The Proximity New Bern is a 252-unit apartment community, with nine 3-story apartment buildings and a modern club house equipped with a fitness center, yoga-training room, and co-working space. The project also includes a resort-style swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and parking garages. The site is located nearby the New Bern Marketplace, a new, 330,000-square-foot shopping center that is home to world’s largest Harris Teeter and other major retailers.

Residents began to move into the first completed building in December. Construction is now being finalized on the additional eight buildings and the clubhouse, with leasing on all units now underway.

The completion and occupancy of the 16-acre project represents an exciting milestone for Cape Fear Construction Group, as the Proximity New Bern is the first development to be delivered entirely by the sister organizations under the banner of Cape Fear Commercial.

Cape Fear Construction Group works in tandem with Cape Fear Commercial and Cape Fear Development to provide integrated construction solutions for multifamily projects. Led by a team of industry veterans across multiple sectors, the organization deploys a collaborative framework to ensure the Cape Fear team can wholly oversee each step of the development process, from conception to delivery, all under one roof.

“It’s incredible to see the high levels of synergy on this job across our field managers, trade partners, vendors, and the ownership team,” said Cape Fear Construction Group President David Novotny. “Our model allowed the team to realize many efficiencies in delivering this first project, and that’s thanks to the talented, motivated, hardworking people who believe in us and want to continue working with us.”

Novotny joined Cape Fear Construction Group to lead the new organization in May 2022, and throughout 2023 he worked to oversee all phases of construction for the Proximity New Bern. Cape Fear Construction Group’s next priorities in 2024 will be continuing construction of the Proximity Carolina Beach and beginning construction on the Proximity Watermark in Wilmington.

“We’re focused on continually expanding the organization,” Novotny said, “and working to pursue quality multifamily projects in Wilmington and the surrounding coastal areas.”

About Cape Fear Construction

Cape Fear Construction Group is a boutique multifamily general contractor based in Wilmington, North Carolina. We provide integrated construction solutions for select projects in conjunction with our affiliated brands, Cape Fear Commercial and Cape Fear Development.

Our company leverages a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to offer streamlined control over the entire development process, from site acquisition through construction completion. We are committed to delivering forward-thinking projects that set a new standard for southern multifamily living.

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Esarove has over 25 years of construction management experience, focusing on multifamily ground-up construction for the past 10 years. Before joining Cape Fear Construction, he served as a lead superintendent for both Thomson Thrift Construction and W3/N3 Luxury Living, roles in which he managed the construction of multifamily projects ranging from garden-style apartments to high-density wrap communities.

“Wes is a valued and welcome addition to our team,” said Cape Fear Construction President David Novotny. “He has a proven track record in the successful delivery of multifamily projects, and we are thrilled to have someone with his expertise heading up the Proximity – New Bern.”

Esarove is a native of Tega Cay, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Florida State University and worked for residential home builders prior to focusing on the multifamily sector.

The Proximity – New Bern will be a garden-style community located near the corner of Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. (U.S. Hwy 17 Business) and Greenleaf Cemetery Road in New Bern, North Carolina. Situated on 16 acres, the project features nine three-story apartment buildings along with a modern clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, and parking garages. Site work is expected to begin in November 2022.

About Cape Fear Construction

Cape Fear Construction Group is a boutique multifamily general contractor based in Wilmington, North Carolina. We provide integrated construction solutions for select projects in conjunction with our affiliated brands, Cape Fear Commercial and Cape Fear Development.

Our company leverages a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to offer streamlined control over the entire development process, from site acquisition through construction completion. We are committed to delivering forward-thinking projects that set a new standard for southern multifamily living.

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On a 7.4-acre site directly south of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the firm has applied for a rezoning that would permit the construction of a thriving mixed-use hub — the Proximity at Dram Tree — with apartments and river access. To the south, on a 40-acre tract, the proposed Proximity at Watermark is slated to include more than 200 apartment units.

“The Proximity at Dram Tree Point is planned to be a gateway into Wilmington that every local can be proud of,” said Cape Fear Development Partner Mike Brown. “These projects will bring major improvements like increased walkability to their pockets of the city.”

As the construction affiliate of Cape Fear Development, Cape Fear Construction can greatly increase efficiency and quality control for the firm, if called upon to conduct build-out of these game-changing projects. Both projects are currently under review, with construction projected to begin in the near future.

Read more about the proposed Proximity projects in local outlets: The Wilmington Business Journal and NC Construction News.

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The launch of Cape Fear Construction will allow Cape Fear Commercial to serve as a general contractor for some of its own projects, resulting in a more streamlined development process and the realization of meaningful efficiencies.

During his career, Novotny coordinated the development of numerous multifamily projects from site work through job completion, including two mixed-use projects in the Mayfaire community — The Reserve and the Village. These successful projects illustrated a new precedent for quality, mixed-use development in the Wilmington area at the time of their completion.

With a versatile background, proven track record, and solid reputation, David was the ideal candidate for the job.

Read more about Novotny’s new role at Cape Fear Construction in the Wilmington Business Journal: Cape Fear Commercial Adds Construction Division, Led By Industry Veteran

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