IDG is a private architecture/planning/project management group providing practical, straightforward, and innovative solutions to the complexities of today’s development projects. In existence for 40 years, we service a select group of clients with specific project types-offering expertise in the areas of industrial, institutional, and commercial development.

We accomplish this by bringing together a diverse group of talented professionals combining many years of experience in all areas of project development:

IDG encourages the collaboration of owner/architect/contractor/consultants in the early-on planning of your project. This system has proven to offer distinct advantages over the traditional design-bid-build process. The early collaboration of all parties to the project offers immediate insight into realistic budgets and timelines; redefines these  relationships at a different level; and most importantly, minimizes the liability issues usually associated with construction projects.

A cooperative atmosphere attained at the earliest stage of project development offers each participant a stake in the successful completion of the project. The early responsibility placed on each party eliminates the pitfalls of numerous RFI’s during bidding, over-budget bids, redesign, rebid delays, finger pointing, and field conflicts. This synergy results in a mutually successful project; completed on time and within budget; and operating as economically and efficiently as intended.

This collaboration is enhanced with a Building Information Management  system that provides the power to explore numerous alternatives during all stages of planning, design, and project development and determine conflicts in the various building systems before they become field problems. IDG utilizes 2D/3D/4D BIM programs to assess massing, circulation, details, virtual walkthroughs, materials lists, costing, and scheduling throughout the development process, allowing  the opportunity to test the overall effect of any decision on the final project.

IDG continuing evolution in this area of professional services supports our reputation of on-time, in-budget performance that can be verified by repeat commissions and referrals from long-standing client relationships.

IDG maintains professional certification in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. The firm also retains the following active memberships:

• American Institute of Architects
• AIA-Jersey Shore Chapter
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
• National Fire Protection Association
• International Code council
• Building Officials Conference of America
• Southern Building Code Congress, Intl.
• US Green building Council

Mel Israel, President, personally holds the following offices:

• Tinton Falls Business and Professional Assoc-past president
• The Community YMCA-board member, Red Bank property committee member, Corporate property & finance committee member
• Center for Vocational Rehabilitation-board vice-chairman, property committee chairman
  

Mel Israel has appeared as a professional for expert testimony before many municipal, county, and state level review boards and has also offered testimony, reports, and expert opinion in litigation, arbitration, and mediation relating to construction issues.