Richmond engineering firm becomes subsidiary of national brand
Photos courtesy of Dunlap & Partners Engineers)
After more than three decades in the thick of Richmond’s engineering scene, John Dunlap is passing the baton of the 16-year-old firm that bears his name. But he’s not folding up his drafting table just yet.
The founder of Dunlap & Partners Engineers is handing the reins over to a new generation as the firm enters its next iteration as a division of Salas O’Brien, a California-based construction engineering firm that acquired it in December.
John Dunlap
The 69-year-old Dunlap is not retiring, however, instead staying on in an advisory role while continuing to practice his craft.
Two Richmond firms relocating to office space in Scott’s Addition
February 23, 2021
Dunlap & Partners Engineers plans to move into The Symbol at 3200 Rockbridge Road in Scott’s Addition by the end of February. (
Jack Jacobs photo)
Even as the pandemic has some companies pondering the future of office space, Scott’s Addition is still attracting its share of new tenants.
The neighborhood recently welcomed Dunlap & Partners Engineers and Harvie Wealth Managers, by way of Northside and downtown, respectively.
Dunlap signed on for a 10,000-square-foot lease at The Symbol building at 3200 Rockbridge Road, and plans to relocate from its current digs at 2112 W. Laburnum Ave. by the end of February. Harvie recently moved into the neighborhood in 2,000 square feet at 3460 W. Clay St. after moving out of the James Center.
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