A Tall Order!

Stevens & Associates is honored to be a part of the team conducting the preservation assessment of the Bennington Battle Monument. To learn more about the project, please click here to see the press release from The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.

Or better yet, stop by 15 Monument Circle, Old Bennington, VT 05201 on May 11, 2022 to watch engineers repel down the state’s tallest manmade structure in person.

Have you heard about Invest In Vermont?

Taking place via Zoom February 8-12!

“If there was ever a time to think creatively about putting capital to work to strengthen our local communities, the time is now. As we turn the chapter on a year that at times felt disorienting and chaotic, 2021 offers new opportunities to invest in Vermont’s future. To that end, the Vermont Community Foundation invites you to join us for a week of inspiration, learning, and networking, convened by some of the leading organizations in Vermont’s local investment ecosystem.”

To learn more and to register, click here!

Good News!

If you’re out in the Bennington, Vermont area, you may have noticed that work is starting up again at the Putnam Block! We’re excited to report that crews have begun to return to work this week. We will be ramping up the job site over the next few weeks in accordance with the Governor’s orders and new COVID-19 safety procedures. Stay tuned!

S&A and M&S in the news ~ Vermont Arts & Living

Bob Stevens, Founder & President of Stevens & Associates and a Principal for M&S Development is working on two important downtown revitalization projects.  Read about them in the Vermont Arts & Living Winter/Spring 2020 issue:

‘A remarkable part of the legacy’ – Putnam Block redevelopment project invests in tradesmen

and

Reveling in Brattleboro – BMAC’s ambitious buildout does what no one else can do

Supporting the Ski-to-Stay and Stay-to-Stay Programs

Meet S&A Architect, Diane Abate Monday morning (2/24) at the Roost in Wilmington, VT as she supports The Chamber, Mount Snow and Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Ski-to-Stay and Stay-to-Stay programs. These programs have been designed to attract visitors considering re-locating to our region and connect them with residents and local businesses. Please share the following links with friends and colleagues for additional information and registration.

Program Info: https://www.vermontvacation.com/stay-to-stay/brattleboro

Monday Coffee Hour at the Roost:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/93555315467

S&A – Job Posting – Summer Intern OR Entry Level position

Summer Internship -or- Entry Level Engineer/Landscape Architect

S&A is seeking qualified applicants for a paid internship or full time entry level position to support the civil engineering and site development team.  This opportunity will work directly with both Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects.  Interested candidates should have the following:

Intern candidates:  Completed junior year of a bachelor’s program in either civil engineering or landscape architecture

Entry Level candidates:  Completed bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or landscape architecture

  • Ability and interest to work within an office environment and at outdoor, active job sites
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Drafting experience with AutoCAD, knowledge of Civil 3D preferred
  • Familiarity with land planning and site design
  • Knowledge with grading, drainage, and utility design
  • A basic understanding of environmental permit applications
  • Interest in Stormwater a plus

One position will be offered.  Internship or Entry Level status will be determined by the candidate that best fits both qualifications AND overall fit with the team.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including flextime.  Please email your cover letter and resume to: Betsey Brackett – bbrackett@stevens-assoc.com.

Inside Look at the Putnam Block Redevelopment Project

Take an inside look at the Putnam Block Redevelopment project in Bennington, VT. Stevens & Associates and M&S Development are excited to provide services for this complex site transformation and downtown revitalization project.

To take an inside look watch the iBerkshires video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=425028038158299

For more information about the Putnam Block Redevelopment project visit:  www.putnamblock.com

 

Offering On-Site Training at the Putnam Block Project

Improving the community in more ways than one, Bread Loaf Corp. offers construction workers at the Putnam Block project site training sessions in a makeshift classroom.  Workers are developing a greater literacy with architectural, structural and other types of drawings used in construction projects.

For more information visit:  https://www.benningtonbanner.com/stories/after-hours-training,590365?

 

Hidden gems found during demolition at Putnam Block redevelopment

 

Bob Stevens conducts a tour of the Putnam Block Redevelopment project highlighting some of the gems hidden within.

 

 

Read more in Vermont Business Magazine: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2019/october/07/hidden-gems-found-during-demolition-putnam-block-redevelopment?utm_source=VBM+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=2051ddf604-ENEWS_2019_10_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b5e56b36a4-2051ddf604-286693409

 

Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo

Join S&A’s sister company, M&S Development at  CACX 2019 – Mohegan Sun Earth Expo + Convention Center.

Bob Stevens and Skye Morse will present: Beating the Odds: The economic and community impacts of downtown mixed-use projects can be trans-formative and create lasting change. This session will identify metrics to show these impacts and how to leverage those to finance projects. Using case studies to explore Impact Assessment; Benefits and Resilience; Overcoming Barriers and Financing Strategies.

 

Putnam Block Update ~ Financing Deal Done & Construction Begins

HOLLY PELCZYNSKI – BENNINGTON BANNER Robert Stevens, Owner of M&S Construction offers congratulatory remarks at the celebration of the closing of the Putnam deal.

S&A is happy to congratulate M&S Development, all the organizations & community members responsible for reaching a huge milestone to revitalize downtown Bennington, VT.

For more information about the Putnam Block Redevelopment project visit  :

https://www.reformer.com/stories/putnam-block-financing-deal-done-construction-begins,577216

Join Our Team ~ Open Position at S&A

Licensed Project Architect/Project Manager

S&A is seeking an energetic, licensed architect to join our growing team at our Brattleboro, Vermont office.  This full time position will research, design, and lead the construction documents preparation that comply with applicable building codes, building practices, and standards.

https://www.stevens-assoc.com/employment-opportunities/

 

VIM – Bennington’s Putnam Block, Revitalizing the Past for the Future

Working to revitalize 4 acres and 3 historic buildings in a downtown National Historic District is an extraordinary undertaking. Learn more about this project and how S&A, M&S Development and a dedicated group of organizations are transforming a community by reading, “Bennington’s Putnam Block, Revitalizing the Past for the Future” in Vermont Innovator Magazine – Spring 2019 issue.
 

S&A Welcomes Katie Stuart-Buckley to the M&S Team

S&A welcomes Katie Stuart-Buckley to the M&S Development team. As Development Director, Katie will lead M&S to provide real estate development, capital sourcing, and deal-structuring services to projects which benefit economically challenged communities.  Her years of dedication to the region and the State of Vermont are evident through her service as a board member with the Preservation Trust of Vermont, Vermont Downtown Development Board, Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Windham Regional Commission, Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund, and the Friends of Algiers Village.

Prior to her appointment by the Governor as Commissioner of Housing & Community Development in the Agency of Commerce & Community Development for the State of Vermont, Katie held leadership roles involving municipal management and finance, sensitive redevelopment of historic buildings for adaptive reuse, non-profit affordable housing, and community and economic development.

The S&A staff is excited to collaborate with Katie and provide a suite of services to support transformative downtown projects and community revitalization.  To learn more visit: M&S Development

 

2019 Trendsetters Award

Congratulations to Serenity Wolf, PE and Civil Team Leader at S&A for being selected as one of the 2019 Trendsetters for Brattleboro and the Monadnock region. Serenity is being recognized with this award for her valuable contribution within the workplace and community.

For more information about this award and the other recognized Trendsetters visit: The Business Journal of Greater Keene

 

Bob Stevens Presented at the Radically Rural Summit

Bob Stevens discussed the feasibility of restoring downtown historic buildings during the Radically Rural Summit in Keene, NH

For more information about this event, read the following article from the Keene Sentinel.  https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/for-radically-rural-keene-transformed-into-a-conference-center/article_e7a9bbd3-c026-53c8-80be-d5dc096dc995.html

The Radically Rural Summit – Sept. 27-28

Bob Stevens is looking forward to the Radically Rural Summit in Keene, NH on Sept. 27th & 28th.  He will join rural leaders, founders, and trailblazers as they come together for a two-day summit to learn, connect, collaborate, and lead change to create vibrant and robust rural communities.

This event features five program tracks including three programs per track over the course of two days, as well as keynote opening and closing speeches, and the popular CONNECT event on Thursday night.  As a panelist for the Historic Buildings as a Downtown Catalyst for Vibrancy session, Bob will focus on the Putnam Block Revitalization project, Bennington, VT.

For more information about this event, click HERE.

“Making It Happen” – VT Rural Summit18

Join Bob Stevens and register for “Making It Happen!” Local Leadership for the Future of Vermont Communities on Oct. 1st at Castleton University.  Vermont communities thrive with local leaders getting big things done – share success stories, gain new skills, and think together about supporting strong leaders across Vermont.
For more information visit: https://www.vtrural.org/Summit18