Whitman was proud to be recognized at the NJBIZ Leaders in Real Estate, Construction and Design Awards yesterday as a key project partner for one of NJBIZ’s 2025 Top Projects: The New Concepts for Living Achievement Center in Paramus, New Jersey!
Whitman Senior Project Manager and Engineer, Gary Fields, P.E., attended the Awards ceremony on June 10th at The Marigold in Somerset, NJ. Gary joined the official award recipient and project owner Daniel Mihalinec on stage as the award was presented.
Whitman provided Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering services for the Center. We are thrilled to have been a valued member of the team responsible for bringing this award-winning project to life!
The NJBIZ Leaders in Real Estate, Construction and Design Awards celebrate individuals and companies changing New Jersey’s commercial real estate landscape through development, design, construction, project management and more.
Project Profile: New Concepts for Living Achievement Center
Whitman provided professional Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering services for the 81,160 square foot New Concepts for Living Achievement Center in Paramus, New Jersey. The Center transformed a former Barnes & Noble bookstore into a premier day program facility for adults with developmental disabilities. Project owner Daniel Mihalinec, Director of Facilities, led the ambitious conversion that was completed in June 2024.
The project incorporated 19 individual workrooms and Activities of Daily Living rooms, providing real-life learning opportunities including PC labs, mock bedrooms, laundry facilities, a supermarket and training kitchen. Additional amenities include a full-service physical therapy suite, sensory rooms, medical services suite and administration area.
The centerpiece is a 5,500 square foot “Town Square” gathering area featuring RGB lighting, a 20-by-14 foot LED tile video wall, varying ceiling heights, and a 30-foot diameter skylight. Premium finishes throughout include Bentley carpeting, Level wallcovering, and VT industry structured lumber doors with automatic operation.
The facility serves hundreds of clients daily, impacting thousands of individuals and families throughout New Jersey.
Posted on June 12th, 2025
