BL Bulletin

In this month’s Ask an Owner, we spoke with Employee Owners Barbara Joslin and Bill Fries about their roundtable experiences at ICSC CenterBuild this past December. How did you get involved with leading roundtables? Bill...

BL Companies is proud to partner with a valued client to launch a new interior design prototype for an upcoming apartment community in Hardeeville, SC, bringing fresh thinking, strategic creativity, and responsive collaboration to the...

BL Companies’ Vice President of Operations As BL enters 2026 following another strong year, Vice President of Operations Derek Kohl, PE reflects on the firm’s strategic priorities, evolving market dynamics, and what inspires him as...

BL’s Environmental team is proud to support schools with critical indoor air quality and environmental health evaluations. Our role has included: These efforts help schools address environmental challenges proactively, ensure compliance with evolving guidelines, and...

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) plays a critical role in the health, comfort, and safety of building occupants. Poor air quality is more than an inconvenience – it can contribute to respiratory issues, allergies, unpleasant odors,...

How long have you been at BL? I started at BL in March 2024 so about a year and a half. What drew you to a career in environmental sciences? Initially in college I wanted to be...

October is Employee Ownership Month, and at BL Companies, the month is both a celebration and a showcase of the ownership culture that defines who we are and how we work. As a 100% employee-owned...

October is ESOP Month, a time for BL Companies to celebrate Employee Ownership. We don’t just talk about our values; we make them possiBLe through the way we work, collaborate, and grow together. Our Core...

How long have you been at BL? I have been a full-time employee for eight years, but I was an intern for two years before that. What drew you to a career in engineering? I knew I...