Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Honored with New York Construction's'Best of 2009' Award for Garden Street Lofts
September 21, 2009, Hoboken, NJ - New York Construction has awarded Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com/) an Award of Merit in the Green Building category as part of its "Best of 2009 Awards" for Garden Street Lofts (http://www.gardenstreetlofts.com/). Garden Street Lofts is a luxury residential building in Hoboken, New Jersey. Del-Sano served as the general contractor for the $16.8-million redevelopment project, which was completed in February 2009.
New York Construction's "Best of Awards" is an annual awards program dedicated to honoring the region's best projects and the companies that design and build them. Award criteria included Teamwork and Project Management, Safety, Innovation, Contribution to the Community or Industry, Overcoming Unique or Difficult Challenges, Construction Quality and Craftsmanship, and Function and Aesthetic Quality of the Design.
Garden Street Lofts was redeveloped from an existing 42,888-square-foot, structural steel, concrete and masonry, former coconut processing and storage warehouse that was erected in 1919. Del-Sano built a new 35,054-square-foot, seven-story structural steel and concrete addition with gauged metal-perimeter wall framing and a Zinc rain screen façade. The addition rises above and is linked to the restored cast-in-place concrete building at the original fifth floor roof level. The mixed-use complex includes 30-luxuriously appointed one-, two-, and three-bedroom, loft-style condominiums. Also, at ground level there is a total 7,500 square feet of open floor plan that is suited for prime retail space facing 14th and Garden Streets.
The Garden Street Lofts is awaiting certification as the first Silver LEED luxury residential hi-rise development in New Jersey. The building uses 24% less energy in heating cooling and lighting, as well as 20% less water than a traditional building, and 100% of its electrical power is generated from wind and other renewable resources.
In addition to the many sustainable and energy efficient elements of the building, Del-Sano's handling of the construction process itself, as well as the worksite were noteworthy. "The challenges of bringing this project to life were many, not the least of which was how to preserve, recycle and transform architectural history by converting the Hostess coconut-processing warehouse into a state-of-the-art, high performance 'green' building while initiating creative cost containment measures," explained Angelo Del Russo, Founder and CEO of Del-Sano Contracting.
"Preserving an old structure while wrapping a new structure around and above it is no easy task. Another preservation challenge was to make certain the integrity of the walls and structure remained intact for restoration and rehabilitation," noted Del- Russo. "The restriction of the existing lot size and position also presented challenges, particularly for structural design and building methods. But ultimately, we were able to work around these challenges, afford the client some significant cost savings through our building methodologies, and deliver a beautiful building to the client that stands as a model for sustainable residential development in New Jersey."
Project team members were:
Architect: Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects, New York, NY
MEPS Engineer: Buro Happold, New York, NY
Project Financing: TD Bank, Ramsey, NJ
Marketing Agent: Hudson Place Realty, Hoboken, NJ
LEED Commissioning Agent, Dome-Tech Group, Edison, NJ
About Bijou PropertiesGarden Street Lofts was developed by Bijou Properties (http://www.bijouproperties.com/), which has already received recognition for successfully redeveloping urban properties and for the adaptive re-use of a former industrial and warehouse building along the Hudson River waterfront. The company is committed to incorporating sustainable design and construction into its projects.
About Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com/), a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a skilled and qualified builder of LEED-registered projects. The firm is committed to setting new standards for sustainable development through ongoing education and training, responsible use of natural resources, and the integration of principles of sustainable development in its day-to-day activities and client projects.
Established in 1975, Del-Sano provides full-service, commercial general construction and construction management services to a distinguished and diverse client base located throughout the New York metropolitan area. The firm, which ranks among the 25 largest general contractors in New Jersey, is engaged in the construction and development of commercial, institutional, retail, multifamily (including senior, affordable and luxury housing) high-rise, multi-level and framed structures, as well as recreational facilities and historic renovation projects.

Del-Sano Completes Construction of $16.7M Kennedy Tower II in West New York, NJ, Meeting or Exceeding New Jersey Affordable Green Program Standards

07.27.2009 – West New York, NJ – Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (www.delsano.com) has completed new construction of Kennedy Tower II in West New York, New Jersey. Kennedy Tower II is an 11-story, senior independent living, affordable housing community consisting of 71 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 82 parking spaces, 76 of which are located in structured parking facilities. Del-Sano served as the general contractor for the $16,735,000 million project, which began in July 2008. The senior housing property was ready for occupancy on July 1, 2009. The project is owned by West New York Urban Renewal II. The federally subsidized project was funded by HMFA (Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.Located on 62nd street, Kennedy Tower II is adjacent to the original Kennedy Tower, which was constructed in 1968, and is located on 62nd street.

The property offers proximity to bus routes and features safe shelters for commuters. Kennedy Tower II is built to New Jersey Affordable Green Program standards, utilizing daylight lighting where possible, Energy Star appliances, heating units, and water saver plumbing fixtures and high efficiency elevators. There is high recycle content in the flooring material, backfill material, and concrete used in the building. All plantings are drought resistant and indigenous to the area. During construction, 80% of the construction waste was recycled. According to Del-Sano Contracting Founder and CEO Angelo Del Russo, “Both West New York Urban Renewal II and Del-Sano shared a commitment to safe, clean, accessible, energy efficient and affordable housing throughout this project. Kennedy Tower II stands as a fine example of affordable housing that has both the needs of independent senior residents and the environment at its core, and we were thrilled to have been associated with this project.”About Del-SanoDel-Sano Contracting Corp, a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is a skilled and qualified builder of LEED-registered projects.

The firm is committed to setting new standards for sustainable development through ongoing education and training, responsible use of natural resources, and the integration of principles of sustainable development in its day-to-day activities and client projects.Established in 1975, Del-Sano provides full-service, commercial general construction and construction management services to a distinguished and diverse client base located throughout the New York metropolitan area. The firm, which ranks among the 25 largest general contractors in New Jersey, is engaged in the construction and development of commercial, institutional, retail, multifamily (including senior, affordable and luxury housing) high-rise, multi-level and framed structures, as well as recreational facilities and historic renovation projects.

Del-Sano Featured on Metro Green Building

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NJ First Silver LEED Green Building, Hoboken, NJ

Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Completes Construction of Hoboken, NJ's GREEN Garden Street Lofts
Hoboken, N.J., Feb 25, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) --
Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com) has completed construction of Garden Street Lofts (http://www.gardenstreetlofts.com), a luxury residential building in Hoboken, New Jersey. Garden Street Lofts' certification is pending as New Jersey's first luxury residential project to earn the Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating. The $16.8-million redevelopment project will also be Hoboken's only LEED-certified residential building upon certification. The project took 25 months to complete and is already 50% sold.
Garden Street Lofts was redeveloped from an existing 42,888-square-foot, structural steel, concrete and masonry, former coconut processing and storage warehouse that was erected in 1919. Del-Sano built a new 35,054-square-foot, seven-story structural steel and concrete addition with gauged metal-perimeter wall framing and a Zinc rain screen facade. The addition rises above and is linked to the restored cast-in-place concrete building at the original fifth floor roof level. The mixed-use complex includes 30-luxuriously appointed one-, two-, and three-bedroom, loft-style condominiums. Also, at ground level there is a total 7,500 square feet of open floor plan that is suited for prime retail space facing 14th and Garden Streets.
The building offers proximity to public transportation to New York City, as well as major highways including the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Garden Street Lofts also features structured cable for high-speed data and communications, as well as individually-controlled, multi-zone HVAC and audio/video entry security systems, Italian kitchens, and high-end appliances. Select units also offer double-height ceilings, fireplaces, hot tubs and IPE wood terraces.
According to Larry Bijou of Bijou Properties LLC, the project owner, "It took years of effort by some of the best and freshest minds in the industry to create a model for sustainable residential development that offers comfort, style and beauty, while being sensitive to the impact on the environment. The City of Hoboken is an ideal setting for this model because of its historical significance, proximity to New York City, and urbane mindset."
LEED promotes a holistic building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. While the re-use of the Coconut Building is perhaps the ultimate in recycling, the many sustainable development highlights of the project include:
A sedum-covered green roof designed to prevent flooding, as well as absorb rainfall and outside sound, making for a safer, cleaner, and quieter environment. Comprised of greenery and soils specially selected to prevent storm-water runoff, the green roof provides insulation, produces oxygen and reduces heat pollution. The foliage-covered roof creates significantly lower heat emissions compared to black asphalt, which will ultimately decrease energy use and residents' energy bills. Free access for residents to public transportation such as the PATH and the Hoboken Ferry. Optimized energy performance using special window glass and Viracon Low E VE 1-42 glazing to help maintain optimal indoor temperatures. The use of low emitting, recycled, locally manufactured, and rapidly renewable materials such as structural steel and zinc facade, bamboo flooring, cotton insulation, FSC certified wood, FSC IPE Decking and Siding, No VOC Paint and Low VOC coatings. (IPE is a hardwood from Brazilian growers that harvest under the guidelines and techniques of sustainable yield forestry management. It contains no toxins or chemicals.) Separate HVAC systems for the apartments and for the corridor and lobby spaces, which provide fresh, filtered cool and warm air to those spaces via 100% outside air rooftop air handling units. The building's design will utilize 24% less energy in heating, cooling and lighting, as well as 20% less water than a standard building, which, in turn, will afford lower utility bills. The building was constructed utilizing criteria from the LEED New Construction Guidelines version 2.1. During each stage of construction, the onsite team met to review/implement the guidelines, with an emphasis on construction waste management, diversion from landfill material, and adherence to an indoor air quality management plan. Construction waste management initiatives allowed 88% of building construction waste materials to be recycled during the construction process. These materials included, wood, metals, concrete, masonry, drywall, cartons/crates, and glass. 100% of the electrical power will be purchased from wind and other alternative energy sources. The site positioning maximizes the use of daylight and views. A green housekeeping program for the building management company. Sustainable education offered through building tours, web site links and information, and a case study. "Del-Sano was the ideal construction partner to redevelop Garden Street Lofts. Their knowledge of sustainable materials and LEED requirements, energy efficient systems and sustainable construction processes, as well as their commitment to the highest quality and attention to detail, were evident everyday throughout the process." Bijou noted.
"We are very excited about our contributions as general contractor to this ground-breaking project because it sets new standards and a commitment for sustainable residential development here in New Jersey. In addition, Garden Street Lofts is very much in sync with Del-Sano's own commitment to the utilization of sustainable resources and efficient, energy-conscious construction," said Del-Sano CEO and Founder Angelo Del Russo.
Among the other project team members were: Architect: Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects, New York, NY MEPS Engineer: Buro Happold, New York, NY Project Financing: TD Bank, Ramsey, NJ Marketing Agent: Hudson Place Realty, Hoboken, NJ LEED Commissioning Agent, Dome-Tech Group, Edison, NJ About Bijou Properties Garden Street Lofts was developed by Bijou Properties (http://www.bijouproperties.com), which has already received recognition for successfully redeveloping urban properties and for the adaptive re-use of a former industrial and warehouse building along the Hudson River waterfront. The company is committed to incorporating sustainable design and construction into its projects. Bijou Properties recently completed the renovation of the former Hostess Building, which is adjacent to Garden Street Lofts, into a prime retail property in Hoboken. Tenants include the New York Sports Club, Washington Mutual Bank, and CVS pharmacy.
About Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com) a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is a skilled and qualified builder of LEED-registered projects. The firm is committed to setting new standards for sustainable development through ongoing education and training, responsible use of natural resources, and the integration of principles of sustainable development in its day-to-day activities and client projects.
Established in 1975, Del-Sano provides full-service, commercial general construction and construction management services to a distinguished and diverse client base located throughout the New York metropolitan area. The firm, which ranks among the 25 largest general contractors in New Jersey, is engaged in the construction and development of commercial, institutional, retail, multifamily (including senior, affordable and luxury housing) high-rise, multi-level and framed structures, as well as recreational facilities and historic renovation projects.
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Featured Real Estate Business Online

DEL-SANO SELECTED FOR SENIOR HOUSING PROJECTWEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Union, N.J.-based Del-Sano Contracting Corp, has been selected to provide general contracting services for the construction of Phases II and III of Crane’s Mill, a 35-acre senior housing facility located in West Caldwell that is being developed by Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey. The project is expected to cost $27 million, and construction will begin this month. Phase II will include the construction of 70 independent units with 47 underground parking spaces, as well as 10 cottages with attached garages. The independent living units will be located in a two-story building attached to the existing central facility. Phase III of Crane’s Mill will encompass 20,000 square feet of new and existing space. A new wing will be added that will house the memory support area, a dementia courtyard and renovated common areas for the assisted living areas. Construction will also include the conversion of 18 of the facility’s 60 assisted living units into dementia units. Upon completion, Crane’s Mill will contain 286 independent living units, 48 assisted living units and 18 dementia units, with 66 of the units set aside for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The first phase of the community was completed in 1998. MARCUS & MILLICHAP BROKERS 120-UNIT APARTMENT SALELEVITTOWN, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Avalon Court Apartments, a 120-unit, garden-style apartment community located in Levittown. Situated on 6 acres on Bristol Oxford Valley Road, the property contains 11 three-story brick buildings. Clark Talone and Ridge MacLaren of Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office represented the seller, Avalon Partners, and procured the buyer, a regionally based partnership. The acquisition price was not disclosed. http://www.rebusinessonline.com/news_archive/2008/August/08-08-08.shtml

Domus Names Del-Sano for HUD Project

Domus Names Del-Sano Contractor for HUD Senior Housing
By Erika Schnitzer, Associate Editor

http://www.multihousingnews.com/multihousing/content_display/industry-news/e3ic75447be81df667c9f044623e5281ebb

Dumont, N.J.—Domus Housing Corp., the housing arm of the Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Newark, recently broke ground on a $10.4 million HUD 202 low-income senior housing project, St. Mary’s Senior Residence, in Dumont N.J. Del-Sano Contracting Corp., a U.S. Green Building Council member based in Union, N.J., was selected as the general contractor for the project, and Princeton-based Steven S. Cohen Architect P.C. designed the development, which is located on the grounds of St. Mary’s Parish at 280 Washington Avenue.The four-story, 45,000-sq.-ft. project will offer 49 one-bedroom units for residents ages 62 and older who earn less than $32,000 a year. Each 540-sq.-ft. apartment will be handicap-adaptable and will include Energy Star fixtures and appliances and thermal bypass details for efficient utilities usage. The project also includes a 2,000-sq.-ft. community room with a kitchen. Monthly rents will be 35 percent of residents’ income, explains Barbara Sekelsky, project coordinator, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. Funding for St. Mary’s Senior Residence was provided through HUD ($7,669,400), Bergen County HOME ($1,010,000), Bergen County CDBG ($200,000), the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ($375,000) and State of N.J. HOME Funds ($750,000). Additionally, Catholic Charities received a $400,000 DPG grant from HUD for the demolition of the existing building on the site.Del-Sano previously worked with Domus and Catholic Charities of he Archdiocese of Newark in 2005 on a 49-unit senior housing development in Kearny, N.J.

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New Jersey & Company Michael Wolz Joins Del-Sano

Michael Wolz Joins Del-Sano Contracting Corp. as Project Manager
By Betsy Kraat
http://www.njand.com/news/business.php/2008/10/14/michael_wolz_joins_del_sano_contracting_
UNION-– Michael A. J. Wolz, AIA, CSI, CCCA, has joined Del-Sano Contracting Corp. as a project manager, announced Del-Sano CEO Angelo Del Russo.
A registered architect and a certified construction contract administrator, Wolz will be responsible for managing the project budget, administrative and engineering controls, client reporting, contract drawings, sub contractors’ requests, training and field staff for Del-Sano’s construction projects throughout New Jersey.
Wolz brings more than 20 years’ experience in architecture and construction project management to Del-Sano. He previously served as a construction project manager for The RBA Group in Parsippany where he managed more than $188 million in projects over a five-year period. He has also held positions with URS Corporation and the South Orange/Maplewood Board of Education, as well as several architectural firms in New Jersey.
He earned a BA in architecture from Pratt Institute School of Architecture and a BA in architectural history from Syracuse University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), AIA New Jersey and the New Jersey Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute.
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