The senior housing gap is widening: Seventy million baby boomers. More than 1 million units needed by 2035. A 67% drop in construction starts. B+T has supported senior living development across Massachusetts for decades, delivering land surveying, civil engineering, landscape architecture, permitting and environmental planning, and wetland science services for communities, including Christopher Heights in Northampton, Brightview and Sunrise in Arlington, Brooksby Village in

Exciting news out of Jamaica Plain, Boston! Congratulations to Rogerson Communities on securing a $250,000 grant from the Ruby W. and LaVon P. Linn Foundation in support of the Rogerson House redevelopment project. Combined with $3 million from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and more than $1.6 million in philanthropic contributions, this project is gaining tremendous momentum. The redevelopment will replace the existing Rogerson House with a new six-story building featuring 6

Yesterday, B+T joined Digital Ready students for a walking tour of Cambridge Crossing (CX), hosted by DivcoWest. Alongside other Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms, we helped students explore what goes into planning and delivering a large-scale mixed-use urban redevelopment project. Our team led a tour group and staffed one of the learning stations, and we were impressed by the students’ engagement and thoughtful questions. Thank you to Haley & Aldrich for orga

Hope everyone's enjoying National Parks and Recreation Month and getting a chance to enjoy some of the special places in the Commonwealth! Grant Square Park in Worcester, Massachusetts Recreation Gallery | Beals and Thomas

Cheers to The HYM Investment Group, LLC on yesterday's ribbon cutting for The Amp at Suffolk Downs! It was exciting for our team to be there celebrating the opening of this incredible new community space. We're proud to have served as the civil engineer for this project, helping bring to life an outdoor amphitheater that creates a vibrant gathering place for music, recreation, and community events. Even more rewarding, The Amp is part of the larger resilient Suffolk Downs red

Today marks a meaningful transition for B+T as we celebrate former President Gerry Preble on his last day before retirement and welcome Dan Feeney as our new President. The photo says it all: years of mentorship, collaboration, shared history, and a deep commitment to our staff, clients, and communities. We are grateful for Gerry’s leadership and lasting impact on the firm, and excited for the next chapter under Dan’s leadership. Please join us in congratulating them both!

Juneteenth invites us to celebrate freedom, remember the past, and imagine a better future. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EquityInAction #InclusiveWorkplaces #BlackExcellence #CommunityEmpowerment #StrongerTogether

Today, B+T joined a site walk with the Weymouth Herring Wardens, Town of Weymouth officials, including representatives from Mayor Mike Molisse’s office, and the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), to highlight the Old Swamp River Dam Removal project and the important value these projects bring to our communities. Dam removal projects like this support ecological restoration, improve public safety, enhance climate resilience, and reconnect river systems for

We’re at the State House for ACEC/MA Engineers & Land Surveyors Day! Events like this are an important opportunity to engage directly with legislators and industry peers on the policies and investments shaping the future of infrastructure, land development, and environmental stewardship across Massachusetts. Our team is proud to contribute technical expertise spanning civil engineering, land surveying, land use permitting, and environmental planning to help advance resilient,

B+T was pleased to attend the Commonwealth’s first-ever Massachusetts Biodiversity Day, held Friday at the EcoTarium in Worcester. We’re proud to support the EcoTarium’s natural resource improvements and educational initiatives at its lower pond, funded through grants from the Department of Fish & Game, and look forward to seeing these efforts strengthen community connections to local biodiversity and stewardship.

MassDEP has announced a new Office of Permitting, Partnership & Performance (DEP3), a welcome resource for housing, economic development, and other complex projects across Massachusetts.

Recently, B+T joined the City of Worcester’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery for the final presentation to the public by a group of landscape architecture students from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst led by Professor Carey Clouse. The goal of the studio design course was to re-envision the Newton Square area of Newton Hill at Elm Park. Many of the students’ designs continued to incorporate the very popular tennis and basketball courts, but others explo

B+T President Gerry Preble recently joined engineering leaders from across the country at the ACEC 2026 Annual Convention & Legislative Summit in Washington, DC, representing ACEC/MA in discussions shaping the future of the industry. From infrastructure investment and permitting reform to the growing role of AI in engineering, the conversations reinforced the importance of strong industry leadership and advocacy at every level. Gerry also joined ACEC/MA representatives on Cap

In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of our nation’s service members. We’re proud to highlight a meaningful community project that one of our team members, Shane Rioux, helped bring to life: a new monument honoring Attleboro residents who lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. Shane was one of many who's dedication supported the creation of a lasting tribute that ensures these heroes are remembered

Great energy at the 495 Metrowest Partnership State House Day last week! Incoming B+T President, Dan Feeney, kicked things off with opening remarks and had the honor of introducing Senate President Karen Spilka. A strong start to an important day focused on regional priorities and collaboration at the State House. #495Metrowest #StateHouseDay #Leadership #RegionalCollaboration

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, the visionary widely regarded as the father of American landscape architecture. His belief that thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces strengthen communities, support public health, and connect people with nature continues to inspire our profession more than a century later.

B+T was pleased to attend the 2026 ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence & Awards Gala this week, celebrating the innovation and impact of engineering projects across Massachusetts. We were especially proud to see our outgoing President, and current ACEC/MA President, Gerry Preble help kick off the evening, providing opening remarks and introducing several of the program’s speakers. Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners for their outstanding achievements and contributi

The 2026 American Land Title Association / National Society of Professional Surveyors (ALTA/NSPS) Land Title Survey Minimum Standard Detail Requirements are now in effect as of February 23, 2026, replacing the 2021 standards. These updates reflect important clarifications and refinements that directly impact due diligence, risk allocation, and coordination among surveyors, title insurers, lenders, attorneys, and property owners. As a multidisciplinary consulting firm providi

Sustainable solutions are all around us, whether or not we realize it. At B+T on World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development , we celebrate achieving sustainable outcomes by investing in people and delivering for clients. Whether it's designing an underground stormwater system, creating a vibrant rain garden, or developing a solar farm with a pollinator meadow, engineers and owners can achieve project goals while supporting long-term environmental stewardship. Join us

Hope you can attend tomorrow's Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. 6th Annual Ocean and Coastal Resources Regional Agency Update: “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨! 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘵 – 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥?” This year's program is once again being co-chaired by B+T's Senior Environmental Planning Specialist, MK Schneeweis, and Robinson+Cole 's John Casey. This timely program will bring together regional and state