AT A GLANCE
55 Carter Drive, Suite 104
Edison, NJ 08817
Year founded: 2003
Total number of construction professionals involved in commercial real estate in New Jersey: 40
Areas of expertise in commercial real estate construction: Preconstruction planning and advisory; Construction management; Design-build engagements; Owner’s representation; Value engineering; Property Condition Assessments
OUR CLIENTS
Tech-enabled GWG project teams utilize Building Information Management (BIM) systems and technologies to analyze site usage, quickly update design changes and better predict costs. Our deep tech stack of the latest software platforms helps keep projects moving quickly and efficiently with real-time updates and 3D visualizations.
A focus on value engineering means we dive deep into each project to see where we can improve, enhance or create added benefit. This consultative approach to building design, construction and ownership helps generate maximum financial returns from real estate assets.
ON THE HORIZON
At GWG, we are excited about the latest developments in construction technology that can be incorporated into our clients’ projects. These innovations such as remote monitoring, controlled access and green technology enable us to deliver creative, yet practical solutions for purpose-built environments.
In the second half of 2023, we see continued growth in ground-up construction of industrial warehouses to meet regional demand. We also anticipate additional creative property development and a reimagining of existing facilities for asset owners in office space and other classes. The repurposing trend also extends to our project pipeline in health care and life sciences, and multifamily residential projects.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
G William Group recently fast-tracked construction of one of the world’s largest biorepository storage facilities for Sampled in Piscataway, NJ, to meet immediate market demand. The multiphase, design-build initiative, added a total of 140,000 square feet for the quickly growing life sciences startup company.
Due to urgent need for biologic sampling, testing and storage — sprung from the response to COVID-19 — GWG turned the project around on an extremely tight timetable. The team delivered high-performance cold storage space within 8 months, and an additional 35,000 square feet of lab space within 5 months.
The freezer farm now houses nearly 800 freezers and 230 liquid nitrogen tanks in a secure, access-controlled environment with wireless remote monitoring and full generator and LN2 backup. The GWG team adhered to industry best practices and included nitrogen generators, high-capacity chillers and unique fresh air intakes to maintain cryogenic temperatures of biologic samples for testing and storage. The site now processes up to 20 million bio samples.
GWG managed more than 30 subcontractors and specialty vendors to deliver a state-of-the-art research and production facility. The team also worked closely with local officials to comply with all building and environmental codes on this intricate project.
