌲🏆200 Twin has officially been named Best Facade of 2025! This 454,000 SF life science campus in Redwood Shores is packed with standout features: a striking sawtooth curtainwall, sweeping terraces, and a 206,000 SF parking structure wrapped in a custom metal screen inspired by the surrounding redwoods. BKF Engineers was proud to collaborate on this visionary project, where thoughtful design meets technical precision. Congratulations to the entire team for turning bold ideas into a celebrated reality! #BKFEngineers #200Twin #StructuresAwards2025 #LifeScienceDesign #EngineeringExcellence #AwardWinningDesign #FacadeGoals #SiliconValleyBusinessJournal
🏆 Best Facade of 2025? It’s 200 Twin! This life science development in Redwood City was honored with a Structures Award from the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Built with precision. Delivered with pride. A big congratulations to this outstanding project team! See all the winners here: https://lnkd.in/gwdeaJ8E #AwardWinning #ConstructionExcellence #RedwoodCity #LifeScienceDevelopment #StructuresAwards2025 #Truebeck Developer: Trammell Crow Company General Contractor: Truebeck Construction Property Management/Leasing: CBRE Architect (Building): DGA planning | architecture | interiors Architect (Garage): BDE Architecture Architect (Landscape): Studio 5 Architecture Structural Engineer (Building): KPW Structural Engineers, Inc., A Salas O'Brien Company Structural Engineer (Garage): FBA, Inc. Structural Engineers Façade (Building): Walters & Wolf, West Coast ASM Façade (Garage): BŌK MODERN, O'Kane Structural Steel Inc. MEP Engineer: EXP Civil Engineer: BKF Engineers
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🌿 BKF is joining the South Bay Engineers Club Lunch Meeting on August 7th! This month’s presentation—Infrastructure Gone Wild—dives into the intersection of engineering and environmental design, spotlighting innovative solutions like wildlife crossings and trail systems along California’s I-5 and Highway 17. BKF’s own Jaggi Bhandal and Amir Abdollahi, PE will share how thoughtful design can protect ecosystems while enhancing mobility. From overpasses that help wildlife roam safely to trail networks that connect communities, this session explores how infrastructure can coexist with nature. 📍 Callippe Golf Club House (8500 Clubhouse Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94566) 🕛 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvRsHhts 👋 See you there!
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🌊 Big ideas need bold leadership—meet Adam Brown, PE, BKF’s new Regional Lead for Water Resources! 🌊 With more than 17 years of civil engineering experience, Adam brings a deep well (pun intended) of knowledge in water and wastewater infrastructure—and a proven ability to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions. He’s led over 25 pipeline projects and is highly skilled in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation, site layout and grading, utility coordination, and construction-phase services. Adam’s hands-on approach and strategic mindset make him a powerful addition to our team and a trusted partner for our clients. His work reflects a commitment to resilient infrastructure, regional collaboration, and community impact. You can find Adam active in professional organizations, including the Northern California Pipe User Group (NorCal PUG), where he works with other industry leaders to build partnerships that foster innovation, alignment, and teamwork. 🚰BKF’s water resources team just got deeper—welcome, Adam! 🚿 Read more about Adam and BKF's Water Resources Capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/gjUSTB6c
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BKF Engineers is proud to have contributed to Alan Row, honored as the Best Multi-Family Housing Community – Under 20DU/ACRE at the 2025 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards! This recognition reflects the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of an incredible team. Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life! #BKFEngineers #AlanRow #GoldNuggetAwards #MultifamilyHousing #UrbanDesign #Architecture #EngineeringExcellence #Teamwork #AwardWinningDesign #PCBC2025
Ending the week on a high note. We’re thrilled to share that four DAHLIN designs went on to shine, earning the coveted Grand Award at the 2025 Gold Nugget Awards. A special thank you to our clients and teams—your vision and dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in design made this achievement possible. Grand Award Winners - Encelia at Côta Vera by Meta Housing Corporation - Alan Row by Alan Enterprise, LLC - The Canvas at Cotino by Davidson Communities, LLC - The Picket Fence by Housing Innovation Alliance, LLC #GoldNuggetAwards2025 #PCBCGoldNuggetAwards
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BKF is excited to share that the Student Center at Long Beach City College has won the Grand Award for Best Educational Project at the 2025 PBGC Gold Nugget Awards! Designed as the “Students’ House,” this LEED Silver-targeted hub brings together student services, dining, and gathering spaces, anchored by a standout three-story amphitheater for livestreamed eSports, campus events, and student life. Congratulations to the entire project team for bringing this dynamic vision to life! #BKFEngineers #GoldNuggetAwards #EducationalDesign #LEEDSilver #StudentExperience #eSports #Architecture #Engineering
The new Student Center at Long Beach City College has been recognized with the Grand Award for Best Educational Project at the 2025 PBGC Gold Nugget Awards! Envisioned as the “Students’ House,” this dynamic hub brings essential student services, dining, lounge spaces, and flexible gathering areas together under one roof, creating a welcoming, student-centered destination at the heart of campus. Targeting LEED Silver, the design prioritizes accessibility, intuitive navigation, and connection. One standout feature is the three-story amphitheater space with a projection wall designed for livestreamed eSports competitions, campus events, and student gatherings. The result is a flexible venue that transforms spectatorship into a shared experience. Dr. Corral, LBCC Executive Vice President, Student Services accepted the award on behalf of the College and project team. Congratulations to Long Beach City College and the incredible team. Cordoba Corporation RIDGE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS BKF Engineers P2S MHP Structural Engineers Newson Brown Acoustics LLC, now RWDI Webb Foodservice Design OCMI, Inc. (O'Connor Construction Management) #GoldNuggetAwards #LBCC #EducationalDesign #BestEducationalProject
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Wildlife crossings are an important component of planning and designing safe transportation for travelers, visitors, and wildlife. BKF's team Jaggi Bhandal and Amir Abdollahi, PE will present on SR17 Wildlife and Trail Crossing project along with the I-5 Wildlife Crossing Infrastructure Assessment & Implementation Plan. Click on the SBEC South Bay Engineers Club's post to learn more and find a link to register. You don't want to miss out on this great event. #BKF #wildlifecrossings
☀️ Join us at South Bay Engineers' Club on August 7, 2025 at 11:30am for a wild ride through one of the most fascinating intersections of civil engineering, transportation planning, and environmental design. Discover how BKF Engineers very own Jaggi Bhandal and Amir Abdollahi, PE are helping wildlife safely cross highways with innovative wildlife infrastructure. ➡️ Attendees will gain insight into how engineers are integrating transportation systems to improve safety for both wildlife and motorists. We’ll explore real-world projects like VTA’s SR 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossings project along with I-5 Wildlife Crossing Infrastructure Assessment & Implementation Plan, both include design challenges, transportation impacts, and solutions that make these crossings possible. Whether you're into concrete, corridors, or conservation, this is one lunch and learn you won’t want to miss! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbVamjpQ Where: Callippe Golf Club House (8500 Clubhouse D.r, Pleasanton, CA 94566) When: August 7, 2025 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Food and beverage buffet will be provided. Presenter's Bios: ▪️ Jaggi Bhandal PE, LEED AP - BKF Engineers Ever since his first trip to the Canadian Rockies, Jaggi Bhandal has been passionate about the design and implementation of wildlife crossings like the ones he saw in Banff National Park. Now, he’s helping bring that vision to life across California. As a civil engineer with deep experience delivering Caltrans and public infrastructure projects, Jaggi focuses on weaving thoughtful environmental considerations into practical, constructible designs. He’s led complex, multi-agency efforts that balance habitat connectivity, safety, and long-term performance—ensuring infrastructure serves both people and wildlife. His collaborative approach and strong understanding of regulatory requirements make him a valuable partner in advancing the next generation of integrated transportation solutions. Currently, Jaggi is leading northern California's first major highway wildlife crossing project, VTA’s SR 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossing. ▪️ Amir Abdollahi, PE Abdollah, PE - BKF Engineers Amir brings over a decade of engineering design experience with a strong focus on delivering impactful public infrastructure projects that balance mobility, safety, and environmental stewardship. His work includes bike and pedestrian overcrossings, trail connections, roadway improvements, and utility coordination—each requiring thoughtful integration with surrounding natural systems. Amir has supported the planning and design of several wildlife crossing efforts in California, helping to ensure these projects meet agency standards while supporting habitat connectivity. With a proven ability to navigate funding requirements, regulatory approvals, and multi-agency coordination, Amir plays a key role in advancing infrastructure that respects both environmental and transportation goals.
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