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Our diverse team of engineers, scientists, planners and designers brings together our collective knowledge, technical excellence, and wide network of trusted relationships to improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. With a future-focused mindset, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and equitable solutions for a more resilient tomorrow to benefit the places where we live, work, and play.

Join us in welcoming Josh Duckwall to VHB as Director of Energy Planning!Josh joins our Energy Evolution Practice with 2...
06/04/2026

Join us in welcoming Josh Duckwall to VHB as Director of Energy Planning!

Josh joins our Energy Evolution Practice with 24 years of experience helping organizations navigate electrification, resiliency, energy infrastructure, and decarbonization planning.

He will help clients move from energy goals to actionable strategies that support long-term investment and infrastructure decisions.

Learn more about Josh and his role: https://bit.ly/4oczaog.

Yesterday’s ribbon cutting at the new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA Foxboro Station marked a major m...
06/03/2026

Yesterday’s ribbon cutting at the new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA Foxboro Station marked a major milestone for the region—and an important step as Massachusetts prepares to welcome visitors for the World Cup in a few days.

Building on years of planning and coordination that began with the original commuter rail pilot service, the new station enhances regional mobility, expands access, and strengthens the transportation network for residents and visitors alike.

This achievement reflects the power of collaboration among public agencies, private partners, and dedicated project teams working toward a shared goal. Together, the team delivered what has been recognized as one of the quickest-build station projects in MBTA history.

VHB is proud to have partnered with the MBTA, MassDOT, TKG, the Town of Foxborough, and a talented team of project partners to help bring this vision to life.

Congratulations to Chirag Patel on completing the Professional Engineers of North Carolina Leadership Institute! His big...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to Chirag Patel on completing the Professional Engineers of North Carolina Leadership Institute!

His biggest takeaway is leadership takes intention—a mindset he brings back to his team and projects at VHB.

To close out the program, Chirag will present his culmination project at the PENC Summer Conference June 11-13.

Learn more about Chirag’s experience: https://bit.ly/4fVSXpy.

Last week, the MBTA Six Bridge Rail Replacement received a Project Achievement Award from the CMAA New England Chapter (...
06/02/2026

Last week, the MBTA Six Bridge Rail Replacement received a Project Achievement Award from the CMAA New England Chapter (Construction Management Association of America)!

This award recognized the VHB + Barletta Engineering Corporation Heavy Division, Inc. project team for overcoming several complex challenges to deliver fully restored, future-ready bridges that will benefit Massachusetts' traveling public for years to come.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vmSukU.

This Pride Month, VHB recognizes and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of fostering a sense of belongin...
06/01/2026

This Pride Month, VHB recognizes and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace and beyond.

At VHB, we believe inclusive workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their full selves to work help build meaningful connections and thriving communities.

A recent on-site tour at Clear View brought landscape architects together to learn directly from the team behind its res...
05/29/2026

A recent on-site tour at Clear View brought landscape architects together to learn directly from the team behind its restoration.

VHB’s Phillip Merritt guided Virginia Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects members through the estate, sharing insights on collaboration, preservation, and designing for the needs of today’s homeowners.

Learn how balancing history and modern needs guided the property’s transformation: https://bit.ly/4dzP08H.

VHB helps senior living providers create communities that support a full continuum of care—from independent and assisted...
05/29/2026

VHB helps senior living providers create communities that support a full continuum of care—from independent and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing.

Explore how thoughtful planning and design can expand access to care, strengthen campus life, and create welcoming outdoor spaces that support resident well‑being through four projects below.

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 | 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲, 𝐕𝐓
A new courtyard and memory garden provides residents with access to the outdoors and safe and accessible gathering areas, water features, and gardening spaces that support community engagement.
→ https://bit.ly/4dHi78U

𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐍𝐘
This new assisted living facility added 80 residential units and 100 beds to a 100-acre campus. VHB supported site planning, environmental review, and permitting within a sensitive waterfront and river corridor.
→ https://bit.ly/3RDzgsx

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝, 𝐕𝐀
VHB enhanced campus connectivity for this amenity-rich senior living community by designing pathways, gardens, and outdoor gathering spaces that seamlessly integrate new residential buildings into the existing environment.
→ https://bit.ly/4fjWHkL

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 | 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐌𝐀
VHB supported the repositioning of Newbury College's 10-acre Fisher Hill campus into an award-winning senior living community by collaborating with the development team and community to resolve critical transportation, access, parking, and neighborhood impact challenges. 📷: Dellbrook | JKS
→ https://bit.ly/4f1hGZg

Across VHB, teams recently gathered to kick off our annual Milestones celebration, recognizing colleagues reaching servi...
05/28/2026

Across VHB, teams recently gathered to kick off our annual Milestones celebration, recognizing colleagues reaching service milestones and celebrating the dedication, impact, and connection they bring to VHB every day.

This year, more than 300 colleagues are being recognized, including 55 celebrating 20 years or more with VHB.

Join us in congratulating the people who continue to grow their careers with us and help shape our future!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vdYGvA.

05/27/2026

New Viewpoints video! Maintaining transit systems in a state of good repair is important for long-term sustainability and resilience.

Joe Pizzurro shares insights on VHB’s collaboration with the MTA to keep its 100-year-old system running.

The Urban Land Institute’s Southeastern Coastal Development Forum helped advance conversations on how communities can be...
05/26/2026

The Urban Land Institute’s Southeastern Coastal Development Forum helped advance conversations on how communities can better plan for long‑term resilience.

Here are the team’s key takeaways:

→ Integrating national datasets with local community input improves modeling accuracy and strengthens plans.

→ Advanced modeling translates data to identify specific impacts to critical assets and opportunity to protect them, helping to guide capital investments.

→ Resiliency planning is now integrated into public and private developments early on.

Explore how these ideas come together in Katie Shannon’s whitepaper, Building Resilience: Sustainable Strategies for Florida’s Coastal Communities: https://bit.ly/4veRkIc.

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