Newsletters
November 2011
Hurricane Irene Flooding Causes New England States to Assess Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
After Tropical Storm Irene dropped 15 inches of rain over New England, residents of 
Vermont expected the rivers to overflow banks, but few were prepared for the flood’s ferocity, or the extreme damage left in its wake.
The US Geologic Survey has reported that rainfall patterns and flood frequencies during recent decades have changed significantly from older records. Climate change is upon us, and if we don’t adapt, we face mounting impacts. …READ MORE
September 2011
Bioengineering Group is Celebrating its 20th "GREENiversary"
Bioengineering Group is celebrating 20 years of sustainable science and engineering 
leadership - a landmark achievement and one that is rare for a woman-owned small business. …READ MORE
June 2011
Bioengineering Group Certified as a WOSB and EDWOSB Under SBA 8(m) Program
Though created by legislation back in the Clinton Administration,
final rules governing the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) programs finally took effect in February, 2011. As a federal appointee to the National Women’s Business Council, a bi-partisan federal advisory council serving as an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners, CEO Wendi Goldsmith assisted in furnishing input which shaped this contracting program. The 8(m) program is designed to help women-owned firms compete for a fair share of the federal contracting marketplace, and new rules require agencies and prime contractors to attain these new standards.
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March 2011
Sustainable Installations - DOD Shaping the Future with Private Sector Professionals Providing Added Expertise
Bioengineering Group staff led a panel of sustainable installations experts at the
annual SAME Executive Forum. The forum brought together leaders including DOD uniformed and civilian personnel and private-sector firms playing a vital role in shaping the future of engineering support affecting national security.
Al Hurt, Bioengineering Group's Vice President of Sustainable Energy Innovations, facilitated a session called "Sustainable Installations: Policy to Practice." …READ MORE
December 2010
SEASON'S GREENINGS from Bioengineering Group
Bioengineering Group wishes all of our clients, teaming partners, vendors, and friends
"Happy Holidays!" Even during the holiday season, Earth Day remains our favorite day to celebrate. Earth Day is Every Day! We hope you enjoy our holiday e-card and encourage you to take a minute to view our video: Rethink Sustainability. …READ MORE
November 2010
Dept. of Energy Launches Cool Roof Initiative - Bioengineering Group a Cool Roof Proponent & Practitioner
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a series of initiatives 
underway to more broadly implement cool roof technologies on DOE facilities and buildings across the federal government. Cool roofs use lighter-colored roofing surfaces or special coatings to reflect more of the sun's heat, helping improve building efficiency by reducing cooling costs and offsetting carbon emissions. Under President Obama's Executive Order on Sustainability the federal government has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 28 percent by 2020. …READ MORE
Since the early 90s, Bioengineering Group has promoted and designed cool and green roof systems including some of the first green roof projects in the United States.
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September 2010
Katrina Five Years Later - Delivering Reduced Risk From Storm Surges in New Orleans / Reconstruction of New Orleans' Levees and the Improved Levee System After its Failure
As work on the reconstruction of the levees and 
the construction of 100-year storm level floodgates continue in the Greater New Orleans area, the many gains made over the past few years are unmistakable. After Katrina hit in 2005, Bioengineering Group began to provide structural and geotechnical engineering and design as part of the rebuilding effort. Our work on the Chalmette Loop Levee restores an essential component of the levee system. …READ MORE
July 2010
Geotechnical Engineering Meets Ecology
Stabilization of natural landforms such as riverbanks 
and constructed features such as levees presents many technical challenges. Flooding, erosion, landslides, and related public safety risks and hazards must be suitably addressed. Additionally, the land/water interface frequently plays crucial roles enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, and also public recreation and community character. By tapping some of the latest research and following in the footsteps of pioneering innovative projects, sustainable solutions can be tailored to project demands. …READ MORE
June 2010
Disaster as Catalyst?
The release of millions of gallons of crude oil from the 
Deepwater Horizon offshore rig has galvanized the attention of local residents, government agencies, and the national business community, provoking a level of dialog never before heard. The question now is how to act to minimize impact and achieve clean-up, but also intervene in ways that achieve multi-purpose restoration objectives. ...READ MORE
April 2010
Debunking Geothermal Myths
MYTH #1: Geothermal energy is extremely expensive with a poor Return on Investment.
FACT: This may have been true years ago, but modern methods make geothermal systems one of the top energy performers today. Return on Investment is about three to five years; however, this can be as little as two years for a heating and cooling system. Typical savings range from 50 to 75 percent of a building's current energy bills. …Read More
March 2010
Evolution of Leadership at Bioengineering Group
Bioengineering Group announced that company founder Wendi Goldsmith was named CEO and Bill Hall was appointed President. The appointments are the culimination of a planned course of action that will continue to take the company closer to its strategic vision. …Read More
February 2010
Stimulus Funds Going Toward Sustainability
SALEM, MA -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selects Bioengineering Group to design ultra low energy usage for buildings to promote sustainability in Army communities. (January 2010) …Read More
December 2009
Bioengineering Group Wins Fastest Growing Company of the Year
SALEM, MA -- Bioengineering Group, a woman-owned science and engineering consulting and design firm, was honored as the Fastest Growing Company of 2009 at the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Massachusetts-based company was recognized for doubling its staff size and sales in 2008 - achieving a 100% increase in revenue and scaling up from 34 to 72 employees …Read More
