Newport’s Innovative Business Hub is Nearing Completion
Construction of Innovate Newport, a 34,000 square foot, three-story office space located on Broadway in Newport, RI, is nearing completion. Formerly the old Sheffield Elementary School, the building is being repurposed and transformed to provide high-tech office suites, co-work space, shared conference and huddle rooms, a café, and a large event space with the latest technology available. The $8 million project will create newly developed office space producing opportunities for both new and established companies. Innovate Newport provides a high-quality…
Q&A with Jennifer Sweet, Billing and Accounts Payable Supervisor
Q: Prior to joining DiPrete Engineering, what were you doing? A: Before joining DiPrete Engineering I was employed at CVS Pharmacy. During my six years of employment, I gained customer service experience and started building my skills as a Photo Lab Supervisor and later a Shift Supervisor. I also attended classes part time at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). Q: How has your role at DiPrete evolved over the years? A: I was hired at DiPrete Engineering…
Taking a Walk in the Clients’ Shoes
The team at DiPrete Engineering is dedicated to providing excellent client service day-in-and-day-out. In order to do this, DiPrete employees follow the ‘Golden Rule’: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Over the years, DiPrete’s commitment to solid client service has continued by providing good, courteous service for projects that were delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The team focuses on treating clients’ projects as if they were their own and “walk in the…
Joe Penney Promoted to Principal
DiPrete Engineering is proud to announce Joe Penney’s recent promotion to Principal. Joe joined DiPrete in 2015 as Vice President of Development with over 30 years of experience in site engineering, land use permitting, and development throughout the New England area. Having worked in both consulting and development roles, Joe understands a project from both the tenant and landlord perspective. His geographic reach extends from Cape Cod to New York as he has managed several high-profile clients and projects including…
Phase 4A of William C. O’Neill Bike Path is Underway
Rhode Island cyclists will be happy to learn that the state’s fourth-longest bike path is adding a 1,375 ft extension which will create a safe crossing to the path. The William C. O’Neill Bike Path, also known as The South County Bike Path, currently stretches 7 miles from Kingston Station in South Kingstown to Mumford Road in Narragansett. When complete, the path will be approximately 8 miles long. The Department of Environmental Management/Green Economy bond funded project, named Phase 4A,…