Happenings
Sheffield’s County Road over Ironwork Brook Bridge Opens to Traffic
Last week, County Road over Ironwork Brook Bridge opened to traffic, culminating over three years of collaboration between BSC and the Town of Sheffield. Opening the bridge was the final step in a process that began in 2016 when BSC structural engineers identified it as a potential candidate to receive grant funding under MassDOT’s Small…Read MoreBSC Launches Working Parents Employee Resource Group
The recent announcement that remote learning would continue through the school year inspired a collective groan from working parents everywhere. BSC's Diversity and Inclusion Committee immediately responded by forming a Working Parents Employee Resource Group (ERG) to provide virtual support for families balancing remote working with family commitments. The first Zoom meeting was well attended…Read MoreDiscussing Recent Vernal Pool Observations with Senior Ecologist Matt Burne
Field work is an essential element of our projects, especially with regard to land surveying, ecological science, and construction phase services. Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, our site teams have continued to deliver these services, while following new restrictions and guidelines. In response to reports of environmental changes and ecological effects that have appeared in…Read MoreRemembering Past Principal Dick Cook
Dick Cook, a former BSC Group principal, passed away on May 5, 2020. Dick’s career at BSC spanned 27 years, ending in his retirement in 2008. A graduate of Tufts University, Dick was a long-time Hingham resident and served as a member of the Hingham Planning Board. At BSC, Dick was best known for his…Read MoreUsing VISSIM for Brockton’s Downtown Traffic Study
BSC is proud to have partnered with the City of Brockton for several infrastructure improvement projects. Most recently, BSC has supported the city in conducting a traffic study for the downtown area, analyzing the effects of converting the current one-way traffic system to a two-way traffic system. BSC's transportation engineers used VISSIM traffic simulation software…Read MoreBSC Group Honors Celebrate Diversity Month
BSC Group's Diversity and Inclusion Committee is pleased to participate in Celebrate Diversity Month. Working collaboratively even during remote operations, our team came together to share their thoughts on diversity and its importance to our company, our industry, and our community.Read MoreBSC Parks Demonstrate Importance of Open Space
Parks and open space have taken on new importance as many people have turned to outdoor recreation as a means to get outside, stay connected to the community, and get some exercise. BSC's parks and trails are key elements of our community's natural resource network and contribute a valuable function to our shared response. In…Read MoreBSC Companies – COVID-19 Update
On behalf of BSC Companies, Inc., I am writing to let you know that we hope you, your family, and your friends are safe and secure during these trying times. And that we acknowledge that the COVID-19 response will present unprecedented challenges that will require cooperation, flexibility, and our collective best. For more than five…Read MoreBSC’s Growing Ecological Team Offers Expanded Capabilities
BSC's ecological group is growing! We are excited to introduce new members of our team who will help BSC to provide expanded service offerings on a variety of projects. Matt Burne brings extensive experience in wildlife surveys and vernal pool evaluations to BSC. He spent ten years with the MA Natural Heritage Program performing wetlands environmental…Read MorePages: