Engineering News

D+P Real Estate, Truth Box Inc. and DiPrete Engineering are teaming up in the development of a unique, sustainable apartment complex located within walking distance of Cranston's Garden City Center. Phase one of the development is an adaptive reuse project known as "45 Pop Lofts." The project includes a full-gut renovation of the Cranston-Johnston Regional School, also known as St. Mark's School. Using sustainable construction practices, the 24,000 square foot school will be rehabbed into…

The Middletown Fire Department, located on Wyatt Road is expanding by 13,000 square feet and is being renovated to keep up with community demands and advancing technologies. The two-phase expansion first required the relocation of the site's police station to a new facility, followed by additions to the existing municipal building. These add-ons include two large bays to house new equipment and the construction of an office and training space. The former police station is…

The Carey School in Newport is being converted into luxury condominiums. The property, located between Bellevue Avenue and lower Thames, is being redeveloped by Boston-based company, Arch Street Development LLC. The project calls for 13 units – a mix of one, two, and three bedrooms – that will preserve the building’s original features. The building will offer two onsite parking spaces per unit and will be within walking distance to the Cliff Walk, the Tennis…

An expanding manufacturing company in western Cranston is taking advantage of the city’s industrial tax break. Cadence Science makes minimally invasive surgical tools and components at its plant at 2080 Plainfield Pike, for procedures such as laparoscopy. And its business is growing. Cadence plans to build a 34,000-square-foot addition to its 43,280-square-foot plant, which entitles the company to the tax break. The project would cost $3.8 million. The company employs 151 full-time workers plus 20…

Warwick, RI Brewed Awakenings' fifth and largest coffeehouse on Bald Hill Rd. is almost ready to open its doors. Located at the former Land Rover dealership, the 8,000 s/f space will seat 200 patrons with areas for large and small tables, a conference room, and an outdoor seating area with a heated patio. "This location includes several unique features and distinctive elements. The large space allowed us to be creative with the eating areas," said…