DiPrete Survey Team Update – April 2026
As spring construction activity continues to ramp up across New England, our survey crews remain fully engaged. Below is a snapshot of current field operations, recent project highlights, and important scheduling considerations as we move through April and into May. 🧭 Current Field Operations We are currently operating 6 active survey crews, with workloads generally ranging between 48 and 55 hours per week. As construction schedules accelerate, our teams remain focused on supporting a wide range of boundary, subdivision, institutional,…
DiPrete Survey Team Update – March 2026
As we move into the spring construction season, our survey teams are fully mobilized and responding to increased field demand across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Below is a snapshot of current operations, recent project activity, and what to expect as the season ramps up. 🧭Current Field Operations We are now at the beginning of the spring field season and are currently operating 6 active survey crews. Field operations experienced interruptions earlier in the winter due to snow cover, icy conditions,…
DiPrete Launches Rhode Island’s First Registered Survey Apprenticeship Program:
Program Helps Contractors Meet State Requirements DiPrete Engineering, in partnership with Building Futures, has launched Rhode Island’s first Registered Survey Apprenticeship program. This initiative establishes a reliable, long-term career pathway in land surveying, filling a critical workforce need as the industry faces a growing skills gap. “Surveying is the foundation of every engineering and construction project,” said Robert Babcock, Land Survey Department Manager at DiPrete Engineering. “By creating this apprenticeship, we are investing not only in the future of our firm…
Move Over Pickleball: DiPrete Engineering Teams with Needham Platform Tennis Club
DiPrete Engineering worked with Needham Platform Tennis Club on the design and permitting of its facility in Needham, MA, which includes three platform tennis courts and a clubhouse. The team, led by Barry Nectow, President of the Club, engaged DiPrete to provide existing conditions surveying, site design, and permitting through the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and Board of Health. DiPrete also supported the project through construction services to ensure proper execution of the approved design. An interesting…
DiPrete Engineering Supports EV Charging Expansion Across New England
DiPrete Engineering is proud to support the ongoing rollout of Shell Recharge Solutions electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on behalf of Colbea Enterprises at Seasons Corner Market locations across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. To date, DiPrete has worked on 17 total sites, with 10 now open to the public and 7 additional sites coming soon. These projects represent a growing regional effort to expand fast-charging infrastructure and make EV travel more convenient across New England. Each site is equipped with Level 3…