PREMIER Design + Build Group Completes Union Distribution Center for Developer Brookfield Properties, Advancing Sustainability and Economic Growth in Union, New Jersey
- Evie Katz Palka
- 4 hours ago
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November 20, 2025 (Union, NJ) — PREMIER Design + Build Group is proud to announce 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. The project stands as a model of innovation and collaboration, bringing sustainable design, technical precision, and community revitalization together in one milestone development.
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 and reinforces Brookfield Properties’ and PREMIER’s commitments to sustainability and cutting-edge construction practices.
“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 (LEED), 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.”
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.”
About PREMIER Design + Build Group
PREMIER Design + Build Group is a leading national design-build construction firm with regional offices strategically located in Illinois, California, New Jersey, and Ohio. With a strong track record spanning more than 20 years, PREMIER specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for industrial, commercial, healthcare, residential, adaptive reuse, and cold storage construction projects. An employee-owned company, PREMIER has an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service that has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
About Brookfield Properties
Brookfield Properties is a leading global manager of high-quality real estate assets. We are active in nearly all real estate businesses, including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and logistics. We manage more than 1100 properties and over 390 million square feet of real estate in global markets on behalf of Brookfield, one of the largest asset managers in the world. With a focus on sustainability, a commitment to excellence, and the drive for relentless innovation in the planning, development, and management of buildings and their surroundings, Brookfield Properties is making the world a little bit better, together. For more information, visit brookfieldproperties.com.
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Evie Katz Palka
PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC
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