Timeline Test
- 1975
Burton & Hand is established as a collaborative of engineers and surveyors.
Burton & Hand is established as a collaborative of engineers and surveyors.
December 15, 1975 - 1978
Roger Smith graduates from NYIT School of Architecture Magna Cum Laude and Joins Burton & Hand full-time.
Roger Smith graduates from NYIT School of Architecture Magna Cum Laude and Joins Burton & Hand full-time.
January 1, 1978 - 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.
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.
January 1, 1985 - 1987
BHBS starts working for New York State public educational clients.
BHBS starts working for New York State public educational clients.
January 1, 1987 - 1989
Don Hand, the original founder, retires from the business. | Burton Behrendt Smith, PC is formed.
Don Hand, the original founder, retires from the business. | Burton Behrendt Smith, PC is formed.
January 1, 1989 - 1991
Phillips Associates join BBS team. | BBS is retained for its first bond referendum project (Patchogue-Medford UFSD).
Phillips Associates join BBS team. | BBS is retained for its first bond referendum project (Patchogue-Medford UFSD).
January 1, 1991 - 1993
BBS receives its first AIA ARCHI Award for Leeway School.
BBS receives its first AIA ARCHI Award for Leeway School.
January 1, 1993 - 2000
Mignon Associates join BBS team.
Mignon Associates join BBS team.
January 1, 2000 - 2001
BBS opens new office in Sayville, NY
BBS opens new office in Sayville, NY
January 1, 2001 - 2003
BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED
BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED
January 1, 2003 - 2004
BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED
BBS is named No. 1 New York State School Architect by NYSED
January 1, 2004 - 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.
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.
January 1, 2005 - 2006
BBS Architects & Engineers, PC is formed.
BBS Architects & Engineers, PC is formed.
January 1, 2006 - 2010
Roger Smith receives AIA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Roger Smith receives AIA Lifetime Achievement Award.
January 1, 2010 - 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.
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.
January 1, 2012 - 2013
Homestead School Addition receives award for top K-12 educational design in America by American School & University.
Homestead School Addition receives award for top K-12 educational design in America by American School & University.
January 1, 2013 - 2017
NYSED names BBS to become third-party project reviewer (engineering).
NYSED names BBS to become third-party project reviewer (engineering).
January 1, 2017 - 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.
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.
January 1, 2018 - 2019
BBS Architects & Engineers, PC is established as a Connecticut Professional Corporation.
BBS Architects & Engineers, PC is established as a Connecticut Professional Corporation.
December 28, 2019 - 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.
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.
December 28, 2020 - 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.
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.
April 19, 2021 - 2022
BBS is retained by Elizabeth Public Schools, New Jersey.
BBS is retained by Elizabeth Public Schools, New Jersey.
December 19, 2022