2015 Insight Issue 3

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

ISSUE 3, 2015

Insight ThE CommErCIal rEal ESTaTE JourNal®

EnginEEring: ThE nExT gEnEraTion PAGE 29

INSIDE:

LEDs—WhAt’s NEW? Page 19

CRE EDuCAtioN tRENDs Page 23

PuttiNG KAiZEN PRiNCiPLEs to WoRK Page 27

www.BOMAGeorgia.org

From urban spaces to suburbia. :H·YH JRW \RX FRYHUHG

800.542.2379

/ KINGMETALS.COM / FACEBOOK

/ PINTEREST

/ YOUTUBE

SOUTHEAST RESTORATION & FIREPROOFING Proudly Serving Atlanta and the Southeast Since 1990

www.serest.com

Restoration

Parking Deck Restoration and Repair Masonry Tuckpointing and Repair Concrete Cleaning and Repair Epoxy and Urethane Injection Joint Sealants and Expansion Joints Window Wet Glazing and Cleaning

Waterproofing Plaza Deck Waterproofing Foundation Waterproofing Elastomeric Coatings Urethane Coatings Green Roof Systems

Insulation and Fireproofing

Spray Cellulose Spray Foam Cementitious Fireproofing Intumescent Coatings

4598 Stonegate Industrial Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 30083 404.297.8388

4 INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org

Insight: The Commercial Real Estate Journal® is published for: BOma georgia 5901-C Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 475-9980 / (404) 475-9987 – fax info@bomageorgia.org www.BOmageorgia.org www.BOmalegacy.org www.BOmageorgiafoundation.org managing editor: Jacob Wilder jwilder@bomageorgia.org 2015 BOma geOrgia OffiCers president: Mark Dukes, RPA, CCIM president-elect: Ian Hughes, LEED GA Vice president: Todd Mitchell, RPA, CCIM treasurer: Marie Worsham, CPM, RPA immediate past president: Marcy Moneypenny, RPA, CPM DireCtOrs Stacy Abbate, RPA; Karen Everett, LEED GA; Kinsey Hinkson, RPA; Karlton Holston; Mike Latham, LEED AP; Paula Linck; Annette Mengert; Kevin O’Sullivan; Amanda Madrid, RPA, FMA, LEED GA; Natalie Martin; Steve Sauriol eDitOrial COmmittee Chair: Mark Gallman, SMA, SMT, LEED GA Vice Chair: Mark Harrington, RPA, LEED GA staff liaison: Jacob Wilder members: Adam Bonner, LEED GA; Christopher A. Bowlin, EIT; Henri Brickey; Jeff Burrow; Gina Campbell; Scott Carter; Lee Cope, P.E.; Veronica Cuellar; Amy Davidson, LEED GA; Robert Fuhr; Lorry Jensen; Mark L. Johnson, Sr.; Marie Kastens, RPA, CCIM; Jack Kennedy; Tina Mershon; Phil Mobley; Bart L. Parker, LEED GA; Matt P. Stien; Vontre’Ale Terry; Amy M. Timms, LEED GA; Calvin Truong; Natascha Werner Published by: 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, FL 32607 (800) 369-6220 / (352) 332-3331 – fax www.naylor.com publisher: David Evans editorial liaison: Shani Calvo project manager: Robert Kramer advertising Director: Ketan Solanki marketing: Nancy Taylor advertising representatives: Brian Agnes, Ashley Benton, Amanda Blanchard, Loren Burney, Stephen Cofino, Nick Manis, John O’Neil, Susana Segura, Rob Shafer, Chris Zabel layout & Design: Gordon Klassen Acceptance of advertising in BOMA Georgia’s Insight: The Commercial Real Estate Journal® does not imply BOMA Georgia’s endorsement or approval of the product or service advertised. All information has been checked for accuracy to the best of the publisher’s ability, but makes no warranties, implied or otherwise.

No responsibility is accepted for deletions, omissions, errors and/or inaccuracies. Unless a special placement is reserved, publisher reserves the right to place ads on a first-come, first-served basis and to separate by member and non-member status. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of BOMA Georgia. © 2015 BOMA Georgia. All rights reserved.

PUBLISHED AUGUST 2015/BAA-Q0415/1092

Insight ThE CommErCIal rEal ESTaTE JourNal®

www.BOMAGeorgia.org • Issue 3, 2015

FEATURES OperatiOns ................................................

15

A look at changing operation and operations best practices in the real estate industry. adapting Operations to Changes in transportation

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

ISSUE 3, 2015

Insight THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE JOURNAL®

Property managers are increasingly looking at how the changing transportation landscape is affecting tenant operations and planning.

BY Henri Brickey

teChnOlOgy ...............................................

New technology is changing our industry; discover the what and the how.

19

ENGINEERING: THE NEXT GENERATION PAGE 29

leDs—What’s new, What’s Changing in the industry?

INSIDE:

LEDS—WHAT’S NEW? Page 19

CRE EDUCATION TRENDS Page 23

PUTTING KAIZEN PRINCIPLES TO WORK

The debate over whether a building should convert to LED lighting is over. Most would agree that if they haven’t already, they will be planning a retrofit soon.

BY Adam Bonner, LEED GA, Piedmont Office Realty Trust

trenDing in #Cre .....................................

Keeping your fingers on the pulse of commercial real estate.

23

Page 27

www.BOMAGeorgia.org

teChniCal/engineering ..........................

For engineers and others interested in the technical aspects of building management and maintenance. engineering—the next generation

education trends in Cre

Exploring three big trends in CRE education.

BY Jacob Wilder, BOMA Georgia

human interest/self help ...................

Profiling industry leaders and tips to make you a better professional.

27

Engineering services is one of the most critical components of our industry. To see where we are going one must first look back to see where we have been.

BY Mark Gallman, SMA, LEED GA, Highwoods Properties

emerging prOfessiOnal spOtlight ...

Highlighting the up-and-comers!

putting KaiZen principles to Work in america and supporting sustainability Over a lifetime

John Blanton, parmenter

With Kaizen, big results come from many small changes accumulated over time. This operating philosophy is based on the premise that you never stop improving.

BY Gina Campbell, MBA, Kimberly Clark Professional

John Blanton, a tenant services coordinator, learned to plan, prioritize and multi-task by helping prepare family meals as he grew up. Today, he regularly applies those lessons in his career.

BY Amy Davidson, Aquascape Environmental

DEpARTmEnTS

7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 10 LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP 34 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

29

36 ALLIED MEMBER

SERVICE DIRECTORY

38 ADVERTISERS ON THE WEB

taKe a lOOK! You’ll notice some differences in this issue of Insight, and not just in the Table of Contents.

We responded to your requests and reorganized our approach in deciding the best and most INSIGHT 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 5 timely article topics to include in each| Issue issue. Plus, the articles are now categorized to help you navigate through them and a QR Code has been included with each for easy digital viewing.

33

Thank You!

GOLD PARTNERS

PLATINUM PARTNER

SILVER PARTNERS t "SCPSHVBSE t $035 t % %JTBTUFS 0 0OF t &&NQJSF 3PPmOH t (FPSHJB 11BWJOH t *OOPWBUJWF 3PPmOH (SPVQ t .FSJEJBO 3 3FTUPSBUJPO *OD t N NJMMJ$BSF CZ 5SJMPHZGN tt 1VU[FM &MFDUSJDBM $POUSBDUPST tt 4FDVS"NFSJDB

SUSTAINING PARTNERS t "NFSJDB T $ $BQJUBM 11BSUOFST t t #BOZBO 4USFFU $BQJUBM t # #FISJOHFS ) )BSWBSE t $#3& t $ $PMVNCJB 11SPQFSUZ 5SVTU t $VTINBO 8BLFmFME t % %BOJFM $PSQPSBUJPO tt %5; t %VLF 3 3FBMUZ t ( (SBOJUF 11SPQFSUJFT t ) )JHIXPPET 11SPQFSUJFT t +-- tt --JODPMO 11SPQFSUZ $ $PNQBOZ tt / /PWBSF (SPVQ t 1JFENPOU 0GmDF 3FBMUZ 5SVTU t t 11. 3FBMUZ ( (SPVQ t 1PQF -BOE &&OUFSQSJTFT t 1SPMPHJT tt 3PTFNPOU 3FBMUZ

OVERALL BTO SPONSORS

4&37130 PG %FDBUVS t 55IF # #&45 $POTVMUBOU

PRESIDENT’S MESSagE

It’s Essential

BY Mark Dukes, RPa, CCIM Duke Realty BOMa georgia President

I

n a strategic planning session several years ago, the Board of Directors for BOMA Georgia developed a “Big Audacious Goal” for our organization – To be essential to success in the real estate industry. We created that goal to become a mantra for all members in every aspect of our association life, as well as our professional life. This year, BOMA Georgia is continuing the tradition of success as we focus on several areas of our association’s programs—education, advocacy, community involvement, membership participation and the open exchange of ideas.

Here are three ways BOMA Georgia is continuing its effort to become essential to success in the real estate industry.

1. Atlanta Efficiency Ordinance Response In the wake of the City of Atlanta’s Sustainability Ordinance in April of this year, building owners and managers were required to move quickly in order to comply and meet the first benchmarking deadline of July 20. To assist in these efforts, BOMA Georgia partnered with Midtown Alliance, Central Atlanta Progress and Livable Buckhead to present three timely seminars that helped inform owners and managers about the requirements of the new law and provide instruction for benchmarking data using ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager.

These seminars were sold-out successes. At each meeting, the city program manager gave an overview of the new requirements, and a sustainability consultant was on hand to educate attendees on how to use Portfolio Manager to benchmark building data.

Georgia Power also shared information about their audit commercial energy efficiency rebate program to

help assist with the next ordinance deadline featuring a required audit. At the conclusion of these seminars, volunteers were on hand to assist attendees in setting up their profile in Portfolio Manager.

2. Expanded Educational Offerings BOMA Georgia leads the industry in offering BOMI designation courses like the Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facilities Management Administrator (FMA), Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT), and the new HighPerformance (HP) Program designation courses.

BOMA Georgia also offers a variety of certificate programs thoughtfully constructed to meet the needs of the dynamic commercial real estate industry. These opportunities include the Foundations of Real Estate Management course, Property Management 201, Building Engineering 101, Commercial HVAC Certificate Program and BOMI Certificate Programs.

Starting in 2014 and continuing in 2015, the BOMA Georgia Foundation is providing assistance for members through scholarship programs and the new Revolving Fund Education Support Program.

By applying for Foundation scholarships, anyone has the opportunity to receive a scholarship from the BOMA Georgia Foundation that could cover one-half of the tuition cost for the above-mentioned educational opportunities. In addition to scholarships that require an application, the Foundation is also increasing access by embedding $500 scholarships in all 2015 SMA and SMT courses and the recently held Budgeting and Accounting RPA designation course. By simply enrolling in the class, every student receives $500 off the total cost of the course.

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 7

The Foundation’s Revolving Fund Education Support Program, launched earlier this year, serves real estate professionals whose companies reimburse the cost of educational programs only after the employee passes the course exam. The Foundation will pay the student’s upfront costs of the course and receive reimbursement from the student’s employer upon successful completion of the course.

3. Networking Opportunities BOMA Georgia hosts five annual luncheons that deliver top-notch education programming and boast plenty of opportunities to connect with your peers in the industry and make lasting connections and business contacts. Our January Luncheon received over 375 registrants and the May Luncheon exceeded 500 registrants. When you consider all the networking opportunities available, you might even start to worry about

• Interior & Exterior Painting • 24/7/365 Flexible Hours • Exemplary Safety Program

When you consider all the networking opportunities available, you might even start to worry about whether you have enough business cards to share—a good problem to have.

whether you have enough business cards to share—a good problem to have.

For our new and prospective members, the BOMA Georgia family wants to welcome you as quickly as possible. Throughout the Serving Atlanta Since 1980 year, BOMA holds new member orientations that allow new and prospective members to connect with established BOMA members and leaders. We packed the room at our orientation in January, and we recently wrapped up a great orientation in July.

New or prospective members who have not attended a new member orientation should consider registering for our next session on November 3.

BOMA Georgia also has shared interest 2950 Cole Court, Norcross, GA 30071 www.burkepainting.com groups, or SIGs, designed to bring individuals with like interests together. While they are 675763_Burke.indd 1 1/20/14 10:08 AM education based, these SIGs are great places to network with others. Interests include: • Young Professionals (age 35 and under), • medical office management, • green real estate management, • industrial real estate (currently closed to vendors and service providers), and • facilities management (currently closed to vendors and service providers).

I’ve outlined many ways that the members of BOMA Georgia work to achieve the goal of being essential to success in the real estate industry and how quickly our recently-formed BOMA Georgia Foundation is making a significant impact in these endeavors.

Please keep this goal in mind as you conduct the business of BOMA Georgia.

Call for FREE Consultation Thanks, everyone, for your continued commitment and passion.

We can help you ght back on

Property Taxes!

(404) 351-5354

8 INSIGHT1 | Issue 3, 2015 | 740729_Equitax.indd

www.BOMAGeorgia.org

4/22/15 3:14 PM

HAVE YOU VIEWED THE DIGITAL EDITIONS OF INSIGHT AND BOMA VIEWS? Insight: The Commercial Real Estate Journal® W W W . N AY L O R N E T W O R K . C O M / B O M A G E O R G I A

Our quarterly magazine features coverage of the latest industry topics, trends and regulatory updates.

BOMA Views W W W . N AY L O R N E T W O R K . C O M / B O M AV I E W S

Read the most recent issue of BOMA Views now to stay informed on upcomingg events and commercial real estate industry information.

For information about advertising with BOMA Georgia, contact:

ROBERT KRAMER Project Manager | Naylor Association Solutions Phone: (770) 810-6981 Email: rkramer@naylor.com

BAA-D0015 HP_FillerAd_MKG.indd 1

07/04/15 5:42 PM Specialty Contractors

®

Waterproofing | Restoration • Structural | Architectural

RESTORATION - Concrete, Masonry & EIFS Repair - Structural Upgrades - Parking Deck Repairs - Balcony & Handrail Repair - Precast & Stone Anchoring / Repair - Grouting & Slab Jacking Services WATERPROOFING / MAINTENANCE - Joint Sealant Replacement - Expansion Joint Systems - Coating Systems & Clear Sealers - Glass & Frame Restoration - Exterior Facade Cleaning - Plaza Deck Systems - Access / Rigging Systems

225 Buford Drive • Lawrenceville, Georgia • 30046 Phone: 770.682.0650 • Fax: 770.682.0403 www.er-inc.net

742006_Engineered.indd 1

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 9 04/04/15 5:47 PM

LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP

In the Wake of the

Sustainability

BY Brandy Mitcham BOMA Georgia

O

n April 20, 2015, the City of Atlanta joined the list of municipalities across the country that have adopted energy benchmarking requirements. This increasingly common legislative trend aims to reduce citywide carbon emissions by improving the efficiency of large buildings.

Atlanta’s pursuit of this ordinance followed their invitation to participate in the City Energy Project, a national initiative sponsored by the Institute for Market Transformation and the National Resources Defense Council. The 10 selected cities were offered a grant to identify and implement solutions that would improve energy consumption levels in large buildings.

In a highly competitive real estate market, sustainability is a key consideration for those making both purchasing and leasing decisions. As a result, there is a natural incentive to pursue energy and water efficiency measures. That is why so many property owners, managers and operators have already voluntarily opted to prioritize green practices. Georgia is currently ranked eighth in the nation for LEED certified buildings in a state, while Atlanta is third in the nation for cities with ENERGY STAR® certified buildings. Atlanta’s Better Buildings Challenge, which aims to reduce energy and water use 20 percent by 2020, leads the nation in water conservation.

Although Atlanta is a demonstrated leader in voluntary sustainability efforts, city officials felt there was additional benefit to the implementation of an ordinance that would ensure all property owners and managers have the information necessary to determine their building’s need for improvements.

Matt Cox, building efficiency project manager at the City of Atlanta, stated, “Buildings are responsible for two-thirds of energy consumption and nearly 60 percent of all carbon emissions in Atlanta. We anticipate that this policy will provide significant benefits across the community; not only to building owners, but to residents by way of the resulting public health benefits from reduced emissions and the job creation that will contribute to Atlanta’s economic wellbeing.”

An ordinance was introduced before Atlanta City Council in December 2014. BOMA Georgia members and staff met with city officials on numerous occasions to review industry concerns about the proposal and identify changes that could minimize the impact to real estate professionals. While BOMA Georgia aimed to adopt voluntary, incentive-based programs over mandates, a compromise was reached with city officials that carried much less risk of negative financial impact to property owners.

In its final draft, as passed by City Council, the ordinance covers four separate sections: ENERGY AND WATER BENCHMARKING • Properties over 50,000 square feet will need to benchmark their energy and water usage using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®. This threshold goes down to include properties over 25,000 square feet beginning in 2017.

• A benchmarking report must be submitted to the city by July 20, 2015 and June 1 each year thereafter. The report will include data from the previous calendar year.

10 INSIGHT | ISSUE 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org

BENCHMARKING DISCLOSURE • In September 2016, the city will begin to electronically disclose benchmarking information for all covered properties. Every September, the data collected from submitted benchmarking reports will be publicly available.

The first benchmarking report, which includes 2014 data, will not be disclosed.

• Disclosed data will include energy and water consumption, weather-normalized energy and water use intensity, energy performance score and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition a comment field will allow for contextual information to be submitted. There will be no disclosure of financial information, and buildings performing below the national median (ENERGY STAR® score <50) will not have their specific data shared. These buildings will be listed as in compliance but performing below the national median.

ENERGY AUDIT • Once every 10 years, covered buildings must complete an ASHRAE level 2 energy audit and submit a summary report to the city by Dec. 31. The year in which the audit must be completed is determined by an assigned building ID number. If the last digit is an 8, an audit must be conducted in 2018, 2028, etc. This building ID number can be located on the atlantabuildingefficiency.com website.

• Georgia Power’s free audit program does qualify for compliance. In addition, a third-party auditor or qualified on-site professional may conduct the audit. For on-site staff to qualify, they must be a professional engineer, registered architect or certified energy manager with two or more years of experience in the building that is being audited.

• If a building has conducted an energy audit since 2010, they may submit a summary report to the city of that audit in 2016 and

Ordinance qualify for early compliance. This can be submitted in lieu of the first required audit.

• Exceptions are granted for properties that have received an ENERGY STAR® certification or LEED O&M certification for two of the three years preceding the audit due date. Properties may also be excepted if they can demonstrate a 15-point improvement on their ENERGY STAR® score in the five years preceding the audit due date.

RETRO-COMMISSIONING • Initially a mandatory component of the ordinance, BOMA Georgia advocated along with other industry representatives to make this piece voluntary in an effort to limit financial impact to real estate professionals.

• Retro-commissioning is a tune-up for existing systems, in contrast to an audit which produces a list of recommended upgrades and improvements.

RESOURCES The following resources can help you remaining in compliance and further your building efficiency goals.

• For information on the ordinance and for benchmarking report links: www.atlantabuildingefficiency.com • To learn how to use ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®: www.energystar.gov/buildings/training • To request an audit from Georgia Power or apply for energy efficiency rebates: www.georgiapower.com/energy-efficiency/business/home.cshtml • BOMA Georgia offers many opportunities for continued education and involvement (www.bomageorgia.org/education/green-education).

- T he Green Real Estate Network holds informational breakfasts throughout the year and members are the first to learn about new green and sustainable course offerings.

- B OMI’s new High-Performance (HP) program allows professionals to earn a certificate or an enhanced RPA|HP or FMA|HP designation.

- B OMA International Energy Efficiency Program: www.boma.org/education/online-learning/beep/Pages/default.aspx INSIGHT | ISSUE 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 11

Should a property choose to conduct retrocommissioning, the energy savings can be significant.

While this ordinance only applies to buildings within the City of Atlanta, it is important for members throughout the state to understand. Other local governments may consider adopting similar practices if voluntary participation isn’t producing a significant reduction in energy consumption.

There are benefits to completing these

measures without being mandated to do so.

By benchmarking a property voluntarily, a property manager can get an understanding of their building’s efficiency compared to previous years, as well as to comparable properties. This can be an immense asset in communicating the value of improvements to owners. In addition, taking advantage of Georgia Power’s free audit can identify no- to low-cost improvements and expected payback timelines. All without

717242_Briteline.indd 1

22/10/14

the need for public disclosure. By leading the way on sustainability efforts, real estate professionals can demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility without the need for regulatory intervention.

Charlie Cichetti, co-founder and principal at Sustainable Investment Group, highlights the benefits of understanding a property’s performance.

“Benchmarking shows a building where it is at, compared to other like building types, and in their city,” Cichetti said. “Then goals are set. Energy Auditing finds the no/low cost and capital projects that can save energy, and the Retro-Commissioning (RCx) process is used to optimize current equipment operations to make the building run better and be more comfortable. All of these strategies save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and make the buildings more competitive by reducing OPEX and moving toward green building certifications.”

Moving forward, BOMA Georgia will continue to work with the city to identify optimal solutions for shared sustainability goals. BOMA Georgia holds a seat on a working group that was statutorily created to maintain industry feedback on the ordinance’s implementation. The association would like to work with the city to identify incentives that may assist property owners with overcoming the capital limitations that often accompany efficiency improvements.

12:56 AM Invest Atlanta is already on the verge of launching a PACE program that will allow low-interest, long-term financing on energy efficiency projects that can be repaid through tax assessments. This means that the repayment stays with the property regardless of ownership. BOMA Georgia also aims to ensure the ordinance remains minimally impactful to the real estate industry and does not expand to include additional or broader requirements.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Brandy mitcham is the manager of government affairs for BOMA Georgia. She serves as a liaison between members and government officials by advocating for the interests of the commercial real estate industry.

12 INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | 754481_Chapel.indd 1

www.BOMAGeorgia.org

7/16/15 11:14 PM

758140_ChemAqua.indd 1

23/07/15 1:42 am

M>KKR :G= ERG=: K:MAF:GG Phone: 678-714-1495 www.directsatellitetvga.com

We Clean

SWITCH and SAVE â&#x20AC;˘ HVAC Systems â&#x20AC;˘ AC coils with vapor steam â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial exhaust fans â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial dryer vents â&#x20AC;˘ Bathroom exhaust ducts in hotels and office buildings â&#x20AC;˘ Parking Garage exhaust system

x?BMG>LL <>GM>K <HG?>K>G<> KHHF ;K>:D KHHF x;NBE=BG@ EH;;R With our video distribution system, there is no need to have multiple satellite antennas on your roof.

One master satellite antenna can provide all your tenants with television programming.

Save 11%+ on cost More Efficient HVAC Reduces Wear & Tear

Available â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenâ&#x20AC;? Cleaning and No Chemicals

Direct Satellite TV was ranked #1 in Georgia for 2014.

Thank You for your support!

Lynda@directsatellitetv.tv â&#x20AC;˘ 678-714-1495

731356_Direct.indd 1

Reduce Cost

770.631.2424

www.ductzatlanta.com

30 Years Experience HVAC Licensed Insured Fully

One Call. One Source. One Solution

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org 2/6/15 5:38 PM 751276_Ductz.indd 1 05/06/15| 13 10:55 pm

www.metrowaterproofing.com

Call 404-292-8013 2935 Alcove Drive, Scottdale, GA Serving the Southeast

Restoration

Waterproofing

• Tuckpointing / Brick Repair

• Green roof systems

• EIFS & Stucco Repair

• Foundation Leak Repair

• Concrete Cleaning & Coating

• Window Leak Repair

• Caulking and Sealants

• Water Repellent Coatings

• Structural Concrete Repair

• Epoxy / Urethane Injection

• Parking Deck Expansion Joints

• Parking Deck Traffic Coatings

Air and Vapor Barriers

Stadium Waterproofing

Since

1972

Garden Plaza Systems

757521_Metro.indd 1

Professional Low Voltage Voice & Data Cabling

•V Voice oice • D Data ata • F Fiber iber O Optic ptic •A Audio udio V Visual isual • Surveillance Systems • Security Systems • Underground Utilities

28/07/15 1:37 pm

Purchase the

2014

Salary and Benefits Survey

4025 Pleasantdale Road, Suite 360 Atlanta, GA 30340

www.ecommllc.com 404-324-6830 14 INSIGHT | 1Issue 3, 2015 | 726630_ECOMMtech.indd

www.BOMAGeorgia.org2/9/15

The 2014 Georgia Property Management and Building Engineering Salary and Benefits Survey – produced biennially by the BOMA Georgia Foundation – is out now and available for purchase.

This research includes extensive salary and benefits data for various property management and building engineering positions. Position titles have been standardized and include descriptions, which enable Georgia real estate companies to benchmark salaries and benefits.

Visit the BOMA Georgia Foundation website

www.BOMAGeorgiaFoundation.org to download and complete your order form.

757784_Editorial.indd 1 8:03 PM

20/07/15 7:34 pm

OPERATIONS

Adapting Operations to

Changes in Transportation A

BY Henri Brickey

s the Atlanta Metro area’s population continues to increase and the reliance on public transportation grows, property managers are increasingly looking at how the changing transportation landscape is affecting tenant operations and planning.

The standard business park model is being radically redefined. Instead of massive office structures with subterranean parking—featuring an exodus of commuters at 5 p.m. every day—business parks of the future may end up resembling small villages, with walking trails, mixed-use development and rapid transit hubs.

More than ever before, property managers are being forced to confront these changes and help devise plans to manage how their tenants get to and from their properties.

“It’s not the 1950s anymore where people live in one place, get in their cars and drive to work in another place,” says Malaika Rivers, executive director of the Cumberland CID. “We are seeing a change to more livable communities where people want to live and work in the same place.”

The Cumberland CID, which includes $4.3 billion in total real estate assets covering over 17.5 million square feet of office space, has undergone a major transformation in recent decades from a once-suburban office setting to a modern, upscale business and entertainment district.

As an early pioneer in developing alternative transportation projects and increasing walkability within its district, the Cumberland CID has invested millions of dollars improving the flow of traffic leading into and around its boundaries. Streets were redesigned, sidewalks were widened, trails connecting to the Chattahoochee River were designated and countless other improvements were made to manage the movement of people.

“Without those improvements, you would not see the commercial investment we have seen,” Rivers said.

INSIGHT | ISSUE 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 15

Other business parks are also adapting to the changes in how employees are choosing to get to and from their work places.

Scot Randall, chief engineer at 1155 Perimeter Center West in Sandy Springs, said he saw a surge in the number of employees coming to work in EVs about a year ago.

“Everybody started buying Nissan Leafs,” Randall said.

Georgia’s electric vehicle (EV) incentive program, which ended June 30, created

YEARS

Co m

Build Up...

4 97

rcial & me I

40

g since 1 vin

ustrial Pa nd

...anticipation and excitement upon arrival!

A well-maintained parking lot, along with other exterior care, builds an unforgettable impression.

With multiple locations and 40 years of experience, we go beyond paving and beyond expectations.

Office & Commercial Services: • Asphalt maintenance • Concrete maintenance • Crack sealing • Seal coating • Lot marking • Storm basin repair/installation • Green paving solutions • Design/Build services • Portfolio inventory management

Contact us:

(678) 775-5420 • rosepaving.com • blog.rosepaving.com

741167_Rose.indd 1

2015-05-13

-HII -RKQVRQ %U\DQ +HHU\ 7KRPDV $QGUHZV -RVK :KLWWOH

16 INSIGHT 710550_Western.indd 1 | Issue 3, 2015 |

prime real estate for EV owners. “Everyone was jockeying to park next to the stairwells,” Randall said.

Aside from the crowding, there was another problem. “We kept getting calls that the circuits were tripped,” he said. Standard three-prong outlets are not designed specifically for charging vehicles and when too many cars were plugged in at the same time, it would overload the system.

That’s when the management decided to add three EV charging stations. The units cost the property owner a few thousand dollars each and the chargers will eventually pay for themselves once a fee structure is decided upon. The device’s manufacturer SemaConnect is determining how to charge those who use the chargers.

“It’s almost like operating a utility, and we decided we didn’t want to get involved in the administration of the fees,” Randall said.

Randall says his building is taking other steps to help accommodate the influx of workers, who he says are much different from what he has seen in years past. Unlike before, when most employees drove in to work each morning, Randall says the past few years has seen the workforce shifting as more employees are choosing to live closer to where they work and using alternative transportation.

“It’s the Millennials,” he said. “They come in waves from the MARTA station across the street every morning.”

Up until a couple years ago, the old four-unit 2:08 PM bike rack served Randall’s building just fine.

Most of the time, only a couple of bikers ever utilized the rack.

“Now we don’t have any more space for bikes,” said Randall, who just added a 20-unit bike rack to the building.

Employers and building managers are also dangling more commute-option incentives in front of their employees in an attempt to encourage public transportation use.

Patty Ramsey, a real estate manager with CBRE who manages an office building along Ravinia Drive in the Central Perimeter area, hosted a meeting in July with tenants of the office park and the local CID to discuss ways to encourage alternative transportation.

“To say we have traffic issues is putting it mildly,” Ramsey said.

increased demand for vehicle charging stations—something that only a few years ago was almost non-existent.

Although the EV tax credit has been eliminated in exchange for a new EV registration fee, Randall says he has seen no reduction in the popularity of the vehicles.

“The problem we are facing is that there isn’t enough places to plug the cars in,” he said. Each stairwell included two standard electric outlets, which suddenly became

www.BOMAGeorgia.org

18/09/14 2:20 AM

Instead of massive office structures with subterranean parking…business parks of the future may end up resembling small villages, with walking trails, mixed-use development and rapid transit hubs.

As the economy rebounded and tenants have added more employees, Ramsey said the volume of people coming and going from the building she manages has required some additional planning. “We decided we needed to think out of the box,” she said. “It became obvious we were going to need to do something to manage traffic flow.”

So now, Ramsey, the Perimeter CID and the building’s tenants are discussing everything from offering subsidized passes to encourage public transportation to altering work schedules to reduce traffic bottlenecks leading in and out of the office park.

Back at Cumberland, bigger plans are under way to integrate the district into the

region’s mass transit system and promote a more pedestrian-friendly environment.

“Coming out of the recession, real estate trends are shifting to more compact and walkable communities,” Rivers said.

To keep up with that trend, Cumberland is looking at ways to further tap into the region’s transportation infrastructure. “The studies over the past 10-20 years have pointed to further growth in the northwest corridor and how we need a better rapid transit connection to the MARTA rail system,” said Rivers, who is currently working on a plan to develop a rapid transit model that will eventually connect Cumberland to a nearby MARTA rail station.

The route has already been selected and will eventually take passengers from Cumberland to the MARTA Arts Center station. The project start is still about three years away as funding is being secured, but Rivers is confident that once complete the new connection will make Cumberland an even more sought after commercial destination. “It’s going to spur additional commercial investment,” she said.

What the future will bring for business parks and districts like Cumberland is still unknown, but Rivers predicts that the need for an integrated transportation system linking commercial centers will continue.

“We are still in a very evolutionary stage.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR henri Brickey has worked the past four years as an account executive at Whitco Roofing Inc. Whitco Roofing is a national commercial roofing contractor, headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. Before joining Whitco, Henri spent eight years as a newspaper reporter at publications in California, Texas and Arizona.

Recognizing BOMA Georgia 2015 Foundation Donors

The work of the BOMA Georgia Foundation would not be possible without the support of generous donors.

Whether a donation is made by a company or an individual, every contribution is vital to the Foundation’s mission of advancing real estate education and research. Below is a list of individual and corporate donors who are helping the Foundation in achieving its mission in 2015.

Individual Donors

Corporate Donors

ASSOCIATE - $100-$199

ASSOCIATE - $500-$999

Alex Shammas | Betsy Bullard, CPM, RPA | Bo Reddic | Brenden Welch, LEED AP Carlton Mullis | Christine Bailey | Don Henry | Erin Hall | Fred Hollenstein Greg Bellina, RPA, SMA | Jacob Wilder | Jeff Clayton, RPA, SMA | Jen Wright Judi Sponsel, RPA | Mark Gallman, SMA, SMT, LEED GA | Marvin Mouser Michael Hoffer, RPA, CPM | Mike Ricketts | Rhoda Washington | Robyn Hicks Russell Copeland | Steve Sauriol

Behringer Harvard | BOMA Georgia | Kings III Emergency Communications A Mayberry Electric | Russell Landscape, LLC

BACHELOR - $200-$349 Mike Gentile | Michael Knox | Grace Meyers, RPA | Heather Norman | Mark Tonjes

DOCTORATE - $500-$999 Patti Brown | Gabriel Eckert, CAE | Hugh Finley | Ian Hughes, LEED GA Burt Vardeman, RPA

BACHELOR - $1,000-$2,499

FULL CIRCLE

&

Restoration

MASTER - $2,500-$4,999 Southern Region

POST-DOCTORATE - $10,000+

POST-DOCTORATE - $1,000 Eda Beacham | Pat Freeman, BOMA Fellow, RPA, CPM, SMA, CCIM Miller Getz, RPA To discover more about the BOMA Georgia Foundation, visit www.BOMAGeorgiaFoundation.org

761951_Editorial.indd 1

To make a tax-deductible individual or corporate donation to the Foundation today, visit www.BOMAGeorgiaFoundation.org/donors/

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org 17 8/13/15 7:10| PM

747260_Editorial.indd 1

03/06/15 10:40 pm

P A V I N G

Repairs & Overlays Seal Coating & Striping Milling Permaflex Overlays New Paving Reclamation Concrete

Your one-stop-shop for premium paving services of any kind.

Call For A Free Estimate:

770-623-0453

ITR Joins Forces with Amano McGann ITR of Georgia, the largest parking systems dealer in the region has merged its business with Amano McGann’s Atlanta sales and service office!

• Parking • Access • Revenue • Security Solutions ITR: L. Michael Givens, President 678-775-6214 mgivens@itrps.com

www.itrps.com

www.georgiapaving.com

18 INSIGHT 626860_Georgia.indd 1 | Issue 3, 2015 |

www.BOMAGeorgia.org 16/02/13

Amano McGann: Michael Hanney, Vice President 770-447-8620 ext. 102 michael.hanney@amanomcgann.com

2:15 AM 731547_ITR.indd 1

2/13/15 6:26 AM

TECHN0LOGY

LEDs What’s New, What’s Changing in the Industry?

BY Adam Bonner, LEED GA Piedmont Office Realty Trust

W

hen most people walk into a building, they don’t think about the fact that they can see where they’re going. Generations have created and worked so that just by walking into a room, sometimes not even touching a switch, light illuminates our surroundings. What began in 1878 with Thomas Edison’s patent on the first practical incandescent lamp has grown by leaps and bounds.

Today many building owners and managers have adopted new technologies as they have become available to help reduce material, labor and energy costs. In the 1990s, compact fluorescent bulbs were introduced on the market, but a recent shift to a superior technology—LED lighting—is almost complete. It is hard to find a building or home that does not have at least a few LEDs in them. The debate over whether or not a

building should convert to LED lighting is over.

Most would agree that if they haven’t already, they will be planning a retrofit soon.

From a financial standpoint, LEDs are approaching the price point where compact fluorescents were a few years ago.

John Hill, with lighting distributor E Sam Jones, states, “Access has run out. Now is the time to retrofit. Costs will get lower, but we won’t see the quantum leaps that we have in the past few years.”

Hill sees any new major gains in technology to come in the form of the niche markets.

INSIGHT | ISSUE 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 19

The debate over whether or not a building should convert to LED lighting is over. Most would agree that if they haven’t already, they will be planning a retrofit soon.

“Manufactures have focused on the types of lights used by the majority of the population,” Hill said. “Even though you will still see smaller incremental increases in traditional lighting, you’ll mainly see the biggest changes in the one-off lights that are used in specific applications. This won’t necessarily be a price leap, but a product leap.”

DIMMABLE LEDs The ability to have a dimmable LED is a nice function to have in many applications such as a conference room or display area; however, the main obstacle has been the need to run new wiring. Many older buildings may not be able to accommodate the demand of running new wiring that would be required in a typical retrofit. Along comes Lutron Electronics, who has been working since 1961 on dimmable fixtures but just recently

introduced a dimmable module with remote.

This benefits older and existing buildings because there is no longer the need for new wiring. The Lutron PowPak fixture is controlled by either a stationary switch or a removable remote. Simply attach the switch, install the fixture and you’re good to go.

“Dimmable LEDs have evolved to a more pleasing light with more standard color temperatures,” Hill said.

This provides solutions for even more lighting applications by freeing up more space in a building. Owners and property managers are able to increase light levels without increasing electrical capacity.

DAYLIGHTING/SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES Existing buildings are able to increase energy efficiency with a combination of solar technology, daylighting and LED lighting. LEDs

Roofing Plus, Inc.

are now being produced that can be powered by solar. Similar to the dimmable LED by Lutron, these new LEDs do not require any new wiring to run through the building. They are wired directly from the solar panel to the light fixture. Photocells installed inside a tenant space can allow for maximum energy efficiency with daylighting. The cell reads the amount of light entering the space and dims the LEDs based on a pre-set required lighting level. As the sun passes from the east to the west, the lights react making the most use of the daylight available with the added cost savings benefit.

CLOUD-BASED SYSTEMS For buildings with large lighting banks that may be hard to change and have high maintenance requirements, new cloud-based lighting has arrived that is able to perform self-diagnostics. The LEDs are able to send reports that allow engineers to tell the status of each individual light. These reports show everything about the light, including when the light is reaching its average life span

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

SPECIALIST

is a Duro-Last, Inc. Master Elite Contractor, Certain Teed Shingle Master Company & GAF Master Installer!

Services We Provide:

Roof Walks/Evaluations Core Sample/Fastener Pull Out testing Roof Layout CAD Design Scope of Work/Specifications/Detail drawings Energy and Wind Calculations Preventative Maintenance Program 24 hour Emergency Service

Call us at 770-464-1030 or visit us online at www.roofingplusinc.com 20 INSIGHT |1 Issue 3, 2015 | 663213_RoofingPlus.indd

www.BOMAGeorgia.org 10/23/13

12:23 AM 758111_Reliance.indd 1

22/07/15 2:41 pm

system is especially appealing in cases where employees may be working in a windowless environment or one that does not allow for much daylight access.

More than 3,000 Philips LED lights are being installed along the Tappen Zee Bridge’s three-mile span.

Photo: Phillips.com

or if the lumens drop below acceptable levels. An example of this application is on the Tappen Zee Bridge project in New York. Here more than 3,000 Philips LED lights will be installed; of which most will be new color light-emitting diodes that will allow for cloud-based remote monitoring in a single dashboard. For the three-mile span, these new lights are expected to be over 75 percent more energy efficient. In a large parking deck or industrial application, property and facility managers could better know when replacements need to be made, budget accordingly and schedule the service times with tenants and engineers. These LEDs will take the guesswork out of a light’s lifecycle, reduce the cost of changing lights unnecessarily, and increase the efficiency of those doing the replacements.

For buildings with retail space, new Smart LED lights have hit stores. These lights use Bluetooth technology from consumer smart phones to connect LED lighting that will alert a repeat customer of deals based on their shopping history or help guide them to areas in the store. Many companies such as Walmart and Apple have begun using similar technologies to better appeal to the growing tech-savvy customer.

has been referred to as “blue pollution.”

According to a Harvard Health Publications study, blue wavelengths—which are beneficial during daylight hours because they boost attention, reaction times and mood—seem to be also the most disruptive at night. These blue lights affect the human circadian physiology, in essence affecting the natural rhythm of the human body to wake and to sleep.

Some of today’s LED products—such as USAI Lighting’s Color Select—can be adjusted to mimic candlelight or a bright summer day, or anywhere in between. The

ABOUT THE AUTHOR adam Bonner, leeD ga, is the assistant property manager at Piedmont Office Realty Trust.

T THE ONLY GREEN SHIELD CE C RTIFIED PEST PE ST MA MANA NAGEMENT GEMENT S E RVI VICE CE I N T HE SOUTHEAS SOUTHEASTT.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

CONS Unfortunately, not everything with LEDs has been positive. One of the negative effects of LED lighting has been what

HOW TO CHOOSE If you are ready to make the switch to LEDs, Hill has a few words of advice.

“If and when a new company with a new product pops up, be wary.” Hill said. “There might be a warranty, but will that company be around in five years? Try to find something with a major manufacturer.”

No matter which LED application is chosen, LEDs provide low maintenance cost, less heat transfer, instant light and extreme durability. Many utility companies also have programs that, when combined with the added maintenance and energy savings, have won over the last remaining doubt that LEDs are here to stay. And the sooner you switch, the sooner you will begin seeing the light.

To find out more about other cost savings and energy efficiency options, BOMA has many resources available at www.boma.org/sustainability.

MARKETPLACE ETHICS

peachtreepestcontrol.com

855-PEACHTREE 739474_Peachtree.indd 1

Scan with your smart phone for coupons and deals!

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 21 14/03/15 3:57 am

WILDCAT STRIPING & SEALING A Complete Parking Lot Solution Since 1980

• Patching & Paving • Parking Lot Striping • Sealcoating • Thermoplastic Striping • Warehouse Striping • DOT Signs • Wheel Stops • Guard Rails • Curb & Sidewalks • Street Print • Offers LEED qualified Tuffseal Phone: 678-937-9525 Fax: 678-937-9151 Email: estimator@wildcatstriping.com www.wildcatstriping.com

728268_Wildcat.indd 1

2/13/15 4:29 AM 729760_WJEWiss.indd 1

04/02/15 8:16 PM

Energy Conservation!

lowers operating cost & life cycle cost in new and retrofit building construction!

Shumate Mechanical specializes in commercial HVAC installation, service and preventative maintenance for different projects that include office buildings, schools, retail centers, medical office buildings, data centers, production & manufacturing plants and warehouse & distribution facilities.

Efficient –PACO Pumps In Heating & Cooling–Pumping Systems!

Energy Audits Available

We offer: In House Engineering

In Plumbing–Pumping Systems!

Piping & Insulation

Energy Audits Available

Building Automation Systems Equipment Commissioning Preventative Maintenance Programs Property Management Services Equipment Inspection Reports

Southeast Pump & Equipment, Inc. Ph 678-990-1388 Fx 678-990-1396 sales@southeastpump.com www.southeastpump.com

Quality Products & Services since 1985

22 INSIGHT 702020_Shumate.indd 1 | Issue 3, 2015 |

www.BOMAGeorgia.org 15/07/14

2:19 PM 591586_Southeast.indd 1

8/15/12 6:21 PM

TRENDING IN #CRE

Enrollment, Access and the Future Education Trends in the CRE Industry

BY Jacob Wilder BOMA Georgia

T

he need for education and continuing professional development opportunities in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry never goes away. With real estate license holders and graduates of professional designation programs like those from the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) International and the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC) needing continuing education credits, the demand will remain.

Continuing education and professional development are both a reality and necessity. Three exciting trends are occurring in Metro Atlanta and Georgia that owners, managers, technical professionals and service partners should know.

1. EDUCATION ENROLLMENT IS UP! The Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) recently reported that the 2015 Budgeting and Accounting BOMI designation course held in July boasted record enrollment, up 107 percent over last year.

Another positive sign is the increased enrollment in BOMI Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) and Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) courses. With higher enrollment in programs like the SMA and SMT programs, senior technical employees can begin to breathe a sigh of relief as they see the expected talent gap begin to be back-filled by generations X and Y as Boomers leave the industry.

“Completion of these SMA and SMT designation programs is a tangible sign of an individual’s commitment to their own professional growth within our industry,” said Michael Knox, SMA, and chief operating engineer with CBRE Technical Services. “The addition of

the embedded scholarships has once again put these designation programs within the reach of anyone wishing to succeed in their chosen career.”

2. INCREASED ACCESS Several industry players are increasing access to education with special incentives, scholarships, funding programs and discounts.

• The Building Owners and Manager’s Institute (BOMI) International This year, BOMI International is offering two, big incentives to individuals pursuing their Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation or enhanced RPA|HP or FMA|HP designation. FMAs are designated Facilities Management Administrators.

First, any student who registers and passes the Foundations of Real Estate Management course (BOMA Georgia’s Property Management 101) and registers for at least one RPA designation course within 90 days of completing their exam will not have to pay the $175 RPA program enrollment fee.

The second offer is for current RPA and FMA designated

INSIGHT | ISSUE 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 23

depth of experience for each class and facilitates a better learning experience that equips property professionals for the long term.”

2015 Air Handling, Water Treatment and Plumbing Class attendees squeeze in for this year’s course featuring record attendance.

professionals looking to enhance their designations as RPA|HP or FMA|HP through the BOMI High Performance (HP) Program. Any current RPA or FMA designated professional who enrolls in the program will have their $175 enrollment fee waived. Additionally, any new students who wish to complete the program and earn their certificate will only pay a $100 enrollment fee. learn more: www.bomi.org/hp-program.aspx.

• The BOMA Georgia Foundation Though still in its infancy, the Foundation is disrupting the education status quo in three big ways.

>> Scholarship Program Through the Foundation Scholarship Program, applicants apply for funding assistance in both BOMA Georgia certificate programs and BOMI designation course classes. When a scholarship is granted, the Foundation may pay up to half of the cost of a student’s enrollment. Students are already reporting the success this program has had on their education budget.

>> Revolving Fund Education Support Programs “I think it’s great,” said Property Manager Carla Moule with Colliers. “Because of the scholarship program, I was able to take another BOMI designation course and be one step closer to my RPA.”

>> Embedded Scholarships One of the most game-changing initiatives from the Foundation is the introduction of $500 embedded scholarships in all SMA and SMT designation courses in 2015.

Additionally, the Foundation has embedded a $500 scholarship in the Budgeting and Accounting course, required for the RPA designation.

These embedded scholarships, combined with the traditional Foundation Scholarship Program, have led to 66 scholarships awarded since the Foundation’s launch 18 months ago.

This is good for the industry, said Brad McCahill, vice president of Operations with Stream.

“The effect of the Foundation and the embedded scholarships on the education of up-and-coming real estate professionals is greater than anticipated,” reported McCahill.

“Enrollments are up, which provides more

New in 2015, this program assists real estate professionals whose company will reimburse the entire cost of educational programs after the employee passes an exam.

Through the program, the BOMA Georgia Foundation will pay the entire cost of rpa, fma, hp, smt, and sma courses, and upon successful completion, the individual’s employer reimburses the Foundation for the entire course cost. All BOMI enrollment fees and/or late fees are due at the time of registration. learn more: www.BOmageorgiafoundation.org • Higher Learning and Industry Education Institutes of higher learning continue to support aspiring and established industry professionals with educational support programs.

One recent example is Gwinnett Technical College’s Building Maintenance Diploma that equips engineers with the skills they need to succeed. The curriculum includes courses in air-conditioning technology, electrical wiring, climate controls, motor controls, plumbing and structural maintenance.

Over “90” years in the Plumbing Service Industry

24/7 Plumbing Service & Maintenance “365 Days” 24/7 emergency response to any system or utility failure General repairs – regardless of size!

TV/Video pipe inspection Back flow prevention upgrades, repairs and state certification Utility pipe leaks (water, gas and sewer) Water jet sewer cleaning (up to 30” in diameter)

Sewer, drain and grease trap cleaning Fire hydrant repair Process piping Water heaters Sewer ejectors-repair & preventative maintenance Natural gas LEED Buildings; Water Conservation and Water Metering

“We are here to solve your challenges”

Phone: 678-486-2540 Fax: 770-433-1452 1847 South Cobb Industrial Blvd. Smyrna GA 30082 • www.artplumbing.com 24 624679_Art.indd INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org 1

1/22/13 4:55 PM

In 2016, the first round of students should graduate from the program, said Gwinnett Technical College Instructor Alexander Elman.

“Once this program gets established, my hope would be to implement an Associate in Applied Science degree for Building Maintenance,” Elman said. “That way, students can utilize Gwinnett Tech’s outstanding resources in other college programs to receive additional skills as they relate to their jobs.” learn more: www.gwinnetttech.edu/programs/ air-conditioning/ 3. NEW PROGRAMS Responding to the need in the CRE market to prepare today’s leaders to meet the leadership challenges of tomorrow, BOMA Georgia is creating a new and different approach to leadership development that explores the qualities that are fundamental to CRE leadership and what tomorrow’s leaders

There was record attendance at the July 2015 Budgeting and Accounting Course hosted

by BOMA Georgia.

must do to prepare for the future of CRE. Today’s real estate professionals realize this need and are ready for such a program.

“BOMA Georgia succeeds in offering practical classroom studies; we can grow that success with a Leadership Program,” said Stacy Abbate, senior property manager with Cousins Properties. “Leadership training is important for personal and professional growth and builds self-confidence and knowledge, which can be utilized in everyday decision making in the field.”

BOMA’s new program is limited to a small group of selected applicants and features a variety of instruction, including team-based and individual experiential learning; executive

coaching sessions; extracurricular coursework; and a program project presented by each participant at the conclusion of the program. The projected cost for this program is $1,000 and applications will be accepted starting fall of 2015.

The program launches early in 2016.

For more information, contact the BOMA Georgia office at info@bomageorgia.org or (404) 475-9980.

As BOMA Georgia and other industry players consider the trends and future of education, CRE professionals should do all they can to stay informed as they strive to develop their professionalism and grow their career.

always moving forward

Total Restoration and Large Loss Service!

THE MORLEY COMPANIES

Main 770.986.9596 | 24/7 Toll Free 888.817.2242

J. J. Morley Enterprises, Inc. Building and Parking Deck Restoration Project Analysis t Exterior Cladding and Curtain Wall Restoration Masonry, Concrete and Structural Repairs t Epoxy Injection

Comprehensive General Construction Services Morley Hardscapes Fax: 770.986.9217 www.PremierRestoration.com Total Reconstruction Certified Large Loss Commercial Drying 24 Hour Emergency Response Water Emergency & Dry Out Board-Up Soot & Odor Removal Fully Bonded & Insured All Work Guaranteed Certified Mold Remediation Services

Unit Pavers t Permeable Pavements t Stained and Stamped Concrete Concrete Overlays t Stone Work t Site Masonry t Site Amenities Architectural and Interactive Fountains t Garden Roof Systems

Morley Environmental, Inc. Asbestos Removal t Lead Paint and Mold Abatement t Demolition Emergency Response Water Removal 7560 INDUSTRIAL COURT t ALPHARETTA, GA 30004 770-569-1100 t 770-569-9952 fax BIRMINGHAM 205-328-5500 t NASHVILLE 615-244-3676 www.morleycompany.com

728301_Premier.indd 1

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org 16/02/15 10:48 pm 19/02/15| 25 11:11 pm 735825_TheMorley.indd 1

Georgia Commercial Builders, Inc. has been providing superior

construction related service to the Atlanta area businesses for over 20 years.

We specialize in commercial construction within the range of

possibilities from minor maintenance services to custom interior build-outs to new construction.

You can depend on Georgia Commercial Builders, Inc. to present

intelligent proposals, accurate craftsmanship, and punctual completion dates for your project whether we take it from the Ground Up or Build Out to meet your needs or Retro Fit an existing space.

As commercial contractors, we strive for perfection in every project

that we are involved in.

We have outstanding time management and we are within your

budget.

Every project is considered as a priority and handled with maximum

care and awareness to detail.

We have an expanded range of clients which include: Offices and

Headquarters, Schools and Universities, Restaurants and Retail Stores, Medical Offices and Labs, Government Agencies, Hardscapes and Outdoor Construction

24 HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE )LUH 'DPDJH 5HVWRUDWLRQ :DWHU 'DPDJH 5HVWRUDWLRQ 6WRUP 'DPDJH 5HFRYHU\ 0LFURELDO 5HPHGLDWLRQ 'RFXPHQW 5HFRUGV 5HVWRUDWLRQ (OHFWURQLF 0HGLD 5HFRYHU\ &RQWHQW &OHDQLQJ 5HVWRUDWLRQ +9$& &OHDQLQJ 'HFRQWDPLQDWLRQ 'HEULV 5HPRYDO 'HPROLWLRQ &RQVWUXFWLRQ 6HUYLFHV 3URMHFW 0DQDJHPHQW Commercial

Call us today at 404-881-6599 For more information email us at Info@gcbi.com

Georgia Commercial Builders, Inc. 1730 Cumberland Point Drive, Suite 5 Marietta, GA 30067

Since 1948

770.614.3248

www.blackmonmooring.com/atlanta 3000 Pacific Dr. Norcross, GA 30071

729306_Blackmon.indd 1 12/18/14 4:08 AM

727044_Georgia.indd 1

10/02/15 4:38 PM

A Tradition of Excellence Services

Services Waterproof Traffic Coatings Water Repellents Industrial Coatings Leak Repairs Tuck Pointing Wet Glazing Stone Restoration Expansion Joints Foundation Repair Façade Stabilization

Elastomeric Coatings EIFS Repairs Membrane Waterproofing Slab Jacking Historical Restorations Epoxy Injection / Crack Repair Through Wall Flashing Seismic Control Chemical Resistant Flooring

3170 Lenora Church Road, Suite 100, Snellville, GA 30039 Phone: (770) 982-9970 Fax: (770) 982-9997 www.spsatl.com

26 INSIGHT1 | Issue 3, 2015 | 739606_Southern.indd

www.BOMAGeorgia.org 2015-06-15

Construction

Electrical

Installation Drawings

Design Build

Service Department

Voice & Data

BIM

Pre-fabrication

Testing

Contact John Champagne BOMA Member 404-226-9475 | johnc@putzelelectric.com

709999_Putzel.indd 1 3:28 PM

10/16/14 9:54 PM

HUMaN INTEREST/SELf HELP

Putting Kaizen Principles to Work in America Supporting SuStainability over a lifetime

K

BY gina Campbell, MBa Kimberly Clark Professional

aizen is a principle adopted by Japanese manufacturers. Today Kaizen is recognized worldwide as an important pillar of an organization’s long-term competitive strategy. According to the principle, big results come from many small changes accumulated over time. This operating philosophy is so successful because it is based on the premise that you never stop improving.

Don Francis, executive director of Clean Cities—Georgia, has lived his entire career operating under this premise.

According to Francis, “I took this approach my whole career, without even knowing it. Every little step led me somewhere else. Often, at the time I was doing things, they seemed like nothing, but now, looking back, it took me through an amazing journey for 45 years.”

Francis began his journey as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry with the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors Corporation. Along the way he worked on vehicle emissions testing activities, including hardware development and USEPA certifications.

“General Motors was a great company,” Francis explained.

“Early in the development of the company, GM wasn’t getting what they wanted out of traditional engineering graduates, so they created their own engineering school and offered accredited engineering degrees.”

After 10 years with GM, Francis moved onto an engineering position with Georgia Power in Atlanta where he stayed for 31 years.

For the first 15 years, Francis worked in Fleet Services.

“I liked Fleet Services,” Francis said. “I was a staff engineer, and worked a lot with regulatory compliance.

In 1992, the Energy Policy Act came about, and that’s where I transitioned from engineer to marketer.”

Francis continued to demonstrate Kaizen principles.

“I was able to communicate technical jargon to the general audience, so I did it one project at a time until it became a regular job,” Francis said. “First it was to small groups of people, and then it grew to a large audience of business masses. I just explained what we were all about on the technical end.”

When asked about that transition, Francis simply replied, “I had an interest, and someone else recognized I had a skill. They took the time to coach me, and I moved from engineer to marketer.”

That year, a lifetime marketer of transportation sustainability was born.

©iStockphoto.com / 3alexd

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 27

In 1992, Francis was assigned to the company’s electric transportation program. His primary responsibility was business unit manager for Southern EV, an unregulated business unit established for the sale, installation and service of EV charging equipment. Here Francis identified new business opportunities and expanded business to over $1 million in annual sales.

He successfully developed public charging infrastructure by building coalitions with local business and government leaders. Francis developed and implemented multiple EV evaluation and demonstration programs.

According to Francis, it was here where a lifetime opportunity stood in front of him waving its hands and he seized it.

“It was so exciting,” he recalled. “No one was doing this yet. Whatever I worked on and the people I was working with, we were pioneering all of it—the new technologies and how we worked together.

We were inventing something that didn’t exist. We never predicted the 20-year overnight success that has led to the general population’s desire for the Tesla Sedans, the BMW i3s and the Nissan LEAFs. Who knows what else will follow?”

When asked about the paradigm shift, Francis stated, “I think the change came from a multitude of factors: fragile technology maturing, emerging financial incentives (i.e. state incentives; mass market production prices driving down costs), increased inventory and availability. People just want something that was less expensive and more reliable—something with longevity—and this is it.”

Francis has been supporting sustainable initiatives since his career began. Maybe his original intent did not support a social awareness platform, but it has morphed into that and more.

According to Francis, “Sustainability does a lot for us. It gets us independent from foreign sources of petroleum, it reduces our carbon footprint, and it spurs a new generation of integration of renewables.”

The advantages of using electricity are “that it integrates itself with renewable energy, like solar, wind, bio-methane and hydro,” said Francis. “It is the only fuel out there that does this. With this technology,

“No one was doing this yet. Whatever I worked on and the people I was working with, we were pioneering all of it— the new technologies and how we worked together.”

—Don francis, Clean Cities—georgia we can move away from pulling carbon from the ground and putting it back into the atmosphere. If we can get petroleum usage down in the United States, then the need for imported petroleum decreases and we can sustain ourselves from North American sources without having to depend on overseas sourcing.

This lends to our sustainability initiatives.”

Francis’ career didn’t end at Georgia Power.

As executive director of the Partnership for Clean Transportation, the US Department of Energy Clean Cities coalition in Georgia, he helps clients improve their current sustainability program. He uses the knowledge he has gained from his 45 years in corporate, coupled with the knowledge he has gained being on political initiatives, to provide EV charging for property managers and fleets today.

Companies are still trying to get their fleets to be more operationally efficient and friendlier on their budget with sustainability of our environment in mind. Francis’ team helped DeKalb County Sanitation with solutions to move their fleet from diesel fuel to cleaner natural gas. There was an initial cost increase for this change, but Francis’ team helped find government subsidies that brought these additional costs to zero. The long-term savings that DeKalb will realize as a result of this transition will happen quickly.

28 INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org

For property managers, these types of programs lead to increased tenant retention and demand. Francis said, “I am always getting calls from property managers asking about EV charging.”

Francis’ team will come in, do a walk through, assess a property’s needs, and present the most viable options. The move to adding EV charging stations helps provide a needed option for tenants and for visitors. Additionally, it provides a bonus point for properties that are seeking or have obtained LEED certification.

If you have questions about EV infrastructure or charging stations for your building, reach out to Don Francis at Don@cleancitiesgeorgia.org.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR gina Campbell, mBa, is a sales consultant for Kimberly Clark Professional specializing in the office building market. Gina has over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and communications, and operations management. She works on various projects including KC Global initiatives, improving operational efficiencies, WIN, driving sustainability efforts in the GA OB market, and campaigns for increasing tenancy at local properties.

TECHNICaL/ENgINEERINg

Engineering

The Next Generation C

BY Mark gallman, SMa, LEED ga Highwoods Properties

ongratulations, you have made it through one of the longest recessions in history. We are hearing, every day, that we are in a recovery period. As you look at the regional skyline, the so-called “official bird of Georgia,” (construction tower cranes) like the phoenix, (symbol of Atlanta), are towering over the skylines again.

In the commercial real estate industry, we have fared well with every recession resistant job. We are still a little thinner in staffing, and we have learned true conservation methods through this recent five-year period. We have

leveraged technology, lowered operating expenses, increased competitiveness and adjusted to a more litigious world, where loss prevention is as important as ever. New regulations, sustainability and concierge level customer service drive us to raise the bar in this service industry every day.

To remain competitive in a service industry, building owners have many considerations. The “brick and mortar” is an obvious large piece of the commercial property business model. Building looks and the curb appeal are what gets the customers in and keeps revenue up. Keeping customers happy in a well-maintained and managed building is critical. Let’s look into the future of our industry. Engineering services is one of the most critical components of our industry.

To see where we are going one must first look back to see where we have been.

OSHA came on the scene in the ’70s, and the work place has become safer, albeit, much more litigious. In the ’70s and ’80s, we had dispatchers and paper work order systems. We had single-building HVAC control systems. We graduated to pneumatic and DDC building control systems and more zone control in the ’90s. We had timers that ran the top of the line incandescent and sodium vapor efficient lighting in the ’70s and ’80s. Water was cheap and plentiful. In the ’70s’ building, there may have been free asbestos, absent fire sprinkler systems, no addressable fire panels; and yet we had building engineers for the boiler systems, plumbing systems or keying systems. The fact is; we had engineers with specialties and more of them.

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 29

The ’80s and ’90s brought us much more complex systems in commercial buildings.

Engineers became responsible for keeping buildings in compliance with ever increasing code changes and efficiency drivers. We had cyclical recessions that had the effect of driving engineers to uncover more efficiency and integrate more technology in the performance of our jobs. Engineers were asked to cover more square footage when staff size had to be reduced, which in turn required the engineer to have a broader skill set.

Where are we today?

Today the average engineer has to come equipped with many skill sets and is required to be much more professional. Engineers today have high-level building automation systems, instant smart phone communication and connectivity, and automated work order systems. Over the last 10 years, we have seen major advancements in lighting and control technology, along with other technologies that mean less ladder and wrench time. Less ladder and wrench time means more face time with customers. Additionally, we have seen increased regulation from multiple directions driving compliance expectations to new, higher levels. Engineers are expected to maintain the assets, all while maintaining the safe, comfortable and productive work environment with concierge-level customer experiences. Engineers wear the company name on their shirts; they are the marketing army for the company.

With less down time, there is a lot more on an engineer’s plate than there used to be. While working to help plan the program for the BTO breakfast this year; veteran engineer Jack Kennedy with Childress Klein illustrated quite a few of the challenges that todays’ engineers have.

“Engineers have to attack the day, anticipate situations and prepare,” Kennedy explained. “They have to own a project, look the look and walk the walk. They should think as if their name is part of the company and the name on the building.

A next generation engineer must see a problem, have a solution, create need, and add value. Tomorrow’s engineer will have to understand what management expects of

them, and they have to want more and get more to have professional growth.

Trent Patterson provided input from a different perspective. Patterson has a degree in business and began his career in property management as an entry-level engineer. Patterson represents the second generation in his family after following his father into commercial real estate and property management. Patterson is now a property manager and aligns himself squarely in generation Y. In his view, an engineer’s function and activities will be much more cerebral.

Patterson explained that technology and liability are merging, and from the property manager’s view, they are charged by building owners to increase revenue and limit liability. In his experiences as an engineer, he knows first-hand how many skill sets, both technical and professional, engineers have to possess today to remain viable. The next generation engineer will have to be the most dependable and knowledgeable professional that the building owner and property manager have as a resource.

Looking back at the early examples from the ’70s and to the engineers of today, you catch a glimpse into the future for building engineers. When you look in the mirror do you ever wonder if you or your engineers will walk the walk and talk the talk of the next generation engineer?

If you are an owner or property manager, have you ever wondered, “What if I invest in education for my engineers and they leave me for another company?”

I submit, “What if you don’t invest in education for engineers and they stay?”

Will you have the next generation engineers?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mark Gallman, SMA, LEED GA, has been a BOMA Georgia Member for 14 years and is a BOMA Georgia Foundation annual donor.

Gallman is an instructor for the SMA and Building Engineering 101 education programs.

Gallman is also the maintenance manager for Highwoods Properties.

30 INSIGHT | ISSUE 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org

5 Categories That Next Generation Contributed by Trent Patterson Cerebral The engineering role in CRE is changing vastly. An engineer must sharpen his mental abilities as much as his mechanical abilities. In the age of increased reporting and liability, the engineer must be able to improve building efficiency and limit liability while increasing building profitability. The routine maintenance performed in machine rooms and tenant spaces have become just one of the many responsibilities an engineer must fit into his daily routine. Engineers must demonstrate sustainability, efficiency and fiscal responsibility to a property manager and provide a solution that addresses all of these requirements. The demands of commercial real estate are beginning to increase for engineers and in order for them to succeed in this industry they must accept the evolution of our industry and embrace the change.

Ownership An engineer is no longer just a maintenance man working on equipment and logging chiller readings. They are the face of the company, the first line of defense and the lasting impression on tenants. Engineers have a unique role in CRE and are expected to cover all the bases. An engineer must have the mindset to take ownership of the property and view every decision and action through the scope of personal ownership. Instead of making the easy fix, make the right fix. Think long term as opposed to short term. Ask the question, “How does this reflect on me as a person and as an employee?”

Communication An engineer has always been required to “walk the walk,” but what about “talk the talk”? In the new age of reporting, owner meetings, strategic planning and ROI requirements, an engineer will be required to explain and provide as much detail as possible for all the operations at the property.

An engineer must be able to turn a wrench

Will Define the Engineer and write an email with the same level of proficiency. An engineer must be able to read schematics and a budget and determine how each work together to improve the property.

It is just as important for an engineer to understand and contribute to the long term goals of a property and communicate the impact that decisions will have for the tenants, staff and owners.

and increase your value personally and professionally? Are you motivated to learn, develop and grow as an engineer? Are you satisfied with your current position or are you looking up the ladder chasing down your dreams? It all begins with motivation.

An engineer must have that internal motor that keeps the wheels turning and pushes through to the next level.

Motivation You can teach someone everything they need to know about a job, but you can’t teach them how to be motivated. Growing up with a father, who also happened to be a chief engineer, preaching that no matter what job you were doing, be the best at it, I still live by this principle. There is no substitute for hard work in this industry and an engineer must be motivated to do his best regardless of the situation and provide quality work at all times. There is something simple yet so pure about doing something right the first time. For me, this all begins with motivation. Are you motivated to take on more responsibility

Personal Responsibility Engineers manage million dollar assets and equipment so obviously they show the same amount of responsibility for themselves, right? Engineers should be putting just as much time and energy into their personal development as they do into the success of their building. Ask questions, find answers and be a sponge so you can soak it all up.

Make sure you take pride in your appearance as much as your abilities. Research new technology, educate yourself and foster growth. If you want to excel as an engineer, take personal responsibility for your growth and success. Don’t wait for things to happen, go out and make it happen.

• Commercial • Residential • New Construction • Repairs • Service Work

678.546.2819

www.theMeridianCompanies.com

M LEADER IN

Restoration & Reconstruction

First Response Disaster Recovery Environmental Clean Up Mitigation/Stabilization

Respond

Historical Restoration Complex Cleaning Solutions Renovation Reconstruction

Mitigation Environmental Reconstruction Contents Restoration

Free Estimates

678-817-8422 info@legacyplumbinginc.net

we have you

COVERED! 743062_Meridian.indd 1

www.legacyplumbinginc.net INSIGHT | PM ISSUE 3, 2015 |1 www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 31 4/16/15 7:00 726080_Legacy.indd 12/23/14 4:55 PM

Fire, Water, Storm or Mold Damage?

INTELLIGENCE BUILDS SUCCESS

Your facilities are an asset of untapped potent ial, an opportunity to discover what’s next. If running at peak performance, it can impact your community in ways never imagined. We are Trane © Build ing Advantage ™. Your complete energy solut ions partner. And we exist to not only help you reach your goals, but quite possibly surpass them. A better building begins with Trane Building Advantage.

8 0 0 - 2 2 9 - 4 1 7 8

Ask for the Energy Services Team. www.trane.com/georgia-alabama

724535_Georgia.indd 1

Total Reconstruction Services Emergency Board-Up & Fencing Skilled Tradesman on Staff Restoration of Commercial, Industrial, Institutional & Residential Property

24-Hour Emergency Services Including Water Extraction Structure & Contents Cleaning Certified Mold Remediators Trauma/Crime Scene Clean-Up

31/12/14 10:20 PM

Choose McKenney’s Interiors & Special Projects As your single-source provider, we have a wide

Fast and affordable renovations?

O

ur team of experts performs building infrastructure upgrades as well as interior renovations to a variety of different spaces, including offices, fitness centers, cafes and other building amenities. Contact our Interiors & Special Projects team today.

X isp@mckenneys.com

range of services for every stage of your building— Design, Build, Manage and Maintain. Find us online to Call the Largest Full-time Staff in the Southeast

1.888.303.9288

32 INSIGHT 702284_FireStar.indd 1 | Issue 3, 2015 |

We’ll Do It

Right!

see how we can help make your next project a success.

www.BOMAGeorgia.org 749853_McKenney.indd 7/23/14 3:37 AM

1

CONTACT US:

VISIT US:

404-622-5000 info@mckenneys.com www.mckenneys.com

7/14/15 4:25 PM

EMERGING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Emerging Professional Spotlight:

John Blanton, Parmenter

BY Amy Davidson, Aquascape Environmental part of a national running program for girls in grades 3 through 5. The team met twice a week to discuss topics such as confidence, changes and how to be healthy. The season concluded with running a 5K race.

Reently, Moule has hung up her running shoes and taken up CrossFit. Working out at the gym has become her favorite part of her day. The CrossFit program provides both physical challenges and goals that she sets for herself. It also offers quality family time since both of her children enjoy the CrossFit workout.

Looking for new opportunities in life is key for Moule.

When considering her future she said, “I don’t have that figured out. I’ve been given so many opportunities over the years to try different aspects of the industry. I’ve had amazing mentors. I don’t want to limit myself.”

She has always enjoyed being open to where life takes her. And yet, no one is more surprised by how her life has turned out than Moule herself.

“I have a lot of hands-on opportunities as well as being surrounded by a lot of people that want to see me succeed in my career and help me in any way that they can.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Davidson joined the Aquascape Environmental team in 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Loras College and has extensive experience in marketing and customer relationships.

Davidson is also a LEED Green Associate.

INSIGHT | ISSUE 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 33 I

40

g sinc vin

ustrial Pa nd

rcial &

T

here might not seem to be an obvious connection between cooking and property management, but John Blanton has discovered there is quite a bit of overlap in •theCommercial skills needed to excel at each of those pursuits. Blanton, who is a • Residential tenant services coordinator for Parmenter, Construction learned •toNew plan, prioritize and multi-task by first watching and• then helping his mother Repairs and grandmother prepare family meals as he • Service Work grew up. Today, he regularly applies those lessons in his career.

Blanton grew up in Savannah, Ga. Living with his parents and one older sister, he was also surrounded by family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. His mother’s family is from Greece; Savannah, with its abundance of fresh seafood, afforded the perfect setting for her Mediterranean cooking style. Family life centered on the kitchen, and that’s where Blanton learned the art of cooking without recipes—how to use the right combination of ingredients and just the right amount of spice to create amazing flavors. Eventually, he took over the family kitchen and now plans the menus and prepares all the meals for his family when he returns home for the occasional weekend or holiday.

Blanton credits his education in the kitchen for helping to prepare him for the task

benefits from my membership because I spend networking andthe getting involved.

I also tell oftime smoothly running operations of multiple themAtoproperties. take classes. education Class TheThe lifecontinuing skills he brings a great way to learn about the business toishis professional role more are complemented career with as well.” byand hisfurther degreeone’s in finance, a minor in risk Moule recognized the many benefits of her management and insurance, which he earned membership. atBOMA Ole Miss.

Blanton enjoys the accounting “I have made personal and professional aspect of property management as well as connections through my service with BOMA working with the tenants.

Georgia,” she said. volunteering “I love how every“Through day is different,” he said, on committees, I have found the networking adding that he also enjoys thinking outside opportunities to be aforhuge the box and looking newbenefit.” ways to solve the has changed companies over the issuesMoule that face his tenants. years, she believes thatruns herinprofessional Like and cooking, real estate Blanton’s contacts at BOMA have helped family.

He recalls, “I’ve always hadadvance a huge her career. interest in real estate and how buildings “Over themy next two years, operate.

Both mother and myI would father like are to gain as much knowledge as I can about in the real estate industry. My mother has my industry and establish myself as afather leaderhas been a Realtor for 20 years and my in my organization,” Moule “I will also been a homebuilder and in thesaid. construction stay active in BOMA and see myself business for most of hisGeorgia life in Savannah.” sitting on the Board of Directors a Excited to begin his own legacyor in holding real leadership position.” estate, Blanton moved to Atlanta.

When or continuing “My firstnot jobworking out of college was ather CoStar, keeps up with a professional commercial education, real estateMoule research company, her two, active children—son Dylan, 10, where I discovered that I wanted to beage more daughter ageindustry 12. As a and parent, she inand on the actionJordan, within the is grateful for the flexibility in her position. use my degree to its full potential within It haswork allowed herwhich to create a balance and be the place, led me to property present as a parent.

For example, Moule—an management.” avid runner—had the opportunity to coach When Blanton heard of an opening in her daughter’s Girls on theatRun team, which property management Parmenter, he was

CALENDAR OF EVENTS reached out to Parameter’s COO of the Southeast Region, Mike Holmes, who invited him to breakfast.

Blanton recalled, “After a couple meetings, everything fell into place.”

He then joined Parmenter as a tenant services coordinator.

“Working with a company like Parmenter has given me a great advantage when it comes to learning about everything within the industry,” Blanton says. “I have a lot of hands-on opportunities as well as being surrounded by a lot of people that want to see me succeed in my career and help me in any way that they can.”

One of the first steps Blanton took after joining Parmenter was to join BOMA Georgia. He has been a member for about a year.

“A BOMA membership is beneficial because of the connections within the industry that are developed,” he explained.

“As a young member, it is an excellent way to learn about the industry from many different perspectives.”

Blanton belongs to the BOMA Georgia Young Professionals SIG, observing that he finds great value within the SIG. “I am being introduced to all different sectors of the industry, as well as the people that work within it. It is a great SIG to learn and grow within the industry.”

In addition to the business connections he has made, Blanton finds the variety of BOMA Georgia programs to be very educational, providing valuable information he is able to use in his position.

“Over the next two years, I hope to be more involved within the commercial real estate circle,” he said. “Listening and learning from everyone in the industry will be my main focus these next couple of years.”

In his free time, Blanton has become a regular at Orange Theory, where the strenuous workouts have prepared him to take his training to the next level. He is setting his sights on running a 5k and a half marathon. He will need the exercise, as he continues to explore his passion for cooking by regularly hosting Sunday dinner for his friends. He plans and prepares the entire meal, and as many as a dozen hungry friends will come by to enjoy a fresh gourmet dinner.

“Sometimes we don’t even have enough seats for everyone,” Blanton said laughingly. “[But] I like doing it all. I enjoy the process.”

Blanton feels his hard work and desire to succeed are paying off. He is proud of what he has accomplished and looks forward to what lies ahead. “I am learning who I am as a young professional and the direction I choose to take is unknown for now; however, I know that with the knowledge I am gaining, I will choose the right path down the road.”

septemBer septemBer 3 BtO lunch

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Georgia Power Customer Resource Center BTO Members: Free; Non-Members: $40 Not open to vendors or service providers.

septemBer 4 medical Office Building sig meeting 8–9:30 a.m.

Emory Midtown Medical Office Tower Members: Free, registration required; Non-Members: $35

septemBer 9 BOma georgia september luncheon 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead Members: Free; Non-Members: $65

septemBer 10 BtO lunch

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Georgia Power Customer Resource Center BTO Members: Free; Non-Members: $40 Not open to vendors or service providers.

Begins septemBer 10 Commercial hVaC module 3

Thursdays, 5–9 p.m.

Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta Campus Member Company: $625; Non-Member Company: $725

septemBer 15 green real estate network Breakfast 8–9:30 a.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Members: $20; Non-Members: $35

septemBer 15 leeD v4 green associate exam prep

8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Members: $295; Non-Members: $325

Begins septemBer 16 leasing and marketing

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Members: $1,035; Non-Members: $1,285

septemBer 23 tOBy entrant Workshop

10–11:30 a.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Free, registration requested.

septemBer 24 the state of sustainability free seminar 9 a.m.–Noon American Cancer Society Center Members: Free; Non-Members: $99

34 INSIGHT | 1Issue 3, 2015 | 721747_Southeastern.indd

www.BOMAGeorgia.org

11/15/14 5:14 AM

septemBer 29

Begins OCtOBer 6

OCtOBer 20

augusta medical Office Building luncheon

electrical systems & illumination

facilities management shared interest group meeting

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Augustino’s Italian Eatery Marriott Hotel, Augusta, GA Free, registration required.

Begins septemBer 30

Tuesdays, 3–7 p.m.

Two Alliance Center Members: $535; Non-Members: $785 Reduced course price made possible with $500 embedded scholarship through BOMA Georgia Foundation.

Building engineering 101

Wednesdays, 7:30–11:30 a.m.

Location emailed prior to each class Member Company: $369; Non-Member Company: $419

OCtOBer 7 north fulton real estate Outlook seminar 3–4 p.m.

Sanctuary Park Free, registration required.

OCtOBer OCtOBer 2 2015 sports Outing

8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Stone Mountain Park SOLD OUT Wait list: Call BOMA office (404) 475-9980

OCtOBer 6

incident prevention strategies seminar

8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Two Alliance Center Property/Facility Manager/BTO Members Free, registration required. Allied members: $25; Non-Members: $45 Sponsored by Full Circle Restoration.

OCtOBer 14

* BOMA Georgia Conference Center 5901-C Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30328

10–11:30 a.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Free, registration requested.

lease analysis, Valuation, negotiations & approval

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Members: $650; Non-Members: $750

OCtOBer 29 ethics is good Business shortCourse 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Members: $395; Non-Members: $495

BOma 360 lunch-and-learn 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Embassy Row 400 Free, registration required.

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Members: $295; Non-Members: $325

OCtOBer 20 tOBy entrant Workshop

OCtOBer 22-23

OCtOBer 8

leeD ap - Operations & maintenance exam prep

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Location: UPS SCS Members: Free; Non-Members: $20 Not open to vendors or service providers.

nOVemBer nOVemBer 3

OCtOBer 14

new member Orientation

industrial sig meeting

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Location TBD Members: Free; Non-Members: $20 Not open to vendors or service providers.

10–11:30 a.m.

BOMA Georgia Conference Center * Free, registration requested Potential members welcome

Unless noted otherwise, for details on the events contact BOMA Georgia at (404) 475-9980 or info@bomageorgia.org.

Providing Atlanta with excellent mechanical services for over 20 years

For 24-hour service call

(770) 914 7060 www.harbins.com

672827_Harbins.indd 1

HVAC & Refrigeration Service Equipment Replacement Preventative Maintenance Agreements Chillers, Boilers, & Piping Services INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org 35 12/14/13 2:21| AM

ALLIED MEMBER SERVICE DIRECTORY airDuCt Cleaning

COntraCtOrs

Ductz of greater atlanta ............(770) 631-2424 MediClean air Duct Cleaning.....(404) 408-6136

accu-Coat LLC, aKa Polished Concrete atlanta ...................(404) 433-0195 Batson-Cook Co. ......................(770) 955-1951 C&W Contracting Services Inc..........................(678) 412-0011 Ca South LLC...........................(678) 302-0606 Contract Builders Inc.................(770) 740-0055 Craftsmen Business Interiors ....(770) 541-7700 Double T Contracting Inc...........(770) 489-7772 Emery & associates ..................(770) 414-9099 foley Construction Corp............(770) 409-1166 gainesville Mechanical Inc. .......(770) 532-9130 gilbane Building Co. .................(678) 282-1306 Harrison Contracting Co. Inc......(678) 941-1490 Humphries & Co. ......................(770) 434-2914 Innovative Engineering Inc.........(770) 517-5507 Landmark Restorations Ltd. ......(404) 352-1795 Life on Earth LLC......................(404) 875-6706 Occupied Renovations ..............(770) 326-9212 PKS Paving & Concrete Construction .........................(404) 401-8551 Pro Roofing & Siding.................(770) 875-8114 Schoppman Co. Inc. .................(770) 693-9000 Scott Contracting LLC ...............(770) 274-0529 Stellar Contracting Inc...............(770) 649-1575 Tip Top Roofers Service Corp. ...(404) 351-4410 Waste Industries.......................(770) 577-3545 Western Waterproofing Company of america ............(678) 553-0170 Whitco Roofing Inc....................(678) 516-6602

appraisal COnsulting

fellers, Schewe, Scott & Roberts Inc. ..........................(770) 621-9548 arChiteCts

Pond & Co................................(678) 336-7740 attOrneys

Cohen Pollock Merlin & Small, P.C. ............................(770) 857-4768 Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP...........................(404) 233-7000 auDiO Visual serViCes

Direct Satellite Tv .....................(678) 714-1495 OnePath Systems LLC ..............(404) 661-2349 Summit Systems Inc.................(678) 482-8010 vertical av Tv ...........................(404) 352-2488 BuilDing management COnsultants

aDB Services Inc. .....................(678) 990-5400 Building Engines Inc. ................(781) 314-9359 Progressive Office Inc. ..............(470) 299-7642 WayPoint Systems Inc...............(678) 461-1346 BuilDing serViCes

Building Cleaning Solutions Inc.........................(678) 445-3806 Century fire Protection LLC ......(770) 945-2330 Control Concepts LLC ...............(770) 888-0181 Engineered Restorations Inc......(770) 682-0650 gSE facility Services LLC .........(404) 230-2900 Mid South Roof Systems...........(404) 965-9375 Roof Partners LLC ....................(404) 490-4647 Simplexgrinnell LP ...................(678) 343-7065 SiteStuff Inc..............................(404) 694-2448 veenendaalCave Inc. ................(404) 881-1811 WayPoint Systems Inc...............(678) 461-1346 Wiss Janney Elstner associates Inc. .....................(770) 923-9822 Carpet/flOOr

eleCtriCal

action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors ..........................(404) 799-3551 allison-Smith Co.......................(404) 351-6430 Capital City Mechanical & Electrical Services....(770) 449-0200 ext. 225 graybar Electric Co. ..................(678) 291-5402 Keynect LLC.............................(770) 590-7449 LMI Systems Inc .......................(678) 578-2102 Mayberry Electric Inc. ...............(404) 991-7007 Prime Power Services Inc. ........(678) 898-4960 Putzel Electrical Contractors......(404) 226-9475 White Electrical Construction Co....................(404) 351-5740

accu-Coat LLC, aKa Polished Concrete atlanta ...................(404) 433-0195 Concrete finishes Inc................(770) 971-2778 Diversified Maintenance............(205) 248-9315 J+J flooring group ..................(404) 374-1815 MilliCare By Trilogyfm ...............(678) 354-6726 Patcraft ....................................(404) 401-1427 Premier Contract Carpet Inc......(404) 488-2082 Program Maintenance ..............(404) 870-0054 ServiceMaster Cleaning & Restoration........................(770) 514-1789 Southeastern Commercial flooring Inc...........................(770) 591-9980 The Mad Matter Inc. .................(678) 361-6704 Titus Restoration Services Inc....(678) 494-6893

Bagby Elevator Co. Inc. .............(404) 859-3310 fujitec america Inc. ..................(770) 209-0322 Hoover Elevator group Inc.........(770) 394-4018 Otis Elevator Co. .......................(404) 605-8401 Schindler Elevator Corp.............(470) 991-9597 ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. ....(770) 916-0555 van Deusen & associates .........(678) 881-0884 vertical Systems Inc..................(404) 581-0094

Catering/fOOD sVCs

energy

atlanta Ice Cream Truck Inc.......(678) 557-5976 Primo Partners LLC, Dba Ben and Jerry’s .............(919) 548-4153 COmmuniCatiOns

aT&T........................................(404) 242-8513 Direct Satellite Tv .....................(678) 714-1495 graybar Electric Co. ..................(678) 291-5402 Kings III Emergency Communications ..................(678) 438-1965 Koine Communications .............(404) 202-9316 Progressive Office Inc. ..............(470) 299-7642 COnstruCtiOn prODuCts

Concrete finishes Inc................(770) 971-2778 georgia Construction Products ..............................(770) 491-9100 Reliant Building Solutions..........(770) 403-3508 Tendon Systems LLC ................(678) 835-1100 Titus Restoration Services Inc....(678) 494-6893 yancey Power Systems .............(678) 945-2637 COnsultatiOn

Hoover Elevator group Inc.........(770) 394-4018 The BEST Consultant Inc...........(678) 200-7648

eleVatOrs/esCalatOrs

aLB Energy Solutions ...............(770) 492-5061 ENTEK .....................................(678) 910-1326 goby LLC .................................(404) 201-3975 Hannah Solar ...........................(404) 609-7005 Infinite Energy ..........................(877) 529-9908 Mallory & Evans Service ...........(404) 297-1007 McKenney’s Inc. .......................(404) 624-8625 Philips Lighting Co....................(781) 925-4178 SemaConnect Inc. ....................(301) 352-3730 Trane .......................................(678) 775-4106 yancey Power Systems .............(678) 945-2637 engineering

Harbin’s Mechanical Services Inc..........................(770) 914-7060 Innovative Engineering Inc.........(770) 517-5507 Keynect LLC.............................(770) 590-7449 NOva Engineering & Environmental ......................(770) 570-9171 PENTa Engineering group.........(678) 282-1999 Pond & Co................................(678) 336-7740 Sustainable Investment group (SIg)...........................(404) 343-3835

36 INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org

Listings in RED are advertisers in this issue of Insight: The Commercial Real Estate Journal Testing, Engineering & C onsulting Services Inc. ..........(770) 995-8000 Wiss Janney Elstner associates Inc. .....................(770) 923-9822 enVirOnmental

aquascape Environmental.........(678) 584-3455 arborguard Tree Specialists ......(404) 299-5555 Banyan Water...........................(770) 375-6870 Caldwell Tree Care....................(770) 992-1973 Meridian Restoration Inc. ..........(678) 546-2819 The Morley Companies .............(770) 569-1100 Recycling Management Resources ............................(404) 488-5356 SemaConnect Inc. ....................(301) 352-3730 Sustainable Investment group (SIg)...........................(404) 343-3835 WaterSignal LLC.......................(470) 514-4418 equipment rentals

Stone Mountain access Systems ...................(770) 908-2936 Sunbelt Rentals Inc...................(404) 456-1919 faCility management

EMCOR Services aircond ..........(770) 805-2544 Siemens Industry Inc. ...............(770) 225-5509 faCility suppOrt

gSE facility Services LLC .........(404) 230-2900 PENTa Engineering group.........(678) 282-1999 Stone Mountain access Systems ...................(770) 908-2936 Strategic Market alliance ..........(770) 641-1055 Xpedx ......................................(770) 715-2841 finanCial serViCes

Decosimo CPas........................(770) 980-9394 fire prOteCtiOn

Century fire Protection LLC ......(770) 945-2330 Cintas fire Protection................(770) 333-9988 Critical Systems LLC.................(770) 612-9172 Empire fire Protection LLC .......(770) 464-2400 fire & Life Safety america Inc. .........................(770) 717-8812 fire Systems Inc. ......................(770) 333-7979 global Systems of america .......(770) 441-9601 Life Safety Solutions Plus LLC ...(770) 843-3671 Mitec .......................................(770) 813-5959 ORR Protection Systems Inc......(770) 362-1015 Simplexgrinnell LP ...................(678) 343-7065 fire/Water/mOlD restOratiOn

above all Cleaning & Restoration Inc......................(770) 938-7770 BELfOR Property Restoration ....(770) 939-0128 Blackmon Mooring Services of atlanta - Norcross, ga ..........(678) 232-5520 Blu Sky Restoration Contractors ..........................(770) 904-6494 Blue Team Restoration/ BBMK Contracting ................(404) 313-9868 EPIC Response .........................(770) 516-3491 full Circle Restoration & Construction Services ...........(770) 232-9797 Parker young Construction/ fireStar Inc...........................(404) 805-5616 Premier Restoration Inc.............(770) 986-9596 Reliable Restoration LLC ...........(678) 325-1633 Remediation group Inc. ............(404) 214-1470 ServiceMaster Cleaning & Restoration........................(770) 514-1789 SERvPRO of Decatur ................(404) 378-9998 Servpro of North atlanta/ Buckhead .............................(404) 261-2925 Unlimited Restoration Specialists Inc.......................(687) 943-3013 Waterproofing Contractors Inc...(770) 449-5552 fOunDatiOn repair/COnCrete lifting

Engineered Solutions of georgia ............................(678) 290-1325 generatOrs

Hannah Solar ...........................(404) 609-7005 Prime Power Services Inc. ........(678) 898-4960

guarD serViCes

alliedBarton Security Services ...(404) 898-1695 Securamerica LLC....................(404) 926-4265 Securitas Security Services USa Inc. ...............................(404) 633-1140 Universal Protection Service ......(404) 935-2057 Weiser Security ........................(404) 458-5841 health & hygiene prODuCts

gOJO Industries .......................(205) 447-0849 Kimberly-Clark Corp. ................(732) 309-6714 Life Safety Solutions Plus LLC ...(770) 843-3671 SCa Tissue...............................(678) 977-6858 hVaC

action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors ..........................(404) 799-3551 Borie Davis Inc. ........................(770) 242-0650 Capital City Mechanical & Electrical Services....(770) 449-0200 ext. 225 Control Concepts LLC ...............(770) 888-0181 Ductz of greater atlanta ............(770) 631-2424 EMCOR Services aircond ..........(770) 805-2544 ENTEK .....................................(678) 910-1326 Harbin’s Mechanical Services Inc..........................(770) 914-7060 Legacy Mechanical Services Inc..........................(770) 432-1171 Mallory & Evans Service ...........(404) 297-1007 Maxair Inc. ...............................(770) 956-1200 McKenney’s Inc. .......................(404) 624-8625 MediClean air Duct Cleaning.....(404) 408-6136 Mingledorff’s Inc.......................(770) 239-2208 Padgett group ..........................(678) 880-1631 Rooter Plus! .............................(770) 888-1931 Shumate Mechanical Inc...........(678) 584-0880 Southeast Pump & Equipment Inc. ........(678) 990-1388 ext. 107 Stromquist & Co. Inc.................(404) 794-3440 Trane .......................................(678) 775-4106 inDustrial DOCK & DOOr repair & installatiOn

Miner Southeast .......................(678) 730-4700 insuranCe & risK management serViCes

BB&T Insurance Services Inc. ...(678) 413-4403 insuranCe aDJusting

BB&T Insurance Services Inc. ...(678) 413-4403 interiOr Design

Craftsmen Business Interiors ....(770) 541-7700 foley Construction Corp............(770) 409-1166 Occupied Renovations ..............(770) 326-9212 veenendaalCave Inc. ................(404) 881-1811 JanitOrial

aBM Onsite Services ................(678) 245-3273 allied International Cleaning Services Inc..........................(770) 426-8779 BCJ Building Services...............(404) 551-2310 Building Cleaning Solutions Inc.........................(678) 445-3806 Building Maintenance Services Inc..........................(770) 218-2993 Chosen Janitorial Services ........(404) 644-6291 Diversified Maintenance............(205) 248-9315 Environmental Service Partners ...............................(800) 874-0780 ERMC of atlanta LLC ................(404) 418-1443 georgia Pacific Corp. ................(770) 815-9552 gMI group Inc. .........................(678) 482-5288 gOJO Industries .......................(205) 447-0849 HTH Building Services Inc. ........(770) 988-0084 Kimberly-Clark Corp. ................(732) 309-6714 LaCosta facility Support Services ...............................(404) 539-9496 Pollock Paper Distributors .........(770) 803-7862 Pritchard Industries SE..............(404) 231-1430 Solaris Paper............................(770) 510-5137 Staples.....................................(770) 696-3235 Strategic Market alliance ..........(770) 641-1055

Unique Building Maintenance Inc. ..................(678) 380-0297 Xpedx ......................................(770) 715-2841

Oakcliff Painting .......................(404) 867-3707 PPg Industries Inc. ...................(770) 938-4600 Spectrum Painting Inc...............(770) 497-0101

Southeast Restoration & fireproofing.......................(404) 297-8388 Tendon Systems LLC ................(678) 835-1100

utilities

laKe management

paper prODuCts

rOOfing

aT&T........................................(404) 242-8513

aquascape Environmental.........(678) 584-3455

lanDsCaping – exteriOr

parKing

4 Seasons Landscape group LLC............................(770) 452-4455 arborguard Tree Specialists ......(404) 299-5555 austin Outdoor .........................(770) 435-7474 Caldwell Tree Care....................(770) 992-1973 Chapel valley Landscape Co. ....(706) 200-2060 Color Burst ...............................(770) 822-9706 Crabapple Landscapeexperts ....(770) 740-9739 Downey Trees Inc. ....................(770) 889-2822 Envisor Consulting ....................(404) 987-2499 gibbs Landscape Co.................(770) 432-7761 gibson Landscape Services ......(678) 365-9568 The greenSeason group Inc. ....(678) 714-4114 Highgrove Partners ..................(678) 298-0569 New Leaf Landscape Services ...............................(678) 450-6599 Ruppert Landscape ..................(770) 630-0475 Russell Landscape group Inc. ...(770) 446-3552 Trugreen LandCare ..................(678) 475-1780 valleyCrest Landscape Maintenance ........................(770) 662-8775

ace Parking .............................(770) 722-8037 Innovative Parking Concepts LLC .......................(770) 321-1000 ITR of georgia Inc. ....................(770) 496-0366 Lanier Parking Solutions ...........(404) 881-6076 LaZ Parking .............................(404) 953-4430 National Parking Solutions ........(678) 365-4030 Parking Company of america ....(678) 907-8450 SP Plus ....................................(404) 665-0044

apollo Roofing Co. Inc...............(770) 751-6191 Baker Roofing Co......................(404) 458-2742 The BEST Consultant Inc...........(678) 200-7648 C.L. Burks Construction Commercial Roofing Contractors LLC....................(800) 969-2875 Empire Roofing Co. Inc..............(770) 948-7832 Innovative Roofing group Inc.....(404) 351-8797 MgI Roofing LLC ......................(678) 771-0050 Mid South Roof Systems...........(404) 965-9375 Naturashield - georgia..............(404) 227-5206 Pro Roofing & Siding.................(770) 875-8114 Roof Partners LLC ....................(404) 490-4647 Sentry Roof Services ................(678) 301-5570 SoCo Roofing Services..............(678) 425-9010 Tip Top Roofers Service Corp. ...(404) 351-4410 Whitco Roofing Inc....................(678) 516-6602 Woodall Roofing Co. Inc. ...........(770) 945-0100

Waste equipment

gibbs Landscape Co.................(770) 432-7761 The greenSeason group Inc. ....(678) 714-4114 Highgrove Partners ..................(678) 298-0569 Ruppert Landscape ..................(770) 630-0475

georgia Pacific Corp. ................(770) 815-9552 Pollock Paper Distributors .........(770) 803-7862 SCa Tissue...............................(678) 977-6858 Sikes Paper Co.........................(770) 405-6900 Solaris Paper............................(770) 510-5137 Staples.....................................(770) 696-3235

lanDsCape management

lanDsCaping – interiOr

foliage Design Systems............(770) 451-0885 Life on Earth LLC......................(404) 875-6706 Plant Peddler Inc. .....................(770) 432-2649 Sedgefield Interior Landscapes Inc. ...................(770) 984-0171 Total Plant & floral Service Inc............................(404) 881-0809 lighting

aLB Energy Solutions ...............(770) 492-5061 E. Sam Jones Distributor Inc. ....(404) 351-3250 LED Light Energy LLC ...............(312) 451-4341 Philips Lighting Co....................(781) 925-4178 Summit Systems Inc.................(678) 482-8010 voss Lighting............................(770) 438-8557 lOCKsmith

armor Lock & Security Co. Inc...(770) 493-1915 Downs Safe and Lock Co..........(404) 873-2515 marBle restOratiOn & maintenanCe

aDDCO Metal Maintenance Co. ..................(770) 985-5611 architectural Surface Restoration LLC ....................(770) 510-8333 Mid america Metals..................(770) 616-6567 Natural Stone Services .............(404) 255-8133 Southeastern Commercial flooring Inc...........................(770) 591-9980 Stone Specialty Services ...........(404) 261-9111 Stuart Dean Co. Inc......(404) 872-6090 ext. 102 metal finishing

aDDCO Metal Maintenance Co. ..................(770) 985-5611 architectural Surface Restoration LLC ....................(770) 510-8333 Innovative Roofing group Inc.....(404) 351-8797 Mid america Metals..................(770) 616-6567 Stuart Dean Co. Inc......(404) 872-6090 ext. 102 OffiCe furniture

CORT .......................................(678) 909-0170 paint/WallCOVerings

american Painting & Renovations Inc. ...................(770) 995-8787 Burke Painting Inc. ...................(770) 582-0847 Harrison Contracting Co. Inc......(678) 941-1490 Horizon Painting and Renovations Inc. ...................(404) 447-0385

parKing DeCKs

Coast & valley LLC ...................(770) 417-1382 Commercial Paving Services .....(770) 426-9200 graydaze Contracting Inc. .........(770) 752-7010 gWP Paving .............................(404) 831-7177 Kaney & Lane LLC ....................(404) 892-8246 Spectrum Painting Inc...............(770) 497-0101 Wildcat Striping & Sealing.........(678) 937-9525 paVing prODuCts

asphalt Enterprises...................(770) 424-5001 Brite Line asphalt Maintenance Inc. ..................(770) 516-0604 C&K Paving Contractors Inc. .....(770) 791-0107 Commercial Paving Services .....(770) 426-9200 Driveway Maintenance Inc. .......(770) 477-6211 georgia Paving Inc....................(404) 831-1000 guardTop LLC ..........................(404) 821-2388 gWP Paving .............................(404) 831-7177 Hercules Sealcoat Manufacturing Inc.................(770) 455-6551 PKS Paving & Concrete Construction .........................(404) 401-8551 Rose Paving Co. .......................(678) 775-5421 The Surface Masters Inc. ..........(770) 250-6392 Wildcat Striping & Sealing.........(678) 937-9525 pest COntrOl

active Pest Control ...................(770) 954-9941 allgood Pest Solutions ..............(678) 328-4094 Orkin Inc. .................................(404) 609-9550 Peachtree Pest Control .............(770) 931-9099 plumBing

art Plumbing Co. ......................(678) 486-2541 Hill Mechanical of georgia LLC .(770) 792-1200 Legacy Mechanical Services Inc.(770) 432-1171 Rooter Plus! .............................(770) 888-1931 Southeast Pump & Equipment Inc. ........(678) 990-1388 ext. 107 pressure Washing

Coast & valley LLC ...................(770) 417-1382 Everclear Enterprises Inc...........(404) 876-9408 Kaney & Lane LLC ....................(404) 892-8246 Sightline...................................(678) 530-9152 Southeastern Cleaning Inc. .......(770) 304-2366 Top of the Line High Rise Service LLC ..........................(404) 569-9544 valcourt Building Services LLC ........................(770) 971-2000 puBliC relatiOns

Steps ahead.............................(404) 352-5249 real estate prOCurement serViCes

SiteStuff Inc..............................(404) 694-2448 restOratiOn

Baker Roofing Co......................(404) 458-2742 Disaster One ............................(678) 491-8919 Engineered Solutions of georgia ............................(678) 290-1325 Meridian Restoration Inc. ..........(678) 546-2819 Reliant Building Solutions..........(770) 403-3508

sealCOating

Brite Line asphalt Maintenance Inc. ..................(770) 516-0604 C&K Paving Contractors Inc. .....(770) 791-0107 graydaze Contracting Inc. .........(770) 752-7010 Hercules Sealcoat Manufacturing Inc.................(770) 455-6551 The Surface Masters Inc. ..........(770) 250-6392 seCurity

aDB Services Inc. .....................(678) 990-5400 alliedBarton Security Services ...............................(404) 898-1695 alscan Inc. ..................(205) 945-0003 ext. 158 armor Lock & Security Co. Inc...(770) 493-1915 Critical Systems LLC.................(770) 612-9172 DataWatch Systems .................(404) 273-0145 Downs Safe and Lock Co..........(404) 873-2515 gC&E Systems group Inc..........(770) 448-3908 global Systems of america .......(770) 441-9601 ITR of georgia Inc. ....................(770) 496-0366 Miner Southeast .......................(678) 730-4700 Mitec .......................................(770) 813-5959 Norred & associates Inc............(404) 761-5058 OnePath Systems LLC ..............(404) 661-2349 ORR Protection Systems Inc......(770) 362-1015 Securamerica LLC....................(404) 926-4265 Securitas Security Services USa Inc. ...............................(404) 633-1140 Siemens Industry Inc. ...............(770) 225-5509 Southeastern Security Professionals ........................(770) 540-0175 Universal Protection Service ......(404) 935-2057 Walden Security .......................(404) 937-1747 Weiser Security ........................(404) 458-5841 seCurity integratOrs

Southeastern Security Professionals ........................(770) 540-0175 seCurity serViCe & prODuCts

fire Systems Inc. ......................(770) 333-7979 signage

Custom Sign factory ................(770) 717-7755 tax COnsultants

fellers, Schewe, Scott & Roberts Inc. ..........................(770) 621-9548 Paradigm Tax group .................(404) 937-6517 tree Care

Total Plant & floral Service Inc............................(404) 881-0809

Container Repair Service ..........(770) 316-4677 Waste remOVal

Container Repair Service ..........(770) 316-4677 Recycling Management Resources ............................(404) 488-5356 Republic Services Inc................(404) 693-9277 Waste Industries.......................(770) 577-3545 Waste Management Inc. ...........(770) 315-6757 Waste Pro of georgia................(678) 939-6608 Water COnserVatiOn

Banyan Water...........................(770) 375-6870 WaterSignal LLC.......................(470) 514-4418 Water Damage/struCture Drying

above all Cleaning & Restoration Inc......................(770) 938-7770 BELfOR Property Restoration ....(770) 939-0128 Blackmon Mooring Services of atlanta - Norcross, ga.......(678) 232-5520 Blu Sky Restoration Contractors ..........................(770) 904-6494 Blue Team Restoration/ BBMK Contracting ................(404) 313-9868 Disaster One ............................(678) 491-8919 EPIC Response .........................(770) 516-3491 full Circle Restoration & Construction Services ...........(770) 232-9797 Parker young Construction/ fireStar Inc...........................(404) 805-5616 Premier Restoration Inc.............(770) 986-9596 Reliable Restoration LLC ...........(678) 325-1633 Remediation group Inc. ............(404) 214-1470 SERvPRO of Decatur ................(404) 378-9998 Servpro of North atlanta/ Buckhead .............................(404) 261-2925 Unlimited Restoration Specialists Inc.......................(687) 943-3013 Water treatment

Blackmore Enterprises Inc.........(404) 474-4352 Chem-aqua Inc. .......................(770) 329-0523 WaterprOOfing

apollo Roofing Co. Inc...............(770) 751-6191 Burke Painting Inc. ...................(770) 582-0847 Engineered Restorations Inc......(770) 682-0650 Everclear Enterprises Inc...........(404) 876-9408 Metro Waterproofing Inc............(404) 292-8013 The Morley Companies .............(770) 569-1100 Southeast Restoration & fireproofing.......................(404) 297-8388 Southern Preservation Systems ...............................(770) 982-9970 Waterproofing Contractors Inc. ....................(770) 449-5552 Western Waterproofing Company of america ............(678) 553-0170 WinDOWs

Sightline...................................(678) 530-9152 South Beach Highrise Services Inc..........................(404) 851-0111 Southeastern Cleaning Inc. .......(770) 304-2366 Top of the Line High Rise Service LLC ..........................(404) 569-9544 valcourt Building Services LLC ........................(770) 971-2000

arborguard Tree Specialists ......(404) 299-5555 Caldwell Tree Care....................(770) 992-1973 valleyCrest Landscape Maintenance ........................(770) 662-8775 trOpiCal plants

foliage Design Systems............(770) 451-0885 Life on Earth LLC......................(404) 875-6706 Plant Peddler Inc. .....................(770) 432-2649

INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org | 37

ADVERTISERS ON THE WEB arChiteCts/Designers WJE - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates .............. 22 www.wje.com auDiO Visual serViCes Direct Satellite TV ............................................... 13 www.directsatellitetvga.com BuilDing serViCes & maintenanCe King Architectural Metals ............Inside Front Cover www.kingmetals.com COmmuniCatiOns/teleCOmmuniCatiOns Direct Satellite TV ............................................... 13 www.directsatellitetvga.com ECOMM Technologies ......................................... 14 www.ecommllc.com COntraCtOrs: general & interiOr Design Georgia Commercial Builders .............................. 26 Stellar Contracting, Inc........................................ 38 www.Stellar-Contracting.com DemOlitiOn The Morley Companies........................................ 25 www.morleycompany.com eleCtriCal/COntraCtOrs/ engineers/COnsultants ECOMM Technologies ......................................... 14 www.ecommllc.com Putzel Electric ..................................................... 26 www.putzelelectric.com energy prODuCts & serViCes Georgia Power Company ....................................... 4 www.georgiapower.com/commercialsavings Georgia Power Company ...........Outside Back Cover www.georgiapower.com fire/Water/mOlD restOratiOn Meridian Restoration, Inc. ................................... 31 www.themeridiancompanies.com The Morley Companies........................................ 25 www.morleycompany.com Premier Restoration, Inc. ..................................... 25 www.premierrestoration.com hVaC COntraCtOrs & serViCes Chem-Aqua Inc........................................................ 13 www.chemaquaservices.com Ductz of Greater Atlanta .......................................... 13 www.ductzatlanta.com Georgia Trane .......................................................... 32 www.trane.com/georgia-alabama Harbin's Mechanical Services Inc. .......................... 35 www.harbins.com McKenney's, Inc. ..................................................... 32 www.mckenneys.com Reliance Heating and Air Conditioning .................... 20 www.reliance-hvac.com

Shumate Mechanical, LLC ...................................... 22 www.shumatemechanical.com Southeast Pump & Equipment Inc........................... 22 www.southeastpump.com

FireStar Inc. ............................................................. 32 www.firestarinc.com Southeast Restoration & Fireproofing Co., Inc. ......... 3 www.serest.com

JanitOrial serViCes & prODuCts Southeastern Cleaning Inc. ................................. 34 www.southeasterncleaninginc.com

rOOfing serViCes & prODuCts Roofing Plus, Inc. ................................................ 20 www.roofingplusinc.com

lanDsCape management Chapel Valley Landscape Co ............................... 12 www.chapelvalley.com

sealCOating Wildcat Striping & Sealing ................................... 22 www.wildcatstriping.com

paint & WallCOVerings B&R Painting ....................................................... 38 www.brpaint.com Burke Painting,Inc. ................................................ 8 www.burkepainting.com

Water Damage/struCture Drying Meridian Restoration, Inc. ................................... 31 www.themeridiancompanies.com Premier Restoration, Inc. ..................................... 25 www.premierrestoration.com

parKing management & serViCes ITR of Georgia ..................................................... 18 www.itrofgeorgia.com

Water treatment serViCes Chem-Aqua Inc. .................................................. 13 www.chemaquaservices.com

paVing prODuCts & serViCes Brite line Asphalt Maintenance ............................ 12 www.britelinecompany.com Georgia Paving, Inc. ............................................ 18 www.georgiapaving.com Rose Paving Company ......................................... 16 www.rosepaving.com Wildcat Striping & Sealing ................................... 22 www.wildcatstriping.com

WaterprOOfing Burke Painting,Inc. ................................................ 8 www.burkepainting.com Metro Waterproofing, Inc. ................................... 14 www.metrowaterproofing.com Southeast Restoration & Fireproofing Co., Inc. ...... 3 www.serest.com Southern Preservation Systems .......................... 26 www.spsatl.com Western Waterproofing Co., Inc........................... 16 www.westernwaterproofing.com

pest COntrOl Peachtree Pest Control........................................ 21 www.peachtreepestcontrol.com plumBing serViCes Art Plumbing Company............................................ 24 www.artplumbing.com Legacy Plumbing Inc ............................................... 31 www.legacyplumbinginc.net McKenney's, Inc. ..................................................... 32 www.mckenneys.com pressure Washing Southeastern Cleaning Inc. .....................................34 www.southeasterncleaninginc.com

WinDOWs/Cleaning equipment/supplies South Beach Highrise Service Inc. ............. Inside Back Cover www.southbeachhighrise.net Southeastern Cleaning Inc. ................................. 34 www.southeasterncleaninginc.com

prOperty tax COnsultants Equitax Property Tax Advisors............................... 8 www.equitaxusa.com restOratiOn/Disaster prODuCts & serViCes Blackmon Mooring .............................................. 26 www.blackmonmooring.com Engineered Restorations Inc...................................... 9 www.er-inc.net

B&R PAINTING

CONTRACTORS, INC.

CONTRACTING

Â&#x2021; 72%< $ZDUG :LQQLQJ 3URSHUW\ &RQWUDFWRUV Â&#x2021; $OO &RPSDQ\ (PSOR\HHV 1RW 6XEV Â&#x2021; 6SHFLDOL]LQJ ,Q &RPPHUFLDO ,QWHULRUV ,QGXVWULDO :DUHKRXVHV Â&#x2021; 3URV 0DNH WKH 'LIIHUHQFH

Celebrating 27th Anniversary 2015

Est. 1988

I N C O R P O R AT E D

Stellar Contracting, Inc. General Contractors

38 INSIGHT | Issue 3, 2015 | 737452_BR.indd 1

Phone: (770) 484-4221

www.BOMAGeorgia.org 05/03/15

Â&#x2021; &apitaO Projects Â&#x2021; 'esign %uild

www.6tellaU &ontracting.com

Â&#x2021; 3reliminary %udgeting

770.649.1575

Â&#x2021; 2IILce MedicaO 2IILce Â&#x2021; 6KRSSing &enters

LITHONIA, GA 30058 | beth@brpaint.com

ZZZ EUSDLQW FRP

Â&#x2021; 7enanW %uildout

Metro-Atlanta aQG 7KrRXJKRXW WKe 6RXtKeast

756363_Stellar.indd 1 8:44 pm

21/07/15 4:04 pm

H i g h r i s e S e r v i c e , I n c.

• Window Cleaning • Glass Replacement • Glass Restoration • Building Restoration • Waterproofing & Caulking • High-rise Painting & Caulk • Pressure Washing

• Window Film • Anchor Certification & Install • Safety & Debris Netting • Interior Sign Graphics • Precast Sealing • Construction Clean-up

Our trained professionals are able to handle ALL of your high-rise services needs. In business for over 30 years, our experience and expertise can tackle any job you have, regardless of the size. With our many years of experience and references, you can count on our name, South Beach Highrise Services, Inc., and reputation as one you’ll know and trust for many years to come.

We offer a full service operation, able to do everything the exterior of your building needs, from washing the glass, to resurfacing, pressure washing, sealing precast, and replacing the glass. Everything your building needs, to maintain it’s integrity and keep it looking, it’s VERY BEST! We guarantee it!

Debora Iaquinta Ferguson, Owner/President office: 404.851.0111 cell: 404-281-5500 fax: 404.252.9997 PO Box: 467909 Atlanta, GA 31146 southbeachhighrise@earthlink.net • www.southbeachhighrise.net