Rhode Island’s Newest ‘Mill to Lofts’ Conversion
Hope Artiste Village, a large, modernized mill property located at 1005 Main Street in Pawtucket and comprised of office space, artist studios, light industrial work space, and retail, will soon also include 149 loft-style housing units at the rear of the property on Esten Avenue. Originally the preparing mill for the Hope Webbing Company in the early 1900’s and later the School House Candy Company, Hope Artiste Village has undergone a major transformation over the past decade. “In fact, the…
Q&A with Steve Kohm, Civil Engineer
Q: What were you doing prior to joining DiPrete Engineering? How did you decide to become a Civil Engineer? A: Before joining DiPrete Engineering I was working at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC on a variety of remediation and land revitalization projects. I decided to become a Civil Engineer because I wanted to see land become developed/redeveloped and put back to beneficial use in my home state. Q: What are some of the largest projects you’ve worked on?…
Welcome, Alex Foster
DiPrete Engineering would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest team member, Alex Foster. A recent graduate of the University of Rhode Island (URI), Alex holds a BS in Civil Engineering and is working with the firm’s survey department learning both the office and field sides of surveying. Prior to joining DiPrete, Alex interned at Electric Boat and worked for his family’s masonry business. This past year, he was a URI CVE Lab Assistant where he assisted students…
South County’s Newest Hotel
Construction of a new $19 million, 100-room hotel located in South Kingstown, RI is moving along smoothly. The new four‐story Fairfield Inn by Marriott will be a business-and tourist-friendly hotel serving southern Rhode Island. The property, just south of the Village at South County Commons and across from the Government Center, is owned by Southern Rhode Island Hospitality, LLC. The firm chose the site for its high visibility from Route 1 and close proximity to tourist areas, businesses, The University of…
Welcome, Skyler Mills
DiPrete Engineering is pleased to welcome new team member and Project Engineer, Skyler Mills. Skyler, a licensed Professional Engineer in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, has worked as a Senior Engineer for Turino Group, The Maguire Group, and Northeast Engineers & Consultants, Inc.. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island teaching AutoCAD and Drafting for Civil Engineers. Skyler has been published in articles from CADalyst magazine as well as an AutoLISP book. “Skyler…