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BSC Group's GIS analyst, Aarthy Sabesan, co-authored an article published in the Journal of Map & Geography Libraries, a peer-reviewed publication. Entitled "Spatial Designation of Critical Habitats for Enangered and Threatened Species in the United States," the article discussed the importance of spatially identifying and designating habitats of endangered and threatened species. As part of their…Read More

Kurt Prochorena, PE, LEP, LEED AP, of BSC Group's Glastonbury office recently authored an article discussing how the current economic crisis has affected the design process for land development projects of all sizes. Entitled "A Change in Approach with the Integrated Design Process Requires Free Flowing Communications," Kurt's article emphasizes the importance of a collaborative…Read More

Gillian Davies, a senior wetland scientist in BSC's Worcester office, has been invited to serve on the Natural Resources and Habitat Subcommittee of the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) Adaptation Advisory Committee. The committee has been established by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs under a directive of the Global Warming Solutions…Read More

BSC Group civil engineer Scott Turner was featured in the May 29 issue of the Boston Business Journal. In an article entitled, "Engineers Are Getting Involved Earlier in the Process," Scott commented on many clients' desire to work with a single design firm to streamline project development. Citing the successful Hingham Shipyard redevelopment project, a…Read More

The Boston Children's Museum project has received a 2009 Honor Award for Design Excellence from the Boston Society of Architects as part of their Sustainable Design Awards program. The project's architect, Cambridge Seven Associates, was recognized for the project's numerous sustainable elements, including a green roof, gray-water systems, water-saving plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient lighting and elevators,…Read More

The Massachusetts Highway Department has prequalified BSC Group to provide land surveying services for MassHighway-funded projects throughout the state. Prequalification is required to provide survey services on any MassHighway projects. BSC Group offers extensive experience serving MassHighway projects. BSC's current and recent experience for MassHighway includes: Statewide on-call bridge preservation Statewide on-call bridge rating Blackstone…Read More

As part of BSC's continuing commitment to sustainability, several members of our team have successfully pursued accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council. These newly-accredited individuals join BSC's in-house team of LEED professionals that includes engineers, ecologists, and landscape architects who offer environmentally sustainable solutions to different elements of project development. Our team of LEED…Read More

BSC Group's historical shoreline mapping project has earned the Gold Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts. The annual Engineering Excellence Awards recognize innovation in the industry, as well as efforts to enhance the public's awareness of engineering's role in our society. The award, presented at ACEC's annual dinner on March 25,…Read More

The Boston Society of Architects released its 2008 Design Award recipients, two of which were projects for which BSC Group provided civil engineering services. These award-winning projects include: Sophia Gordon Residence Hall at Tufts University – Led by William Rawn Associates, this project received an Honor Award in the Housing Design category. BSA noted the…Read More

BSC Group was recognized by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for the innovative master plan for improvements to Oyster Shell Park in Norwalk, CT. The award was presented to BSC Group at CT ASLA's annual holiday party and awards dinner. The Oyster Shell Park project received a Merit Award in…Read More