What We Do
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance was established by the R.I. Legislature in 2016. DCAMM includes over 120 staff across five state campuses and numerous satellite locations. The Division’s Facilities Management team has the responsibility for directly managing and maintaining an asset portfolio of 229 facilities statewide while our Capital projects team executes on major renovation and new construction projects on behalf of state government agencies. Other DCAMM business units such as Fleet, Environmental, Health & Safety, Real Estate and Safety & Security meet the highest standards for health, safety, security, accessibility, energy efficiency and comfort for the state employees who occupy these buildings and the public they serve. DCAMM is committed to delivering exceptional customer service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.
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Independent Man Preservation Project
The Rhode Island State House is topped by The Independent Man, an 11-foot, 1,200-pound gilded bronze statue created by George Brewster and installed in 1899. Standing about 278 feet above the ground, it symbolizes liberty, self-governance, and Rhode Island’s independent spirit as the first colony to renounce allegiance to Britain in 1776.
Key restoration milestones:
- 1975–1976: Removed for structural repairs and regilding ahead of the United States Bicentennial.
- 2023–2024: Taken down after cracks were discovered in the marble base; restored with repairs and new gold leaf while displayed in the State House rotunda.
- 2024 Reinstallation: Returned to the dome in April 2024 in conjunction with the 248th anniversary of Rhode Island’s declaration of independence.