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.
1975
1975
Burton & Hand is established as a collaborative of engineers and surveyors.
1978
1978
Roger Smith graduates from NYIT School of Architecture Magna Cum Laude and Joins Burton & Hand full-time.
1985
1985
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.
1987
1987
BHBS starts working for New York State public educational clients.
1989
1989
Don Hand, the original founder, retires from the business. | Burton Behrendt Smith, PC is formed.
1991
1991
Phillips Associates join BBS team. | BBS is retained for its first bond referendum project (Patchogue-Medford UFSD).
1993
1993
BBS receives its first AIA ARCHI Award for Leeway School.
2003
2003
BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED
2004
2004
BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED
2005
2005
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.
2010
2010
Roger Smith receives AIA Lifetime Achievement Award.
2012
2012
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.
2013
2013
Homestead School Addition receives award for top K-12 educational design in America by American School & University.
2017
2017
NYSED names BBS to become third-party project reviewer (engineering).
2018
2018
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.
2019
2019
BBS Architects & Engineers, PC is established as a Connecticut Professional Corporation.
2020
2020
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.
2021
2021
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.
2022
2022