BBS News

Construction Continues at Roslyn High School Athletic Field and Running Track

Roslyn, NY – Construction continues on a new athletic field and running track facility at Roslyn High School. The work is scheduled for completion by the start of the 2023/2024 sports season. Designed by BBS, the project includes demolition, site preparation, and new engineering/re-construction of the existing field and track. The proposed project will include […]

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In Loving Memory of James W. Weydig

It is with the deepest sorrow that we say goodbye to our friend, our colleague, our peer. James W. Weydig, AIA, Senior Associate at BBS passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends. His professionalism and contribution to our firm for the last 23 years is truly immeasurable. The […]

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New York State’s Bus Electrification Plan. Where to Start?

With the enactment of New York State’s 2022-23 budget, the state set into motion a plan that requires all new school buses purchased to be zero emissions starting in 2027 and all school buses operating to be electric by 2035. This transition to an all-electric fleet will have positive long-term environmental, public health and financial […]

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New Outdoor Nature Area at Port Jefferson Free Library

Port Jefferson, NY – Construction of the Outdoor Nature Area at the Port Jefferson Free Library has begun on the former residential parcel adjacent directly to the Library’s parking lot. The project was originally proposed to the Port Jefferson community in early 2021, with the intent to provide the residents with a complete nature experience […]

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Construction continues at Bethpage High School Field House

Bethpage, NY – Taking advantage of the favorable weather conditions during the spring months, the construction teams are hard at work at Bethpage HS Field House to have the pre-engineered building ready and open for the 2023 summer training season. With much work still to be done, we at BBS are excited to share the […]

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New pickleball courts open in East Rumbrook Park

In its 2022 $19.2 million capital budget, the Town of Greenburgh included funding for pickleball, which the Town Supervisor called “the fastest-growing sport in America that most people never heard of.” Pickleball is played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be played either […]

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Oyster Bay High School Unveils New Turf Field

Oyster Bay, NY – May 6th marked a special day for the community as the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District officially cut the purple ribbon on Oyster Bay High School’s new multi-sport turf field. Proud community members, central and building administrators and students gathered on the new field for the momentous occasion. The turf […]

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MWBE & SDVOB Opportunities

BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers is seeking qualified, New York State-certified MBE, WBE and SDVOB design firms in the pursuit of certain SUNY/SUCF projects. BBS always attempts to meet or exceed the diversity goals of these projects whenever possible.  We typically seek partnering firms for Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, MEP/IT & Fire Protection Engineering, Surveying […]

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A Lens for Design

Traditional school buildings can present themselves as both opportunities and challenges that can either hinder or support the dynamic activity of learning. Planning to update or replace these structures can foster the collision of the thoughtful intention to evolve, with a skeptical unwillingness to change. Like many intangibles, it is difficult to come up with […]

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