When one of the oldest homes in Longport, NJ, was due for a long-awaited facelift, long-time client and high-end custom shore home specialist Asher Slaunwhite Architects was brought on to help save this turn of the century classic. Though many of the wants and needs of this renovation would require significant structural change, the plan from the beginning was to save as much of the existing structure and look as possible. The result is a fully modernized three story shore home with new full-height addition, roof deck, and entirely redesigned open-concept interior.

We worked closely with the architect and GC (Buck Custom Homes) during the construction phase to get the trickier aspects of the redesign just right. To meet current building and flood codes, the house had to be lifted to allow construction of an entirely new foundation system. With a great deal of temporary bracing, new steel beams were installed into the existing wood floor system to create the desired open concept while keeping the HVAC system entirely within the floor depth. For our efforts in designing the brand-new feel of this home off the good bones of the original 1896 construction, our team was awarded the Outstanding Project Award for Single Family Homes by DVASE, the Philadelphia area Structural Engineering Association.

Dan Ryan Builders is among the top homebuilders on the East Coast, currently operating in 9 states and 17 markets – from Pennsylvania to Georgia. While our relationship started with engineering homes for the Charleston, SC, market on the coast nearly 10 years ago, our team has both grown with DRB as they’ve expanded into new markets and have earned the confidence of their other divisions – to the point where we service the significant majority of their portfolio.

They have recently entered the Coastal Delaware market with 5 new communities under their DRB Coastal brand. Our team has extensive experience in this region and helped them develop local design standards and details. Anyone who builds in multiple jurisdictions understands the various “ism’s” and provincial nature that can literally come with the territory. Accounting for these factors prior to the first permit submittal can help avoid painful delays.

As material shortages continue to ripple through our industry, we’ve been working closely with their team to identify next-level value engineering opportunities and explore alternate options to ensure construction can continue with the materials that are available.

Charter Homes and Neighborhoods, the largest homebuilder in Central Pennsylvania, has been a valued client since the early years of M+K. Their commitment to excellence has been awarded with multiple industry accolades, including the Best Neighborhood in the Country award, Best Builder to Work For, and the Gold National Housing Quality Award – the home building industry’s highest recognition.

Over the years, we have partnered with the leadership team at Charter Homes to help them identify value engineering opportunities while ensuring their structural systems perform at the high level they demand.

We love working with the team at Charter and appreciate their dedication to developing ‘Great American Neighborhoods’ that are quaint, timeless, and go above and beyond the typical amenities by featuring a charming main street with locally owned shops & restaurants.

Focused primarily on the coastal resort communities of Southern Delaware, Schell Brothers builds homes with an emphasis on durability and energy. Their use of advanced building science provides the highest levels of indoor air quality, reduces energy usage by almost 50%, and ensures that their structural systems are tuned to deliver both efficiency and performance.

While Schell Brothers builds exceptional homes, what really sets them apart is an absolute commitment to their ‘culture of happiness’. Prioritizing the happiness of their employees and customers above all else has made them, in the words of Founder Chris Schell, “surprisingly successful”. They’ve discovered that having a great culture and amazing employees ultimately provides a great experience for their customers. We share their passion for great culture and are proud to work with the Schell Brothers team.