DiPrete Engineering supports growth of New England Institute of Technology campus

East Greenwich, RI For more than a decade, DiPrete Engineering has partnered with New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) to help transform and expand its local campus, working alongside Saccoccio & Associates Architects on many of the institution’s major development projects. From the early stages of campus development to the newest academic facility now entering construction, DiPrete has provided surveying, engineering, permitting, and planning services that support NEIT’s long-term vision for growth and innovation.

One of the most significant milestones in that partnership came in 2014, when NEIT completed its move to 1 New England Tech Blvd. DiPrete Engineering was part of the team responsible for converting the former Brooks Pharmacy headquarters into the institution’s new academic and administrative home while helping lay the groundwork for future campus expansion. The firm’s involvement extended beyond the primary campus building, supporting the development of student housing, athletic facilities, parking infrastructure, and the utility infrastructure systems needed to accommodate a growing student population.

Working closely with the university, project team, and local officials, DiPrete assisted with water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure design, roadway improvements, emergency access planning, landscape architecture, land planning, and regulatory permitting. These efforts helped support NEIT’s vision of creating a modern, sustainable campus designed to serve students for generations to come.

Today, that partnership continues with the development of a new 46,000 s/f trades building on NEIT’s campus. The facility will provide expanded space for hands-on workforce training and technical education programs, further strengthening the university’s commitment to preparing students for careers in high-demand industries. According to DiPrete project manager Dana Nisbet, permitting is nearing completion and construction is expected to begin shortly thereafter. The building is anticipated to open in 2028.

As NEIT continues to invest in its future, DiPrete remains proud to support the university’s ongoing growth. “Our relationship with NEIT spans more than a decade, and it’s been exciting to help support the university,” said Len Bradley, principal at DiPrete Engineering. “From the early development of the East Greenwich campus to this newest facility, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside NEIT to meet the needs of future generations of students.”

From helping establish the foundation of the campus to advancing the next generation of educational facilities, the firm’s long-standing relationship with NEIT reflects a shared commitment to creating environments where students can learn, thrive, and prepare for successful careers.