Abstract:
The Robert E. Stipe Professional Award is given to working professionals demonstrating outstanding commitment to historic preservation as part of their jobs. David C. Fischetti, P.E., of Cary, received the 1988 award. As a structural consultant, he has worked on numerous buildings, including schools, churches, and bridges. He is an expert in heavy timber, structural steel, and reinforced concrete design. Fischetti also donates his own time to historic projects, including saving Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.