Welcome to Whitman’s Quarterly Newsletter! We are excited to share with you some of the exciting things Whitman has been up to recently, introduce you to members of our exceptional team, and let you know where you can find us in the coming months.
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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.
This project was recognized as a 2025 Top Project at the NJBIZ Leaders in Real Estate, Construction and Design Awards in June!
Please reach out to Senior VP of Operations Eddie Alonso to learn more.
MEET OUR TEAM
Brett Iwicki
Project Manager
Brett has been a member of Whitman’s Environmental Team for over 19 years. As a Project Manager he is responsible for the management and oversight of Site and Remedial phase investigations, client and regulatory interfacing, and report/document preparation. Brett has extensive experience in: preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) on various types of properties; conducting building inspections from an environmental and insurance risk perspective; and preparing Site Investigation, Remedial Investigation and Remedial Action Reports for development projects in New Jersey. He also assists Whitman’s Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) in developing remediation strategies and preparation of final case closure documents.
Brett currently leads Whitman’s Due Diligence service line, assisting property purchasers, developers and/or owners with the assessment and analysis of a property’s environmental conditions to identify potential risks and liabilities per the ASTM Standards.
Brett is also a licensed Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor and has vast experience in conducting lead risk evaluations and assessments for both public and private entities in accordance with the USEPA and HUD Guidelines.
Contact Brett at biwicki@whitmanco.com for more information on Whitman’s Due Diligence and other Environmental Services!
WHERE TO FIND US
July 10-11, 2025
October 20-23, 2025Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Whitman is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions to join our growing Environmental Division:
To apply for these and other open Environmental and Engineering positions at Whitman, please visit our Careers page.
Whitman is a proud member and annual sponsor of the Construction Roundtable of New Jersey (CRTNJ). We are also an active member of CREA United, the Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ (Metro BCA), and the Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP).
Posted on July 1, 2025
