DiPrete Raises Over $15,000 to Help Find a Cure for MS
Employees and friends of DiPrete Engineering recently participated in the 150-mile long Bike MS: Ride the Rhode event, raising over $15,000 to support research dedicated to finding a cure for multiple sclerosis. DiPrete Engineering’s Bike MS team, the PT Riders, have participated in the annual race since 2005 when they were introduced to the ride by Dennis DiPrete, President of DiPrete Engineering. DiPrete began riding after his sister-in-law, Pegi, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Since then, the team has raised…
Q&A with Chris Sutter, Environmental Scientist
Q: When you joined DiPrete in 2005, what role did you play at the firm? How has your career developed over the years? A: When I started at DiPrete, my title was natural resource specialist. I was mainly responsible for assisting with soil evaluations and inspecting onsite wastewater treatment systems during construction. Today, as a licensed soil evaluator in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, I conduct most of the firm’s soil evaluations. In addition, I handle the firm’s wetlands field work…
Honey Dew Coming to North Providence
A new Honey Dew Donuts will soon be popping up at 1113 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. The property, owned by Churchill & Banks, a leading real estate development and site acquisition firm, was formerly occupied by a 5,400-square foot building that in the past had been home to Spectrum Tanning and Stop & Save Insurance. Churchill & Banks has teamed up with DiPrete Engineering, BETA Group, and Kent Co. Development to build the new bakery. As New England’s…
DiPrete Celebrates Take Your Dog to Work Day®
DiPrete Engineering recently participated in Take Your Dog to Work Day®, a Pet Sitters International (PSI) annual event to celebrate dogs and promote pet adoptions. Take Your Dog to Work Day® was first celebrated in 1999 and is always celebrated on the Friday following Father’s Day. It accommodates cat owners and others who cannot participate. This year, the firm enjoyed the company of Dusty, Ginny, Louie, and Snickers thanks to owners Emerson Torrey, Director of Information Technology, Brian Giroux, Director…