NAHB Commercial Builders Council recognizes
The Ruby Group’s design-build work for Lodi, N.J., catering and events hall
GOSHEN, N.Y. (Dec. 28, 2011) – The recent renovation of The Elan, a Lodi, N.J., catering and events hall, has received national recognition for The Ruby Group, the Goshen, N.Y.-based development, consulting and construction-management company that updated the facility’s structure and appearance to draw in clients from the surrounding community.
The project was honored by the NAHB Commercial Builders Council, which sponsors the annual Awards of Excellence for light commercial projects on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders, with a Merit Award for its entry. The Awards of Excellence recognize achievements in design, market appeal, aesthetics, challenges faced during building and overall success of commercial projects that are either built or renovated and range in size from less than 5,000 to more than 100,000 square feet.
“It’s extremely satisfying to see that The Ruby Group is gaining national recognition for its design-build work,” said Peter Berman, president of The Ruby Group. “This project was very satisfying in that it involved a complete renovation of the space into something that is both modern and stylish.”
The Ruby Group stepped in during the middle of the planning phase of this design-build project calling for structural modifications and interior renovations to modernize a 15,000-plus-square-foot catering and banquet facility. The centerpiece of the project is a dramatic, two-story atrium lobby and entry. The Ruby Group completely reconstructed the entryway to include new stairs and a catwalk as access to the second floor. The chrome and mirrored space now includes natural stone walls and custom wood doors that lead into the main event area.
“The extensive renovation needed for this property presented a challenge that was met with clear competence and a lot of hard work,” said Gene Graf III, 2011 chair of the Commercial Builders Council and owner of Gallatin Center LP in Bozeman, Mont. “Congratulations to The Ruby Group for being recognized with this award.”
The renovation also included roof replacement, asbestos abatement and mechanical retrofits. Extensive interior renovations included new electrical, lighting, floor coverings, wall coverings, hardwood dance floors and kitchen upgrades.
The company was able to meet the owner’s needs and budget despite the necessary replacement of the roof. Some existing elements were repurposed, and the wood floors were repaired and refinished instead of being completely replaced. Greater energy efficiency was achieved through better and more thorough insulation, as well as the addition of a new high-efficiency HVAC unit.
ABOUT THE RUBY GROUP
The Ruby Group, based in Goshen, N.Y., is a development, project management, general contracting and consulting firm serving the residential and commercial sectors. Ruby Homes is dedicated to building feature-rich, high-quality homes with personalized service. Ruby Homes is among the small percentage of homebuilders to receive top-level Platinum LEED certification for a single-family home. Ruby Consulting provides expert speakers and full-service management consultation with a focus on construction operations, marketing and business development. Ruby Construction Services serves professional investors, financial institutions and land owners developing commercial, mixed use, or large scale residential projects. The Ruby Group also manages modular-construction projects, provides student-housing expertise and purchases, renovates and resells foreclosed properties. For more information, visit www.rubygrp.com or call (845) 651-3800. Follow The Ruby Group on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/The_Ruby_Group and search for us on Facebook.
ABOUT NCBC
The NAHB Commercial Builders Council addresses regulatory and legislative issues and provides educational and information services to NAHB members who are light commercial builders and remodelers. For more information on commercial building trends, techniques, issues, and best business practices, visit www.nahb.org/commercialmagazine.
ABOUT NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 160,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB’s builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units projected for this year. Follow us on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/NAHBMedia.
