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Robert DiPierro and Vincent Brown opened their design-build firm in 2012. The builders became acquainted while employed by Robert's father at his construction company. The younger DiPierro started working on his father's job sites in 2002, first as a floater tending to whatever required his attention, then as a finish painter and later working his way into a carpentry apprenticeship in 2008. Years later, he would collaborate again with his father—this time investing in ground-up building projects. Robert found he had a knack for budgeting and scoping of these large-sca le projects—a specific skill set he employs as Managing Partner and CFO of D&B. Another player in that father-son joint venture was Vincent Brown, who quickly showed himself to be an aptly skilled carpenter and shrewd project manager. Robert and Vincent decided to make these side ventures their primary undertaking and subsequently opened their own design-build company in 2012. In his role as Managing Partner and Director at D&B, Vincent draws upon his vast experi- ence amassed over decades working in commercial construction and remodeling. "Our streng th is our ability to closely oversee the project from concept to finish," Robert explains. "We understand how much time and work go into each aspect of the job and so can effectively manage the timeline." Robert himself works directly with the client, ensuring that the homeowner and build team are aligned every step of the way. As a design-build firm, the team is practiced in interpreting and translating visions into reality. As regards the design, the team is poised to offer as much input or as little as the clients might prefer. " If the homeow ner ha s a pa r ticu la r aesthetic, he/she wa nts to convey a nd comes to me with photos, we ca n bring those pictures A dining area leads to the patio. A new mudroom provides obvious convenience without interrupting the open flow of traffic. A quaint first-floor powder room illuminates a bold color choice with a big-pattern print and brass fixtures. BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM Builder+Architect GREATER BOSTON, CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS | 17 PHOTOGRAPHY: DAMIANOS PHOTOGRAPHY