Bisnow New Jersey Morning Brief January 23-2025 - RC Andersen
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PROJECT PROGRESS UPDATE

RC Andersen & Saddleback Real Estate Team Up for Prefab Metal Flex-Space

January 23, 2025
Coming soon sign at entrance advertising the future facility for lease/own next to a photo of the principles at the ground breaking ceremony.
Saddleback Real Estate Developers joined its project team on June 19 to break ground at 999 Willow Grove St. in Hackettstown. — Courtesy: Saddleback

Our new partnership with Saddleback Real Estate Developers is a project that involves a pre-engineered metal flex-
space facility in Hackettstown, NJ. Key components for the success of this project include safety, effective coordi-
nation and collaboration.

Drone photography of earthwork phase and footings.

Construction commenced in July 2024, starting with the earthwork phase, which involved removing and replacing the
top two feet of material to enhance ground and soil conditions. This was followed by rough grading and site prepa-
ration for the foundations after the demolition phase.

Drone photo of pre-engineered metal building being assembled.

Safety is a top priority for us! Proactive safety planning and implementation are critical for the safe execution of our
work. This is where RC Andersen excels; our team of industrial experts oversees the project from bid to closeout,
ensuring seamless coordination and consistently successful outcomes.
Our focus is on subcontractor management,
hazard analysis, pre-task planning, safety meetings and inspections, incident investigation reviews, and training.

Coordination included redirecting the flow of traffic during construction for tenant-shared access roads. Through the
successful collaborative process with the design team, the design included a custom parking lot and a more efficient
MEPS system for the 54,000 SF flex-space. The
project features 68 column piers, deep foundations and 12-foot block
walls on the 9.47-acre site, due for completion Q2 of 2025.

Check out our progress video to see PEMB construction in action!

Did you know? Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) construction integrates the steel manufacturer early in the design process which
helps reduce labor needs and has the potential to lower site costs during construction, ultimately maximizing efficiency and sustainability
while allowing faster construction and customization. The end-result is also distinctly different in terms of aesthetics, offering a more sleek,
modern look and versatility in comparison to a structure with precast concrete walls. 
Prefabricated metal buildings are particularly well-
suited for specific sites because they are economical to maintain and offer greater durability in harsh weather conditions.