Happenings
West Chop Loop Safety Improvements
BSC supported the West Chop Club in advancing practical safety improvements along the West Chop Loop, a seasonal corridor with heavy pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle activity. Following site walks, stakeholder coordination, and an assessment of corridor conditions, BSC developed near-term recommendations including pavement markings, crosswalks, signage, and movable speed tables. Implemented in 2026, the improvements…Read More
Wendell Cross Elementary School
BSC served as the civil engineering consultant, partnering with Friar Architects on the addition and renovation-as-new of Wendell Cross Elementary School. Supporting the transformation of the campus, BSC conducted a comprehensive assessment of the 9.5-acre site and existing exterior facilities. Services included civil and site design, circulation planning, parking, student drop-off and pick-up improvements, and…Read More
ResilientMass Metrics
BSC was retained by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to develop a statewide climate resilience metrics framework and associated metrics, with a focus on environmental justice and equity. The framework establishes resilience goals and measures progress toward environmental, social, physical, and economic resilience across the Commonwealth. The project incorporated priorities…Read More
SUASCO Natural Climate Solutions Project
The SuAsCo Natural Climate Solutions Project brought together Hudson, Framingham, and Natick to identify Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that support residents, ecosystems, and climate resilience, with a focus on Environmental Justice and Climate Vulnerable communities. BSC led a team of consultants to identify opportunities for wetlands, floodplains, forests, and other ecosystems to enhance carbon sequestration and…Read More
Island End River Living Shoreline Concepts
BSC partnered with the City of Everett, Fort Point Associates, AECOM, and Weston & Sampson to pursue EOEEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP), BRIC, and other grant funding for the study and design of living shoreline strategies as part of the Island End River Flood Barrier and Riverwalk Project. The project evaluates opportunities to enhance climate…Read More
ResilientMass Action Tracker
BSC partnered with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to design and implement a custom database and web-based management system to track climate resilience priorities across more than 25 state agencies. Managed by the ResilientMass Action Team, the platform tracks hundreds of actions across multiple fiscal years, each aligned with climate…Read More
Coastal Resilience MVP Project
BSC partnered with the Town of Rockport, Massachusetts to identify Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that strengthen resilience to sea level rise and coastal storms. Through a community-driven process, the team evaluated coastal ecosystems and developed strategies to protect and enhance ecosystem services. Engagement included site walks, public events, youth programming, and educational materials, including infographics and…Read More
MassDEP No Net Loss of Wetland Carbon
BSC led a multidisciplinary team to support the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in advancing strategies to achieve No Net Loss of Wetland Carbon and meet goals in the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030. Working with Regenerative Design Group, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, and Woodwell Climate Research Center, the…Read More
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Tower Building Renovation
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Tower Building renovation at the William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute involved a 208,000 GSF phased upgrade of an occupied eight-story laboratory and office facility. The project included comprehensive modernization of specialized MEP systems, laboratories, and office spaces while maintaining continuous 24/7 operations. The facility supports state bureaus responsible…Read MorePages: