Salem, MA – Bioengineering Group, a woman-owned science and engineering firm headquartered in Salem, MA, was recognized by ZweigWhite as a winner on their 2010 Hot Firm list, placing 25th out of a list of 175.
Since 2000, ZweigWhite has been recognized the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms. Over the years, the “Hot Firm” designation has become synonymous with
success. The Hot Firm List recognizes the industry’s most successful firms—both large and small—as
measured by their revenue and earnings performance over the past three years in comparison to their peers. Hot Firms awards are ranked for the overall industry, and also by size and service type.
“We are honored to be recognized by ZweigWhite as a 2010 Hot Firm winner, and placing
25th on this esteemed list of winners during such a difficult economic climate is rewarding in itself,”
stated Wendi Goldsmith, CEO of Bioengineering Group. “Winning this award further demonstrates the
recognition the firm has been receiving from our clients and peers. Our pioneering work in the field of
sustainability continues to attract new clients and keep many long-term clients coming back for more as
we successfully deliver triple bottom line results on projects that balance ecology, economy, and society.”
Bioengineering Group, a proponent of early adoption of sustainable technologies, who is well-
known as a leader in ecologically sensitive development and public infrastructure work, applies a tailored
interdisciplinary approach to solving problems. Current projects include the provision of engineering,
program management, and construction management services, through a Joint Venture with ARCADIS, for
the largest design-build civil works project in U.S. history—the $1.3 billion Inner Harbor Navigation Canal
Surge Barrier that will provide hurricane and flood risk reduction for the city of New Orleans. The firm
is also leading a significant program to accelerate adoption of renewable energy generation and ultra-low
energy consuming facilities within the Department of Defense. Believing that every project offers the next
opportunity to transact sustainability, Bioengineering Group provides design, environmental consulting, and
sustainable site planning for private corporations, institutions, and local governments on small- to large-
scale projects.
This award builds on other recent awards won by the firm, including the Environmental Business
Journal’s highest level 2009 Business Achievement Award; Boston Business Journal’s Pacesetters Award,
which recognizes the region’s fastest-growing private companies – placing 2nd out of 50 winners; and the
Stevie Awards for Women in Business where the firm won in the category Fastest Growing Company of
2009.