New Jersey

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Developer FEM South Beach Urban Renewal has retained B. Harvey Construction (BHC) for pre-construction services at South Beach at Long Branch, an oceanfront residential community located at 350 Ocean Ave. in Long Branch. BHC is collaborating with the development team for on-site work for the 47-unit project, which is situated on 1.6 oceanfront acres between Ocean Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. The firm will oversee pre-construction services, including concrete work, sheets/piling, and utility marking services executed by New Jersey American Water, Jersey Central Power & Light and New Jersey Natural Gas. Additionally, BHC is collaborating with the owner, Cornerstone Construction Services, on the bidding process. Ground broke for the project in August, with completion slated for 2018. FEM South Beach Urban Renewal is developing the project in collaboration with The Pinnacle Companies, Shore Point Architecture and Cornerstone Construction Services.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Fields Construction Co. has begun work for the second phase of 207 Van Vorst Street in Jersey City. The second phase is the second of two 15-story buildings and will feature 153 luxury apartments and 7,305 square feet of retail space. The first phase, which is also under construction, features 255 residences and 7,237 square feet of retail space. Developed by Fields Development Group and designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve, the project is situated adjacent to St. Peter’s Prep high school and within walking distance of New Jersey Transit’s PATH and light rail lines. Construction of the first phase is scheduled for completion in fall 2017 and the second phase is slated for completion in winter 2018. McLaren Engineering Group is providing structural engineering design and construction support for the project.