The Sterling Watson Collective

A collaboration of skills and creativity to provide construction, engineering, property development and premium skilled labor services from the Sterling Watson Engineering group.

Here at the Sterling Watson Collective we believe that design and construction go hand-in-hand, so we provide you with cost-effective and practical structural designs tailored to your needs. Get the most out of our structural engineering solutions emphasizing safety, innovation, and quality.

 Introducing

The Sterling-Watson Collective

The Sterling-Watson Collective is a Los Angeles-based professional engineering and property development firm that specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial design. No matter what kind of project you're working on, we have the technical and design expertise to come up with a structural solution that is functional, efficient, and innovative.

Ingenuity and practicality are hallmarks of our work, and we're well-known for them. With our years of experience, we can help our clients achieve their aesthetic and functional goals. The structures we design and build are long-lasting assets that benefit people and the environment.

 All Your Structural Needs in One Place

Here at Sterling-Watson Engineering, we provide structural engineering services that are second to none, and we use the latest methods pioneered by the industry's most innovative minds. 

We are well-positioned to deliver a wide range of services due to our considerable in-house experience and solid partnerships with Los Angeles's top commercial general contractors.

Here are some of the services we offer:

  • Land Development

  • General Contracting

  • Architecture

  • Structural Engineering

  • Project management

  • Construction management

  • Designing/Building

  • Consulting

Throughout their careers, our project managers and engineers have worked on a wide range of projects. The scope of our experience extends from modest single-family homes to massive multi-story commercial complexes. No matter the scope of your project, you can trust us to handle it.

 Our Approach

The Sterling-Watson Collective is a Professional Engineering and Property Development Company based in Los Angeles specializing in residential, commercial and industrial design. So whether you are looking for commercial general contractors in Los Angeles, or a remodeling contractor in Los Angeles, we have the analytical and design background to bring an effective, efficient and innovative structural solution to your next project.

We at Sterling-Watson Collective recognize how challenging it may be to design and build a new house, office, or other structure. Each project must consider a wide range of factors to be a success. For this reason, we take a holistic approach to structural engineering.

Before any work begins, we conduct a preconstruction analysis to determine whether the project is viable. We will then go over the specifics, such as scope, budget, and deadline.

As soon as we get started with your project, we'll send you updates to let you know how things are going. Your vision is always at the forefront of our work, and we strive to fulfill or even go beyond your expectations.

Since our inception, we have worked hard to establish ourselves as a reputable structural engineering company and general contractor in Los Angeles. We never cut corners, and our previous projects are proof of our superior craftsmanship.

CEO and Lead Engineer Darren Watson

Meet the CEO and Lead Engineer

Darren S. Watson, PE

Principal Darren S. Watson is a licensed Professional Engineer with an extensive background in the analysis and design of numerous varied structural systems and a primary focus on soft story retrofitting.

 

Discover How Our Team Can Help

Building a new house or office or renovating an existing business space? We're here to help. Your project will be made to last thanks to our use of cutting-edge technologies and materials.

Let Sterling-Watson Collective take care of all your structural engineering needs. We'll do everything it takes to make your project a success. 

Get in touch with us today so we can begin bringing your vision to life!

“As a contractor, working with the team at Sterling-Watson has been great! Darren, the lead engineer, is very thorough in his approach. His experience in the field is evident as his plans are clear, concise, and cost-effective. The scope of work is easily feasible and not over-engineered, and Darren helps tackle any onsite problems with simple adjustments. The amazing service he and his team provide are an essential element to getting our projects done on time. I would gladly recommend Sterling-Watson!”

— Elir Itzhaki, Titan Commercial Retrofit

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An extensive and broad set of professional experience

Our Services

With extensive in-house experience coupled with strong relationships working with the very best commercial general contractors in Los Angeles, we are well-placed to provide a broad range of services including structural engineering, land development, and architecture to name just a few.

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Safety and sustainability

Our Approach

Approaching each client project with a focus on safety and environment sustainability is core to what we do at The Sterling-Watson Collective.

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