BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ—Boston-based Tocci Building Companies has broken ground on a $39.5 million Embassy Suites Hotel strategically located within Connell Corporate Park in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The 187,000 square-foot development is an eight-story, 176-key hotel. The property is owned by Connell Hospitality, LLC, and will be operated by Davidson Hotels & Resorts.

The project team includes architect PFVS Architecture, structural engineer Ehlert Bryan, MEP engineer TLC Engineering, consulting engineer Maser Consulting P.A., interior design firm Paradigm Design Group, and culinary design consultant Ricca Design. Tocci will use the latest Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technologies to efficiently coordinate with all parties, successfully manage the project, and ultimately deliver a state-of-the-art hotel.

“With several design and layout changes throughout the initial planning stages, we worked closely with ownership and all project teams to ensure a successful start to kick off the development,” says John Tocci, chief enabling officer at Tocci Building Companies. “We are confident that the new Embassy Suites will be a great addition to the popular Connell Corporate Park and provide a much needed hotel option to complement the variety of nearby, existing office buildings.”