Happenings

Agawam Energy Center — Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

The Agawam Energy Center BESS project will transform a former industrial lumber yard into a clean energy facility serving western Massachusetts. Located on a 17.2-acre industrial site in Agawam, the project features a 250 MW, 4-hour lithium-ion battery storage system designed to strengthen grid reliability and support a lower-carbon energy future. The project also benefits…Read More

CRACK’D Kitchen

CRACK’D Kitchen transformed a small, highly constrained corner site at Fourth Avenue and Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington, Massachusetts, into a new restaurant destination. The project required careful coordination due to tight zoning requirements, FEMA 100-year floodplain considerations, and previously allocated compensatory flood storage tied to an adjacent development. BSC provided site design, permitting, and construction…Read More

Lovell Road Bridge Replacement

BSC is providing integrated bridge and roadway design services for the replacement of the Lovell Road bridge over Catacunemaug Brook in Shirley, Massachusetts. The existing 63-foot-span bridge will be replaced with a new 110-foot-span structure designed to meet the Massachusetts River and Stream Crossing Standards, improve hydraulic performance, and support long-term resiliency at this environmentally…Read More

Amazon Fulfillment Center Site Development

BSC supported the development of a 2.75-million-square-foot warehouse on a former 95-acre farm. The project featured 40 loading docks, parking for 1,200 employees and 200 tractor trailers, and improvements to two state roadways, including a culvert extension through a perennial stream. Two residential properties were acquired and removed to accommodate the site. The work included…Read More

Wilson Gateway Park

Selected through a competitive process, BSC partnered with the Town of Windsor to transform a vacant parcel into a vibrant community park serving an underrepresented neighborhood. Through site analysis, public engagement, and close collaboration with Town staff, the team developed a design that reflects community priorities while creating new opportunities for recreation, gathering, and play.…Read More

Cape & Gravel Photovoltaic System

BSC provided integrated civil, environmental, and ecological engineering and land surveying services to support the design and permitting of a large-scale, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system for NextGrid, Inc. The project transformed a former wood waste processing facility on an 89-acre site that includes a gravel pit, active sand and gravel operations, and sensitive habitat areas…Read More

Oxoboxo Lofts Redevelopment and Dam Removal

BSC Group provided civil engineering, transportation engineering, landscape architecture, and permitting to transform a deteriorated Civil War era mill into Oxoboxo Lofts, a new residential community of about 70 units, including much needed affordable housing for Montville, CT. On a steep, tightly constrained site, our team designed complete site systems for parking, circulation, utilities, drainage,…Read More

Trail Master Planning for State Forests and Parks

BSC was selected by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to develop trail master plans for two state forests in Brimfield and Leominster, as well as Robinson State Park in Feeding Hills. The plans focus on protecting natural, cultural, and scenic resources while creating a more connected and accessible trail network. BSC’s work…Read More

Sam Wright Field Wetland and Floodplain Restoration

BSC worked with the Town of Easton to restore wetlands and enhance flood resilience at Sam Wright Field, part of the Wheaton Farm Conservation Area. This 1,000-acre property lies within the Canoe River ACEC and plays a critical role in protecting water quality and managing stormwater. The site included Mulberry Meadow Brook, which was impacted…Read More

Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Development

BSC provided integrated civil engineering, ecological, land surveying, and environmental engineering services to support the design and permitting of a large-scale, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system for NextGrid, Inc. Our team performed on-site soil testing; developed layout, grading, and utility designs; conducted stormwater analysis; and prepared the accompanying design documentation and reports. BSC also supported the…Read More
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