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ISSUE 1, 2016

Insight THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE JOURNALÂ®

INSIDE: PORT OF SAVANNAH: AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE Page 8

TOBY & ASSOCIATION AWARDS Page 12

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS

BOMA GEORGIA WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT Page 6

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Executive Editor: Jacob Wilder jwilder@bomageorgia.org Managing Editor: Ala Yaktieen ayaktieen@bomageorgia.org 2016 BOMA GEORGIA OFFICERS President: Ian Hughes, LEED GA President-Elect: Todd Mitchell, RPA, CCIM Vice President: Marie Worsham, CPM, RPA Treasurer: Kinsey Hinkson, RPA Immediate Past President: Mark Dukes, RPA, CCIM DIRECTORS Trenton Patterson, RPA; Bert Locke, Jr., RPA; Carla Moule; Don Henry, CFA; Orlando Ojeda; Stacy Abbate, RPA; Karen Everett, LEED GA; Karlton Holston; Paula Linck; Amanda Madrid, RPA, FMA, LEED GA; Russell Copeland EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Chair: Mark Harrington, RPA, LEED GA Vice Chair: M. Kelly Furr, RPA Staff Liaison: Jacob Wilder, Ala Yaktieen Members: Angie Champion; Adam Bonner, LEED GA; Amanda Daniels; Amy M. Timms, LEED GA; Amy Davidson, LEED GA Christopher A. Bowlin, EIT; Cheryl Faulkner Gina Campbell; Hal Moore; Jack Kennedy; John C. Harcourt; Lorry Jensen Marie Kastens, RPA,CCIM; Mark Gallman, SMA, SMT, LEED GA; Michael McIntosh; Patti Brown; Phil Mobley; Robert Fuhr; Scott Carter; Christopher S. Smith Steven Kristensen; Tarah Malek; Tina Mershon Vontre’Ale Terry 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, Stephen Cofino, Amanda Lyberger, Nicholas Manis, John O’Neil, Hannah Raper, Susana Segura, Robert Shafer, Chris Zabe 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 MARCH 2016/BAA-Q0216/3119

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FEATURES

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

ISSUE 1, 2016

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The Economic Impact of the Port of Savannah

Industries are drawn to Georgia by its growing population, economic energy and its superior connectivity to centers of production and commerce. A vital gateway to trade for Georgia and the U.S. Southeast is the Port of Savannah.

THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE JOURNAL®

TOBY & ASSOCIATION AWARDS...............12 BOMA Georgia was pleased to honor the area’s top commercial buildings for their achievements in operational excellence at the annual TOBY and Association Awards Banquet, presented by 2016 Platinum Sponsor, EPIC Response.

INSIDE: PORT OF SAVANNAH: AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE Page 8

TOBY & ASSOCIATION AWARDS Page 12

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS

TECHNOLOGY................................................20

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ABOUT THE COVER—2016 BOMA Georgia President Ian Hughes has served as senior managing director with DTZ. In that role he was responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the Atlanta Property Management division. Ian has over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, as well as a strong commitment to improving building performance and achieving cost savings for clients.

CRE—There’s an App for That

“We’re the Airbnb of commercial office space.” That’s how Mark Gilbreath describes LiquidSpace, the CREfocused technology company he founded in 2010.

HUMAN INTEREST/SELF HELP..................24 Profiling industry leaders and tips to make you a better professional.

Honoring a BOMA Legend

ENGINEERING...............................................26 For engineers and others interested in the technical aspects of building management and maintenance.

Training the Next Generation of Engineers

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

Fresh off of his term as BOMA International chair and chief elected officer, John Oliver, BOMA Fellow and past BOMA Georgia president has established himself as a real estate industry leader and legend.

BOMA GEORGIA WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT

EMERGING PROFESSIONAL.....................30 Highlighting the up-and-comers!

Emerging Professional: David Vences David Vences is the Chief Engineer for Highwoods Properties Alliance Center in Buckhead. David leads and works with his team of four engineers to provide high end customer service to approximately 3000 customers.

The complex job of the building engineer is not easily put into words. Some choose to describe this man or woman as a “Supercharged Handyman” or “Modern MacGyver.”

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Charting a New Path BY Ian Hughes, LEED GA BOMA Georgia President

s we go about our careers and perform our daily tasks, we run the risk of becoming stagnant if we aren’t scanning our environment and changing the status quo. Instead of turning our work endeavors into meaningful careers, when we are not “breaking routines,” to borrow a theme from our last issue of Insight, we run the risk of becoming stuck or worse irrelevant.

I think of companies like Kodak, who for so long held on to film and kept saying “no” to the digital revolution and disruption going on in the industry. By the time they said yes to the new technology,

it was too late. Recording images was no longer just digital, but now, even the way we view and store our photos has changed. Seriously, when was the last time you printed your photos? I know for me, I have enough photo albums to last a lifetime on Facebook. I tell this anecdote so I can say that if we (property professionals) aren’t careful, even organization’s like BOMA Georgia and industries like Commercial Real Estate can run the same risk of failure in the face of rapid disruptions and changes. Fortunately, BOMA Georgia is leading the way as our board of directors and staff strategically guide our organization and industry into the future. It is because of this strategic leadership that we have seen our association grow from BOMAAtlanta to a statewide organization,

BOMA Georgia. It is that same focus on strategic planning that would lead the association to establish a Foundation to advance real estate education and research. If we just consider the Foundation example, we can acknowledge that since 2014, the Foundation has awarded 99 scholarships, funded two research projects and produced one white paper. Furthermore, the Foundation is continuing to grow and will soon be producing research for our Southern Region states in BOMA. Plus, in 2017, the Foundation will host our Southern Region Conference. That is quite an achievement. Speaking of the Southern Region Conference, one of BOMA Georgia’s strategic priorities for 2016 will be to prepare for the 2017 Southern Region Conference.

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Engineered Restorations ........................................Emerald Sponsor .......................Diamond Sponsor Everclear Enterprises............Friday Transportation Full Circle Restoration...................Thursday Night Reception Sponsor & Construction Services Granite Properties .......Education Session Sponsor Harbin's Mechanical .......................Friday Night Drink Ticket Sponsor HighGrove Partners........................Ruby Sponsor

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Mayberry Electric ........................................Emerald Sponsor ..............TOBY Naming Rights Sponsor Parker Young Construction FireStar Inc. ...........................Room Key Sponsor Pritchard Industries ......................Badge Sponsor

Craftsmen Business Interiors, Inc. TOBY Reception Sponsor ...................TOBY Photography Sponsor

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....................Presenting Sponsor Sightline ...........................Friday Night Sponsor Spectrum Painting ....................Emerald Sponsor The Best Consultant ......................Friday Night Reception Sponsor Western Specialty Contractors of America ...............Ruby Sponsor

[ [ The success of the 2017 Southern Region Conference and the benefit to the BOMA Georgia Foundation would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors who make this event possible. Thank you!

When the board of directors met back in October of 2015 for our annual strategic planning meeting, I was privileged to witness the next great leap forward for BOMA and our industry. You see, we have all heard the conversations about the disruptions occurring in real estate. The same conversation is going on in many industries and workplaces. Our organizations are realizing the talent gap from the Baby Boomer generation to the current Millennial generation is significant. For CRE this is especially relevant for building engineer professionals. Additionally, we have all seen how the “traditional” role of building engineers has transitioned from “maintenance man” to the front-line face of your company. I use the outdated term maintenance man, because I think it is also important to note how this role is not limited to one gender; much like the gender roles of property managers, asset managers and owners have transformed in recent decades. The board of directors decided that we cannot sit idly by as these disruptions and changes sweep over our industry and the engineering field. BOMA’s second strategic priority for 2016 will be to develop a plan to address the education, career path, and BOMA engagement needs of building engineers and heighten the awareness of their importance in real estate.

Starting this year, BOMA will begin laying the ground work to transform the career path of building engineers. As we speak, building engineering veterans and thought leaders are being recruited to help develop and redevelop engineering education and chart a career path for building engineers that considers both current and future industry trends. I want to close my message by imploring you to join BOMA Georgia in this effort. We all know how incredibly important our building’s technical employees are to the success of our buildings and business. We all need to take the steps now to invest in our building technical professionals for the future. If you haven’t done so, consider meeting with your building engineers to discuss their career goals and how you can help them succeed. Likewise, to our building engineers, consider inviting your property manager to attend a BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) lunch, breakfast or seminar. Help them understand the important role you play and the issues that matter to you. I believe steps like these can lead to a better future for our building engineers and industry; so start today! What a great honor it is to be serving as your BOMA Georgia President during 2016. Thank you to my predecessor Mark Dukes who has laid the groundwork for the leap we are making this year. I am excited; not only to lead, but to work alongside you as we move the association and our industry forward.

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THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PORT OF SAVANNAH BY GA PORT AUTHORITY

ndustries are drawn to Georgia by its growing population, economic energy and its superior connectivity to centers of production and commerce. A vital gateway to trade for Georgia and the U.S. Southeast is the Port of Savannah. Savannah is an outstanding location to be in the logistics industry, 100 miles closer to Metro Atlanta than any other port, and within minutes of Interstates 95 and 16. Both CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern provide on-terminal rail service, contributing to unmatched connectivity for goods moving into the global market. “The Georgia Ports Authority, along with our partners at the state level, are making the investments necessary to maintain and strengthen our position as the gateway of choice for commerce in the U.S. Southeast,” said Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis Foltz. The Georgia Department of Transportation will complete the Jimmy Deloach Parkway extension this year, providing a direct truck route between I-95 and Savannah’s Garden City Terminal. The GPA is adding a new truck gate and empty container depot, four new ship-toshore cranes (for a total of 26), and increasing its yard cranes by 30 machines (for a total of 146). HARBOR DEEPENING The infrastructure project with the greatest potential impact, however, is Savannah’s harbor deepening. Better accommodating Post-Panamax vessels in Savannah will reduce transportation costs for U.S. companies moving goods through the port by 20 to 40 percent. Economies of scale mean container slots cost less on larger ships. The project will provide an

estimated $174 million in annual savings to the national economy through the lower container slot costs on larger vessels. Sept. 10, 2015, marked the official start of construction on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) when the 300-foot Great Lakes Dredge & Dock vessel, The Alaska, began work to deepen Savannah’s outer harbor to 49 feet at mean low water. The initial $134.5 million dredging contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers covers deepening the outer harbor from the mouth of the Savannah River for 18.5 miles into the Atlantic Ocean. A later contract will deepen the inner harbor to 47 feet at low tide (54 feet at high tide). Georgia has approved $266 million in bonds to cover the state’s projected share of SHEP costs. Federal funds will cover the remainder of the $706 million total cost. “Deeper water will allow today’s megaships to call on the port with heavier loads and greater scheduling flexibility, cutting costs and improving efficiency,” Foltz said. A deepened harbor is important because the shipping industry is moving to larger vessels. In 2016, the Panama Canal will complete its expansion. The new locks will send ships to Savannah that are as much as three times the capacity of ships currently able to transit the Canal. These larger vessels play a key role in another shipping trend. Multiple shipping lines are now consolidating cargo onto single vessels that call at one location, instead of separate berths leased by the different lines. This requires greater flexibility to handle massive influxes of cargo. As owner-operator of Savannah’s 1,200-acre, single-terminal container yard, the GPA is well positioned to serve the larger vessel exchanges

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associated with growing alliances and industry consolidation. Leveraging technology such as RFID, optical character recognition and digital GPS to speed interactions between truck drivers and crane operators, the Port of Savannah shaves vital minutes from truck turn times. The speed of on-port transactions means little, however, without efficient road and rail transit beyond the terminal. Georgia has done an excellent job building an efficient road network, and two major railroads serve the port in Savannah. GPA is building upon this combined connectivity by establishing inland rail terminals throughout the state. “By increasing inter-modal reach and capacity, we are taking advantage of highvolume train movements, reducing truck traffic – and related emissions – on highways,” Foltz said. ECONOMIC IMPACT The success of Georgia’s ports translates to strong employment opportunities in each of Georgia’s 159 counties. Port-related expansions announced during Fiscal Year 2015 will bring more than $633 million in investment, 4.7 million square feet of development and around 3,000 new jobs to Georgia. In addition to those new port-related jobs, the ports help to sustain more than 369,000 jobs across the state, yielding $20.4 billion in annual income for Georgians. Companies that ship through Georgia’s ports can choose from the most container ship services of any port in the U.S. Southeast. The Port of Savannah’s 38 weekly services give American manufacturers greater scheduling flexibility and market reach via global ports of call.

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New customers comment most on the ease of doing business with Georgia’s ports. Cargo moves efficiently off terminal to ship or surface transit. Live client relations specialists answer questions by phone to help keep cargo moving. GPA’s website features informative tools that customers actually use to choose routes or track cargo. Port employees work with port customers, economic developers, utilities and others. “GPA’s success is made possible by unmatched collaboration between our employees and our partners in the ILA, as well as trucking, rail and the broader community of logistics service providers,” Foltz said. “This network makes Georgia an outstanding value for port customers moving goods to market.”

The GPA’s Commercial Corridors Tool is a valuable resource for manufacturing and logistics companies seeking to locate or expand in Georgia. The web-based tool works on all platforms, including mobile devices. “Making a smart investment in a new business location requires reliable, up-todate information on available property and transportation options,” said GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz. “Our Commercial Corridors Tool puts the right information at your fingertips, so that companies can make the right choices on property development.” Users may search for available land or buildings by any of several criteria, such as: • Property type • Real estate listing • For lease or sale • Size • Interstate or highway corridor

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Users may also toggle between aerial photos and maps showing buildings and land. “Those who are considering Georgia locations can now bookmark for later review sites on four main corridors: I-95, I-16, Savannah River Parkway or Highway 341,” said Cliff Pyron, chief commercial officer at the GPA. “By working with partners such as Georgia Power to share data, the listings are now more extensive and updated more frequently.” Check out the new Commercial Corridors Tool at GAPORTS.COM/SITESELECTION.

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SOURCE: The Economic Impact of Georgia’s Deep-water Ports on Georgia’s Economy in FY 2014

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TOBY Judges evaluate a buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall excellence in building standards; community involvement; tenant and employee relations; energy management procedures; building accessibility; and emergency evacuation and training for building personnel. All TOBY entrants were required to meet the minimum building inspection score of 70 percent in order

to be eligible for an award. Entrants then competed in their category based on the strength of their building as represented in their applicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;demonstrating the quality of their building operations and management practices. The 2016 TOBY competition featured an impressive group of candidates representing multiple categories. Local TOBY winners advance to the regional level, where they will compete against other office buildings in the Southeast at the BOMA Southern Region Conference, held April 6 through 9 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami, Fla. BOMA Georgia will share the results of the Southern Region TOBY awards in upcoming communications.

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Coorporate Facility Building Category CORPORATE FACILITY | All buildings must be a single-use facility at least 50% occupied by the corporate entity—includes government agencies and private enterprises. WINNER: UPS SCS Owner: UPS Supply Chain Solutions Management: Russell Copeland, Cushman & Wakefield WHY IT WON: With an ENERGY STAR score of 90, UPS SCS is committed to green and sustainability. The property features a closed-loop composting program and an organic herb garden that produces vegetables and herbs that are served in the café and then processed through the composting program. Utilizing Trending power consumption through Georgia Power’s Energy Direct, the management team makes smarter energy

choices and tracks and report savings generated from sustainable practices such as LED lighting upgrades and HVAC set-backs. The building boasts several healthy work place initiatives, including an on-site gym, boot camp club and half-mile jogging trail with exercise stations. Such initiatives led to the building being awarded the American Heart Association Fit Friendly Worksite Gold Achievement Award in 2015. Among its other accolades, the building was awarded the City of Alpharetta’s Business of Excellence Award in 2014 and the United Way Top Campaign Award consecutively from 2006 to 2015.

BOMA Georgia Member Service Providers • • • • • • • •

ABM OnSite Services AlliedBarton Security Services Architectural Surface Restoration Burke Painting Georgia Paving Everclear Enterprises Kaney & Lane Peachtree Pest Control

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500,000 – 1 Million Square Feet Building Category 500,000-1 MILLION SQUARE FEET BUILDING CATEGORY | For this category, all buildings with at least 50 percent office area and a minimum building inspection score of 70 percent are eligible to win an award. Buildings are evaluated based on overall excellence in building standards; community involvement; tenant and employee relations; energy management procedures; building accessibility; and emergency evacuation and training for building personnel. WINNER: 171 17TH STREET Owner: KBS Realty Advisors Management: Lezly Tyler, Cushman & Wakefield WHY IT WON: The 171 building is a 21 story office tower that offers 510,000 square feet of office space. The building has been awarded LEED EBOM certification at the silver level and was awarded an ENERGY STAR label in 2015. The building has also been recognized to be the first high-rise office building in Georgia to receive any LEED certification. 171 17th Street soars high above the Downtown Connector on one of the best business addresses in Atlanta. It is located in Atlantic Station and it provides several dining and shopping options as well as a movie theater and LA Fitness within walking distance. This building features 24 hours security, client concierge services as

well as an on-site dry cleaning and wash and fold services. On the property there is a Wells Fargo Bank branch and an ATM conveniently located in the building lobby as well an air pump, a vacuum cleaner and a dual electric charging station for the convenience of their tenants.

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also features a formal green cleaning policy and all the building’s tenants participate in single stream recycling. It has three, dual car changing stations installed in the parking garage. Furthering its commitment to high performance, 55 Allen Plaza also has a green purchasing policy for ongoing consumables, durable goods, facility alterations and additions.

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communication and community impact, 200 Ashford Center North’s sustainable programs are above all others. The building also includes an onsite management office, conference room, locker rooms, fitness center, and a café with an outside seating area.

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BOMA GEORGIA ASSOCIATION AWARD WINNERS

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hile paying tribute to building excellence through disbursement of the TOBY Awards, BOMA Georgia also recognized top association leaders at its annual awards banquet, held Feb. 10, 2016 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

Association awards are among the most prominent honors presented by BOMA Georgia. Individuals may nominate COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE YEAR RUSSELL COPELAND Cushman & Wakefield This award is designed to show appreciation to an outstanding committee chair. The award recognizes job performance as committee chair, ethics, credibility, professionalism, team building, ability to lead and influence the committee, and support of BOMA during the award year.

themselves, a co-worker, vendor, BOMA staff member, or anyone who is employed by a BOMA Georgia member company who has made a considerable contribution to BOMA during the previous year, for an award. Congratulations to the following individuals who received 2015 Association Awards.

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR MICHAEL KNOX, SMA CBRE The award is designed to recognize an engineer who has provided innovative ideas to their building/facility in saving energy, time and/or money. Award nominees will be evaluated on job performance, ethics, credibility, professionalism, community service, team building, industry training, and support of BOMA. A letter of support from the nominee’s direct supervisor is required.

COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE YEAR JEN WRIGHT EVERCLEAR Enterprises The award may be presented to any allied member, recognizing outstanding achievement or contributions to BOMA and to the office building industry during the preceding year. The Allied Member Resource Group chair and vice chair are not eligible to receive the award.

YOUNG MANAGER PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Amanda Madrid, RPA, FMA, LEED GA Tiffany Cushman & Wakefield Williams The award recognizes a property or facility manager who Sedgefield has demonstrated leadership in building operations and Interior management. During the past year, this may be exhibited Landscapes through some of the following: exemplary leadership; The award is teamwork with coworkers and vendors; reduction of presented to energy and/or water use; implementation of environmental an individual in sustainability practices; achievement of LEED, BOMA any category 360 or ENERGY STAR® designations for their property; of BOMA membership who has been active improvement in operational efficiency, tenant relations or best practices; and/or active in BOMA Georgia for four years or less and involvement in BOMA Georgia. A letter of support from the nominee’s direct required. has demonstrated excellence in serving the commercial real estate industry in their area of expertise. A letter of support from the nominee’s direct supervisor is required. Individuals may receive this award only once. 18 INSIGHT | ISSUE 1, 2016 | www.BOMAGeorgia.org

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MARK GALLMAN, SMA, SMT, LEED GA Highwoods Properties This award is given at the discretion of the president to a deserving BOMA member or staff member who has served beyond the call of duty. No nomination forms are accepted for this award, as the recipient is selected by the 2015 president of BOMA Georgia, Mark Dukes, RPA, CCIM.

MARK DUKES, RPA, CCIM Physicians Realty Trust Presented to an individual only once in their lifetime, the award honors years of dedicated service to BOMA. It may be awarded to any BOMA member or staff member who has been active for at least seven years. In essence, the award is presented to an individual who has tirelessly given their time in service to BOMA.

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CRE—There’s an App BY Phil Mobley Building Engines

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e’re the Airbnb of commercial office space.” That’s how Mark Gilbreath describes LiquidSpace, the CREfocused technology company he founded in 2010. Gilbreath, who in true tech-firm fashion styles himself as the firm’s “Skipper,” has created a market-making solution for space seekers who need maximum flexibility. Using the firm’s mobile app, these customers—typically startups, freelancers, or others with non-traditional space needs—search an online inventory of availabilities ranging from a single desk to a conference room to a suite. Once they find a fit, they can reserve it for as little as an hour or as long as three years.

The basic strategy is not new. Companies like Regus have long provided flexible space to smaller occupiers. And the popularity of co-working sites such as WeWork is well documented. The model is tried-and-true: buy long and sell short. In other words, Regus, WeWork and others take on the long-term risk of leasing space, and they then sell it at a premium to users for whom signing a lease is a large hurdle. What is different now is that technology solutions enable buildings to profit directly from flexible, short-term use. This is especially attractive to owners and brokers who have had difficulty with certain

LiquidSpace is one of dozens of mobileenabled solutions taking commercial real estate by storm. There is never a shortage of problems to solve at a commercial building, so on one level, the proliferation of such apps makes sense. But for an industry notoriously behind the technology curve, it is still extraordinary. From leasing space to managing equipment to getting the most out of amenities, there’s now a mobile app for just about every facet of property operations.

Other apps help CRE professionals fill space through more familiar methods. Hightower and VTS are two mobile-enabled lease management platforms that simplify life for brokers on both sides of the lease transaction. Brandon Weber, Hightower’s founder and CEO, describes his product’s function as “end-to-end leasing management.” With it, tenant rep brokers can quickly analyze competing proposals, project their pipelines and commissions and connect with other brokers on the system. On the ownership side, agency reps can view their buildings’ stacking plans, track deals and review upcoming availabilities.

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FILLING SPACE LiquidSpace is not alone in micromarketing office space. PivotDesk offers a conceptually similar service, its inventory deriving largely from corporations looking to monetize excess space. Effectively, PivotDesk allows them to sublease this space quickly while also serving the flexible market.

perpetually vacant spaces, including encumbrances or small remainder pieces on floors. The app provides an efficient way to transact that space at what Gilbreath calls “interesting” margins.

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MANAGING SPACE Property management is going mobile as well. Angus and Building Engines—two of the largest providers of integrated property management software—both have mobile apps for building management and maintenance/engineering staff. “We want the management team to be able to do nearly everything on a mobile device that they can do at a desk,” says Scott Sidman, senior vice president at Building Engines. “And the advantage of an app over just a mobile-friendly website is that they can use it offline in areas of low connectivity—like deep within the bowels of a large building.” Handy features for managers and engineers include instant notification for service requests, photo capture to add detail to inspections, and access to critical tenant profile information, such as work order history and satisfaction ratings. Mobility also allows more convenient task assignment and time tracking, not to mention immediate access to equipment manuals and records. In recent months, both Building Engines and Angus have rolled out tenant versions of their mobile apps, giving their primary customers the ability to access tenant portals and create work orders when they are away from their desks or out of the office entirely. “Tenants are using space differently now,” Sidman says, “and mobile management is a logical step given the way people work.” Apps with more specific purposes are also popping up, targeted toward both managers and tenants. The Massey App is a tool aimed at fire and life safety. “The app stores our building plans and drawings, as well as evacuation plans and procedures,” explains Amanda Hendricks, assistant property manager at Shorenstein Realty Services. During a dangerous event, first responders can locate key fixtures such as stairwells and water shutoff valves by looking at the app on one of the management team’s smartphones. Another narrowly targeted app is Genea. Linked to a property’s Building Automation

System (BAS), it serves as a mobile HVAC control. Tenants can use it to turn off HVAC during downtime or turn it on for an extended period when necessary. Not only does this give them a way to reduce costs and energy consumption, it also eliminates the need to request after-hours HVAC from property management. Even the billings can be handled automatically. CONNECTING WITH SPACE The mobile CRE revolution has not been limited merely to real estate professionals or tenant liaisons, however. There is a new breed of apps geared toward the end users of commercial buildings: the workers themselves. One of the most fascinating of these is Comfy. Like Genea, it functions by linking to a building’s HVAC controls through the BAS. But rather than being merely a switch, Comfy seeks feedback from workers throughout the space, allowing them to indicate via mobile app whether they feel too warm or too cold. In effect, it crowdsources thermal comfort preferences

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resh off of his term as BOMA International chair and chief elected officer, John Oliver, BOMA Fellow and past BOMA Georgia president has established himself as a real estate industry leader and legend.

Oliver is the managing principal of Oliver & Company. In this role, he worked with both Fortune 500 companies and real estate owners to provide strategic solutions on their real estate requirements. These services were focused on real estate sales, lease restructuring and other corporate real estate services. Before forming Oliver & Company, he was managing director for Wells Real Estate Funds where he was responsible for developing national business opportunities related to the firm’s $12 billion office and industrial portfolio. “John’s career has been one of continuous learning and relationship building as he has mentored and counseled countless people as they pursued successful careers in real estate,” BOMA International President and COO Henry Chamberlain said. “BOMA has been blessed that his

Prior to his national business development role within Wells, Oliver supervised all activities related to the Wells real estate portfolio from acquisition, through holding period and to disposition. His specific duties included the operation and management of Wells Real Estate Funds’ national portfolio, including self-managed properties and all third-party relationships. Prior to joining Wells Real Estate Funds in 2000, John served as vice president in asset services with CBRE, where he was responsible for both property management and facility management. Oliver was previously vice president of property management for Grubb & Ellis for their Southeast region and served on the firm’s Executive Property Management Council. In addition to his roles as president of BOMA Georgia and chair and chief elected officer of BOMA International, Oliver has always maintained a strong leadership position from local all the way to International, including a three-year term as chair of BOMA International’s National Advisory Council. Oliver was honored in 2009 with BOMA Georgia’s Huey Award in recognition of his dedicated service and went on to win the Southern Region Member of the Year award. Members of the real estate industry have a chance to help celebrate the remarkable impact of John Oliver on the real estate industry. The John Oliver Education and Research Endowment Fund will be a permanent endowment that recognizes the

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professional contributions that Oliver has and continues to make on CRE, in addition to the countless real estate professionals he has helped both here in the US and abroad. Starting with a silent booster campaign late last year and into 2016, many of Oliver’s closest friends and colleagues have kick started this endowment fund to achieve the ambitious goal of raising

“BOMA has been blessed that his base of operations as a leader has always been with us and this fund will extend the work he has inspired us to achieve together.” $50,000. As of March, the campaign is nearly half way to reaching its goal. From now until May 20, all individuals and companies who donate to the fund will be recognized on the Foundation website. And donors who participate by May 20, 2016, will be listed in a recognition item presented to John. “The Foundation is transforming the lives of real estate professionals by providing educational scholarships and research tools to advance their careers and add value to the property they manage and

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Ready, Set, RUN. Ensuring Your Building Engineers are Ready on Day One and EVERY Day That Follows The complex job of the Building Engineer is not easily put into words. Some choose to describe this man or woman as a “Supercharged Handyman” or “Modern MacGyver”. While those descriptions are meant to be flattering, they don’t truly portray the plethora of responsibilities

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That being said, employers are constantly looking for the candidate with the most complete tool box on day one. Believe it or not, there are many accredited colleges and universities across the country that offer degrees providing the necessary skills for the rookie building engineer to be ready on day one. The Building Maintenance Program offered at several of Georgia’s Technical Colleges is a diploma program built to provide entry-level BEs with skills in electrical applications and practices, heating and air conditioning principles, construction methods and maintenance practices and applications. I recently sat down with Alex Elman, Program Director for Building Maintenance at Gwinnett Technical College to discuss how the Technical College System of Georgia is meeting this need for business and industry in our state.

How do programs like Gwinnett Tech’s Building Maintenance ensure companies get entry-level BEs that are ready on day one?

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personnel to have a geometric learning curve compared with someone without a technical diploma. They will be able to contribute immediately, and they will offer a much better return on the company’s investment than someone who has to learn all aspects of building maintenance on the job. Often, property managers do not have a good understanding of the costs associated with equipment breakdowns. Yes, the costs of parts and labor it takes to fix a broken machine are obvious. But what about the hidden costs? Costs of spoiled food from a broken walk-in cooler, lost data from an overheated mainframe room, and loss of production from a broken conveyor on an assembly line are a few examples. These costs multiply when breakdowns become frequent. Moreover, what are the costs in time and material of a misdiagnosed repair? As with a physician, the results can be catastrophic. A breakdown of an ultra-low temperature freezer full of biological samples can have serious consequences beyond the cost of the compressor it takes to repair the unit. What is unique about an entry-level building engineer that has a degree? What skills set them apart?

Elman: An entry-level Building Engineer with a technical diploma or degree assures the employer that he or she has technical knowledge which will pay dividends immediately. As important as the technical skills are, it is the work ethics that can truly set the candidates with a degree or a diploma apart. By completing a degree or a diploma, they demonstrate essential traits: they have the dedication and commitment to the organization, they interact well with others and work well in teams, and they can follow directions and take initiative. Too often, hiring decisions are based on a near –sighted approach which only considers direct costs of labor. This approach is lacking an understanding the overall value and contribution that a truly outstanding individual brings to the organization. How can companies help their local Technical College to ensure that tomorrow’s building engineers are ready on day 1?

Elman: Be involved. The purpose of the Technical College System of Georgia is to serve the needs of the community and

businesses in their area which means we need your input and support. Serve on an Advisory Board, be a mentor to a student, speak to our classes, donate equipment and support us financially. Clearly an entry-level BE with a degree or diploma is well equipped on day one, saving the company the time and money associated with training new staff on the fundamentals of building operations. The soft skills acquired in the Building Maintenance Program set the student and the future employer up for success. Now that we have determined how to make sure our companies’ employees are ready on day one, how do we ensure that they are successful throughout their careers and continue to be the successful problem solvers we need them to be? Facilities Professionals have always had to deal with being called “overhead” and are looked at as an expense, but what if I told you there was a way to become part of the revenue generating arm of your company through… wait for it…. training? By investing in yourself and your employees you raise awareness and respect throughout the industry all while learning how to save your company money. Trainings like BOMI’s SMA and SMT and Gwinnett Technical College’s Building Operator Certification lift up your workforce and decrease your utility costs. The Building Operator Certification program is uniquely designed for facility personnel and the only one of its kind evaluated over ten times by third party experts for its impact on the quantity of baseline energy services demanded by non-residential customers. Impact reports concluded that BOC training and professional certification reduces the baseline energy demanded in the range of 28,600–181,000 Kwh and 36–3,104. That’s an average annual savings of 100,500 kwh and 1,400 therms per certified operator. BOC certified operators have the proven ability to save their companies over $20,000 annually through energy conservation and efficiency measures. The validated, deemed savings are instant and continuous and do not require a maturation phase.

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Programs like BOC allow BEs to help harvest the cash flow created through utility savings and make valuable suggestions on how to use that revenue making them a valuable part of the overall organization.

In closing, I encourage you to invest in your organization, your employees and yourself. Hire trained Building Engineers that are ready on day one. Move from a reactive organization that’s constantly extinguishing fires to a proactive, valuedriven one. Continue to grow your staff through training which will in turn boost respect, communication, morale and of course, profit.

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High-Performance Program In partnership with Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), BOMA Georgia is proud to offer the new High-Performance (HP) Program. This three-course program allows participants to earn an HP certificate, or enhance their current RPA or FMA designation to RPA|HP or FMA|HP. Program participants will learn about new sustainability and management practices that allow them to operate and maintain current high performance buildings. BOMA Georgia is pleased to offer all three courses for the HP Designation Program in 2016. The High-Performance Sustainable Building Investments Course was held March 15. • June 22-24 High-Performance Sustainable Building Principles Reduced course pricing made possible by $500 embedded scholarship for all students in 2016. • September 7-9 High-Performance Sustainable Building Practices Are you ready to begin your journey? Register online by following the link or scanning the QR code to the right.

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EMERGING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: DAVID VENCES

Emerging Professional:

DAVID VENCES

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BY Mark Gallman SMA, LEED Green Associate Maintenance Manager Two Alliance Center

avid Vences SMA, SMT, LEED GA is the Chief Engineer for Highwoods Properties Alliance Center in Buckhead. David leads and works with his team of four engineers to provide high end customer service to approximately 3,000 customers. David and his team maintain two high rise office buildings, along with two,-ten level parking decks. One of these decks has close to 85,000 square feet of office space on the top of a ten-level parking structure. Together Alliance Center is comprised of One Alliance Center, Two Alliance Center and the Garden Terrace parking structure and office building. David works with his team to set priorities for customer service along with ongoing compliance and maintenance testing. Together they also perform on-going predictive maintenance and construction project management. David works with property management and the Highwoods Executive staff with regard to overall site operations and capital project implementation and project management.

David started his commercial real estate career in 2005 when he joined the Trammell Crow Atlanta team as an operating engineer, where he immediately began to manage capital projects in a newly acquired owner asset. In David’s

first year, he utilized all his resources, as he implemented and led several capital projects. Projects that David led and completed included: a complete parking deck lighting fixture retrofit, Interior lighting upgrades, access control system conversion, video monitoring upgrade, building re-keying, pneumatic to DDC building energy management controls retrofit and new front end software controls. David also undertook a complete chiller plant change-out, which included two new chillers, new pumps, control valves and ASHRAE 15 compliance upgrades. David also provided on site project management for corridor and restroom renovations along with project management for customer construction projects. David’s first two years on his first commercial real estate project were completely immersive with all things related to customer service, repair and maintenance, construction, site operations and major project management. While David was new to commercial real estate, he came well prepared for the job. At 21, David had already been working in high-end residential properties as a maintenance tech and then a supervisor for a large prestigious apartment homes community. David was already in the top of his class in the Chattahoochee Technical College Air Conditioning Technology

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diploma program. David completed the ACT program, but he didn’t stop there, David immediately enrolled in the new BOMA / Chattahoochee Technical College Commercial Refrigeration Certification program. David completed the five modules required for the commercial HVAC certifications. At this point, David had six months of commercial chiller theory and design mathematics to complement what he was actually doing on his day job. This was followed by another nine months of air handler, boilers, ems controls, utility energy management rate structure training, along with many other disciplines pertinent and directly applicable to his career. David also entered the BOMA SMA and SMT designation program and he worked to gain his Systems Maintenance Administration and Systems Maintenance Technician designations. David has been a BOMA BTO member for the entire 10 years that he has been in commercial real estate and has grown his network of resources through the programs that he has participated in. David has also become a member of the USGBC and is certified as a LEED Green Associate. David has paid some dues along the way to becoming the Chief Engineer for a high value trophy asset in Buckhead. David has spent time in the trenches working as a maintenance technician and HVAC maintenance technician. David has worked on an eleven building site with wide variations of building structures,

customers, critical facilities, and building systems. David has also spent time as an HVAC technician, working mobile, to provide critical support to his company over a large sub market. When not at work, David enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer and their two dogs, Killer and Kingston. They enjoy going to the movies, traveling the world, going to church, volunteering at Open Hand and spending time with their family. His guilty pleasure is playing games on his PlayStation and going to the gym. I asked David, who has been a key influence in your life? My grandmother has been a huge spiritual influence to me from a very young age. She has passed along much wisdom and knowledge that no school could ever teach. This to me is amazing because she never once set foot in a single classroom. I’ve always felt that taking pride in the work that you do is key for one to become successful. Many times we are afraid to ask why we do things the way we do when we perform in our jobs and we are content with just doing our job and not knowing. Doing your job is good but doing it and knowing why you are doing it is much better. For example, a contractor comes in to your building and does work for a customer who will occupy the space. The contractor realizes that a supplemental thermostat is to be installed in a server room to maintain a cool temperature in that specific area. The drawings also read that an additional thermostat is shown to be installed in the exact same location inside the server room, but it is controlling a unit in the customer / tenant space. Instead of asking why is the thermostat that doesn’t serve the room being installed next to the other one? We sometimes accept that the mechanical designer is right in placing it there. The designer is a human being too and he can also make mistakes. If the maintenance engineer or chief engineer do not know how to read and evaluate the drawings, they may accept that the design engineer is the last word on the location and function of equipment. The result is that, when the suite is finished and ready to move into, the customer occupied space will never keep the correct temperature

for the occupants resulting in unhappy customers and ongoing hot or cold calls for the maintenance engineer. We are sometimes prideful and do not want to look less than knowledgeable, but we need to take pride in our product and know for ourselves why things are the way they are. We should always think, “I don’t have the answer to that but I know someone who does. Or, I know where I can go to get that information.” Education has been and will be ongoing for me as long as I work. I feel that we get content too easy and we accept less than achievable goals because we are afraid to fail. Failing is a part of life. How interesting would life continue to be if one never learned anything from failures. I feel that one must surround themselves with successful, upbeat people. For much of my career in commercial real estate, working with experienced leaders has been a huge influence in my success. My mentors have advised well. Education through BOMA’s SMA and SMT program and the Commercial Refrigeration program has created the best industry foundation for my career. Having worked with mentors and

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networking within BOMA functions such as the BOMA Technical Organization has allowed me to expand my ability to reach out to newer and more useful resources. These are the resources that will help me succeed in this ever-changing business and technology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark has 15 years in Property Management and Engineering services. He has been a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia for 15 years and served on the BOMA Board of Directors in 2011-2013. Mark has served as Chairman and Co Chairman of the BOMA Technical Organization and is the current Chairman of the BOMA Georgia Editorial Board. Mark was awarded BOMA “Engineer of the year” for 2011 and “2014 individual Impact Award” from the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge. Mark graduated from the Chattahoochee Technical College Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program in 2005 and followed with the Commercial Refrigeration program in 2006. Mark currently instructs for the BOMA SMA / SMT programs.

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Allied Member Resource Group (AMRG) Event

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MAY 5

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11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Macon Graduate Center Free for Member and Non-members

Energy Management & Controls

BTO Lunch

Hilton Orlando, FL

Young Professionals Breakfast

LEED 101

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8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. BOMA Georgia Conference Center Members: $1045, Non-members: $1295

MAY 25

BOMA Georgia May Luncheon

BTO Lunch American Cancer Society Building Members: Free; Non-BTO members: $40

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COMMUNICATIONS

Ductz of Greater Atlanta......... (770) 631-2424 MediClean Air Duct Cleaning ........................... (404) 408-6136

A3 Communications .............. (404) 382-9490 Comcast Business Services... (770) 559-2144 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 Tower Cloud Inc..................... (727) 471-5600

APPRAISAL CONSULTING

Fellers, Schewe, Scott & Roberts Inc........................ (770) 621-9548 ARCHITECTS

Pond & Co. ........................... (678) 336-7740 Heery International Inc............ (404) 881-9880 ATTORNEYS

Andre Blaustein Kill & McCarthy LLP................. (404) 653-3005 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 .......... (678) 355-0555 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

Atlanta Office Liquidators Inc. (404) 505-9623 CORT.................................... (404) 920-8853 BB&T Insurance Services, Inc. (678) 413-4403 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 Johnson Controls Inc............. (678) 596-9578 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 Watt Commercial Sweeping Inc. ................... (770) 433-8089 WayPoint Systems Inc. .......... (678) 461-1346 Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc. .................. (770) 923-9822 CARPETS/FLOOR

Accu-Coat LLC, AKA Polished Concrete Atlanta ................ (404) 433-0195 Class A Matting..................... (706) 229-3379 Concrete Finishes Inc. ........... (770) 971-2778 Diversified Maintenance ........ (205) 248-9315 J+J Flooring Group ............... (404) 374-1815 The Mad Matter Inc. .............. (678) 361-6704 MAPEI Corporation................ (770) 653-3793 MilliCare By Trilogyfm ............ (678) 354-6726 Mohawk Industries................ (800) 622-6228 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 Titus Restoration Services Inc. ..................... (678) 494-6893 CATERING/FOOD SERVICES

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

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

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

Accu-Coat LLC, AKA Polished Concrete Atlanta ................ (404) 433-0195 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 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. ............... (770) 644-0521 ELECTRICAL

Action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors ....................... (404) 799-3551 Allied Reliability Group ........... (770) 590-7449 Allison-Smith Co. .................. (404) 351-6430 Capital City Mechanical & Electrical Services ...(770) 449-0200 ext. 225 Graybar Electric Co................ (678) 291-5402 LMI Systems Inc.................... (678) 578-2102 Miller Electric Company.......... (404) 766-5001 Mayberry Electric Inc. ............ (404) 991-7007 Prime Power Services Inc. ..... (678) 898-4960 Putzel Electrical Contractors ....................... (404) 226-9475 Rexel.................................... (407) 406-4593 White Electrical Construction Co................. (404) 351-5740 ELEVATORS/ESCALATORS

Bagby Elevator Co. Inc. .......... (404) 859-3310 Fujitec America Inc................ (770) 209-0322 Hoover Elevator Group Inc...... (770) 394-4018

Listings in RED are advertisers in this issue of Insight: The Commercial Real Estate Journal Otis Elevator Co. ................... (404) 605-8401 Phoenix Elevator of Georgia ... (770) 575-0363 Schindler Elevator Corp. ........ (470) 991-9597 ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp..................... (770) 916-0555 Van Deusen & Associates ...... (678) 881-0884 Vertical Systems Inc. ............. (404) 581-0094 ENERGY

ALB Energy Solutions ............ (770) 492-5061 ENTEK .................................. (678) 910-1326 Goby LLC ............................. (404) 201-3975 Hannah Solar ........................ (404) 609-7005 Infinite Energy ....................... (770) 690-6512 Mallory & Evans Service ........ (404) 297-1007 McKenney’s Inc..................... (404) 624-8625 Philips Lighting Co. ............... (781) 925-4178 Radiance Solar...................... (404) 885-9898 SemaConnect Inc. ................. (301) 352-3730 Trane ................................... (678) 775-4106 Velo Solar............................. .(678) 642-8081 Yancey Power Systems .......... (678) 945-2637 ENGINEERING

Allied Reliability Group ........... (770) 590-7449 Harbin’s Mechanical Services Inc. ..................... (770) 914-7060 Innovative Engineering Inc. .... (770) 517-5507 NOVA Engineering & Environmental ................... (770) 570-9171 PENTA Engineering Group Inc. ......................... (678) 282-1999 Pond & Co. ........................... (678) 336-7740 Sustainable Investment Group LLC (SIG)................. (404) 343-3835 Testing, Engineering & Consulting 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 Class A Matting..................... (706) 229-3379 EnviroSpark Energy Solutions Inc...................... (404) 736-9173 Meridian Restoration Inc. ....... (678) 546-2819 The Morley Companies .......... (770) 569-1100 Radiance Solar...................... (404) 885-9898 Recycling Management Resources......................... (404) 488-5356 SemaConnect Inc. ................. (301) 352-3730 Sustainable Investment Group LLC (SIG)................. (404) 343-3835 U.S. Waste & Recycling/Southern Waste & Recycling Inc. ...... (770) 751-7797 WaterSignal LLC ................... (470) 514-4418 EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Stone Mountain Access Systems............................ (770) 908-2936 Sunbelt Rentals Inc. .............. (404) 525-1919 FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Multi Air Services Engineers Corp................. (787) 245-6883 Siemens Industry Inc. ............ (770) 225-5509 FACILITY SUPPORT

PENTA Engineering Group Inc. (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

AFA Southeast Inc. ................ (770) 794-9000 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....................... (404) 431-7278 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 .......................... (678) 232-5520 Blu Sky Restoration Contractors ....................... (770) 904-6494 Blue Team Restoration/ BBMK Contracting ............. (404) 313-9868 Capital Restoration ................ (770) 973-1666 EPIC Response ..................... (770) 516-3491 Element Restoration Group..... (404) 909-5138 Full Circle Restoration & Construction Services ........ (770) 232-9797 Parker Young Construction/ FireStar Inc. ...................... (404) 805-5616 Premier Restoration Inc. ........ (770) 986-9596 R.T. Bryan Solutions .............. (404) 201-5509 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 Norcross ........... (770) 368-3282 Servpro of North Atlanta/ Buckhead ......................... (404) 261-2925 Unlimited Restoration Specialists Inc. .................. (687) 943-3013 Vineyard Services.................. (678) 863-2255 Waterproofing Contractors Inc. ................. (770) 449-5552 FITNESS

Ready Fitness....................... (404) 550-2176 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

Advanced Protective Services (678) 631-1038 AlliedBarton Security Services............................ (404) 898-1695 SecurAmerica LLC ................ (404) 926-4265 Securitas Security Services USA Inc............................. (404) 633-1140 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 Southeastern Paper Group..... (800) 858-7230 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 Daikin Applied....................... (770) 514-5880 X 213

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ALLIED MEMBER SERVICE DIRECTORY Ductz of Greater Atlanta......... (770) 631-2424 EMCOR Services Aircond ....... (847) 244-6662 ENTEK .................................. (678) 910-1326 Frazier Service Company........ (770) 455-8340 Gainesville Mechanical Inc. .... (770) 532-9130 Galgon HVAC & Mechanical Services............................ (404) 352-1500 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 United Maintenance Inc. ........ (770) 455-1656 INDUSTRIAL DOCK & DOOR REPAIR & INSTALLATION

Miner Southeast ................... (678) 730-4700 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

Ruppert Landscape ............... (770) 630-0475 LANDSCAPING—EXTERIOR

4 Seasons Landscape Group LLC ........................ (770) 452-4455 Arborguard Tree Specialists ... (404) 299-5555 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 LandCare LLC ....................... (678) 475-1780 Landmark Landscapes .......... (770) 446-0044 Landscape Management Services Inc. ..................... (770) 939-6450 New Leaf Landscape Services ............................(678) 450-6599 Ruppert Landscape ............... (770) 630-0475 Russell Landscape Group Inc. ......................... (770) 446-3552 Sesmas Tree Service LLC....... (678) 896-8352 ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance ..................... (770) 662-8775 Yellowstone Landscape ......... (770) 435-7476 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

ABM Onsite Services ............. (678) 245-3273 Allied International Cleaning Services Inc. ..................... (770) 426-8779 BCJ Building Services ........... (404) 551-2310 Bobby Dodd Institute.............. (678) 365-0071 Bueva International ............... (404) 947-7380 Building Cleaning Solutions Inc. .................... (678) 445-3806 Building Maintenance Services Inc. ..................... (770) 218-2993 Chosen Janitorial Services ..... (404) 644-6291 Distinguished Properties Cleaning USA Inc. (DPC)..... (404) 418-1443 Diversified Maintenance ........ (205) 248-9315 Environmental Service Partners............................ (800) 874-0780 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............................ (847) 526-9556 Pollock Paper Distributors ...... (770) 803-7862 Pritchard Industries SE .......... (404) 231-1430 Signature Building Maintenance ....................... 770 597-9580 Solaris Paper ........................ (770) 510-5137 Staples Facilities Solutions..... (770) 696-3235 Strategic Market Alliance ....... (770) 641-1055 Unique Building Maintenance Inc. ............... (678) 380-0297 Xpedx................................... (770) 715-2841

ADDCO Metal Maintenance Co. ............... (770) 985-5611 Architectural Surface Restoration LLC ................. (770) 510-8333 Mid America Metals .............. (770) 952-3144 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

LAKE MANAGEMENT

METAL FINISHING

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

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) 952-3144

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

Gibbs Landscape Co. ............ (770) 432-7761 The GreenSeason Group Inc. ......................... (678) 714-4114 HighGrove Partners ............... (678) 298-0569 Landmark Landscapes .......... (770) 446-0044

LIGHTING

ALB Energy Solutions ............ (770) 492-5061 Capital City Electrical Services Inc...................... (770) 821-6126 E. Sam Jones Distributor Inc.................... (404) 351-3250 LED Light Energy LLC ............ (312) 451-4341 LiteSheet Solutions LLC......... (860) 213-8311 Philips Lighting Co. ............... (781) 925-4178 Summit Systems Inc.............. (678) 482-8010 Voss Lighting ........................ (770) 438-8557 LOCKSMITHS

Armor Lock & Security Co. Inc. ............................. (770) 493-1915 Downs Safe and Lock Co. ...... (404) 873-2515 The Flying Locksmiths........... (404) 720-2875 MARBLE RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE

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Listings in RED are advertisers in this issue of Insight: The Commercial Real Estate Journal Stuart Dean Co. Inc. ................ (404) 872-6090 ext. 102 PAINT/WALLCOVERINGS

American Painting & Renovations Inc. ................ (770) 995-8787 Benjamin Moore ................... (404) 408-3851 Burke Painting Inc. ................ (770) 582-0847 Harrison Contracting Co. Inc. ............................. (678) 941-1490 Horizon Painting and Renovations Inc. ................ (404) 447-0385 Oakcliff Painting.................... (404) 867-3707 PPG Industries Inc. ................ (770) 938-4600 Spectrum Painting Inc. .......... (770) 497-0101 PAPER PRODUCTS

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 Facilities Solutions..... (770) 696-3235 PARKING

Ace Parking .......................... (770) 722-8037 Eagle Parking LLC ................. (404) 605-0150 Innovative Parking Concepts LLC.................... (770) 321-1000 ITR of Georgia Inc.................. (770) 496-0366 Lanier Parking Solutions ........ (404) 881-6076 LAZ Parking.......................... (404) 787-2076 National Parking Solutions ..... (678) 365-4030 Parking Company of America ........................ (678) 907-8450 SP Plus ................................ (404) 665-0044 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 SP Plus ................................ (404) 665-0044 Spectrum Painting Inc. .......... (770) 497-0101 Watt Commercial Sweeping Inc. ................... (770) 433-8089 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 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 Northwest Exterminating Co., Inc.............................. (770) 713-5064 Orkin Inc............................... (404) 609-9550 Peachtree Pest Control .......... (770) 931-9099 Team Pest USA ..................... (770) 985-4444 PLUMBING

Art Plumbing Co.................... (678) 486-2541 Gainesville Mechanical Inc. .... (770) 532-9130 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 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 Green Home Solutions........... (770) 664-8733 Meridian Restoration Inc. ....... (678) 546-2819 Reliant Building Solutions ...... (770) 403-3508 Southeast Restoration & Fireproofing ...................... (404) 297-8388 Tendon Systems LLC ............. (678) 835-1100 ROOFING

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) 948-7663 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 Roof Technology Partners LLC......................... (678) 549-3991 Sentry Roof Services ............. (678) 301-5570 SoCo Roofing Services .......... (678) 425-9010 Tip Top Roofers Service Corp. ................... (404) 351-4410 Whitco Roofing Inc. ............... (770) 644-0521 Woodall Roofing Co. Inc. ........ (770) 945-0100 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

A3 Communications .............. (404) 382-9490 ADB Services Inc................... (678) 990-5400 Allegion ................................ (470) 330-2968 AlliedBarton Security Services............................ (404) 898-1695 Alscan Inc.................... (205) 945-0003 X158 Armor Lock & Security Co. Inc. ............................. (770) 493-1915 Critical Systems LLC ............. (770) 612-9172 DataWatch Systems .............. (404) 273-0145 Delta Global Services............. (404) 714-5833 Downs Safe and Lock Co. ...... (404) 873-2515 Fire Systems Inc.................... (770) 333-7979 GC&E Systems Group Inc....... (770) 448-3908 Global Systems of America .... (770) 441-9601

ITR of Georgia Inc.................. (770) 496-0366 Millhouse Security Services LLC ..................... (404) 977-1388 Miner Southeast ................... (678) 730-4700 Mitec ................................... (770) 813-5959 Norred & Associates Inc......... (404) 761-5058 OnePath Systems, LLC .......... (678) 355-0555 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 ............................. (770) 438-0484 Walden Security .................... (404) 937-1747 Weiser Security ..................... (404) 458-5841 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

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

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

WASTE EQUIPMENT

Container Repair Service ....... (770) 316-4677 WASTE REMOVAL

Container Repair Service ....... (770) 316-4677 Recycling Management Resources......................... (404) 488-5356 Republic Services Inc. ........... (404) 693-9279 U.S. Waste & Recycling/Southern Waste & Recycling Inc. ...... (770) 751-7797 Waste Industries ................... (770) 577-3545 Waste Management Inc. ........ (770) 315-6757 Waste Pro/Atlanta ................. (770) 777-1447 WATER CONSERVATION

Banyan Water ....................... (770) 375-6870 WaterSignal LLC ................... (470) 514-4418 WATER DAMAGE/STRUCTURE DRYING

SERVPRO of Decatur ............. (404) 378-9998 SERVPRO of Norcross ........... (770) 368-3282 Servpro of North Atlanta/ Buckhead ......................... (404) 261-2925 Unlimited Restoration Specialists Inc. .................. (687) 943-3013 WATER TREATMENT

Blackmore Enterprises Inc. .... (404) 483-7370 Chem-Aqua Inc..................... (770) 329-0523 EMCOR Services Aircond ....... (847) 244-6662 Nalco.................................... (470) 585-1369

Western Specialty Contractors........................... (678) 553-0170 WINDOWS

Sightline ............................... (678) 530-9152 South Beach Glass 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

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 Foundation Support Works..... (678) 776-1045 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

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ADVERTISERS ON THE WEB ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS WJE - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates .............................. 21 www.wje.com BUILDING SERVICES & MAINTENANCE King Architectural Metals....................................................... 3 www.kingmetals.com CONTRACTORS: GENERAL & INTERIOR DESIGN Georgia Commercial Builders ..............................................32 Southern Choice Construction .............................................32 ENERGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES Georgia Power Company........................................................ 4 www.georgiapower.com Mayberry Electric, Inc ............................................................ 7 www.mayberryelectric.com

FIRE/WATER/MOLD RESTORATION Meridian Restoration, Inc. ....................................................23 www.themeridiancompanies.com The Morley Companies ........................................................27 www.morleycompany.com HVAC CONTRACTORS & SERVICES Chem-Aqua Inc. ................................................................... 12 www.chemaquaservices.com Ductz of Greater Atlanta.......................................................32 www.ductzatlanta.com Georgia Trane .......................................................................31 www.trane.com/georgia-alabama McKenney's, Inc. ..................................................................25 www.mckenneys.com Reliance Heating and Air Conditioning................................... 9 www.reliance-hvac.com Shumate Mechanical, LLC ...................................................27 www.shumatemechanical.com

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS/EXTERIOR Chapel Valley Landscape Co ................................................38 www.chapelvalley.com Premier Maintenance Inc. ....................................................33 www.premiermaintenanceinc.com PAINT & WALL COVERINGS B&R Painting ........................................................................ 15 www.brpaint.com Burke Painting, Inc. ..............................................................38 www.burkepainting.com PAVING PRODUCTS & SERVICES Georgia Paving, Inc. .............................................................29 www.georgiapaving.com Wildcat Striping & Sealing....................................................29 www.wildcatstriping.com PEST CONTROL Peachtree Pest Control ........................................................25 www.peachtreepestcontrol.com PLUMBING SERVICES Art Plumbing Company ........................................................34 www.artplumbing.com McKenney's, Inc. ..................................................................25 www.mckenneys.com PROPERTY TAX SERVICES Equitax Property Tax Advisors .............................................23 www.equitaxusa.com Fair Assessments, LLC ........................................................22 www.fair-assessments.com RESTORATION/DISASTER PRODUCTS & SERVICES Engineered Restorations Inc. ............................................... 19 www.er-inc.net Serving Atlanta Since 1980 FireStar Inc. .......................................................................... 15 www.firestarinc.com Southeast Restoration & Fireproofing Co., Inc. ......................Outside Back Cover www.serest.com ROOFING SERVICES & PRODUCTS Empire Roofing Company Inc.......................Inside Front Cover www.empireroofing.com SEALCOATING Wildcat Striping & Sealing....................................................29 www.wildcatstriping.com WATER TREATMENT SERVICES Blackmore Enterprises, Inc. .................................................33 www.blackmore-enterprises.com Chem-Aqua Inc. ................................................................... 12 www.chemaquaservices.com Southeast Pump & Equipment Inc .......................................21 2950 Cole Court, Norcross, GA 30071 www.burkepainting.com www.southeastpump.com WATERPROOFING Burke Painting,Inc. ...............................................................38 www.burkepainting.com 675763_Burke.indd 1 1/20/14 10:08 AM Engineered Restorations Inc. ............................................... 19 www.er-inc.net Southeast Restoration & Fireproofing Co., Inc. ......................Outside Back Cover www.serest.com Southern Preservation Systems ..........................................37 www.spsatl.com Western Specialty Contractors ............................................20 www.westernspecialtycontractors.com WINDOWS/CLEANING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES South Beach Glass, Inc..................................Inside Back Cover www.southbeachhighrise.net Top of the Line High Rise Service ........................................ 10 www.highriseservice.com

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