In its first meeting of 2010, the Rhode Island Builders Association's officers and directors listened on January 5th as Robert DeBlois, far corner at right, member of RIBA and the state Building Code Standards Committee, explained probable changes to the state building code, including a proposal to require fire sprinklers in new homes.
Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades