Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc. was founded in Philadelphia in 1982.  As the leading independent engineering firm in the Philadelphia area, Bala is recognized for its excellence in engineering high-rise buildings (both corporate and multi-unit housing), corporate offices and headquarters, mission critical facilities, higher educational projects and lifecare facilities.  Over the past 15 years, Bala has been an integral part of redefining the Philadelphia skyline by designing over 30 high-rise towers including the new Comcast Technology Center and the first Comcast Tower, Schuylkill Yards East Tower, FMC Tower and The Laurel.