Professional Services
DIGroup-designed school in Perth Amboy notches LEED silver certification

A Perth Amboy elementary school designed by DIGroup Architecture has earned certification on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design scale.

Residential & Mixed Use
Redevelopment of Parsippany office park comes with multilayered approach to sustainability

The transformation of a suburban office park in Parsippany — one of New Jersey’s most closely watched redevelopment projects — comes with a heavy focus on sustainability, including a plan to seek certification with the U.S. Green Building Council for the entire 45-acre community.

Events
USGBC NJ honors LEED projects of the year, returns to in-person celebration

Local leaders with the U.S. Green Building Council gathered last week to honor dozens of projects, firms and individuals that are advancing sustainability in New Jersey, as the chapter hosted its first in-person awards gala in more than three years.

Industrial
Sudler turns to carbon-reducing concrete tech, seeking greener construction methods

Seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction process, Sudler Cos. has employed the use of carbon-injected concrete to build a new industrial park outside New Jersey. The technology wins praise from others in the industry and, while such materials may not be yet available in the developer’s home state, could be a sign of things to come for builders.

Industrial
Health, quality of life a growing focus in designing warehouse and logistics buildings

The race to attract quality labor has led industrial developers and users to focus increasingly on wellness-oriented design and features, but that shift has become all the more important in recent months as occupiers look to keep employees safe from COVID-19.

Residential & Mixed Use
Jersey City rental tower by Ironstate, KRE earns LEED certification

As renters flock to a new 46-story apartment tower in Jersey City, the U.S. Green Building Council has endorsed the project for its sustainable design and construction.

Office
West Windsor office building reaches LEED certification after upgrades, Woodmont says

Woodmont Properties has achieved LEED certification at a newly renovated, 71,300-square-foot office building in West Windsor, the commercial estate firm announced Monday.

Policy Page
Earth Day 2019 Rx: Focus on recycling

April 22 is Earth Day, always a great time to reflect on what we as citizens can do to make the planet a little greener: reducing waste, conserving energy, reusing or donating products and recycling.

Residential & Mixed Use
Bijou promotes development exec, eyes expansion into Montclair and Morristown

Bijou Properties has announced a key promotion within its ranks as part of a plan to expand beyond its hometown of Hoboken and into markets such as Montclair and Morristown.

Residential & Mixed Use
Façade nearly complete at new Hoboken condo building

Bijou Properties is putting the finishing touches on the exterior of VIA Lofts, a new 10-unit luxury condominium project in the northwest section of Hoboken.