February 2026 High-Profile Focus: Industrial Facilities 25 upgrades, and continuous interface with NBC for sewer connection approvals and updates. The project successfully obtained a Special Use Permit, Dimensional Variances, Master and Preliminary Plan approvals, RIDEM Insignificant Alteration and RIPDES / UIC permits, NBC Stormwater and Indirect Sewer permits, and Pawtucket Water approvals.
“ We are extremely excited about the Blackstone Distribution Center. Despite meaningful economic and financing
Rendering of Blackstone Distribution Center
headwinds, we successfully capitalized the project and advanced construction. This achievement reflects the strength of the project fundamentals and the collaborative effort of our development partners, including New England Construction and DiPrete Engineering. We have also appreciated the partnership with the City of Pawtucket, QDC, and Rhode Island Commerce, whose support has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition,” said Karlik.
With decades of experience on industrial projects across New England, we are proud to be part of Pawtucket’ s newest development- Blackstone Distribution Center, now under construction.
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