Value Delivered
Forest Electric New Jersey provided design-assist, prefabrication, and installation services for the electrical system at this new 85,000-square-foot office building, for a highly regarded wealth management company. The building consisted of two above-ground levels and an underground parking garage, requiring unique electrical and infrastructure demands.
We leveraged our internal engineering team, along with the assistance of a trusted third-party electrical engineer, to collaborate directly with the general contractor and owner. This close coordination allowed for real-time design integration that helped ensure the electrical system aligned perfectly with the owner’s evolving vision.
Additionally, by maximizing the use of off-site prefabrication, we significantly reduced on-site labor and installation time, while also enhancing quality control and safety.
Client Objectives
The client wanted to establish a significant presence in the East Coast market with a new state-of-the-art building.
Solutions
For the building’s electrical fit out, our scope of work included:
- Installation of an intricate and architecturally stunning lighting package, consisting of 2,168 fixtures
- Robust, high-quality electrical infrastructure, including:
- 480V, 4000-amp service to the building
- Two main distribution switchgears (4000 and 800 amps)
- One 2000-amp stand-by distribution switchgear
- Two 1200-amp UPS-backed switchgears
- Two 300 kVA Toshiba UPS units
- Forty subpanels
- 500 kW diesel standby generator for power continuity
- Cutting-edge life safety and fire alarm systems
- Approximately 60 addressable points
- Integrated with cutting-edge area of refuge system
- Connected to Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for enhanced emergency communications
In addition to the core electrical systems, Forest also installed all conduit infrastructure to support other trades, promoting seamless coordination and integration across disciplines.
Despite evolving design requirements and technical complexity, we delivered a fully realized, high-performance electrical system that reflects our team’s engineering expertise, adaptability, and commitment to excellence.