Bentley Architects + Engineers, Inc., as it is known today, was founded by William C. Bentley, P.E. (Bill) in Orlando, Fla. 1984. Though his main focus at the time was structural engineering, he quickly found that by adding civil engineering services he could streamline the engineering process for clients' something that earned his company high praise.

After two years of providing exclusively engineering services, Bill responded to clients' requests to do it all and added architectural services in 1986. With that Bentley Architects + Engineers, Inc. took off.

Bentley's focus at the time was on restaurant prototype designs, as well as retail centers. Projects were completed across the United States for companies such as Ross Dress for Less, Pizzeria Uno, Wendy's, Taco Bell, K-Mart, Publix and others.

Looking to branch out into the Public Sector, in 1988 Bentley was awarded its first public project by the Florida Department of Transportation and completed four rest area renovations. This started a new project niche for the firm and Bentley began specializing in transportation facilities such as toll plazas, rest areas, maintenance facilities, offices, additions and storage facilities. Bentley soon added the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to its list of clients while continuing to innovate the transportation industry.

In 1999, Bentley further expanded its involvement in the public sector with the award of a continuing contract for Seminole County. Since then, Bentley's service to municipal entities has grown extensively, serving local governments such as Orange County, City of Orlando, Lake County, City of Oviedo, Volusia County and others.

As Bentley continues to grow, it maintains a small firm approach while offering a competitive edge. Thanks to dedicated staff and loyal clients, Bentley is able to maintain growth and success.