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🎓 Celebrating Weston & Sampson University’s Inaugural Year! This week, we wrapped up the first year of Weston & Sampson University (WSU) at our Wilmington Office! The students who completed all 10 classes were recognized with certificates, coffee mugs, and a thank-you breakfast. It was a wonderful moment shared alongside the WSU committee members and our dedicated class instructors. This new program was designed to be a resource for professional career advancement, by investing in technical training for our employees to gain certifications and become proficient in the field. With specialized lectures and hands-on labs, the WSU courses are thoughtfully designed to enhance the skills and safety of our workforce. Congratulations to our inaugural class of WSU graduates! 👏 We’re excited to kick off WSU 101 and 201 classes in January 2025. The journey of learning and growth continues! #WestonAndSampsonUniversity #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningAndGrowth #EmployeeSuccess

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by Cassie Bethoney, RLA - Weston & Sampson Chicopee’s Willimansett neighborhood is turning brownfields into opportunities! Once a thriving industrial hub, the area’s decline left behind underutilized spaces. Now, the Willimansett Brownfields Area-Wide Plan (AWP) is breathing new life into the community. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚? The plan’s foundation is built on community engagement and inclusion, with local residents and business owners—many from historically underrepresented groups—shaping the redevelopment vision. By connecting nearly 2,000 individuals through creative outreach methods, the project ensures the transformation reflects the voices and needs of the community. As the article notes: “𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚,” said Mayor John Vieau. 👉🏽 Click here to read the full article and explore how brownfields can be catalysts for reinvestment: https://swiy.co/RwSA #BrownfieldRedevelopment #CommunityEngagement #UrbanRevitalization #EnvironmentalLeadership #Sustainability

Langone Park & Puopolo Playground, a project designed by Weston & Sampson, is featured in the Urban Land Institute's "Parks That Protect" report. This recognition underscores the park’s role as a model for innovation and resilience in urban waterfront spaces. As cities worldwide face the growing impacts of climate change, waterfront parks like Langone are emerging as powerful tools to build resilience. This ULI report highlights leading-edge park projects that protect neighborhoods from storms and rising waters while enhancing residents' health and quality of life. Langone Park exemplifies this approach by integrating flood mitigation and sustainable design strategies to safeguard Boston’s North End. It’s an honor to see our work recognized in this global report as a valuable case study for city officials, developers, and nonprofit partners striving to create resilient waterfront parks in their communities. 📖 Explore the full report and learn more about the innovative designs shaping the future of urban resilience: https://ow.ly/feQ550Upls1 #ResilientDesign #UrbanParks #ClimateAdaptation #ParksThatProtect #SustainableCities

The Weston & Sampson team is having a fantastic time at the #FSAWWA24 Conference in ChampionsGate, Florida! 💧 It's always great to reconnect with colleagues from across the industry and share insights on the latest in water solutions. A highlight is also watching the Operators Challenge 🏆 – the skill and expertise is truly inspiring! We’re proud to be part of a community dedicated to advancing water quality and resilience. If you're attending and spot Tim Harley, PE, please stop and say hello – we'd love to connect! #TransformYourEnvironment #WaterIndustry #FSAWWA #OperatorsChallenge #Teamwork

In this fourth video of our series, we highlight the restoration of Building D1 at the original Arlington Gas Works historical site. All existing buildings on-site underwent complete restoration, preserving their historical character while updating functionality. Building D1 has been restored for storage use, maintaining its terracotta tile roof, which was carefully repaired and preserved, along with the addition of snow guards and replaced capstones. Weston & Sampson also completed new windows, masonry repairs, and interior restorations in other site buildings, ensuring their longevity. This project presented unique challenges, including working on a flooded, hazardous site with a brook running through the center. Despite these obstacles, Weston & Sampson delivered a successful project, blending historical preservation with modern design solutions. Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/e9tyHsJN #Restoration #HistoricalPreservation #ArchitecturalChallenges #EngineeringSolutions David Steeves

Weston & Sampson is proud to sponsor and exhibit at the 2024 South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association (SCRPA) Conference from December 16th - 18th in Mrytle Beach! 🌟 Join Rachel Cotter, PLA and Cristobal Betancourt, PLA, AICP at Booth #8 as we showcase our expertise in parks & recreation, aquatics design, and resilient parks solutions. 🏞️💧 Whether you're planning to enhance aquatic facilities or create more sustainable, resilient recreational spaces, we’re here to collaborate and inspire. Stop by to connect and explore how we can help shape the future of your parks! #SCRPA2024 #ParksAndRecreation #AquaticsDesign #ResilientParks #CommunityWellness

We’re excited to share the third in a series of four videos highlighting the transformation of Arlington’s Department of Public Works (DPW) and Municipal Services Facility at 51 Grove Street. This time, Nathan Seifert, David Steeves, and Sydni Clark discuss the technical aspects of the new DPW facility. The DPW operations building is designed with clear span requirements, height considerations, and pre-engineered metal structures that best meet the unique needs of #DPW operations. Heavy steel frames, columns, and bracing are integrated into the design and must be coordinated with every element—from cranes to fluid hose reels, exhaust systems, and other critical mechanical components. Achieving this requires close collaboration between mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams, as well as the contractor during construction. Our 3D modeling and BIM software play a vital role in ensuring seamless coordination. Through these tools, our design and construction teams identify and resolve conflicts early, verifying each detail with purchased equipment to ensure everything fits perfectly and meets the client’s needs. The thoughtful design of the DPW facility allows Arlington to have a well-coordinated, functional space that accommodates their operational needs, including the long spans necessary for vehicle storage and maintenance. Revit modeling helps ensure that all HVAC systems, equipment, and structural components come together harmoniously to support the DPW’s mission of maintaining the community's infrastructure effectively. Weston & Sampson is proud to partner with Arlington in revitalizing this historic site. Stay tuned for more as we continue showcasing the exciting work happening at 51 Grove Street! Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/ettmXFty #publicworks #DPWInfrastructure #DPWDesign #CivicArchitecture #EngineeringForTheFuture #3DModeling #BIM #Revit

🎁 This Holiday Season, Give Yourself the Ultimate Gift: A New Job! 🎄 At Weston & Sampson we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community that invests in YOU. ✨ What’s waiting for you? 💼 100% Employee Ownership: Your success is our success. 🌟 Great Benefits: Comprehensive packages designed with your needs in mind. 🕒 Flexible Culture: Work-life balance? Check! 📍 Many Locations: Find your fit along the East Coast. 🌍 Diverse Projects: From sustainability to infrastructure, you'll build a career that matters. Your journey deserves the best foundation—join a team that values growth, innovation, and fun. Let this be the season you unwrap the career you’ve been waiting for! 🎄 Explore open positions today: https://ow.ly/Lbgk50Umvi9 #NewJobNewYou #ESOP #EngineeringCareers #STEM #HolidayGoals

As a sign of continued growth in our Aquatics Group, Weston & Sampson welcomes back Tim Sheehan as Director of Design in our Boston Design Studio and Kirt Zerbe as a Senior Aquatics Designer. Tim has over 30 years of experience in both #aquatics and #landscapearchitecture on projects ranging from small residential to municipal facilities and expansive international resorts. He brings a holistic approach to aquatics, incorporating his knowledge and experience from both the design and aesthetic point of view. He is skilled in master planning, detailed design, and project management services for a wide range of projects. Kirt has close to 20 years of experience designing structural and plumbing systems for a wide variety of commercial and institutional #pools, including for USA Swimming. He has an extensive background designing ductwork and piping for HVAC, plumbing, and #swimming pool systems, and has created 2D and 3D renderings using Autodesk software. Kirt earned his Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from the Thompson Institute. For more about our Aquatics practice, visit https://ow.ly/xpuJ50UmpPq

Transforming the Woonasquatucket River: A Green Infrastructure Success Story 🌿 M James Riordan shares how Weston & Sampson teamed up with North Providence to tackle stormwater pollution with innovative BMPs. From securing $190K in grant funding to implementing stunning green infrastructure, this project is making waves in water quality and community impact. 🔗 Dive into the full New England Real Estate Journal article to see how we’re helping restore the Woonasquatucket River: https://lnkd.in/eYNS_Fam #StormwaterManagement #CleanWater #Sustainability