History

History

Formerly known as Burton Behrendt Smith, the origins of BBS date back to 1975 when it was founded as a professional corporation of surveyors and engineers. Over the years the firm was transformed into a nationally-recognized architectural, landscape architectural and engineering consulting practice. BBS today is one of the top educational facility designers in the Northeast.

Burton & Hand is established as a collaborative of engineers and surveyors.

Roger Smith graduates from NYIT School of Architecture Magna Cum Laude and Joins Burton & Hand full-time.

Roger Smith joins as a partner & lead architect, and initiates the firm’s transformation & shift towards architecture. | Burton Hand Beherendt Smith, PC is formed. | The firm relocates to Patchogue’s Main Street.

BHBS starts working for New York State public educational clients.

Don Hand, the original founder, retires from the business. | Burton Behrendt Smith, PC is formed.

Phillips Associates join BBS team. | BBS is retained for its first bond referendum project (Patchogue-Medford UFSD).

BBS receives its first AIA ARCHI Award for Leeway School.

Mignon Associates join BBS team.

BBS opens new office in Sayville, NY

BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED

BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED

BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED | Roger Smith is named to AIA Board of Directors. | Roger becomes a Professor at NYIT School of Architecture, his Alma Mater.

BBS Architects & Engineers, PC is formed.

Roger Smith receives AIA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Green Ribbon School Award to Hampton Bays Middle School for 1st LEED/CHPS certified school building in New York State. | Ward Associates join BBS team. | BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, PC is formed.

Homestead School Addition receives award for top K-12 educational design in America by American School & University.

NYSED names BBS to become third-party project reviewer (engineering).

NYSED names BBS to become third-party project reviewer (architecture, engineering, site). | BBS opens new office in Albany, NY. | Six long-time directors are elevated to lead the firm as Partners.

BBS Architects & Engineers, PC is established as a Connecticut Professional Corporation.

BBS is selected as a Top Workplace on Long Island by Newsday. | BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, PC is established as a Pennsylvania Professional Corporation.

BBS opens an office in Danbury, CT. | BBS Architects & Engineers, PC registers as a Professional Corporation in New Jersey. | BBS is awarded a 2021 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm award by AIA.

BBS is retained by Elizabeth Public Schools, New Jersey.