May 22, 2009
Pennington, NJ – May 11, 2009 V.J. SCOZZARI & SONS, INC. has commenced construction management services for a new state-of-the art school for Eden Autism Services (Eden).
A new school and offices are being built at the 52 acre Princeton Forrestal Village (PFV) in Plainsboro, NJ for Eden. The project will encompass 3 acres on the south side of the PFV, and will include outdoor recreation areas, playgrounds, and walking trails. The two-story building, in its final stage of design, will be approximately 37,000 square feet and will feature classrooms, therapy spaces, vocational spaces, a gymnasium, a weight training room, a cafeteria, as well as offices and support space. Sustainable principles incorporated into the project include energy-efficient heating, air-conditioning systems, and lighting systems as well as material selections. In addition, the building design allows natural light to reach virtually every interior space in the building.
V. J. SCOZZARI & SONS, INC. has been providing construction management services to Eden since September 2008. Pre-Construction Services have included assisting in the planning and approval process, expediting certain utility and regulatory agency approvals, costs estimating, scheduling, and construction phase planning.
Vincent J. Scozzari, Jr., LEED AP, executive vice president of V. J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. stated “Eden is truly one of the country’s premiere provider of services to individuals with autism and their families and this new facility will further their efforts in their mission”. He also said that “Everyone at V. J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. was particularly proud to be selected for this project and to join the project team of prominent firms in delivering Eden a state-of-the art school for people with autism”.
About Eden Autism Services
Eden Autism Services has been helping people with autism and their families since 1975. The non-profit offers year-round educational services; early intervention, parent training, respite care; outreach services; community-based residential services, and employment opportunities. For more information visit www.edenservices.org.
About V.J. SCOZZARI & SONS, INC.
V. J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. is a third generation general construction and construction management firm that has constructed and managed numerous projects throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The firm is a full service company offering both Pre-Construction Phase Services and Construction Phase services on a wide array of projects. The firm is considered one of the premiere providers of Project Management, Construction Management, General Construction, and Design/Build Services, and specializes in corporate, commercial, educational, and institutional projects. For more information visit www.vjscozzariandsons.com.