News
2011
Torcon, Inc. Awarded Two Projects by Meridian Health System
Torcon, Inc. has been selected by Meridian Health System to provide construction services
at both Ocean Medical Center in Brick, N.J. and Southern Ocean Medical Center in
Manahawkin, N.J. Both projects involved new and expanded emergency facilities.
Torcon Energy Services to Enter Joint Venture for Development of 4 MW Solar PV System
Torcon Energy Services (TES) and KDC Solar, LLC have created a Joint Venture to develop a 4
MW ground-mounted solar PV system on approximately 20 acres of property owned by
CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey.
Boehringer Ingelheim Breaks Ground on Two New Research Facilities
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BIPI) has selected Torcon to oversee the
construction of two state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance its research, development
and manufacturing capabilities at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield, CT.
Torcon, Inc. Chosen by Monmouth University to Develop Solar PV Projects
West Long Branch, New Jersey- Monmouth University has entered into a Power Purchase
Agreement with Torcon Energy Services (TES) to develop rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV)
systems on seven buildings located on the school's West Long Branch campus.
State-of-the-art Critical Care Building Opens at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Healthcare System recently opened its state-of-the-art, $120,000,000 Critical
Care Building (CCB) on the campus of St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ.
The CCB was designed by architecture firm Francis Cauffman with Torcon as construction
manager.
New Jersey Business and Industry Association Breaks Ground on New Headquarters
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) held a groundbreaking ceremony
in October for its new 23,000 square-foot headquarters in downtown Trenton. Forty
employees will work in the new building, which is scheduled to be completed in the first
quarter of 2013.
Manhattan/Torcon Tops Out U.S. Department of Defense Biocontainment Facility
On September 22, 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Manhattan/Torcon
building team celebrated the “Topping Out” of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of
Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) Replacement facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland. USAMRIID is
the largest, most complex biocontainment facility ever designed for the U.S. Department of
Defense. The joint-venture team of Manhattan Construction Co. of Washington, D.C. and
Torcon, Inc. of Red Bank, N.J. is constructing the $518 million project.
Independent College Fund to Host Our Sustainable Future
The Independent College Fund of New Jersey (ICFNJ) will hold its 57th Annual Meeting on November 2, 2011, at the College of St. Elizabeth in Madison, New Jersey. The meeting will feature Keynote Speaker Jamie Mallon, Early Site Permit Manager with PSEG, and a panel discussion entitled, Our Sustainable Future.
Robert M. Gerard Chairs Alliance for Action Healthcare Construction Conference
Robert Gerard, Managing Director of Torcon Energy Services (TES), a corporate member of the Torcon
family of companies, recently served as Chairman for the 2011 New Jersey Alliance for Action Healthcare Construction
Conference in Trenton.
Torcon Energy Services names Robert M. Gerard Managing Director
Construction organization adds industry executive to oversee new entity aimed at sustainable energy projects.
2010
Torcon & The Valley Hospital: 15 Years and Going Strong
This year marks Torcon's 15th year working at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Such a successful partnership is not just the result of performance, but also a remarkable commitment to teamwork.
Officials Break Ground for New USAMRIID Building Project
Top U.S. Army officials and scientists converged on Fort Detrick in Maryland in late 2009 to break ground on a $680 million Research Institute of Infectious Diseases facility.
Whitman College Receives Industry Awards
Whitman College, a spectacular new residential facility at Princeton University, received industry recognition at both the 2009 New Jersey Golden Trowel Awards and the General Building Contractors Association of Philadelphia's 2009 Construction Excellence Awards.
Monmouth University Opens New Multipurpose Activity Center
Monmouth University recently dedicated its state-of-the art Multipurpose Activity Center, in time for the start of the 2009-2010 academic year.
2009
Brookhaven National Laboratory Project Awarded to Torcon
The U. S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory announced its selection of Torcon for construction of the conventional facilities at the National Synchrotron Light Source II
2008
BMS 115 named Facility of the Year
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Building 115 Clinical Supplies Operations (CSO) and Drug Product Technology Center (PTC) Expansion in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was selected as category winner of the 2008 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA.)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MULTIPURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER Topped Off
Monmouth University recently held a “Topping Off” ceremony for its new Multipurpose Activity Center.
Villanova Dedicates Driscoll Hall, New Home to the College of Nursing
On Monday, Oct. 6, students, faculty, alumni and guests gathered to dedicate Villanova’s new Driscoll Hall and mark the University’s commitment to nursing education as part of its institutional and social mission.
Campbell Soup Company Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
for World Headquarters Expansion
Campbell Soup Company executives held a groundbreaking ceremony for the company's new World Headquarters building.
Monmouth University breaks ground for its new Multipurpose Activity Center
The MAC which will serve students, faculty, employees, alumni and residents of the local community, is slated to contain a multipurpose gymnasium with 4,100 installed seats and a 200M, 6-lane indoor track.
2007
Torcon Receives OSHA VPP Star Recognition
For its Headquarters Facility in Red Bank, N.J.
Torcon, Inc. received VPP Star approval from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), for its headquarters facility in Red Bank, N.J.
National Safety Council Profile
Torcon's industry-leading efforts in OSHA's VPP are discussed in NSC's December 2007 newsletter.
Torcon selected as Construction
Manager for $100 Million, 308,000 sq. ft. Geisinger Health
System Expansion Project
Torcon, Inc. was recently awarded the construction management
contract for Geisinger Medical Center's Hospital for Advanced
Medicine.
Torcon / OSHA Safety Partnership
- Columbia University
Torcon, Inc. and the other members of the project team have joined
with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in
an innovative safety partnership.
Scott Loureiro Promoted To
Project Executive by Torcon
Torcon, Inc. announced that D. Scott Loureiro has been promoted
to the position of Project Executive.
PROSHA Guanin Award
Torcon's team at the Bristol-Myers Squibb PMC project has demonstrated
its commitment to construction safety.
Torcon Named Top CM
Caribbean Business lists Torcon at #2 in its annual ranking of
Puerto Rico's Largest Construction Management companies.
2006
Torcon, Inc. Appoints Novak
Senior Project Manager
Nationally-Ranked Construction Management Firm Adds Amy Novak
to Philadelphia Operations Office
