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Testimonials

“The Town of Wrentham couldn't be more pleased with the work your team has done on every level. Not only did your team accomplish everything that was required, but you did so with an extremely high level of professionalism and communication with the Town. We would not hesitate to hire Pare Corporation for future work for the Town.”

John M. Charbonneau
Director of Planning & Development
Town of Wrentham, MA

“I’ve had a handful of dealings with Pare over the years and your company’s professionalism, technical expertise and efforts are duly noted and continue to impress.”

David Marciello, Esq.
Town Manager
Town of Millbury, MA

“I have been very happy with Pare’s work product, customer service and responsiveness. The consistency of the personnel, from staff to principals, has helped the Town develop a trusting relationship with the firm in order to progress our long-term project plans.”

Karen Galligan
DPW Superintendent
Town of Southborough, MA

“I have always believed that you get what you pay for and Pare always does a very thorough and detailed design that minimizes issues.”

Edwin Ataide
Deputy Director, Plant & Facilities Department
Town of Andover, MA

“Pare has worked on several projects at the University on an “on-call” or task-order basis over an extended period of time. In all cases the work was professional, and attention was paid to all details.”

Zehra Schneider Graham, CHMM, REM
Deputy Director, Office of Environmental Health and Safety
University of MA, Boston

“Pare deftly navigated these [project] challenges on behalf of the City. Construction of the $2.5-million project was recently completed under budget, and with widespread stakeholder approval. Without question, the highly successful outcome of this project would not have been possible without the diligent efforts of the Pare team.”

Andrew Silvia, PE, PMP
Chief of Project Development
City of Pawtucket, RI

"My experience with Pare during this project was exceptional. I found them to be knowledgeable, timely, and easy to work with. They were an integral part of the success of this project -- I'm not sure we would have had the same results working with another firm."

Robert D. Bailey, P.E.
Principal Civil Engineer
RI Department of Environmental Management/Planning & Development

"This firm has exemplified the type of professionalism I would expect when hiring a professional engineering firm and the many projects we worked on together were done on time and within budget."

Dave Powers
District Superintendent
Greenville Water District, Greenville, RI

"This project would not have been possible without Pare. Their diligence in meeting schedules and maintaining budgets was paramount in the success of this project."

William J. Canning
Owner
William J. Canning Management LLC

"We were extremely pleased with the timely completion of the water main replacement project and its less than expected cost."

Raymond DiSanto
General Manager
East Smithfield Water District

"We want to thank you for your outstanding work and the staff that was dedicated to the project. It was a pleasure to team with you. You are a professional, competent and thorough organization and were elemental in contributing to the overall success of the challenging Woonsocket Middle School Replacement Project."

Ronald M. Fargnoli
Senior Project Executive
Gilbane Building Company

"Construction administration services were accurate and timely, and the team was very responsive to the problems inherent in balancing the aggressive project schedules while allowing the facility to operate daily."

Ken Lortie
Director of Facility Management
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health

"Pare's wetland services are exemplary. WRWC contracted with Pare to develop a wetland restoration study, and not only was the study thorough and completed in a timely manner, but Pare was more than willing to help us develop proposals to implement several of the restoration options. We thoroughly enjoyed the process with Pare's friendly and responsive staff."

Alicia Lehrer, Executive Director
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Providence, RI

"Our company has retained a number of environmental consultants but when we have a project with difficult or complex environmental issues, we turn to Pare. Pare's knowledge of the wetland laws and their ability to convey information to regulators is unmatched."

Timothy Higgins, Vice President
Edgewood Development Company, LLC
Plainville, MA

"Pare has worked for the Town of Norwood on a number of civil engineering projects during the past few years and, without question, they are one of the most dedicated and professional firms with which I have been associated."

John J. Carroll
General Manager
Town of Norwood, MA

"Your personnel are professional, easy to work with, very knowledgeable, and pay attention to details, resulting in an excellent product."

Richard B. Geldard, P.E.
Former Town Engineer
Smithfield, RI

“Pare Corporation staff has always been responsive, prepared planning documents of high quality, and been available on short notice to make critical public presentations.”

Tina Dolen
Former Executive Director
Aquidneck Island Planning Commission

“Pare performed extremely well under demanding situations and was able to both meet a proposed short schedule and stay within its proposed budget.”

Robert L. Desmarais, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Amesbury, MA

Awards

“2021 Paul & Niki Tsongas Award” – New Bedford Port Society Complex (Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home), New Bedford, MA. Presented to JMBA+Architects by Preservation Mass.

"2021 Engineering Excellence Award” – Larry Mouradjian Fishing Pier, located at Rocky Point State Park, Warwick.RI. Presented to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island (ACEC-RI).

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"2021 Engineering Excellence Award” – Kingston Campus Brookside Hall, Kingston, RI. Presented to the University of Rhode Island, Office of Capital Project and Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island (ACEC-RI).

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“2021 Charter Award in the Block, Street, and Building category” – Hammetts Wharf, Newport RI. Presented to Union Studio Architecture & Community Design by the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)

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"2020 Engineering Excellence Award” – Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol, RI. Presented to the Rhode Island Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island (ACEC-RI)

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"2020 Engineering Excellence Awards - Bronze Winner" – Moderna Clinical Development Manufacturing Facility, Norwood MA. Presented to Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies Massachusetts (ACEC/MA).

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"2019 Engineering Excellence Award” –Providence Police Department Firing Range Lead Remediation and Facility Upgrades on behalf of the Providence Water Supply Board, Scituate, RI. Presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island (ACEC-RI).

"2018 APA-MA Planning Project Award" - Medfield State Hospital Strategic Reuse Master Plan, Medfield, MA. Presented to the McCabe Enterprises and Pare Corporation. Presented by the American Planning Association, Massachusetts Chapter & the Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors. The project went on to receive a national Small
Town And Rural (STAR) Award from the American Planning Association.

"2018 Engineering Excellence Award” - Veteran’s Memorial Bridge No. 182 Reconstruction, Barrington, RI. Presented to Pare Corporation. Presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island (ACEC-RI).

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"2018 Engineering Excellence Award” - Wastewater Treatment Facility Levee Design for the Warwick Sewer Authority, Warwick, RI. Presented to Pare Corporation. Presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island (ACEC-RI).

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"2018 Outstanding Smart Growth Projects Award” – Newport Transportation and Visitors Center, Newport, RI. Presented to The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and Pare Corporation. Presented by Grow Smart RI.

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“2018 Engineering Excellence Awards - Bronze Winner" – Stiles Reservoir Dam Reconstruction, Leicester, MA Presented to Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies Massachusetts (ACEC/MA).

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“2018 Engineering Excellence Awards - Bronze Winner" – Replacement of the Central Bridge, Barrington, RI. Presented to Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies Massachusetts (ACEC/MA).

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"2017 Engineering Excellence Award” - Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island (ACEC-RI).

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“2017 Engineering Excellence Awards - Bronze Winner" – University Hall, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. Presented to Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies Massachusetts (ACEC/MA).

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"2016 Engineering Excellence Awards - Bronze Winner" - Marshfield High School Project, Marshfield, MA. Presented to Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies Massachusetts (ACEC/MA).

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"2015 Engineering Excellence Awards - Bronze Winner" - Bristol Town Beach Stormwater Outfall Retrofit, Bristol RI. Presented to Pare Corporation by the American Council of Engineering Companies Massachusetts (ACEC/MA).

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“2014 Planning Project Award for Land Use / Redevelopment” – Payne-Cutlery New Bedford Brownfields Area Wide Plan. Presented by the American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter.

"2013 Outstanding Smart Growth Projects Award” – Rumford Center, Rumford, RI. Presented to Peregrine Group LLC and Pare Corporation. Presented by Grow Smart RI.

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"2010 Merit Award" -Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences by Payette. Presented by the Boston Society of Architects a chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

"2008 Smart Growth / Healthy Communities Award" - Housing for Barrington's Future: Housing-Land Use Study, Barrington, RI. Presented to Pare Corporation by the RI Chapter of the American Planning Association.

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"2007 Smart Growth & New Urbanism Award" - Metacom Avenue Corridor Management Plan, Bristol, RI. Presented to Pare Corporation and Bradford Associates by the RI Chapter of the American Planning Association.

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"2007 Merit Award: Planning & Analysis" - The Cathedral Square Feasibility Study. Presented to Pare Corporation and Bradford Associates by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

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"2006 Award for Outstanding Local Comprehensive Planning Project" - Lonsdale Bleachery Redevelopment Plan. Presented to Pare Corporation and the Town of Lincoln, RI by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Planning Association.

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"1986 Award for Excellence in the Design of Highway Facilities, Historic Preservation and Cultural Enhancement" - Division Street Bridge, Pawtucket, RI. Presented to Pare Corporation by the Federal Highway Administration.

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