Carlo Dinardo
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Carlo Dinardo (1939–2022) was an Italian-born Scottish engineer.
Early life and education
[edit]Dinardo was born in Ceppagna, a village in Molise region of Italy, and spent his early years during World War II.[1] In 1950, his family moved to Scotland after his uncle encountered production challenges at an ice cream wafer factory in Airdrie.[1][2]
In Scotland, Dinardo attended St Patrick's High School and Coatbridge Technical College while working part-time to support his studies.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Dinardo began his engineering career in Glasgow, initially in mechanical engineering before expanding to civil and structural disciplines.[1] By 1965, after further studies at the University of Strathclyde (formerly the Andersonian Institute), he had become a chartered engineer.[1][2]
In the late 1960s, Dinardo founded the Dinardo Partnership (DP), an engineering consultancy with offices in Scotland, London, and Bristol.[1][3] The firm worked on projects both nationally and internationally, including assignments in China and Nigeria.[1]
Personal life
[edit]In 1962, Dinardo married Irene Niven.[1] His family members were also involved in the business; his daughter Karen worked as an engineer and later served as president of the Institution of Engineers & Shipbuilders in Scotland, while his son Mark managed the firm's property investments.[1][2] His daughter Lorraine pursued a career in medicine.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Carlo Dinardo obituary". The Times. August 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Ferguson, Chris (August 23, 2022). "Carlo Di Nardo: Engineer behind major Aberdeen projects dies". The Press and Journal.
- ^ "Carlo Dinardo: Italian Scot engineer". Aberdeen Evening Express.