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SWEETWATER CELEBRATES ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE YEAR, TEAMWORK, AND REFLECTS ON A MAJOR LOSS. The entire company met last week to hear Ron Witt Jr., President & CEO, speak to the current state of Sweetwater and review the past fiscal year. The passing of Ron Witt Sr. was extremely difficult emotionally, but the team “persevered to put $78 million dollars of profitable construction in place”, said Ron Jr.
“As we embark on our 2017/2018 fiscal year, the outlook is strong and robust. We have a diverse sector backlog, with ongoing and committed projects totaling $111,000,000. Of this total, we expect to put 80% of this volume in place, which would equate to a fiscal year total of $88,000,000”. “Building on this success requires continued effort, cooperation and teamwork”, Ron stated and asked everyone to remember to choose positivity and personal accountability.
Luke Metz, EVP of Field Operations, also remembered Ron Sr. to all and congratulated Nancy Witt on her 28 years of hard work for the company.

Stunning Renovation for Lowenstein Sandler LLP Completed. This renovation, with Sweetwater as construction manager, delivered the quality and innovative space this national client had envisioned for its relocated headquarters. A new sophisticated exterior facade and vestibule announces the impressive interior space of 160,000 square feet, spanning 3 floors. A team of ten – management, architects, engineers, and consultants – collaborated successfully to provide the design, function and application. Architectural wood wall panels, high density shelving system, and custom stainless steel railing and cable staircase, are a few of the highlights within. Click here for more information and photos.

Leading Women Entrepreneurs (LWE) selected it’s 2017 Honorees and Nancy Witt was chosen as leading marketing expert in NJ who excels in brand innovation. As Vice President for Sweetwater Construction Corp., Ms. Witt is involved in business development activities, as well as managing the marketing of the company. She has been with the firm since 1989 and is largely credited with taking the firm from its $500,000 yearly sales to $100 million. Click here to read more about the LWE awards in NJBiz.

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Conversion in Springfield! Sweetwater reconstructed a drab 4-story existing building for this successful hotel conversion resulting in 170 rooms and additional square footage from 119,000 to 130,000. A restaurant and bar now enhance the lobby, as well as a large fireplace and gift shop. The multiple banquet areas have a separate entry point from outside of the hotel. A well-appointed bridal suite is accessible from the grand staircase in the largest banquet room. Other amenities include an indoor pool and spa, in addition to a fitness center. This total renovation included the replacement of the roof. The reconfiguration of the parking lot and new landscaping completed this impressive project. For more images, click here.

In step with Somerville’s commitment to revitalization and redevelopment, this new 4-story, 175,000 square-foot residential development, the Cobalt, contains studio, one and two-bedroom apartments in the downtown section. The wood-framed structure, with cementatious and metal siding exteriors, has 117 units with lobby, club room, courtyard, and fitness area. An attached 2-story parking garage holds 109 parking spaces. The project, within walking distance to the train, included a complete site development plan. Sweetwater has completed two development projects for this client. To view more images of the Cobalt, click here.

C&W Rutherford Office Featured in RE-NJ Constructed by Sweetwater. Read about Cushman & Wakefield’s new digs that promote collaboration and stimulation by design.
The 24,000 square-foot space on the 7th floor is designed for flexibility and vitality. Open space work stations and lounges invite collaboration while focus rooms offer quiet task attention. Click here for Flipbook article.
Sweetwater has previously renovated C&W office space in Iselin.

Sweetwater a contractor finalist for 2017 Impact Award with the United Way for our facade renovation and office construction work at 56 Livingston Avenue in Roseland. Each year the Network selects one team within the commercial real estate industry, recognizing work on a development project, sale, lease, or other real estate transaction that is considered to have had the most positive impact in the region that year. The winner, Allergan HQ, was announced at the Legacy Luncheon on May 19th.

Ronald C. Witt, Sr. announced that Ronald C. Witt, Jr. has been named President and COO of Sweetwater Construction Corp. Ron Sr. will remain active with the company in the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Ron Jr. joined Sweetwater in 1990 as a Junior Project Manager after his graduation from Drexel University. Ron has developed from that position to Executive Vice President in charge of all Sweetwater’s construction operations.

Sweetwater Earns Trifecta at 2016 ABC NJ Excellence in Construction Awards Dinner. In an arena of top NJ & PA Merit Shop general contractors for construction awards, three Sweetwater projects stood out among its peers to win two 1st place Eagle Awards and a 2nd place Merit Award.
The re-build of an abandoned 50-year old, 2-story structure to provide a stunning flagship location for Martin Insurance Group took the Merit Award in the $2-5 million category. Once layers started to be peeled away, it became necessary to remove the second floor and undergo multiple re-design efforts. The collage of previous additions and renovations was transformed into a cohesive and modern office building within a come-back campus along the NJ Turnpike in Monroe, delivered on time. For more info and photos, click here.
Taking the prestigious Eagle Award in the $2-5 million category was Sweetwater performing phased renovations to create an Aseptic Corridor and equipment mezzanine for Genzyme Biosurgery in Ridgefield. It was testament to a Merit Shop contractor providing exceptional quality and strict safety within a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. For more info and photos, click here.
The third project submitted was the 5-year Avery Townhome Apartments, a 460-unit residential development along highly-visible Route 130 in Willingboro. This Eagle Award-winner in the over $10 million category was constructed in 6-phases under precise scheduling directed by occupancy and logistics critical for maintaining safety among tenants. The result is a very nicely appointed neighborhood with resort-style amenities and a very happy client. For more info and photos, click here.

Sweetwater completes 450-unit Avery Townhome Apartments in Willingboro! The multi-family project includes 3-story townhome-style apartments built in 6 phases, along a major thoroughfare. The community also contains a resort-style clubhouse with pool, patio bbq and fire pit, theater and fitness area.
Working 7 days a week at times to keep up with the delivery schedule for the units, the Sweetwater team met the requirements to have new units available at all times. They maintained a safe and secure jobsite over a large area and constantly ensure comfort and egress for residents over a 5-year period. The end result is a beautiful community delivered within the exacting cost and quality demands of the owner.