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Sweetwater captures “Best of the Best” in 2 of the 3 General Contractor categories at the 2015 Associated Builders & Contractors Excellence in Constructions Awards Dinner on October 29 at the Hyatt in New Brunswick. The top-spot Eagle Awards were given to our project at Monmouth University in West Long Branch – Pozycki Hall – and for the Siemens White Oak Expansion in Flanders. If these achievements weren’t enough to make the company proud, Pozycki Hall also claimed the definitive Project of the Year. Project of the Year is decided on by the Awards Jury as the job with the most points for narratives, photos, safety, letters of recommendation and community impact. This 2-story, 20,000 square-foot academic building inside an active and dense campus was constructed with a grant from Alumnus Steven J. Pozycki to expand and enhance the business school and associated real estate institute. It features a connector bridge to an adjacent building, a 180-seat state-of-the-art lecture hall, large percentage of glass windows, and second floor paver terrace with drainage system to a subsurface storage bed. A beautiful and functional new asset to the University, perfect safety record and on-time finish for the new academic year rounded out the highlights.
The multi-dimensional White Oak Expansion project consisted of a 147,500 square-foot medical device manufacturing and cGMP warehouse addition, with a kitchen/cafeteria renovation across the 450-employee campus. Not only were the construction elements varied and complex, but NJEDA, minority, prevailing wage, township planning, and LEED reporting demanded a high degree of oversight and administration. Professionals from 9 firms were assembled to secure township approval and design-build this impressive facility. Detailed monthly reports were compiled to Siemens Corporate Real Estate and the parent company in Germany. The Merit Shop project stayed on track through complex site development, intricate employee parking requirements accomplished with phasing and temporary lots, and severe outdoor winter weather conditions, with a zero DART and no safety infractions, culminating in a Grand Opening attended by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and 400 additional jobs for the local area.
Sweetwater was also given a Platinum Level STEP Award for safety.

Sweetwater is pleased to announce that Dave Johnson has re-joined the firm as Chief Estimator. With a 23-year career in estimating and preconstruction, Dave returns to Sweetwater after 10 years with several prominent Pennsylvania firms. His versatile background includes significant projects in new buildings and renovations for multi-family and senior living. Dave will lead and guide the estimating department, assist in business development activities, and provide valuable analyses to clients. “We are excited about the leadership and expertise Dave brings to our team and enthusiastically welcome him back!” said Ron Witt, Sr., president and CEO.

Sweetwater makes the NJ Biz Top 100 Privately Held Companies List for 2015. Billed as a list of “leading New Jersey revenue performers”, Sweetwater is proud to make the cut with a 24% change from 2014. To see the full NJ Biz article and list, click here: http://www.njbiz.com/article/20150826/NJBIZ01/150829862/njs-top-100-privately-held-companies-who-are-the-billiondollar-businesses.

Introducing “Danby”, Sweetwater’s latest canine team member! “Safety is serious” says Danby, and although still a playful pup, he recognizes the importance of rules and boundaries at the jobsite. So does Sweetwater, with a dedicated risk management and safety program, and full-time Safety Director… unlike many of our peers. Sweetwater is a contractor member of PICS and ISNetworld, and receives regular project-specific safety awards. Because of all the “rewards” associated with quality control and safety, Danby decided this was the mascot job for him!

Siemens Flanders Expansion Ribbon-Cutting Hosts Lt. Governor and Execs. The design-build expansion construction was performed by Sweetwater and includes manufacturing, warehouse, office and lab space. To read more about this significant New Jersey project, click NJBIZ Siemens article.

Read more on how Sweetwater builds better homes for Seniors, as seen on PRWeb! Multi-family and hotel experience bolsters the Sweetwater advantage for building assisted-living communities.

Read about Sweetwater and senior care construction in Star-Ledger/NJ.com. http://www.nj.com/newconstruction5/2015/02/post.html

Hunterdon Hills Animal Hospital wins 2015 Merit Award for Hospital Design! Hunterdon Hills Animal Hospital is one of 10 veterinary facilities Sweetwater has completed or commenced, and of those, the latest of 3 recipients of the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Award. Constructed in a “milk barn” style, with a carefully erected, reclaimed 19th-century Pennsylvanian barn serving as the reception area, the hospital mixes nostalgia and state-of-the-art in rural New Jersey.

As a proud member of ISNetworld, Sweetwater can now be prequalified easily for safety compliance. ISN’s Review and Verification Services (RAVS) verify and evaluate our health, safety, and procurement information to ensure regulatory and client-specific requirements are met. We have centralized our compliance data within ISNetworld and streamlined the reporting process, making it easier for you to prequalify our company. Together with working alongside our insurance company’s Risk Management division, Sweetwater is striving to be 100% safety compliant and cost-effective for our clients.

Sweetwater receives multiple awards from the Associated Builders & Contractors of NJ for construction excellence and safety! Berlitz/ELS HQ Renovation – Honorable Mention in $2-5 million category / The Medicines Company Simulation Center – Honorable Mention in $2-5 million category / Universal Display Corp. HQ Expansion – Honorable Mention in $5-10 million category / Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center – Best of the Best/Eagle Award in the $10+ category
The Platinum Level ABC NJ S.T.E.P. Award for overall safety was earned this year as well.