UNION, NJ — PREMIER Design + Build Group announces the completion of the Union Distribution Center, a new 151,676-square-foot Class A industrial facility designed and constructed for developer Brookfield Properties in Union, New Jersey.
Designed and constructed to LEED certification standards, the Union Distribution Center includes a 4,000-square-foot build-to-suit office area, 36-foot clear heights, 28 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 16 trailer parking stalls, and 123 car parking stalls. The facility features carbon-reduction concrete slabs, a modern solution that lowers environmental impact.
“This project exemplifies what happens when innovation meets purpose,” said Jason Hart, Executive Vice President of PREMIER’s Eastern Region. “By building an advanced distribution center that supports both local economic growth and environmental responsibility, we’ve helped lay the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable future in Union.”
The project faced and overcame significant technical challenges. The team utilized tilt-up concrete panels, a construction method uncommon in the Northeast, particularly during winter months. The work was performed in close proximity to active transportation infrastructure, including a transatlantic railroad, a passenger rail line at the rear of the property, and close proximity to Newark International Airport.
“Assisting the client in a project, whose priority was to contribute to the local economic growth and sustainability, was a tremendous testament to all the effort and drive from Brookfield Properties and PREMIER,” said Sabrina Krasner, Project Engineer at PREMIER Design + Build Group. “The purpose of this build was to provide growth opportunities and allow local companies to utilize the space while having access to a major transportation market.”
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Located in a high-demand logistics corridor with direct access to major transportation routes, the Union Distribution Center supports regional businesses seeking modern, efficient distribution space while complementing the surrounding community.
"As someone who grew up in Union, this project holds special meaning for me,” said Frank Van Der Veken, Senior Associate of Brookfield Properties, who oversaw the development. “Seeing this site transformed into a modern, sustainable logistics center feels like a full-circle moment. The property has been revitalized into a state-of-the-art facility that is preleased to a full-building user, creating opportunities for businesses and local jobs. It’s incredibly rewarding to see Brookfield investing in the community I’ve always called home.”
