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NYSCOSS Newsletter – Building Condition Survey

The Building Condition Survey is often treated as a requirement to check off. But what if it could do more? In this recent feature, our Principal & Architect, Taylor Woolf, AIA, NCARB, shares how districts can turn BCS data into a strategic tool that connects facilities planning with long-term educational goals.

AIA Central New York Recognizes our Team During Women in Construction Week

In recognition of National Women in Construction Week, three members of our team, Mari Cecil, Ariel Snyder, and Sadie Niedermyer, were recently featured on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Central New York social media channels for their contributions to the architecture and construction industry. The spotlights, shared on AIA Central New York’s pages, highlight the professional achievements and industry impact of these team members as part of the organization’s effort to celebrate women advancing the built environment.

New Associates!

Big news at BCA! We are excited to share that Catrina Wyrick, CID, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED Green Associate, IIDA and Daniel Igo, PE, have been named Associates this year. Our Associate program is all about investing in our people. It recognizes rising leaders and creates real opportunities to grow, take on bigger roles, and help shape the future of our firm. We believe the best leadership is built from within, and we are proud to support our team as they grow their careers at BCA. Help us congratulate Catrina, Dan, and Mary on this exciting next step.

New Shareholder, Michael Mitchell!

Big news at BCA! We are proud to announce the addition of a new shareholder to our leadership team, Michael Mitchell, PLS! This milestone recognizes a strong track record of performance, collaboration, and long-term commitment to our clients and our people. Please join us in congratulating Mike on this significant achievement!

Amanda Malmin, Newly Licensed

Join us in congratulating Amanda Malmin, PE! Amanda Malmin has officially become a licensed professional engineer. We are so proud of her for reaching this milestone. Congratulations, Amanda!👏

Alex Cockayne Gets New Certification

🎉 Big congratulations to Alex Cockayne on earning his NYS Certified Code Enforcement Official certification. This achievement strengthens the quality assurance behind our drawings and adds even more insight and confidence when we are on site. We love seeing our team continue to grow and bring added value to every project. 👏 Congratulations, Alex!👏

Morgan Kline, Newly Certified NCIDQ

🎉 Big congratulations to Morgan Kline on earning her NCIDQ certification. This is an important step toward NYS CID licensure and a professional milestone. We’re so proud of the dedication and passion she brings to her work every day 👏✨

CenterState CEO’s Executive Leadership Development Series

🎉We’re thrilled to announce that Taylor Woolf, AIA NCARB has successfully completed CenterState CEO’s Executive Leadership Development Series! The seven-month comprehensive leadership series is designed to empower individuals with a blend of academic expertise from local colleges and universities, along with real-world insights from some of our region’s top business leaders. We are proud to invest in Taylor’s leadership and congratulate him on this milestone.

Learning By Design – Corinth Central School District

BCA’s Corinth Central School District project is featured in the Learning By Design Fall issue as a 2025 Outstanding Project – read about it more in our bio. This transformation reimagined the district’s Middle and High School as a vibrant hub for learning and community connection. Key improvements include a reoriented auditorium with enhanced performance space, new secure entrances that strengthen school identity and safety, and redesigned science and culinary arts labs supporting hands-on, modern learning. Developed through close collaboration with educators and community members, the design reflects Corinth’s vision for a bright, forward-looking environment that inspires learning and engagement well into the future. Check out the project!

KART Terminal Ribbon Cutting

We were excited to join the ribbon cutting at the newly remodeled Watertown International Airport terminal. ✈️ Being part of a project so close to home made this one especially fun and meaningful for our team. Check out the local news station coverage on our project here