Tag: providence
ACEC/MA Awards South Street Landing Project
Providence, RI – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) has named Odeh Engineers, Inc. as a 2019 bronze award winner for engineering excellence for their work on the South Street Landing in Providence. South Street Landing consisted of the renovation and adaptive reuse of the former Narragansett Electric Power Station, which is […]
Mullen Named PPS Education Director
Providence, RI – The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) announced that Kelsey Mullen has joined the organization as director of education. She is the first person in the role since 2011. Mullen will be asked to create a 21st-century version of the Children’s Heritage Education Program that ran from 1985 to 2011, which taught Providence’s history […]
Multi-Use Property Opens on Providence Riverfront
Providence, RI – Shawmut Design and Construction joined GMH Capital Partners, Wexford Science & Technology, and the State of Rhode Island recently for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Innovation and Design District’s all-new River House, a 153,000sf waterfront community providing luxury residences for university students, young professionals, and families in the area. Designed by architect […]
Providence Homewood Suites Opens
Providence, RI – Joint venture partners James Karam of First Bristol Corporation and Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. of Paolino Properties announced the opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence at a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 8. The eight-story, $30 million extended stay hotel is located at the once-vacant lot at the intersection of […]
S&S Hires Hornsey
East Providence, RI – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (S&S) has hired Shikha Hornsey as chief information officer. She will be responsible for formulating organizational growth through technical, digital, and innovative business solutions. She will also provide strategic IT leadership and direction for all S&S practice groups and business units to drive operational efficiencies. Prior […]
Robinson Joins Fuss & O’Neill
Providence, RI – Fuss & O’Neill has hired Arnold Robinson as its regional director of planning based out of Providence. He joins the firm after 30 years working in the fields of community planning, historic preservation and rehabilitation, education, and urban design. Most recently, Robinson served as associate dean for community engagement at Roger Williams University. […]
WIC Profile: Julia Hall
Julia Hall’s career in construction started when she took a temporary assignment as a front desk receptionist for Dimeo Construction Company in Providence, R.I. She settled in quickly and excelled in this role with her natural ability to communicate and help people. She received her associate’s degree in liberal arts from the Community College of […]
Design and Innovation Center Launched in R.I.
Providence, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo recently joined Infosys to launch the company’s new Design and Innovation Center in Providence. The governor and Infosys also announced a new partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to create the Digital Economy Aspirations Lab (DEAL) to develop educational programming that helps prepare students for […]
R.I. Commerce Corporation Approves Hotel
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has approved a package of tax incentives for a $55.2 million hotel proposed for the I-195 Redevelopment District. The new 6,300sf, seven story Aloft brand hotel – as part of the Wexford Innovation Complex – will provide 169 guestrooms. The developer is CV Properties. This district development looks to open up […]
Homewood Suites Nears Completion
First Bristol and Paolino Partner Providence, RI – Joint Venture Partners First Bristol Corporation and Paolino Properties are nearing completion of a $30 million Homewood Suites by Hilton “All-Suites” Hotel at 5 Exchange Street in the heart of downtown Providence. The six-story, 120-room extended stay hotel is located at the once-vacant lot at the intersection […]
