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Two male architects celebrated as new shareholders.

Our Newest Shareholders

We are excited to announce the promotion of Bill Gorham and Taylor Woolf to shareholders of BCA Architects & Engineers. This is a significant milestone for Taylor, Bill – and the firm! Their brand of culture-building leadership, work ethic, and the tangible impact they have had on our success are exactly what we need as we continue to grow and evolve in this highly competitive industry. William R. Gorham III, AIA Bill has been a valued leader at BCA since 2021, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic foresight, and calm, analytical thinking to every project he leads. His impact has been felt firmwide – but nowhere more critically than in our healthcare market. At a time when BCA’s influence in this market had waned, Bill stepped in and reinvigorated it, strengthening BCA’s position as a trusted healthcare design firm. Taylor Woolf, AIA, NCARB Taylor’s professional journey is a testament to hard work, growth, and steady commitment to both our firm and the communities we serve. Starting at BCA as an intern, Taylor earned his architectural license and quickly emerged as a leader at BCA – through his contributions in business development, culture building, and most recently taking on the responsibility to lead our new Syracuse office. His passion for architecture and natural leadership abilities have allowed him to build some of our firm’s most important relationships. Today, we celebrate not just a milestone, but the promise of even greater things to come. Please congratulate Bill and Taylor – two individuals whose leadership will shape our firm for years into the future. We are truly fortunate to have them with us, and I look forward with great anticipation to the continued success we will achieve together.
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Newly Licensed Joel Cera

Join us in congratulating Joel Cera! Joel Cera has officially become a registered architect. We are so proud of his dedication, talent, and passion. Congratulations, Joel!👏
Educational design magazine featuring Port Jervis School renovation

2025 Outstanding Project Award

BCA’s Port Jervis City School District – 118 East Main Street Elementary School project is named a 2025 Outstanding Project in the Learning By Design Spring 2025 issue. The Port Jervis City School District, facing challenges with grade alignment and its 100-year-old Middle School, partnered with BCA Architects & Engineers to develop a transformative master plan impacting three of its four schools. The plan’s first phase converted the historic Middle School into a modern K–5 elementary school, featuring a full interior renovation, a 26,000 SF addition, and entirely new mechanical systems—all designed remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown. Extensive site improvements included new parking loops, a playground, a softball field, and enhanced entry features to improve safety, accessibility, and the student experience.

Award Winning Projects

We are proud to have been recognized by the American Public Works Association New York Chapter with three project awards! ✨ 2024 Environment Project of the Year – Water Intake & Seawall Replacement, Village of Sackets Harbor ✨ 2024 Structures Project of the Year – Market Square Park, Village of Sackets Harbor ✨ 2024 Transportation Project of the Year – Cortland Gateway (Clinton Ave & Groton Ave), City of Cortland These projects are more than just infrastructure—they enhance and strengthen our communities. We’re honored to contribute to these meaningful improvements and proud to support the places we call home.
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Newly Refreshed Binghamton Office

BCA held a ribbon-cutting and open house at our newly refreshed office in Binghamton, NY — located at 31 Lewis Street in the historic Kilmer Building! 🎉 This expansion marks an exciting chapter in BCA’s continued growth, bringing our passion for architecture and engineering closer to our Southern Tier clients and community partners. Thank you to the Greater Binghamton Chamber and their ambassadors for coming out to support us! Check out our interview with Fox News in our bio.
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Announcing New Associates

Exciting News at BCA! We’re thrilled to announce that Matt Heiser, Ariel Snyder, and Eric Van Tassel have been selected as Associates, a testament to their exceptional contributions, leadership potential, and dedication to our mission. The Associate program recognizes emerging leaders and prepares them for greater responsibilities, with opportunities to shape the future of our firm as shareholders and possibly board members. This milestone reflects our commitment to fostering internal talent and building a legacy of leadership excellence at BCA. Please join us in congratulating Matt, Ariel and Eric on this exciting achievement!
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BarbaraJean Ligi Promoted to Director of Interior Design

Congratulations BarbaraJean Ligi, CID, NCIDQ, IIDA! We are excited to announce that BarbaraJean has been promoted to Director of Interior Design! Through her vision and creativity, BarbaraJean built our Interior Design department from the ground up. Her passion, commitment, and excellent leadership have not only shaped the department, but also elevated the design excellence we deliver to our clients. This well-deserved promotion is a testament to BarbaraJean’s incredible work and the positive impact she continues to make at BCA. We’re so excited to see her thrive in this role and lead the team to even greater heights. Please join us in congratulating BarbaraJean for this well-deserved promotion!
BCA holiday charity event with toys and Christmas tree

Thank You Gift Givers

Thank you to all who attended and donated to our 30th Annual Gift Drive. Your kindness makes this amazing event happen year after year, and your donation will bring joy to a child this holiday season. Best wishes this Holiday season!
Poster for 30th Annual Gift Drive event, December 5, 2024.

30th Annual Gift Drive

🎁 Save the Date! 🎁 Join us for our 30th Annual Gift Drive in partnership with the Paul G. & Kathleen E. Carr Foundation! Please participate by donating two new unwrapped toys. Monetary donations in lieu of toys are also welcomed. Can’t make it? No worries! Drop off your gifts at our office anytime between now and December 5th.