Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architecture & Engineering Services in Oklahoma City
Founded in 1909, Benham, A Haskell is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and design-build firm with a century-long legacy of delivering innovative, high-quality solutions. Our practice spans diverse sectors including civil infrastructure, healthcare, government, education, and mission-critical facilities. We prioritize client collaboration, integrating design and construction expertise to address evolving challenges in transportation, environmental projects, and technology-driven spaces. Our commitment to safety exceeds industry standards, with comprehensive OSHA-compliant programs ensuring zero preventable accidents. With roots in the American Southwest, we serve public and private clients nationwide, combining historical expertise with forward-thinking approaches to sustainability and operational excellence.Our multidisciplinary teams specialize in turnkey project delivery, maintaining co-located professionals to eliminate barriers between design and execution. This philosophy, rooted in our founders' vision of conscientious service, has driven success across federal infrastructure, healthcare modernization, and industrial manufacturing projects. Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, technical excellence, and ability to solve complex challenges in budget-constrained environments. As part of the Haskell family of brands, we continue pioneering integrated solutions that anticipate future needs while honoring our heritage of engineering excellence.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
DesignBuild
Civil Infrastructure
Healthcare Facilities
Mission Critical Design
Government Projects
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Compliance
Industrial Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1909
Highlights and features
- 115 years of architecture and engineering expertise across 8 industries
- Integrated design-build delivery with co-located professionals
- Safety record exceeding AEC industry averages by 40%
- Specialized in federal government contracts since 1909
- Client-focused approach solving complex technical and budget challenges
What people say
Engineering excellence
Responsive team
Technical expertise
Safety performance
Creative solutions
Services
Architecture
Benham, A Haskell's architecture practice creates functional, aesthetically distinctive buildings that integrate with their surroundings. Our designs prioritize client vision while addressing modern challenges in education, healthcare, and workplace environments. With expertise in federal projects, we deliver solutions that balance innovation with operational practicality.
Engineering
As one of America's leading engineering firms, Benham, A Haskell provides comprehensive civil, structural, and MEP engineering services. Our expertise spans infrastructure modernization, environmental compliance, and complex systems integration for transportation, government, and industrial clients. We emphasize lifecycle performance and sustainable engineering practices.
DesignBuild
Benham, A Haskell's design-build model eliminates traditional project delivery barriers through co-located teams. This approach streamlines timelines while maintaining quality control across architecture, engineering, and construction phases. Clients benefit from single-point accountability and cost efficiencies in complex projects like mission-critical facilities.
Civil Infrastructure
Specializing in transportation and environmental systems since 1909, Benham, A Haskell delivers highway design, pavement assessment, and NEPA compliance solutions. Our civil infrastructure team addresses modernization needs in roadways, airfields, and wastewater treatment facilities while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.
Mission Critical Design
Benham, A Haskell designs 24/7 operational facilities including data centers, command centers, and secure SCIF environments. Our mission-critical solutions integrate redundant systems, physical security, and environmental controls to support continuous operations for government and enterprise clients requiring zero-downtime infrastructure.
People
David Benham, A Haskell
CEO and President (1952-1991)
Visionary leader who expanded Benham, A Haskell's engineering legacy through client-focused innovation. Advocated for integrated design solutions and conscientious service. His 39-year tenure established principles that continue guiding the firm's approach to complex projects.
Col. Webster Lance Benham, A Haskell
Founder
Established Benham, A Haskell Engineering Company in 1909 with military engineering principles. His professional philosophy emphasized service to mankind and technical excellence. Laid the foundation for the firm's century-long commitment to engineering integrity.
Questions
What industries does Benham specialize in?
Benham serves eight core sectors: civil infrastructure, healthcare, government, education, mission-critical facilities, consumer products, workplace environments, and industrial manufacturing.
How long has Benham been in business?
Since 1909, providing architecture, engineering, and design-build services for over 115 years with continuous family leadership through three generations.
What safety standards does Benham follow?
Our safety program exceeds OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910/1926) with site-specific training, client-specific protocols, and a zero-accident prevention culture across all projects.
Do you handle federal government projects?
Yes, federal contracts have been a priority since 1909. We provide comprehensive services for military installations, transportation infrastructure, and public buildings nationwide.
What is Benham's design-build approach?
Our integrated model uses co-located teams for simultaneous design and construction planning, reducing timelines by 30% while maintaining quality control through single-point accountability.
Where are Benham's offices located?
Headquartered in Oklahoma City with regional teams strategically positioned to support projects nationwide, particularly in the American Southwest and federal installations.
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