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SNJDC's 20th Annual Construction Forecast Roadways to Redevelopment

What a truly incredible turnout we had for the SNJDC's 20th Annual Construction Forecast last Thursday on June 9th at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Mount Laurel. With a record registration of over 250 guests, the exhibit area, always a popular attraction, offered an opportunity for the 24 exhibitors to increase their company exposure and inform guests on the latest products and services offered. The program began with a Regional Economic Outlook presented by Joseph Tredinnick, Regional Vice President of TD Bank. Joe expressed his optimistic outlook on economic development for South Jersey, saying "To me, when I see construction that means a lot of great things...I always think that is a positive sign for all of us." The past couple years have been transformative for the City of Camden, and the first panel "Camden's Crossroads" focused on the future infrastructure needed as result of the economic development underway. Panelists included: Shahid Rana, VP of Business Development at Cooper's Ferry Partnership who spoke on water/sewer infrastructure needs; Joe Forline, VP of Gas Distribution at PSE&G reviewed utility infrastructure; Kevin Becica, County Engineer for the Camden County Department of Public Works discussed transportation and parking; and Pilar Hogan Closkey, Executive Director at St. Joseph's Carpenter Society outlined housing and neighborhood development to come. Moving east and south from Camden, along the major traffic corridors, there is also an uptick in development occurring. The second panel "Corridors of Construction" included presentations from Mayor Chuck Cahn of Cherry Hill Township, Mayor Michael Mignogna of Voorhees Township, Mayor Dave Mayer of Gloucester Township, and Mayor Randy Brown of Evesham Township who reviewed the various projects that will occur in their communities. You can find the program presentation here.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: TD Bank

Supporting Sponsors: Anchor Point Architecture, French and Parrello Associates, Greenman-Pedersen, GREYHAWK, Hutchinson Mechanical Services, Interstate Asphalt Products, Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters, and SimplexGrinnell. Down the Road Sponsor: Wohlsen Construction Co. Media Sponsor: South Jersey Biz Furniture Sponsor: Corporate Interiors This years' exhibitors included: Advantage Engineers, Apex IT Group, Conifer Realty LLC, Craig Testing Labs, Cumberland County Improvement Authority, Gilbane, Gloucester County Economic Development, Golder Associates, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., KS Engineers, Pennoni Associates, Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, Sonitrol Security of Delaware Valley, Stokes Creative Group Inc., Visit South Jersey and Whitman.

Take a look at all our pictures from the Construction Forecast here!

Thank you to our Construction Forecast Planning Committee! To put together an event like the Construction Forecast it takes a strong and devoted committee to devise the event's theme, topics, speakers and format. The planning committee met four times, starting in February, and with each meeting further defined what became "Roadways to Redevelopment" with two panel topics, "Camden's Crossroads" and "Corridors of Construction" and three "Down the Road" coming attractions presentations. Our thanks to committee co-chairs Dave Calnan and Chaz Caramanna and those who served on the committee for offering great ideas, making the speaker contacts, selling the sponsorships and filling the room!

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Transportation & Aviation Committee The Southern New Jersey Development Council's Transportation & Aviation Committee held a meeting in May at the South Jersey Port Corporation in Camden with over 40 attendees. The meeting focused on the transportation of goods and commodities in South Jersey. Kevin Castagnola, Executive Director, South Jersey Port Corporation provided a review of the role and activities of the South Jersey Port Corp. and also gave an update on the Paulsboro Port construction, the Tiger III grant, current cargo activities and the Holtec International Headquarters project, a 600,000 sq. foot manufacturing and technology center under construction at the Port. Jeff Wheeler, Owner/Member of Camden International Commodities Terminal, a multi-facility operation which provides cargo services and storage, spoke on the cocoa bean supply chain through the Delaware River and its impact on the South Jersey and the Delaware Valley. The Transportation Committee met in March at the South Jersey Transportation Authority for an update on the activities of the SJTA, including the Atlantic City Expressway and the Atlantic City International Airport. Thank you to our Host: South Jersey Port Corporation

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Armand Corporation is an award-winning, certified WBE/MBE/SBE Program and Construction management firm created in 1990 by Barbara Armand, President and CEO. Since the company's inception, Armand has completed projects valued between $500,000 and $1.2 Billion in a variety of markets that encompass residential, institutional, disaster recovery, transportation, and utilities. The firm's services include programming, budgeting, reporting, pre-construction, design reviews, procurement, construction supervision, change order management, and closeout; as well as Inspections, QA/QC, Claims, Testing, Commissioning oversite, and Staff-Augmentation. Armand's client list comprises some of the region's most reputable firms, public authorities, and government agencies. Armand Corporation is certified by numerous city and state agencies in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina, as a Woman-and-Minority-owned Business Enterprise. Armand proudly celebrates 25 years of service in the industry!

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Hill International Wins CTF Transportation Award for the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension in Southern California Hill International has received a 2016 Transportation Award from the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) for the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension. The project won in the category of "Best Rail/Transit Project." The award was presented to Hill and other project participants on May 25, 2016 at the CTF's Annual Transportation Awards dinner held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento, California. Hill was the program manager for the 11.5-mile project which extended the Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa. Hill is also currently providing program management services on the next segment, a 12.3-mile extension of the light rail line from Glendora to Montclair. Read more.

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South Jersey Gas Files to Reduce Rates by 3.7% South Jersey Gas filed petitions with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to change three components of the company's rates that would result in overall savings to residential customers of $4.39, or 3.7 percent, on their monthly natural gas bills. SJG filed its annual Basic Gas Supply Service petition, which proposes a decrease of approximately $17.45 to an average 100-therm monthly residential bill. While South Jersey Gas does not profit from the actual gas commodity used by customers, the BGSS clause enables the utility to annually adjust customer charges

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in direct response to decreases or increases in gas costs, as needed. Lower wholesale gas prices, coupled with effective gas supply portfolio management by SJG, drove the reduction in rates. This rate reduction complements a $20 million BGSS bill credit given to customers in January 2016, which resulted in the average residential customer receiving a credit of $58.00 on their winter natural gas bill. Read more.

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Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Nicholas A. Dibble, Esq. was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation. Amy Goldstein, Partner at Capehart Scatchard, has been sworn in as President of the New Jersey State Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

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Dilworth Paxson LLP is proud to announce that five attorneys have been ranked in Chambers USA 2016 in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Restructuring. Lawrence G. McMichael, Chair of Professional Practice; James M. Matour, Partner and Co-Chair, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group; Martin J. Weis, Partner; and Anne Marie Aaronson, Partner. Anne Marie P. Kelley, Partner and Co-Chair, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group was recognized for her work in New Jersey.

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader is proud to announce that Gail B. Gordon, Of Counsel in the Rochelle Park office, and her husband State Senator Robert Gordon have been presented with the prestigious Betty Pendler Award by Community Options, Inc. Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader is pleased to announce that Partner Paul T. Fader has once again been recognized as one of the top lawyers in Bergen County via (201 Magazine).

Congratulations to Hill International for being awarded "Best Private Sector Project Under $20 Million.", "Best Higher Education Project Over $20 Million." by CMAA's Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Hill International was also recognized by CMAA's Metro New York/New Jersey Chapter for "Best Project With a Construction Value Greater Than $100 Million." Hill International also announced that it has been recognized by Who's Who Legal as the leading construction expert witness practice in the world.

HNTB Corporation's transportation engineer, Ryan Whittington, has been recognized as a 2016 top 40 Under 40 transportation demand professional by the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association.

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SNJ Today is pleased to announce Michelle Dawn Mooney will join the SNJ Today News show as Lead Anchor.

Stockton University is pleased to announce that Sharon Schulman will now administer Stockton's initiatives in Atlantic County and southern New Jersey including the Stockton Aviation Research and Technology Park (SARTP) and the recently established Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) as the president's new special advisor.

STV Incorporated is pleased to announce, Will I. Flores, has joined them as a vice president in its Transportation & Infrastructure Division.

T&M Associates was honored by Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County with the "Corporate Citizen Award" for its donation of time and service within Monmouth County.

Wohlsen Construction Company was honored with the Recognition Award at the 88th annual New Jersey Governor's Occupation Safety and Health Awards Program.

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