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8 2000 McKinney Achieves LEED Gold

» Kudos to Lincoln Property Company – again. 8 Congratulations to AHI Facility Services 10 Using Automation to Green Your Water Treatment Program » Technical but sound advice.

11 WD-40 Gone Green » Chemicals that are environmentally friendly.

12 Show Me The Green » Tom Cruising on empty.

14 From the Catbird Seat: The Evolution of Property Management » Perspective of

Development.

Interest.

and from the man with access to everyone and everything in commercial real estate.

15 The 7-Point Challenge 16 Training His Successor » Dallas BOMA welcomes a new VP – Teresa Foster, CAE.

17 Texas BOMA » Karrie McCampbell , the

Dallas chapter’s former president ascends to statewide office.

13 USGBC » Green for the Whole

25 The Appraisal Institute » Serving the Public

26 20th Anniversary Celebration » A

collection of pictures from this and other meaningful activities and events.

28 The CLIDE Awards 2011 Kickoff 18 2010 Dallas Chapter Awards 19 The 2011 Dallas Executive Council 20 A Designer’s Perspective » How the

29 Giving Back to the Community

BOMA Measurement Standards help everyone.

22 2010 Fort Worth Chapter Awards 30 Study Reveals That Wage Gap Issues Remain

22 North Texas CCIM 2011 Leadership Team

31 Award Winners

23 IFMA Promises More in 2011

44 AGC Data Digest » Limited Optimism for 2011.

32 CREW Classic » Celebrating 25 Years.

45 Chapter Report 24 2010 Community Honor Awards 2

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49 Ask The Expert - A Valuable Tax Break »

15 Stranger Than Truth 16 It Loses Something in Translation 29 Quaylisms 45 Recipe for Success: Jose Cuervo Cookies 55 Malapropism 59 Thinking Cap Required 64 Location Location Location 65 English Oh! 1 66 Classified Ads – Really! 67 Who the Heck is Pete? 68 In case you get on a TV quiz show

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50 Professionals On The Move: A 4-Step Plan for Talent Management. 52 Managing the Print Function » Ensure your business success in 2011.

54 Property Tax Basics for Building Owners

» Know your rights.

features 34 crest EX PO Preview 40 Local Address: Global Access - IrvingLas Colinas 43 The Roddy Report: Foreclosure Postings Up… But So Are Sales! 46 Amazing Buildings: KNN Center »

LA based architects impacting the Korean landscape.

in every issue 5 Editor’s Note/Inbox 56 In The Loop 60 Staycations 62 Restaurant Review » gui Korean Japanese Bistro & Bar

65 The Links Directory Inside Back Cover » ‘Look What You’ve Become’ Contest. Last issue’s Winner.

58 Herstory: Food for Speech » Regional accents? Let us drawl you a picture.

64 What’s in a Name?

product showcase 57 Joby Gorillatorch Flare, Scosche Kickback G4, Scosche Earphones

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editor’s note inbox andrew felder

aafelder@crestpublicationsgroup.com Executive Editor & Publisher

win, place,

show

he winning place to be on March 31st is at crest EX PO – the 1st ever cross sector commercial real estate tradeshow! It’ll be here before you know it. If you haven’t registered to attend, do it now – because after February 28th, it will no longer be free. If you haven’t signed up for a class, do it now; seating is limited. Need a reason to be there? There are more than 200 reasons: ConnectEd classes; product and service suppliers; food; the InfoRack™; door prizes; the PASSPORT; an exciting new facility; the agenda; and much much more. Be a part of your industry – and learn how much bigger it is than you thought. Look at pages 34-39. Not only can’t you win if you don’t show up; you can’t even get in the game.

WELCOME CREW!

This issue we are proud to welcome the Dallas chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) as a new affiliate (see pages 30-33). That means you’ll see CREW at the crestEX PO along with all of our affiliates (see page 6). Of course, you have to be there to see them.

REFRESHED

As you read through the pages of this issue, you’ll notice that we’ve made them a bit more eyecatching. As always, the network has interesting articles, a fun contest, an informative calendar, and association news – just a sharper look. Where’s Clippa? - on the cover - is to catch the attention of those who don’t yet know about the show. Is that possible?

ON THE DRAWING BOARD

We’re contemplating doing an (additional) issue of the network - a parody. Please write to editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com and let us know what you think or if you’d like to contribute a piece to it. If you’re not getting your copy of the network, please go to www.crestpublicationsgroup.com and sign up. As always, if your group is interested in becoming an affiliate, contact us.

Be There!

Whatever your role in commercial real estate, you’ll find educational sessions at the crest EX PO to help you improve the way you do business (more than 35 sessions led by respected experts on sustainability, technology, operational efficiencies and savings, and the economy). Many classes will satisfy continuing education requirements. Make new connections. It’s all about who knows you!

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Note: We have temporarily suspended the audio feature of our digital edition. Despite the praise for our use of cutting edge technology, the number of users was too few to keep it going at this time. Let us hear from you if you want it back. The digital edition of the network will otherwise remain unchanged.

Top right, a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger, named under his picture “Jim Teacher,” working for a “Wellness Program for Ripped, Believe or Not!” Again on the bottom row, second picture from the left, a picture probably of a guy PhotoShopped to look like a beauty challenged girl, named “Rush Mountmore has joined the Witless Protection Program.” I laughed so hard, (I) almost fell out of my chair. Don Dowell, Fults Commercial, LLC

We received several responses to the ‘surprise’ pictures in our Professionals on the Move page

We’ve inserted humorous photos or words before and have always received a positive response - particularly in the Professionals On The Move section where we once put a picture of a chimpanzee (see Issue 4 from 2008). It actually helps make the readers look at every picture and read every word. This doesn’t in any way diminish the achievements or recognition afforded to the other (real) people included on the page; the words alone make those segments such an obvious parody. Indeed, we believe more people will read about (and tell others to look at) the ‘professionals on the move’ because of it, and we deliberately used ones of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rush Limbaugh – two faces, we hope and expect people will recognize. (Most telltale…it certainly hasn’t stopped those whose real pictures appear on the page from cheerfully requesting a pdf of the page itself.) Missed the pictures? Go to www.crest network.com - and also look who’s on page 51 this time! Editor “… it really does make you stop and read everything. Very clever!” Juliette Coulter, The Coulter Group I received … the Network and just wanted to let you … know that I really enjoyed reading it. WELL DONE ! ! ! David Rose, Chem-Aqua, Inc. Congratulations on a terrific publication! The Network has it all; interesting and relevant content, useful industry indexes, history and humor, outstanding graphics and photography, event scoops, wide array of advertisers plus contests! I will always make time in my hectic business world to read Network from cover to cover. Thank you! Mary Bruce, The Green Chemical Store

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Contributing WriterS Mary Bruce Lee Hall Cara Leigh Ingram James E. Justice Rhonda Kraft Karrie McCampbell Joe F. Marchant Wes McCormack Sam McManis Jill Melançon Paul Pennington John Promise George Roddy, Sr. Kenneth D. Simonson Duane Snyder Larry E. Wheatley

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Achieves LEED Gold

000 McKinney, a 463,053-square-foot, 21-floor complex in uptown Dallas, has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is Lincoln Property Company’s second DFW certification, under the USGBC’s LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance rating system, which extends the Dallas-based company’s LEED for Existing Buildings Gold-certified Class A office space in Dallas, Texas, to over 700,000 square feet, with an additional 600,000 square feet underway for 2011. (Lincoln Park was featured in our June 2010 issue.) As part of achieving LEED certification for 2000 McKinney, Lincoln Property Company installed efficient MERV 13 air filters throughout the building to reduce indoor particulates resulting in cleaner air for occupants, and implemented an electronic waste recycling program diverting 100% of e-waste. Several energy-saving opportunities were identified in the commissioning process and implemented for a total estimated annual energy savings of 1,877,500 kWh. This is the equivalent to the CO2 emissions from the energy use of 115 homes for one year. “The LEED certification process is a major initiative throughout Lincoln Property Company’s national portfolio. LPC has achieved the ENERGY STAR® label on more than 86% of the assets managed in its D/FW portfolio,” said Jay Johnston, CPM Senior Vice President of Property Management. For those properties not pursuing LEED certification, Lincoln provides vital training to facilitate aggressive steps to implement sustainable practices and achieve even greater energy efficiency as reflected in an average ENERGY STAR score of 75 for its national portfolio. The property manager is Jennifer Garancis and Dallas-based LORD Green Real Estate Strategies was the LEED consultant on the project.

Congratulations AHI Facility Services!!

n an industry where honors and certifications are multiplying like rabbits on Red Bull, it can be a little hard to know what certifications and awards to look for when shopping around for facility services contractors. Two of the more recent certifications to be established are the new Cleaning Industry Management Standard or CIMS and CIMS-GB. ISSA and The American Institute for Cleaning Sciences have provided facility services consumers with a new tool to qualify service organizations. CIMS is more than simply a means of benchmarking or another logo to tattoo onto a marketing portfolio. By qualifying organizations using the five key principles of Quality Systems, Human Resources, Management Commitment, Service Delivery as well as Health and Safety, CIMS recognizes those organizations that are well-managed, successful cleaning operations. The Green Building Certification adds further criteria relating to green cleaning and sustainability. CIMS-GB ensures a commitment to healthy, sustainable cleaning programs and aids customers in securing valuable LEED points. CIMS Certification is a free resource and can be used as a pre-qualification in choosing a facility services provider. As the first facility services company based in North Texas to achieve this distinction, AHI Facility Services is one of only 40 facility services companies to have achieved a CIMS-GB Certification with Honors.

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Using Automation

sam.mcmanis@nch.com Sam McManis is the Engineering Manager at Chem-Aqua.

to Green Your Water Treatment Program

eturn on investment for a sustainable operation is linked to energy and water savings and ultimately to water treatment. In a commercial building, the HVAC system accounts for over 60% of utility costs and is the biggest energy and water consumer. An effective water treatment program is a critical part of preventative maintenance for HVAC systems and is integral for the operation of resource-efficient facilities. In many cases, water treatment programs can be upgraded to improve energy and water efficiency, reduce chemical use and optimize results. Automating tower bleed, chemical feed and control, and other treatment processes are effective ways to do this.

Importance of Bleed Control

Evaporative cooling is used in most commercial buildings because it is more energyefficient than air-cooled systems. However, effective water treatment is required to manage water usage and keep heat transfer surfaces clean. Cooling towers require an astonishing amount of fresh water to operate. As the cooling water evaporates, dissolved solids are left to concentrate in the cooling tower water, which causes the conductivity to rise. To prevent the dissolved solids in the water from concentrating to the point where energyrobbing deposits and other problems occur, a portion of the tower water must be discharged by a function called ‘bleed’. Maintaining the minimum bleed rate consistent with good deposit control is essential. This is accomplished by adding chemicals to increase the solubility of scale-forming impurities and controlling the bleed rate so the target cycles of concentration level are maintained. The environmental benefits associated with maximizing the tower cycles are significant. Too much bleed wastes water and increases chemical use; however, insufficient bleed can result in waterside deposits that reduce efficiency and increase energy costs. Since the bleed rate required to maintain the target cycles varies as the tower evaporation rate changes throughout the day and seasonally, an automatic system enables bleed control.

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Cooling Tower

Chiller System

Importance of Chemical Feed and Control

The addition of chemical inhibitors and biocides allows high cycles to be maintained without efficiency losses and other problems. However, even the best water treatment chemicals are not effective when improperly applied. Overfeeding chemicals is wasteful, while underfeeding can result in corrosion, deposits and microbiological growth problems. Effective microbiological control is a key part of cooling tower water treatment programs. Over 90% of cooling water system failures occur due to microbiologically influenced corrosion. Poor microbiological control also contributes to unsafe operating conditions by allowing Legionella bacteria (the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease) to proliferate. Effective microbiological control requires automatic, controlled addition of EPA registered biocides as part of the water management program. Facilities focused on sustainable operations closely monitor energy and water usage. Advanced data logging water treatment controllers automatically monitor and log key treatment parameters including water use. These controllers can interface with the building automation system and the internet to enable high-performance programs. They also warn personnel when upset conditions occur, so minor concerns don’t become major problems.

Automation Supports LEED® 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

The U.S. Green Building Council® (USGBC) LEED 2009 Rating System™ is widely used to cer-

Water Treatment Control System

tify green buildings. It has several elements impacted by water treatment automation including: • Water Efficiency (WE) Credit 1, “Water Performance Measurement, Submetering,” awards a point for metering replacement water use of all cooling towers serving the facility. • WE Credit 4, “Cooling Tower Water Management,” awards a point for developing and implementing a comprehensive water management program for the cooling tower including automatic: • Bleed control • Chemical feed control • Biological control There is also Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Credit 1, “Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance,” which awards up to 18 points for an increased level of energy efficiency relative to similar buildings, based on the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager tool. A high-performance, automated water treatment program that maximizes energy efficiency by keeping HVAC system waterside surfaces clean helps increase a facility’s energy efficiency and improve its ENERGY STAR rating, which in turn results in earning additional points for EA Credit 1.

Automation and Green Building

The water treatment program for a building’s HVAC system is integral to the operation of energy, water, and resource efficient facilities. Obtaining results from the water treatment program has huge economic payoffs and helps meet sustainability objectives on many levels. An automatic water treatment control system supports green building by providing good cycles of concentration control, precision in chemical application and optimum program results. •

mary bruce

mary@thegreenchemicalstore.com Mary Bruce is the founder and owner of Green Chemical Store.

WD-40 Gone Green

Industrial Chemicals Trending Toward a Greener Future

he chemical industry is commonly misconceived as doing more harm than good to the environment. Twenty years ago, the public perception of the chemical industry was unfavorable and ranked next to last in credibility - just above the tobacco industry. Imagining that toxic concoctions and chemical treatments are corrosive and very damaging to natural systems is something we take for granted. However, chemicals and modern chemistry have taken us so far from the natural environment that was once understood to be the source of naturally existing chemicals and compounds.

Change is in the (Odorless) Air

With depressing statistics about the chemical mistreatment of our environment, it may seem deceptive to use buzz words like “green” and “eco-friendly”, when describing industrial chemicals. Thankfully, industrial chemical distributors are coming to their eco-conscious senses and have done some serious thinking for us about the quality of the chemicals used in on-site building maintenance. Several companies have made major strides in the quality of chemicals as well as successfully marketing the best performing ‘green’ formulas for chemicals we’ve come to know and trust. Common lubricants such as a WD-40 are getting a makeover with a soybean oil and citrus terpene blend, with no added dyes or perfumes. All natural enzyme cleaners in foams that act as a cleaner for evaporator coils in HVAC maintenance are becoming popular best sellers. Soybean solvents with active properties to work as an effective degreaser make chemicals as safe as the pure soy they come from. Many companies are building strong business models around green chemistry and re-rooting chemicals to the natural sources in which they originated. Green chemistry has been misconstrued as having the same principles (and using the same compounds) as mainstream chemistry, commonly thought to be the culprit in human aggression toward the environment. For distributors, staying close to the roots of a chemical’s source and studying its effectiveness and safety will ensure users that the chemical compounds used will produce a natural kind of cleaner. Recognizing the idea of sustainability as a component of your company’s carbon management strategy is a differentiating factor for industry leaders such as DuPont, BASF and Anton. Building managers and physical plant operators are becoming more aware of what their staffs use for cleaning and maintenance, and it is because providers are educating them on the difference. Customers should not only believe in the product’s efficacy, but also in the idea of recycle, reuse, and reclaim. Energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, and indoor environmental air quality were not considerations of the chemical industry decades ago. Now that sustainability is a major concern of many industries, chemical providers are responding to the opportunity to contribute to the environment’s regeneration. Much of the green chemical industry subscribes to the research of environmental journalist, Dianne Dumanoski, who recently released a groundbreaking new novel, Our Stolen Future, detailing horrifying accounts of how a wide range of man-made chemicals are interfering with delicate hormone systems, not only affecting the environment and human health, but the future of human development. The very chemicals poisoning the environment also affect us—in a very direct way. Recent trends in sustainability and an increased interest in environmentally sound chemical treatments have opened new markets. Eco-friendly ideals have marked a turning point in how we view our impact on (and potential guilt towards) the environment’s deterioration, but the chemical industry is truly seeing the “greener” side and making a remarkable effort to ‘reclaim’ chemicals by giving them a good, pure name. • mar2011 | t h e n e t w o r k

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hen it opened in 1966, the Houston Astrodome was a unique venue. But it also had a unique problem: How do you grow grass in an indoor sports stadium? You don’t. So, Donald L. Elbert, James M. Faria and Robert T. Wright, employees of the Monsanto Company, came up with the bright idea of making fake

grass. AstroTurf, Chemgrass, NexTurf - synthetic grass has had many names over the years. Like cell phones, personal computers and MP3 players, artificial grass has evolved – big time! Leaving behind is its former image of the bright-green, fake, carpet-like covering on putt-putt courses and in sport arenas. Now artificial grass is so realistic, you’d mistake it for the real stuff. But unlike real grass, synthetic grass is truly green. Made from recyclable materials and recyclable itself, artificial grass is the ultimate environmentally friendly solution for problem outdoor areas. From pet runs to play areas, poolside or on a rooftop deck, synthetic grass employs the latest technology that makes it function just like real grass. “People traditionally resorted to stone, concrete or other hard surfaces in problem areas,” Kimberly Van Buren, co-owner of Synthetic Grass Pros said. “Now we’re able to give them softer, greener options with artificial grass.” Over 59 million square feet of synthetic turf was installed in North America in 2005. By 2009, that number had reached 124 million square feet. What’s causing this growth? Water conservation, lower maintenance costs, favorable environmental aspects and the want to have a perpetually green outdoor living space. What has improved over the years? Better backings, durable yarns of varying lengths, colors and density. It actually mimics the look of natural grass. The new synthetic grass wears a lot better than previous variations, and it drains better than the real stuff, too. Plus, fake grass comes with a warranty. Backyard golf greens are now just a day away from being a reality. Imagine practicing putting and chipping without having to drive to the range or golf course. A custom green that meets your unique needs - from undulations to hole placement - is within reach both of time and budget. “Whether you have the entire back yard at your disposal or just a narrow strip between the fence and the pool,” Marco Gortana, Synthetic Grass Pros golf professional said, “we will help you plan your personalized green.” Sand-based greens and shock pads cause the artificial greens to respond like your favorite course. Add a portable chipping mat and practice your short game from anywhere in the yard. Interior designers are creating a “Zen-like spa feel” around backyard pools. By mixing synthetic landscape materials with hardscape, the end result is a cohesive blend of flagstone and artificial grass. It’s gorgeous, low-maintenance and just as beautiful after years of use as it was the day it was installed. Side yards go from being eyesores to beautiful and functional. Useless tracts of lawn become dog runs. Schools, daycares, batting cages, indoor soccer facilities and more have discovered the benefits of artificial grass. Shouldn’t you? •

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Lee Hall

LHall@ssotx.com Lee Hall P.E., LEED AP + Homes, LEED AP + New Construction is the president of Sustainable Structures of Texas.

GREEN FOR THE WHOLE DEVELOPMENT

o you want your whole development to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) designation? Now there is a way – LEED for Neighborhood Development! This platform, released in April of 2010, is available for developers to pursue and contains a wealth of information for consideration of land use. It’s not practical for everyone, but if you are looking for a way to add value and benefit to a community, this system is a great place to start. Created in collaboration with the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Natural Resources Defense Council, LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) is a completely different platform from other LEED rating systems, and relying on knowledge from LEED for New Construction or other platforms may bring misunderstandings at first. Smart Location and Linkage (SLL), Neighborhood Pattern and Design (NPD), and Green Infrastructure and Buildings (GIB) are the key areas of this new system and are designed to compliment LEED for New Construction and LEED for Homes, but Civil Engineering and Land Planning bring much more punch to the LEED for Neighborhood Development Team than Building Architecture and Mechanical Engineering. A more comprehensive and community integration process is also required in with LEED ND projects. Considering factors such as transit – multimodal and automobile usage, street grid density, and access/connectivity are big features of the program; ecology – habitat/wetland renewal and long term conservation along with local food production and land renewal; diversity of use – mixed use and diversity for incomes, age, and affordability help define the attributes of the facilities planned within a development. A holistic approach for the green buildings is needed within the community as this guides the design

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for energy, water, sewer, trash, and recycling optimization and reduction planning.

Other Considerations

Sprawl, density, diversity, and walk-ability would top my agenda list for a LEED ND project. The prerequisites for the program demand infill or adjacency and density which can (and will) prohibit many well intentioned developers from pursuing this LEED designation. It is wise to consider the prerequisites early in the program to determine if your neighborhood will qualify. How big is a neighborhood? How long does it take to complete a development? These are factors to deliberate as you build your strategy as size will effect more than the duration of the build-out as many of the credits consider distances traveled or distances for buffering. Teams may find it prudent to strategically carve out smaller sections of an overall development for the LEED ND certification, as certification cannot be awarded until the build-out is complete and the development is vertically concluded. To counteract this problem, Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) will award a LEED ND project in 3 stages: • Stage 1 – Conditional Approval, may be attained prior to governmental entitlement process. • Stage 2 – Pre-certification of plans, may be attained prior to 75% build-out of the project. • Stage 3 – Final Certification, awarded upon completion of the project. How can local governments get involved? If you are a developer, you realize the need to morph governmental land development codes toward sustainable development practices. Today’s developments are driven by the guy who illegally waters the roadway, the Super Bowl party parking problem, and the automatic side-loader trash truck.

Chair, Gary Gene Olp, GGO Architects, Dallas Vice Chair, Terry Russell, HDR, Dallas Treasurer, Bill Moebius, Stream Realty Partners, Dallas Secretary, Rachel Green, Huitt-Zollars, Dallas Melissa Wackerle, Beck Group, Dallas Kevin R. Rogers, Ridium Capital, Arlington Deborah Fuller, HOK, Dallas Natalie Harvill, ParkerSmith&Cooper, Lubbock

Most of the highly valued neighborhoods of today were land-planned before the invention of the automobile, which should tell us something. Sustainability is about holding value, protecting resources and habitat, creating safe and healthy environments, and good design. We have to grow beyond the “cookie cutter” approach and fear of allowing progressive thinking. I, for one, value a tree-lined street, which has almost become extinct due to the enormous right-of-ways required by most local development codes. The US Green Building Council has published a short manual titled “A Local Government’s Guide to LEED for Neighborhood Development” which is a must read for government employees. It is time for communities, city officials, city staffers, school boards, and developers to work together and modify codes for sustainability. Budgets are tight, but city long-range planning centered on LEED, city elected officials and staff training and education about LEED, and revamping of existing zoning/development codes and ordinances is imperative for our world. This same type of education is also important for commercial developers. It is time to educate staff, design professionals and operational personnel in order to transform our product for our children and theirs. LEED ND may or may not be your answer, but it is a good place to start. •

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Eric A. Claycamp, Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, Fort Worth Jeff Sanders, Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors, Dallas Joan Meeks, EWaste Group, Irving R. Kirk Johnson, Corgan Associates, Dallas Robert L. Meckfessel, DSGN, Dallas David Trevino, City of Dallas Thom Powell, Good Fulton & Farrell Architects, Dallas mar2011 | t h e n e t w o r k

general assembly perspective Joe F. Marchant

jmarchant@bomadallas.org

From the catbird Seat

Joe Marchant is the Executive Vice President of Dallas BOMA.

The Evolution of Property Management

ome to the Dallas BOMA office and look at an old photograph of the early leaders of commercial real estate attending our association luncheon in the community room of the local power company - May 11, 1944. When your eyes leave the “modern appliances” on the demonstration stage, you can scroll through the names and find Harry Meadow of the Texas Bank Building. Harry was a visionary; people thought he was crazy when he built the first office building, The Meadows Building, way out in the country - past what is now Mockingbird Lane. The office building industry, perhaps more than other areas of commercial real estate, has grown because of visionaries that could forecast the need for and use changes in technology and architecture to meet the needs of tenants. The size of buildings increased due to the movement from stone and mortar to steel frame, curtain wall construction and gave rise to the need for innovations such as elevators and air conditioning. As the size and complexity of building systems increased, the cost increased, and office buildings became great investment vehicles. Along with increased cost came the change in property management from “first party” to “second party” management. “Third party management” came later and grew significantly in the 1980’s.

Will the party of the first part…

The terms – first, second, and third party – are logical but often misunderstood, along with trying to define the changing role of asset management. First party management is simply a way of expressing that the members of the management team are employees of the company that owns the building. Second party management means that the management company is a partial owner of the building. Second party management usually starts with a person, or company, seeing the need for a building in a particular location, securing the rights to the property, hiring an architect for some preliminary plans, and seeking investors. At that time, the person, or company, is “the developer” who brings the vision of the building to reality. The

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developer is paid a fee for creating the building, earns and retains an interest in the property, (often called a “promoted” or “carried” interest) and retains the right to manage the building. Some theorize that the second party approach came from the oil patch; it is the same model of the wildcatter finding the site for an oil well, raising the dollars, drilling the well, and maintaining an interest, called “an override”, in the well. The wildcatter approach is often blamed for the tendency to overbuild in the Texas (particularly Dallas) market. Overbuilding, a supply of office space greater than the need, is cited as a major cause of the economic failure of many office buildings in the 1980’s. When the costs of paying the mortgage, paying the taxes and insurance, and maintaining the building exceed the income, second party managers/owners often could not answer the call to infuse more cash into the building and the investor was forced to take over the second party interest in the building. Here’s where “third party management” comes in.

The Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC)... What’s in a Name?

It is understandable that the primary investor/owner lost trust in the second party manager/owner as they had to answer the call for additional capital to maintain and operate the building. When the investor lost trust, the investor turned to third party companies that touted their expertise in cost-effective management of office properties. Third party management companies are strictly “fee management” companies; they have no ownership in the building. During the real estate recession of the 1980s, there was a rapid increase in third party management as the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), a federal government agency, became the largest owner of properties in Dallas. Of course there was the joke that the RTC was misnamed – it did not resolve anything, no one had trust in it, and it behaved like a government agency, not a corporation. But the third party management companies behaved like corporations. The trust in their management expertise grew as they demonstrated their cost-cutting techniques and advised

owners how to add value to the buildings with cost-effective maintenance and renovations. Dallas-based companies became leaders in third party management and are often cited as having the sharpest pencils in the industry, as well as some of the sharpest talent.

Capital Drives Change

While third party management is still a large segment of the office building management industry, there is again a slight upward trend of second party management. This time, the increase is driven by the enormous amount of idle capital that has been sitting on the sidelines during the recent market downturn and the local expertise that second party managers can provide by assisting in the placement of that capital to acquire, renovate, and reposition existing building stock. Everyone in commercial real estate anxiously waits, and diligently watches, as inexperienced building owners try to sell their properties and exit the industry, while experienced real estate leaders try to guide new investors to become building owners or previous institutional investors to return to the industry. Along with the changes in management from first to second to third party management have been the changes in asset management, from simply repackaging data provided by the management team to the investor to becoming the true owner’s representative in determining when to invest additional capital into an existing property and when to buy and sell. While the need to eliminate repackaging data was due to the growth in computer software and applications, the level of expertise in investment advice has created the new savvy advisor. As often said, a rising tide raises all ships. So it has been with the level of expertise in the office building industry from property management, to leasing and brokerage, and to asset management. The rising tide of construction, the value of office buildings, and the cost of operation and maintenance of buildings have significantly raised the financial expertise needed by all members of the industry. To paraphrase an old saying, “It’s not Harry Meadow’s building any more; it’s a whole new ballgame.” •

Cara Leigh Ingram

cingram@buildingsustainabilityteam.com Cara Leigh Ingram, LEED® AP is the president of Building Sustainability and on the BOMA Dallas Board of Directors.

BOMA Self-Regulating to Success

n July 2007, BOMA International launched the Market Transformation Energy Plan and 7-Point Challenge to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by 30 percent by 2012. Commercial real estate, and the business community in general, cannot thrive when choked by heavy regulation. The best way to succeed in today’s market is through prudent selfregulation. No place is this approach more effective than with energy efficiency, where BOMA members have found success for years. Whether using no or low-cost strategies to reduce energy consumption or signing onto BOMA’s 7-Point Challenge to reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2012, we have taken significant steps to reduce consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Our most recent EER data proves that it’s working, as utility expenses are declining in many markets at a time when utility rates keep going up. It’s time to take it to the next level. One of the goals for 7-Point Challenge endorsers is to benchmark energy performance through ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. Many have accepted this challenge, but more are needed to both benchmark energy usage and share that data with BOMA International. Sign on. Go to: www.boma.org/getinvolved/7pointchallenge/Pages/default.aspx. •

Continue to work towards a goal to decrease energy consumption by 30 percent across your portfolios by 2012 – as measured against an “average building” measuring a 50 on the ENERGY STAR® benchmarking tool in 2007. At least once a year, benchmark your energy performance and water usage through EPA’s ENERGY STAR benchmarking tool (and share your results with BOMA); Provide education to your managers, engineers, and others involved in building operations, to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and utilized; Perform an energy audit and/or retrocommissioning of your building, and implement low-risk, low-cost and cost effective strategies to improve energy efficiency with high returns; Extend equipment life by improving the operations and maintenance of building systems and ensure equipment is operating as designed; Through leadership, positively impact your community and your planet by helping to reduce your industry’s role in global warming; and Position yourself and the industry as leaders and solution providers to owners and tenants seeking environmental and operational excellence.

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Benchmark and Share Establish a user account in ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager Go to www.energystar.gov/benchmark and log in to Portfolio Manager. If you do not already have a user account, click the New User link on the log in page and follow the instructions. Enter your building(s) information and begin tracking energy performance. Share your facilities with BOMA International From the My Portfolio page, choose “Share Facilities.” From the drop-down menu labeled “Select a Portfolio Manager Master Account,” look for BOMA International-BOMABEEP. For stepby-step instructions and tips, visit the education page at BOMA.org and click on BEEP, Share Your Data with BOMA.

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Excerpted with permission for a presentation by Ray Mackey, Jr. Chair & Chief Elected Officer of BOMA International

BOMA Dallas 2011 Officers

BOMA was all Dallas (and Dallas was all BOMA) at the January luncheon when BOMA International Chair Ray Mackey and BOMA International President and COO Henry Chamberlain gave a joint presentation about the outlook for the industry today and inducted the new officers for BOMA Dallas.

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This year we will experience 4 unusual dates . . . (L-R in foreground) Appointed to Allied Advisory Council - Charles Hart, Select Commercial Services and linda Jackson, Texas Roof Management; Director Susan Nash, CPM, RPA, Stream Realty Partners; Vice President Linda Phillips, RPA, CPM, CAPSTAR Commercial Real Estate Services; President Mark Wilshire, RPA, FMA, LEED AP, Bradford Management Co.; Director Darrell Gage, RPA, CB Richard Ellis; Secretary/ Treasurer Shane Baggett, RPA, CPA, Metropolitan Real Estate Investor. Rear –Ray Mackey and Henry Chamberlain

(L-R) BOMA International President & COO Henry Chamberlain, CAE, APR, 2010 BOMA Dallas President Dan Yates, RPA, Gaedeke Group and BOMA International Chair & CEO Ray Mackey, RPA, CPM, CCIM, Stream Realty Partners

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» Try this - Take the last 2 digits of the year you

were born, add the age you will be this year and it will equal 111.

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general assembly After 21 years as executive vice president of Dallas BOMA, Joe Marchant is easing into retirement. But before he officially departs, he has one more key task . . .

training his successor Transition at Dallas BOMA

eresa Foster, CAE, began working with Joe and the Dallas BOMA staff in January and will assume the role of executive vice president upon Joe’s retirement July 1st. While Teresa learns the job, Joe is working part time at BOMA and teaching part time at the University of Texas at Dallas. For the association’s members, this translates into a smoother transition. “When the Executive Committee started the search process, it was very important to us that there be some overlap between the Joe’s tenure and that of the new executive director,” said Mark Wilshire, LEED-AP, RPA, FMA, president of Dallas BOMA. “With Teresa coming on board in January, and Joe retiring in July, this gives her time to learn the industry and the business. I’m sure there will be some bumps in the road, but hopefully this overlap will minimize transition issues.” Foster comes to Dallas BOMA with 20 years of experience in association management with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and its Research & Education Foundation (NATA Foundation). During her time there, she specialized in marketing, communications, public relations, governmental affairs, sponsorship and executive management. For Foster, this is the right opportunity at the right time. “I thoroughly enjoyed my 20 years with NATA and the NATA Foundation, but I was looking for that next step in my career: the executive director role,” Foster said. “This position truly seems like it is the perfect fit for my skills and background – and for my personality.” The Dallas BOMA Executive Committee

managed the selection process to ensure the best fit possible and has spent several years preparing for this transition. When Marchant announced his retirement in 2009the association was in the midst of a five-year strategic planning effort to determine the direction and needs of the organization. After completing the strategic plan, a task force was created to write a job description for the executive director. This effort took more than eight months. The final document was benchmarked against key persons at BOMA International and the official job description was posted in early summer 2010. Executive search firm and association member Gillham & Golbeck screened resumes and assisted in the search process. A task force representing all constituents of the organization, including past presidents, senior managers, allied members and young professionals, reviewed more than 100 resumes. The group selected ten that they felt best met the needs of the organization and from those, Foster was ultimately selected for the job. “Teresa brings to us the energy, commitment, professionalism, management and leadership we need to take BOMA Dallas to the next level,” Wilshire said. “Joe Marchant has been a key driver in making (us) a recognized leader across the country; even Joe admits there is a long way to go to get to the top. Teresa brings to us everything we felt was necessary to get there.” Replacing Marchant will be no easy task. As executive vice president for more than two decades, he has seen more than a few changes

Teresa Foster, CAE

in the industry and has been instrumental in the success of the association. “There is no replacing Joe,” Foster added. “I’m the lucky one who got the job. My goal is to take the good work Joe has done and build upon that. Fortunately I have him around for a few months to guide me as I learn the ropes.” In the short term, Foster’s goals are to review income sources (particularly in terms of non-dues revenue) while managing expenses and providing members with quality service and programs. “With just about any association, the top concerns are income and member service,” she noted. “I want to make sure we are providing the highest level of customer service possible for our members while generating revenue for the association. Of course my goals will change as we move forward, but for the first year, I see these as my priorities.” Foster holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Arlington. She can be reached at teresa@bomadallas.org. • Joe Marchant’s column From The Catbird Seat (see page 14) will continue to appear in the network regularly.

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It Loses Something in Translation

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Karrie McCampbell

karrie.mccambell@transwestern.com Karrie McCampbell, CPM (Senior Vice President at Transwestern) is the 2011 President of the Texas Building Owners & Managers Association. Her impressive list of credentials in and dedication of service to BOMA on the local, state and national level is 23 years long and includes having served as president of Dallas BOMA.

Dallas BOMA Does Texas

ew people realize the impact of laws and government regulation on the commercial real estate industry and even fewer people know that Texas state laws often pre-date federal legislation. One example of this is the Texas Accessibility Act of 1934 - more stringent than the widely known federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Another example -telecommunications deregulation (which took place in Texas nearly two years before the federal regulation). These are just two examples of with important effects on commercial real estate. In most states the voice of the office building industry is the BOMA association in the capital city. Following the rule that everything is bigger and better in Texas, Texas enjoys an active state association created by the six local BOMA’s: Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio; it is called Texas BOMA. That voice is not only heard loud 2011 Texas BOMA Officers and clear at the two-day Advocacy Day event during each meeting of the state legislature; it is heard daily though the active Texas BOMA program under the guidance of the prestigious legislative law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell. The principles of Texas BOMA are (l-r) Joi Taylor – from San Antonio 1) to provide legislators with informaBOMA - Secretary/Treasurer; Karrie tion on which to base effective laws McCampbell – from Dallas BOMA and 2) to work with the state regulaPresident; Lisa Hensley – from Austin BOMA - Immediate Past President; Kyle tory agencies to train and monitor Gillman – from Austin BOMA - 2nd Vice members on how to voluntarily carry President; Steve Ash – from Houston out those laws. “Good laws are based BOMA -1st Vice President on good information” is a frequent mantra of Texas BOMA members, and it is their goal to provide legislators with good information. Texas BOMA represents more than 2,000+ members statewide. Collectively they provide more than 65,000 jobs and represent more than $2.5 billion in personal earnings. They also contribute more than $7.8 billion to the Texas economy. Texas BOMA was established more than sixty-nine years ago to provide education to property managers. Managers from other states realized this was the only source of formal training and the program became the basis for an international institute and the RPA (Real Property Administrator) designation. The institute now offers four professional designations worldwide and Texas BOMA concentrates on being a resource for state legislators and state regulatory agencies. Texas BOMA is the authoritative voice of commercial real estate for office and industrial properties, and its members are industry leaders in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. BOMA has been the EPA Partner of the Year Award recipient for four years and is the leader in programs which include the EPA Energy Star and the US Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification Programs through the 7-Point Challenge to reduce energy consumption by thirty percent and through the BOMA Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP). (See related article on page 15.) Texas BOMA has as many active members as the country of Canada has BOMA members. •

The Sum of the Parts . . .

he Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the US Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within Texas. It is subdivided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington. The Metroplex (or DFW) is the economic and cultural hub of North Texas. During the period from July 2008 through June 2009, the area gained 146,530 new residents, more than any other metropolitan area in the US. The area’s population has grown by nearly 1.3 million since the last census in 2000 and reached 6,447,615 in July 2009. Our metropolitan statistical area is the largest in Texas and the 4th largest in the nation. It includes 9,286 square miles of total area: 8,991 sq mi is land and 295 sq mi is water, making it larger in area than Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. It is the 4th largest metropolitan area by population and sixth largest in the US. The Economic Development Corporations of the cities in our 12 county area are the building blocks of what makes the region strong. In the issues ahead, many more will join to remind you of what a wonderful place this is in which to live and do business. •

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IREM’s Newest Stars

Scholarship awarded to Alyson Saldeen, Crest Commercial Real Estate, pictured (l-r) with Roxana Hammock and Tessie Nolan

Scholarship awarded to Susan Chism, of Pegasus Ablon, pictured (l-r) with Roxana Hammock and Tessie Nolan

Jamie Prestage, ARM and Dianna McClung, ARM take the oath

Former president Richard Elam, CPM swears in Terry Barnes, ACoM

President Tessie Nolan and new CPM, Colin Santos

Awards Vice President linda Jackson and Awards Chair Dan Corley

Emceed the 2010 IREM Dallas Chapter Industry Awards

IREM Dallas bestows its highest honor, CPM of the Year, to Susan Heath, CPM. Pictured with Susan are Tessie Nolan, Linda Jackson, Helen Moise, Dan Corley and Jack Gardner

Lew Hoppen is named the Rising Star of the Year. Pictured (l-r) President Tessie Nolan, Hoppen Helen Moise, linda Jackson, Dan Corley, and Jack Gardner

Past President Ed Boudreau presents Kathy Whitman with the ARM of the Year Award. Also pictured, linda Jackson, Helen Moise, and Dan Corley

Past President Ed Boudreau presents the AMO of the Year Award to LumaCorp’s Sherry Jordan. Also pictured: linda Jackson, Helen Moise and Dan Corley

(l –r) Friend of the Year Runner Ups: Donna Mathews accepting for Prestonwood Landscape, Paul Ward accepting for Summit Energy, and Mark Slicker accepting for VMC Landscape. Others pictured: linda Jackson, Nancy Edwards, Susan Heath, Helen Moise, and Dan Corley

(l-r) Joe Dobbs, linda Jackson, Helen Moise, and Frank Ventura (r) present Dan Corley with the Committee Member of the Year award

(l-r) Committee of the Year: Membership Lew Hoppen, Jason Otts, Rebecca Cvar, Joe Dobbs, Debbie Lister, linda Jackson, Tessie Nolan, Julie Brand Lynch, Jessica Warrior, Mark McAnelly, and Frank Ventura

Scott Frech of Executive Security Systems wins the Friend of the Year Award. Frech is surrounded by (l-r) Friends Chair Nancy Edwards, linda Jackson, VP of Friends Susan Heath, Helen Moise and Dan Corley

Roxana Hammock receives the Committee Chair of the Year award

2010 President Helen Moise (l) presented Jenifer Glenn with the President’s Choice Award. 2011 President Tessie Nolan is on the right

linda Jackson and Dan Corley present Pamela Sieling, with the CPM Candidate of the Year Award

linda Jackson, Helen Moise and Dan Corley present Jason Otts with the Student of the Year Award

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The 2011 IREM Dallas

executive council

worn in on November 9, 2010, these individuals assumed office on January 1st. They will each serve a one-year term. The Chapter celebrates its 65th year and President Tessie Nolan is the 47th President to serve in that role.(In early years ,some of the presidents served several terms.)

officers President Tessie Nolan, CPM Granite Properties

Secretary Treasurer Claudia Ferrara , CPM, LEED AP Transwestern

President Elect Duane Rettig, CPM, CCIM, RPA Triad Commercial Services

Immediate Past President Helen Moise, CPM, CCIM Duke Realty Company

council vice presidents VP Community Outreach Christie Clenney, CPM Kodiak Properties

VP Public Relations Susan Heath, CPM Lincoln Harris CSG

VP Education Jessica Warrior, CPM, LEEDAP Granite Properties

IYP Liaison Amanda Eller, CPM Cencor Realty

VP Legislation linda Jackson, CPM, RPA Texas Roof Management

Advisor Susan Nash, CPM, RPA Stream Realty Partners, L.P

VP Membership Roxana Hammock, CPM Guardian Management

Advisor Jack Gardner, CPM, CCIM, RPA Hillwood

VP Non Dues/ Golf & Friends Sherry Jordan, CPM, CAM, CAPS LumaCorp

Advisor Rich Elam, CPM Pegasus Ablon Services

VP Programs Warren LeGrow, CPM Transwestern

Region 7 Vice President Jeff Burck, CPM Brookfield Properties

IREM Dallas staff Kristin E. Hiett, CAE Executive Director IREM Dallas

Teresa Bristow Executive Assistant IREM Dallas

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general assembly perspective rhonda kraft

rkraft@interprisedesign.com Rhonda Kraft, RID is Senior Project Director, for INTERPRISE. Interprise is a member of IREM, TREC, IIDA, CoreNet Global and NTCAR.

A Designer’s Perspective on the BOMA Measurement Standards

hen I started my career in the 1980s, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) standards had already been around for a long time. In fact, the first ‘standard’ was created in 1915. Of course, it had evolved along the way, but it still left many designers frustrated. Conceptually, it sort of worked, but the reality of how commercial office space was leased did not always fit well into the BOMA standard of the day. When the 1996 standard was introduced, many questions were still unanswered, and interpretations varied greatly. Those of us in the business of planning space and calculating square footage adapted as best we could. But, the reality was that our leasing teams needed to market buildings to both full and partial floor users, and they preferred working with an averaged factor for each. As written, the ’96 standard did not allow for a single chart to accommodate both. Consequently, many of us specializing in the practice of tenant design adopted a ‘modified’ method of building measurement, using the guidelines from the ’96 BOMA standard and creating a single chart for building measurement. Our modified chart closely followed the BOMA guidelines in theory, but its modification allowed for the merger of the two true BOMA charts into one, thereby solving the dilemma of balancing square footage measurement within a single chart for buildings that offered lease space to both full and partial floor tenants. While this may have solved the problem for our leasing teams, it was not truly BOMA standard and could often lead to disputes, primarily between planners of record for a property and planners for prospective tenants.

Kudos to the New BOMA Standard Thankfully, the new 2010 BOMA standard (Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement and Calculating Rentable Area) provides a very well thought-out method of measuring and calculating space that eliminates

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most, if not all, gray areas. It takes a ‘buildingwide’ approach to area measurement, which benefits both the tenant and the landlord. One of the many benefits the tenant realizes is in knowing that their space measurement standards are consistently understood and applied. The new standard creates a level playing field where measurement methods are no longer subject to interpretation. Another tenant benefit involves the rental rate for storage space. In the 2010 standard, unconditioned storage space (typically found in parking garages or basement areas) is calculated based on only the true useable square footage and is not subject to an applied factor. Furthermore, gross area measurement—of particular interest to all tenants—is much more clearly defined in the new standard. In the past, the guidelines regarding gross area measurement could be ambiguous and did not consider unique architectural features, such as severe vertical angles along a building’s perimeter. Imagine a condition where the exterior glass wall of a tenant’s space has such a sharp angle that it seems to become a ceiling. By the ’96 standard, “clear floor space” was measured to the inside face of the glass, typically at the point where the glass meets the floor. However, in a case like the one mentioned, no one could actually use the space near that line placement. The best you could hope for would be to install furniture perhaps three or more feet from the sill line to avoid hitting your head on the glass. The space was unusable, but the tenant still paid for it. The amount of space that is effectively unusable for a full floor tenant in a situation such as this (as calculated by the 1996 BOMA method of measurement) can add up to significant dollars over the course of a multiyear lease. The new standard clearly outlines this situation and fairly establishes a gross line placement to avoid a tenant being charged rent on unusable space.

It’s Better for Everyone

The new standard also benefits the landlord. The 1996 method considered space on

a floor-by-floor basis as does Method A, and since floor-by-floor factors can vary greatly, this created issues when prospective tenants considered space on various floors or when existing tenants expanded onto a floor with a higher factor. It also caused certain floors to carry a much higher factor, resulting in limitations as to who might lease that space (i.e. penthouse or lobby level). With Method B, all common space is equitably distributed throughout the entire building so no single floor carries an inflated factor based on its own common area. Both Method A and Method B benefit the landlord by clearly defining the process of measurement even though they allocate space differently.

The Options Are Standard

The 2010 BOMA standard differs in that it offers two options. The 1996 standard is clarified and reclassified as “Method A” or “Legacy Method.” And, it is still a viable option. In fact, there is no difference between Method A and Method B (also known as the “Single Factor Method”) in terms of how space is measured. The difference lies in how it is classified and calculated (i.e. Building Common Areas are classified in Method B as Service and Amenity Areas). Many building owners who have space currently measured under the 1996 standard have very little changes to make in adopting the 2010 Method A. Either will result in the same total rentable area. Method B, however, does treat calculations differently and establishes a single factor for all types of tenants. It takes a building-wide approach to calculations and distributes common area (both building and floor) equitably throughout the building. It offers a floor-byfloor factor for a full floor tenant that is used for informational purposes only, and it allows for the market adjustment of a building factor to bring a factor that is too high for the market more in line with the market rate. Of course, this only allows for a downward adjustment. It is not designed to be used to inflate the true building rentable number.

Reprinted with permission from Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement (ANSI/BOMA Z65.1-2010) ©2009 , published by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. All rights reserved.

The new standard, whether you opt for Method A or B, provides a written guide based on actual experience, not just theory. It considers all of the challenges of the previous standard and addresses them in a way that allows us to choose the method of calculation that best suits the property and the owner’s wishes. However, we must remember that this standard is a guideline, not a law. It becomes part of a legal document when it is cited in a lease. Therefore, users of the standard must be clear in identifying which measurement method is being used. According to the 2010 standard, using the

term “BOMA Standard” or “Modified BOMA” is “meaningless and insufficient to clearly specify a measurement method.” Since it is typically up to the landlord to decide, the matter should be brought up early in a transaction so everyone understands the method being used. For those of us who support building owners by managing space measurement for their properties, the new 2010 BOMA standard of measurement dispels ambiguity and creates a consistent method of measurement and calculations. As advocates for those who sell space, we welcome this new standard. • mar2011 | t h e n e t w o r k

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IREm Fort Worth

Best of 2010 CPM: Will Courtney, CPM with Courtney Partners

CPM Candidate: Steve Fithian with Sperry Van Ness/Visions Commercial

Sam Moats, ARM (l) with 2010 President Susan Holland was awarded Best ARM Member in IREM Chapter 103

Sperry Van Ness/Visions Commercial received the company AMO Designation. Pictured: Clint Montgomery, CPM and Steve Fithian, CPM

ARM: Mary “Sam” Moats Associate: Jen Hooper with 312 Management AMO Company: Centra Partners Friends of IREM: D-Box and Superior Landscape 2011 Board of Directors (l-r) Kathy Leming CPM, Richard Hopwood,CPM, Danny Wilkerson, CPM, Clint Montgomery, CPM (and 2011 president) and Susan Holland, CPM

North Texas CCIM 2011 Leadership Team 57 chapters and 12 regions established throughout the US and Canada, and in Asia and Mexico

Professor John Baen of the University of North Texas (pictured with several of his students) brought his unique knowledge and perspective on the real estate industry to a recent chapter luncheon

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Board of Directors President Susan McClure, CCIM

Director – Designation & Membership Promotion Heather Konopka, CCIM

Vice-President David Schnitzer, CCIM

Director - Programs Jim Hancock, CCIM

Treasurer Pam Spadaro, CCIM

Director - Networking Michelle Hudson, CCIM

Past President Alex Johnson, CCIM

Director – Special Events Wesley Otken, CCIM

Committee Chairs Education Cliff Bogart, CCIM

Candidate Guidance Buddy Tompkins, CCIM

Special Events Ken Wimberly, CCIM

Audit Brad Crumpecker, CCIM

Cultural Diversity Daniel Eng, CCIM

Sponsorship Daphne Zollinger, CCIM

Larry E. Wheatley

larrywhe@yahoo.com Larry E. Wheatley, CFM is the president of the DFW IFMA Chapter

DFW IFMA Offered Much for 2010 Promises More in 2011

hile 2010 would not rank highly with too many people because of continuing economic challenges, the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the International Facility Managers Association (IFMA) proved to be a stable outlet for nearly 500 professional and associate members to network, stay current on trends, do good for the community, and have a lot of fun along the way. With a positive shift in the markets in early 2011, there is much to look forward to with strong programs, a golf tournament and the second annual FM Expo, among many other activities.

Here’s a look back on the events of 2010 which helped define the DFW IFMA chapter • The DFW IFMA Holiday Gala “Denim & Diamonds” held in November. • World Workplace 2010 at the Georgia World Congress Convention Center the end of October in Atlanta. • A tour of Cowboys Stadium, including the mechanical systems, executive suites, locker rooms, general ground level field facility and entertainment areas in September. • Our 1st annual DFW IFMA Chapter FM Expo at the Addison Conference Center in early August. • The February tour of The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum.

Presentations from...

• James P. Gaines, Ph.D., research economist at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University • Teena Shouse, CFM, IFMA Fellow and Senior FM Consultant with Facility Engineering Associates on “The Future is Now” • Frito Lay Headquarters achieving LEED-EB Gold Certification • Our roundtable on the future of technology in the workplace with Corey Nichols, Chapter Technology Chair, and event coordinators Isilay Ciyan and George Guck • The chapter’s annual golf tournament in May at the Los Colinas Country Club. • The chapter’s participation in and donation to the Special Olympics The DFW Chapter executive officers thank all who participated and encourage interested parties to attend its monthly meetings. Email our chapter administrator (info@dfwifma.org) to be added to our mailing list. Membership information can be obtained through Carol Tremayne, chair of the Membership Services Committee at ctremayne@corporatecare.com. •

Tyler Frisbie, Chapter Chairman of Community Relations and friends take a polar plunge for Special Olympics

The Dallas chapter had a strong showing at World Workplace 2010, held in October at the Georgia World Congress Convention Center in Atlanta, GA

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2010 Community Honor Awards

IA Dallas announced its 2010 Community Honor Awards at two recent events - the Design Awards Winners & Client Appreciation and at the AIA Dallas FirmTalk lecture series. James Pratt, FAIA, was awarded the AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement Award. He has been a principal with Pratt Box & Henderson and with James Pratt Architecture/Urban Design, Inc. and has served as AIA Dallas chapter President (1969). He was selected for Fellowship in the AIA in 1973. Some of his significant projects: the restoration of ‘Old Red’ (the 1893 Dallas County Courthouse), Brookhaven Community College, the Great Hall of the Apparel Mart, the Solarium for the Dallas Garden Center, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Olla Podrida Shopping Center, the Recognition Equipment Manufacturing Plant, and the Garland Post Office. Oglesby-Greene Architects was awarded the Firm Award. Their work has been diverse and has included schools, custom residences, municipal buildings, health-care facilities, corporate headquarters, and houses of worship. These projects have consistently achieved recognition by AIA Dallas and the Texas Society of Architects, including 36 AIA Dallas design awards, two AIA Dallas 25-Year awards, and 18 TSA design awards. In addition, they were named the TSA Firm Award winner in 2006. Willis Winters, FAIA, chair of the 25 Year Award Committee, presented the 25 Year Award for a residential project to a private residence on Vinemont Street in Dallas, TX. It was designed and built in 1961 by architects Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson of Ju-Nel Homes. The 25 Year Award for a commercial project went to General Automotive Parts Corporation Headquarters in Irving (currently the Church of Scientology headquarters). It was designed and built in 1979 by Ralph Kelman, AIA Emeritus, of Environmental Space Design. •

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1 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and Richard Potter (Potter Metal Art Studio) 2 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and Mary Foley Butler, Assoc. AIA 3 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and David Newton 4 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and Mark Zilbermann with Brandt Engineering 5 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and Charles Clift 6 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and Dallas Faith Communities Coalition executive director, Regina Nippert 7 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and Katherine Seale 8 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, and Frank Turner 9 Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, James Pratt, FAIA, and Dennis Stacy, FAIA 10 (l-r) James Pratt, FAIA, Reagan George, FAIA, Bill D. Smith, FAIA, Vel Hawes, FAIA, Frank Welch, FAIA, Pat Spillman, FAIA, and Dave Braden, FAIA 11 (l-r) Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, Town of Addison City Manager Ron Whitehead and unidentified staff member 12 Joe McCall, FAIA, Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, Graham Greene, AIA, and Dennis Stacy, FAIA 13 (l-r) Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, Ju-Nel homeowners Yung-Jen Tai, AIA and Lynn Hsu, and Willis Winters, FAIA 14 (l-r) Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, Arlo Ihrig with the Church of Scientology’s Ralph Kelman, AIA Emeritus, and Willis Winters, FAIA

James E. Justice

jimjusticemai@gmail.com James E. Justice, MAI, with Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. in Tyler, has a multi-discipline practice with over thirty years experience in commercial and residential valuations.

Additional Community Honor Award Winners • Town of Addison Festival Series – Community Honor • Dallas Faith Communities Coalition – Community Honor • Katherine Seale, Preservation Dallas – Honorary AIA Dallas Membership • Frank Turner, Greater Dallas Planning Council and City of Plano – Honorary AIA Dallas Membership • Nate Eudaly, Dallas Architecture Forum – Honorary AIA Dallas Membership • Charles Clift, CurtainWall Design Consulting – Consultant Award • Brandt Engineering – Contractor Award • David Newton – Artist/ Craftsman Award (for sculpture work at Dallas Fair Park Esplanade)

Introducing The Appraisal Institute Serving the Public Interest

he Appraisal Institute is a global membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with more than 25,000 members and 91 chapters throughout the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide. Members of the Appraisal Institute may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA and/or SRA designations. Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute serves as the foremost membership organization for real property valuation professionals. Through its designation programs, public affairs outreach efforts, peer review process education and publishing endeavors, the Appraisal Institute maintains its leadership position within the real estate industry and continues to be a major contributor in the American – and now the global – real estate profession. As the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education, the Appraisal Institute’s extensive curriculum of courses and specialty seminars provides a well-rounded education in valuation methodology for both the novice and seasoned practitioner. As the world’s largest publisher of real estate appraisal literature, the Appraisal Institute offers a wide range of books and other materials on subjects ranging from basic valuation theory and techniques to advanced applications. It also publishes two quarterly periodicals, The Appraisal Journal and Valuation magazine. The Appraisal Institute houses the Lum Library, which provides support for the research needs of its members as well as the profession at large. It is active in advocacy efforts and, primarily through its External Affairs office in Washington, D.C., the organization communicates regularly with legislators and regulators to encourage the adoption of appraisal policies that best serve the public interest. The Appraisal Institute designations – the MAI, SRPA OR SRA– stand for knowledge gained through advanced education, years of proven, real-life real estate valuation experience, and a commitment to strict professional ethics and standards. Members holding the designation can provide an independent, objective analysis of a property’s value. To find members of the North Texas Chapter (one of the largest of 91 chapters throughout the country) go to http:// www.appraisalinstitute.org/findappraiser/default.aspx or contact the Chapter at ainorthtexas@ sbcglobal.net or 972-233-2244. •

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The Real Estate Council toasted 20 in honor of its 20th anniversary. Pictured (l-r): Karl Zavitkovsky, City of Dallas; Michael Dardick, Granite Properties; Michele Wheeler, Jackson-Shaw; Will Cureton, CLB Partners; David Gruber, MetroAmerican Developers; Jim Berry, Deloitte and 2010 TREC chairman

20th Anniversary Celebration

oast 20,” read the invitation to The Real Estate Council’s (TREC) 20th anniversary soiree at The Joule. The theme all year has been “Dreaming Big for 20 Years,” and more than 200 members attended to reflect on The Real Estate Council and its dreams—past, present and future. Jim Berry of Deloitte, 2010 TREC chairman, welcomed everyone and recognized the founders, past chairmen, and two past presidents. Bill Kramer, former vice chairman, in touching on our past, said, “The Real Estate Council was founded by a group of industry leaders at the height of one of the toughest real estate climates in memory. It started with a party—FightNight—but it became more than that. Many ingredients were needed to create this organization: economic conditions, hard work of a few men and women, and pride for their city. Those early leaders who saw the city’s true need had the wisdom and foresight to know the multiplier effect of giving back.” Michael Dardick (of Granite Properties and former TREC chairman), in addressing the present, added, “We are dealing with tough times in our industry today, and The Real Estate Council continues to focus on pulling together our industry and our community. Our impact together includes investments on a smaller scale, such as the St. Philip’s neighborhood and school or La Calle Diez, as well as investments with far-reaching impact such as the Dallas Land Bank or Woodall Rodgers Deck Park.” New president, Linda McMahon, looking ahead, said, “Our future is each one of you. The constant throughout this incredible 20-year journey has been our members. We have accomplished so much together. The engagement, personal commitment and dollars have fueled this engine known as The Real Estate Council. Moving forward, our function is to continue to provide value to members—helping them connect, make deals, influence and build the city we all imagine.” McMahon concluded with a special announcement honoring the memory of founding board member Steve Means, an extraordinary man and passionate leader, with a gift of $5,000 to the SMU Real Estate Society/Steven A. Means Scholarship. •

Ann Allison, Bill Kramer

Manny Ybarra, Paula Blackmon, Neal Sleeper, Macey Davis

Jim Berry, Melissa Eastman, Karl Zavitkovsky

Linda Owen, Linda McMahon, Michelle Corson

Mary Beth Shapiro, Bo Feagin, Vicki Sudderth

Sarah Shaw, Mattye Jones

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TREC Young Guns The Real Estate Council Young Guns announced its 2011 executive committee, which will lead its more than 300 members

The Real Estate Council Young Guns held a kickoff to recruit new members. (l-r) Holt Lunsford, Holt Lunsford Commercial and TREC vice chairman; Ashanti Mitchell, Citi Bank and Young Guns Involvement Chair; Linda McMahon, president of TREC; Missy Hodges, Henry S. Miller and Young Guns Chair; Mark Gibson, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P., and TREC chairman

(l-r) David Owen, Wortham Insurance and Risk Management; Arthur Santa-Maria, Jones Lang LaSalle; Joe Kidwell , Brown McCarroll LLP

Back (l-r) Colin Fitzgibbons, Koll Development Company; Bill Fishel, HFF ; Missy Hodges-Hernandez, Henry S. Miller ; Joe Kidwell , Brown McCarroll. Front (l-r) Arthur Santa-Maria, Jones Lang LaSalle; Shannon Telles ; MAPP Construction; Shannon Dobler, The Beck Group; Ashanti Mitchell, Citi Bank; Emily Henry, TBG Partners

FightNight

2011 Leaders

Let’s get ready to rumble! The 23rd annual FightNight to be held on Thursday, May 12 at the Hilton Anatole. This year’s black-tie event features professional boxing, exceptional cuisine, casino gaming Vegas-style entertainment, along with amazing networking with the who’s who in the industry. Chairing this year’s FightNight is a family of commercial real estate leaders: Will Mundinger, II Archon; Will Mundinger, III Crow Holdings; and Elizabeth Mundinger Malone, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. For more information contact Lindsey Jamar of The Real Estate Council at 214.692.3600 or visit www.recouncil.com.

The Real Estate Council announced its 2011 board. Mark Gibson, executive managing director and founding partner of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P., is the chairman. Holt Lunsford, president and CEO of Holt Lunsford Commercial, is the vice chairman. Will Mundinger III, Elizabeth Mundinger Malone, Will Mundinger Jr.

TREC Executive Committee members Chair Mark Gibson, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. Vice Chair Holt Lunsford, Holt Lunsford Commercial Past Chair Jim Berry, Deloitte

The Real Estate Council held its community breakfast on Jan. 20 at the Belo Mansion

Secretary Kevin Bryant, Crow Holdings Membership Chair Diane Butler, Butler Burgher Group Young Guns Chair 2011 Melissa Hodges, Henry S. Miller Giving Gala Chair 2011 Willie Hornberger, Jackson Walker

(l-r) Vicki Sudderth, Republic Title; Melinda Lawrence, Ernst & Young; Laura Owen Martindale, GE Capital Real Estate; MaryBeth Shapiro, Republic Title

(l-r) Misti Potter, Boys and Girls Club Greater Dallas; Michele Wheeler, JacksonShaw; Charles English, President of Boys and Girls Club Greater Dallas; Jill Warren, Jackson-Shaw

ALC 2010-2011 Class Chair Michael Krywucki, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. FightNight Chair 2011 Elizabeth Malone, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.

Holt Lunsford and Mark Gibson

Treasurer Melinda Lawrence, Ernst & Young President Linda McMahon, The Real Estate Council FightNight Chair 2011 Will Mundinger, II, Archon FightNight Chair 2011 Will Mundinger, III Crow Holdings Assistant Treasurer John Reichenbach, BBVA Compass Marketing/PR Chair MaryBeth Shapiro, Republic Title of Texas, Inc. Government Affairs Chair Manny Ybarra, Pillar Commercial

2011 Community Initiatives The Real Estate Council has announced $300,000 in funding for its 2011 Communities Initiatives. Each recipient will also receive professional services from TREC members. Pictured here are some of the recipients and TREC representatives.

Layne Court, Building Solutions; Blanca Vazquez, Builders of Hope; Theresa Canales, Builders of Hope; Beth LambertSaul, The Real Estate Council; Norm Henry, Builders of Hope

The initiatives commit the intellectual capital of The Real Estate Council’s members together with the funds of the organization matched by grants from its community partners to four key program areas: housing, education, job creation and the environment. Pictured::Representatives of partner organizations ACCION Texas, Inc.; Builders of Hope CDC; CitySquare (formerly Central Dallas Ministries); Dallas Faith Communities Coalition; Family Gateway, Inc.; Jubilee Park and Community Center; Operation Relief Center, Inc.; The Dallas Foundation (Zero to Five Funders’ Collaborative Fund); and Uplift Education

Todd Kenny, Sirion Advisors; Beth Lambert-Saul, The Real Estate Council; Rosalynda Ortega, Operation Relief, Keith Bjerke, Bjerke Management Solutions

The Real Estate Council thanked its Community Partners who helped provide financial support for its Community Initiatives: Bank of America Foundation; BBVA Compass Foundation; Citi Foundation; Embrey Family Foundation; Frost; Jackson-Shaw Foundation; JPMorgan Chase Foundation; Meadows Foundation; Union Bank Foundation. Pictured are: Dora Ramirez, Wells Fargo,; Michelle Thomas, Chase Bank; Gilbert Gerst, Chase Bank; Aleta Stampley, Bank of America; Sherry Key, Wells Fargo

Sue Ansel, Gables; Regina Nippert, Dallas Faith Communities Coalition; Kimberly Byrum, Alvarez & Marsal; Holland Morris, The Real Estate Council

Ross Perot, Jr. (Chairman of The Perot Group and Hillwood,), keynote speaker, Linda McMahon, president of The Real Estate Council, Kate Alpert, Stewart National Title Services, The Real Estate Council Fund Development Chair , Holt Lunsford, president and CEO of Holt Lunsford Commercial, and TREC vice chairman

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jpromise@nctcog.org John Promise, a Registered Professional Engineer, is the Director of Environment and Development for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. He serves on the board of AIA Dallas and the River Legacy Foundation.

Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) Awards 2011 Kickoff

he Center of Development Excellence is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2011 Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) Awards program. The Center of Development Excellence invites local developers, builders, designers, cities, counties, special districts, media organizations/individuals and others based in the 16-county North Central Texas region to submit applications for the CLIDE Awards program. Applications will be accepted online only January 31 through March 18. There are five CLIDE Award categories: New Development, Redevelopment, Special Development, Public Policy & Planning, and Raising Public Awareness. During each awards cycle, a distinguished panel of national experts reviews all project submittals and selects only those that meet the highest standards as CLIDE award recipients. We are pleased to announce that Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA, Dean of Architecture at the University of Miami, will chair this year’s CLIDE awards jury. The CLIDE Awards is a biennial program that is sponsored by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. It was created in 2003 to encourage innovative development projects and practices that will help accommodate the expected growth in this region and ensure a sustainable North Texas for generations to come. CLIDE does this by recognizing private and public development programs and projects that exemplify the region’s Principles of Development Excellence, which promote sustainable, pedestrianfriendly, mixed use, healthy communities. The awards will be presented at the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ General Assembly on June 17, 2011. For more information, visit www. developmentexcellence.com. •

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North Texas’ Principles of Development Excellence: providing choices for how and where people choose to live and work, promoting walkable environments, transportation and resource-efficient growth, and mixed use and environmentally-responsible development—all in quality places that people will be proud to inhabit.

2003 Winner: Southlake Town Square

2009 Winner: The Bridge - Dallas

2005 Winner: The Trinity

2007 Winner: Cityville Greenville - Dallas

SAVE THE DATE Jill Melançon

jill.melancon@nationalroofingpartners.com Jill Melançon is the National Service Advisor for National Roofing Partners and the president of NAWIC’s Dallas chapter.

gives back

n December, the Dallas chapter of NAWIC hosted its Annual Block-Kids Event at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TX. The event chair, Beke Gibson, along with many chapter volunteers welcomed the kids with open arms. The Block-Kids Building Program is a national competition that is sponsored on the local level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. The program introduces children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. It is open to all children in grades 1-6. The competition involves the construction of various structures with interlocking blocks, a small rock, string, and a piece of foil. Local winners advance to the regional competition. One semi-finalist from each region is entered in the national program competition where prizes are awarded to the top three projects. This year’s competition was tough to judge, but a lot of fun. Santa Claus was on hand to keep the children occupied while judging took place. The children also decorated cookies and received a certificate for their participation and a bag full of goodies. On January 15th, the chapter participated in the Regional Construction Challenge - an innovative career-education initiative designed to engage high school students with real world, hands-on experience in the construction industry. Through competition, youth teams explore key elements of the highly diverse industry such as new technologies, research, engineering, project management, product development, manufacturing, service support, and career pathways. Hosted by Destination Imagination at MacArthur High School in Irving, this year’s competition included 22 teams from Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. They undertook 3 challenges that lasted throughout the day. The longest of them (approximately 6 hours) consisted of the construction of an obstacle course on a plank of wood with separate components to allow a tennis size ball to pass through. Each team decided the order of the components, how they would be constructed, and if they would utilize all of them. Various tools were allowed to complete the project with a manager for each team to ensure that safety standards were followed. The final judging was based on the ball flowing down the sloped plank through the course and hitting a board at the finish line without jumping off of the plank. The ideas these high school students came up with, as well as the teamwork involved to complete such a complex project, were amazing! NAWIC will be celebrating WIC (Women in Construction) Week nationwide March 6-12 with a variety of activities to introduce women to the association and the opportunities available to “enhance the success of women in construction.” •

Monday • June 6, 2011 NAWIC Fort Worth Chapter #1

27th Annual

Golf Tournament Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club • Keller, TX 1:30 PM SHOTGUN START Visit

www.nawic-fw.org for Sponsorship & Registration Forms Karolene Pittman kpittman@tsbyrne.com 817.307.0216

diversi ns quaylisms

Actual Words of Wisdumb from the former Vice President » If we don’t succeed, we run the risk of failure.

» Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child. » What a waste it is to lose one’s mind. Or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. How true that is. » One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is ‘to be prepared’. » Welcome to President Bush, Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts. » The future will be better tomorrow.

» I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican.

» I love California.

I practically grew up in Phoenix.

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More Women in Commercial Real Estate

Wage gap Issues remain CREW Dallas Announces Results of Study Measuring Advancements of Women in Workplace at may lunch meeting

T Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Dallas is comprised of more than 300 commercial real estate professionals affiliated nationally through membership in the CREW Network of approximately 8,000 members.

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he commercial real estate industry is made up of more women than it was in 2005, but parity issues with respect to salary and promotion levels between men and women in the field remain persistent challenges, according to a new study, Women in Commercial Real Estate: 2010, released by Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network. The study - a follow-up to the first ever indepth look at the issue of men and women in commercial real estate, which was conducted by CREW Network in 2005 – reveals that a greater number of women are now pursuing careers in commercial real estate, along with a number of additional key findings: • More women are entering the field of commercial real estate and finding opportunity: 36% in 2005; 43% today. • There has been an increase in the number of women with less than five years of experience and those with more than 20 years of experience. • The wage gap between men and women is narrowing, but still present. More women are now in the $100,000 to $250,000 per year salary category, but still fewer than men. (8% of women surveyed in 2005 were at the $250,000 level; in 2010, that had increased to 11%. Men in the same compensation category decreased from 34% to 31%. There are still three times more men than women respondents represented at this compensation level.) • In 2010, two times as many women as men reported earning less than $75,000 per year; there were three times as many in 2005. • Men still report earning a greater portion of their overall compensation from various forms of compensation such as bonuses, stock options, etc., but both men and women are beginning to report that a higher percentage of their total compensation is drawn from base salary (58% in 2005, 67% in 2010). •C-Suite positions continue to be a majority male: In the survey, 9% of the female and 22%

of the male respondents reported holding a Csuite position (President, CEO, CFO, COO). Overall, the number of C-Suite positions was significantly reduced in the 2010 study for both men and women. The CREW study suggested that “while men and women begin their commercial real estate careers at roughly the same compensation, the lines start diverging almost immediately,” said Vicky Gunning, 2011 President of CREW Dallas and a partner with the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP. “This study has made me realize that … (our) core purpose and mission - to advance the achievements of women in commercial real estate while positively impacting the industry - is as relevant as ever to women at all stages of their careers.” “CREW’s groundbreaking study shows that growing numbers of women are choosing a commercial real estate career but work still needs to be done to achieve true parity,” said Mike Lafitte, President, Americas, (We are) “ fully engaged in the effort to ensure that the talents and performance of women commercial real estate professionals are given full opportunity to flourish. We are very proud to support CREW in this effort.” “Change never happens as quickly as we think it should, but in 2010 we would expect to see gender inequities completely disappear, said Gail S. Ayers, PhD, CREW Network CEO. “CREW Network will continue to use its resources to lead the change that is absolutely critical.” The study was administered by the Cornell University Program in Real Estate and involved more than 2900 individuals in a wide variety of specialties within commercial real estate. Respondents were reached through 13 diverse professional associations. • The study was underwritten by CB Richard Ellis, Prudential, Kutak Rock, LLP and CREW Foundation.

Special 30th Anniversary logo

(L-R) Amber Benoit Beal Bank; Brenda Blake B&J Financial Services; Summer Gory, Billingsley Company; Kaye McCallum, Interprise Design; Kassandra McLaughlin, Brown McCarroll; Meghan Spencer, Prudential Asset Resources; Jeanne St. John, Prudential Asset Resources

CREW Dallas 30th Anniversary

Future Vision Award Winners

REW celebrates its 30th Anniversary, which involves reflecting on past wisdom and focusing on future vision for the organization. These award recipients were selected from over 50 finalists for their vision of the future of the organization, as well as their dedication, commitment and contributions.

CREW Dallas 2011 Board of Directors Back row (L-R): Janice Wildman (Deloitte), Chapter Administrator Kim Hopkins, Julie Lynch (LYNOUS Talent Management), Regina Weaver (CDK Realty Advisors), Tanya Little (Hart Advisors Group, LLC) Front row (L-R): Cindy Harris (Urban Integration) PresidentElect Rebecca Tudor ( Twinrose Investments), President Vicky Gunning (Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP), Past President Jill Warren (Jackson Shaw) Not pictured: Katy Cleary (Crescent Real Estate Equities), Secretary-Treasurer Maxine Lawyer (Weaver LLP), Past President/Strategic Advisor Marti Nemer (Jones Lang LaSalle)

CREW 2010 Outstanding New Member of the Year Summer Gory, a property manager at Billingsley Company, was named the 2010 Outstanding New Member of Year in recognition of her volunteer contributions and dedication to the organization.

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CREW Classic

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25 years C 1992 Golfer

2004 presentation check to Habitat for Humanity

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REW in the Community (the philanthropic arm of Commercial Real Estate Women of Dallas) celebrates its 25th CREW Classic Golf Tournament on April 18th at the Glen Eagles Country Club in Plano. The tournament has become one of Dallas’s largest and most prestigious, with the day being a veritable who’s who in the local real estate community. From the celebrity golfers to the local charities that have benefitted from the proceeds, the CREW Classic has become an iconic event that is rich with history. Karen Wilson, the Dallas Chapter President in 1986, initially presented the concept of a golf tournament “play day” for CREW members, but Suzan Cooper and Alice Murray, Chair and Co-Chair of the event, envisioned it as a means to contribute to the community. Despite the challenges involved in organizing a successful golf tournament, members’ enthusiasm turned what otherwise may have been just another networking event into what it has become today. The first tournament was hosted at the Bent Tree Country Club. Scott Murray, former NBC sportscaster, served as emcee and Diana Ditka (wife of former football great and Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka), golfed. Over the years, celebrity golfers have included Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, Joe Avezzano (former Dallas Cowboys coach), and LPGA players Diana D’Alessio, Kimberly Hall, and Kelli Kuehne. This year, World Golf Hall of Fame member Kathy Whitworth will serve as honorary chair. In her playing career, she won 88 LPGA tournaments and, in 1981, became the first woman to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA tour. Since 1986, the CREW Classic has raised over $2,800,000. It was the first annual event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation on an ongoing basis, helping to provide seed money to the organization in its early years. The Komen Foundation has received over $500,000 from the CREW Classic, and, in 1988, the Foundation presented the association a national service award, with Nancy Reagan in attendance as guest of honor. Now, in part due to the contributions from the CREW Classic, the Komen Foundation has risen to national prominence and not only impacts the lives of women and girls locally, but nationally and globally as well. In addition to the Komen Foundation, the CREW Classic has selected other local charities due to the real-life impact they each have on the lives of women and girls. More than $500,000 has been donated to fund medical studies related to women’s lipid and heart disease and breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer through the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Over $1,000,000 in support has been provided to the Dallas Women’s Foundation in its

Be part of the history and reserve your spot www.crew-dallas.org 214.890.6490

CREW Dallas Classic Volunteer Committee - 2006

efforts to help break the cycle of poverty and abuse. Support has also been given to the Dallas chapter of Girls Inc. (providing programs to help high-risk girls), Habitat for Humanity, and other local charities. The CREW Classic is possible only through the generosity of its sponsors, especially longtime sponsors Butler Burgher Group, Old Republic National Title, and Deloitte. Diane Butler, Principal and CEO of Butler Burgher Group and CREW Dallas member since 1993, states, “The CREW Classic and the CREW Dallas organization have made a significant impact in the lives of women and girls both locally and nationally through their philanthropic initiatives and we are very proud to be involved and to continue to support their efforts.” Trisha Ewert, Vice President of Business Development of Old Republic National Title and CREW Dallas member since 1991, offers, “Old Republic National Title is proud to partner with CREW in representing the best of what can be accomplished when individuals and companies are good stewards of their resources and committed to making a true difference for our beneficiaries. The money raised over the years through this tournament is significant, but so is the role that volunteers play in raising these funds. Their spirit of cooperation, their dedication, hard work and loyalty to the tournament is also a noteworthy gift.” And Jim Berry, Deloitte Audit Managing Partner North Texas and National AERS Leader for Real Estate adds, “Deloitte is proud of our long association with CREW and the CREW Classic. Through its 25 year history, CREW has built a tradition of bringing the real estate community together with a fun event that encourages networking with an end result of fundraising and giving back to the community. CREW’s members should be congratulated on the strong commitment to volunteerism and giving to community and development of its members.” Preparations for the silver anniversary CREW Classic, which anticipates 120 players and 85 volunteers for the 18-hole scramble tournament, followed by a spectacular 25th anniversary party, are in full swing. At the helm are CREW Dallas Directors Cindy Harris of Urban Integration and Tanya Little of Hart Advisor Group, and members Brenda Blake principal of B&J Financial Services as Chair, and Sandy Wilson with Milestone Management and Leslie Billings as Co-Chairs.

Golf players from 2008

By Joy Chiles, Jackson-Shaw and Karin Zaner, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan, P.C.

Female Golf pros from 2008

1994 CREW Classic Group players

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n commercial real estate, it always comes down to two things above all: location and accessibility. And for Irving, it is location and accessibility which continue to fuel the explosive growth of its corporate community. Home to a presence of more than 40 Fortune 500 companies including the global headquarters of five fortune 500 companies and more than 8,000 companies in total, the vast majority of businesses in Irving-Las Colinas can attribute their success at least in part to the benefits of an ideal location and tremendous accessibility.

Irving On Track for Greater Access

In answer to the challenges and opportunities created with changing demographics and traffic congestion, the Chamber and the

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City of Irving have worked with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to bring the light rail line through the heart of the Urban Center by midyear 2012 and to the world’s third busiest airport, DFW International Airport, by 2014. With six stations and miles of commuter rail, Irving’s dimensions are changing along with one of the largest transit-oriented developments in the nation. The mantra, “local address, global access” has never rung truer.

Dart Rail Growth Means Billions for North Texas

According to a report from the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, expansion of the DART rail system, now the largest in the U.S., is projected to generate an additional $5.6 billion in economic activity in North Texas.

The study, supported by research compiled by Dr. Terry Clower and Dr. Bernard Weinstein, estimates that 6,400 jobs per year over the next five years will result from expansion of the line to Irving. In addition, the study notes that ongoing operation of the multimodal transit agency has the potential to generate 5,300 jobs and $663 million in annual economic activity for the region.

Additional Commuter Rail Line Planned for Future

To provide a north-south mass transit option, Irving has partnered with several area cities to conduct a study that could bring commuter rail through Irving on the BNSF rail line. The line would unite Irving, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Plano and Frisco along

29.4 miles of existing freight rail. Currently under examination are elements such as ridership, economics, route schedules and future project funding. Benefits of the rail line for North Texas include expanded accessibility to communities surrounding Irving, reduced time for those commuting to work in Irving (the third largest employment center in North Texas), decreased congestion and reduced air pollution, and yet another improvement in quality of life for residents and the Irving business community. “The City of Irving and the Chamber are working hard to find solutions to such issues as congestion and ways to support job growth,” said City Manager Tommy Gonzalez. “We are excited about the idea of being able to move this project forward through our partnership with these cities to bring forth a trans-

portation option that will truly benefit those who live and work here.” Initial plans for the rail line include a proposal of nine stations from Irving to Frisco at the following locations: Frisco (3), Plano (1), The Colony (1) Carrollton (1), Farmers Branch (1) and Irving (2). In Irving, stations would be located in Las Colinas and in the downtown Heritage Crossing area. While financial options continue to be explored, the project has gained the support of the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Irving Invests in Highway Infrastructure

State Highway 183, State Highway 114 and Loop 12, major thoroughfares which all converge in Irving, are being widened and

new managed HOV lanes are being added. The Diamond Interchange, as this important convergence of highways has been named, is critical to the region’s mobility, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is making tremendous progress on a transformation that is expected to be complete by 2016. Progress is being made on State Highway 183 which will eventually result in the widening of this major thoroughfare. Many parcels of land and buildings lining the highway are being acquired to make room for additional lanes. Once cleared, a reconfiguration of the highway, its service roads and interchanges, will begin, which will further enhance access for commuters and residents. TxDOT’s plans call for adding a fourth lane in both directions of the main lanes. Two mar2011 | t h e n e t w o r k

managed high-occupancy vehicle lanes in both directions in the center of the highway also will be added, and most of the access roads will have a third lane added in each direction. The enhancements are already spurring redevelopment along SH-183 even before construction has begun. Several banks and companies like DaVita, a Fortune 500 medical company, are moving in to this area attracted by the plans for revitalization. Home to 70 physicians, DaVita’s location will soon house a restaurant and other facilities.

Global Access starts with DFW Airport

DFW Airport opened its new Corporate Aviation facility

Greater Irving - Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Irving Economic Development Partnership 5201 N. O’Connor Blvd. Suite 100. Leanne Weymouth: 214-217-8475 John Bonnot: 214-217-8482 This article was prepared by the Greater Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Visit them at the crestEXPO.

DFW International Airport, located immediately adjacent to Irving, is not only the economic engine of North Texas, but a driving force that continues to shape business success in Irving. Thanks to the world’s third busiest airport, Irving is three hours from either coast, nine hours from London, and 13 hours from Tokyo. DFW Airport offers nearly 1,900 flights each day with non-stop service to 135 domestic and 37 international destinations and those numbers are growing daily. DFW Airport is also home to an impressive global distribution center with 48 cargo carriers, more than 2.6 million square feet of cargo facilities and a foreign trade zone with direct highway access. In addition to continuing to expand air service around the world, the airport continues to invest in major renovations with the business traveler in mind. In 2005, the airport completed a $2.7 billion capital development program which included the construction of International Terminal D with 28 departure gates, 99 ticketing stations, an 8,100-vehicle parking garage, a high-capacity U.S. Customs facility, an elegant design and abundant natural light. In 2009, the Airport completed a $45 million terminal renovation program resulting in new carpets and lighting, renovated restrooms, new flight information monitors and a variety of other improvements in terminals A, B, C, and E. In December 2010, the Airport opened its new Corporate Aviation facility, a stateof-the-art receiving area for corporate jets with 8,500 square feet of meeting, work and lounge space. Future renovations scheduled to begin in 2012 include the construction of airport-wide “concession villages” similar to those in Terminal D with abundant dining options housed in centralized locations. •

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groddy@roddyreport.com George Roddy, Sr. is the president of Foreclosure Listing Service, Inc. and Roddy Information Services, a real estate research and information company (which monitors foreclosure activity in 20 Texas counties, post-bankruptcy alerts in 60 counties and REOs across Texas).

Foreclosure Postings Up…

but so are sales!

or the first time in four years, sales of commercial properties in Dallas and Tarrant counties increased compared to the previous year. Preliminary numbers indicate that commercial sales in 2010 rebounded from the 27+ year record low in 2009. Up 26%, almost 2,200 commercial property sales were closed in both Dallas and Tarrant counties from January through November of 2010. This means that in 2010 there were about 450 more commercial closings than during the previous year. For this same time period in 2009, commercial sales activity hit a 27-year record low. The all time record high for commercial sales activity was reached in 1984 when almost 8,400 transactions closed during the eleven-month period from January through November. Those were the days!

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Despite this good news, commercial foreclosure postings continued to climb. Commercial posting activity jumped 39% over the past year (nearly 3,400 postings filed). Even this represented only 5% of D/FW’s total foreclosure posting activity in 2010; the bulk of the postings were residentia (single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes). Non-commercial miscelleanous properties (mobile homes, residential lots) comprised just 2% of the Metro’s total posting activity last year. While the total number of postings of commercial properties is small compared to residential, it represents the largest percentage increase (39%) from the previous year (3,357 compared to 2,414). In 1988, about 8,000 postings were filed; in perspective, posting activity in 2010 was just 42% of what it was 22 years ago – and there is certainly more inventory today. In the D/FW Metro, three commercial property types experienced a 50% or greater gain in foreclosure posting activity over the past year. The largest gain in postings was a 56% surge in postings filed on tracts of land. This was followed by a 55% jump in postings filed on industrial buildings and a 51% increase among miscellaneous commercial buildings. Among the other commercial property categories, postings of office buildings rose 19% over the past year, apartment communities 17%, and retail centers/buildings 15%. At the county level, the largest number of postings occurred in Dallas and Tarrant Counties; only about 23% was in Collin and Denton Counties. The largest gain, however, was in Collin County, where activity skyrocketed 71% (405 postings 2010 compared to 237 in 2009). Increases of a 48% in Tarrant County, 29% in Dallas County and 23% in Denton County were recorded. •

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general assembly Kenneth D. Simonson

simonsonk@agc.org Kenneth D. Simonson is the Chief Economist of the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Limited Optimism for 2011

GC members polled about the outlook for 10 categories of construction in 2011 remained cautious but were more upbeat about hiring than in 2010, AGC and survey cosponsor Navigant reported. Only 16% of the responding general and specialty contractors said they expect the construction market to resume growing in 2011, 48% in 2012, 23% in 2013, and 13% in 2014. About 27% said they plan to add staff in 2011, while only 20% anticipate layoffs. In 2010, 55% of respondents laid off staff and only 20% expanded. But in every category, respondents who expect a lower dollar volume of projects outnumbered those who expect an upturn. The most optimistic views were for hospital/ higher education construction (with 32% expecting to compete for more work and 36% less work) and power construction (29% higher, 32% lower). At the other extreme were private office (13% higher, 56% lower); highway (14% higher, 49% lower); retail, lodging and warehouse (18% higher, 52% lower); other transportation (14% higher, 44% lower); and K-12 school (16% higher, 46% lower). One-third of firms bought construction equipment in 2010, more than the 28% that expect to buy in 2011. In 2010, three-fourths of respondents adjusted bids to accept lower profits, including 7% that said they bid at a loss; for 2011, 29% plan to adjust bids to reduce profits, including 3% anticipating a loss. New construction starts soared 19% in December at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC) reported, based on data it collected. “Nonresidential building rebounded after a weak November, and non-building construction was lifted by the start of several large electric utility projects. Meanwhile, residential building in December showed slight growth, continuing the gradual upward trend of recent months. For 2010 as a whole, total construction starts dropped 2%..., a less severe decline than the 24% plunge for 2009….‘The construction start statistics during the past year, fluctuated over a set range, with December coming in at the high end of that range while November was at the low end,’” stated Robert Murray, MHC vice president of economic affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction. “‘In effect, the pace of contracting has stabilized, after the steep correction of prior years, although renewed expansion for total construction has yet to take hold given this ongoing up-and-down pattern. The year 2010 did include some positive developments, such as the initial stage of recovery for housing while the rate of descent for commercial building eased.” One contributor to the December spurt was a 172% surge for healthcare facilities, including the $690 million Parkland hospital replacement in Dallas. •

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TEXO, the Construction Association Announces 2011 Leadership Tony Rader, the Director of Sales and Marketing at AUI Contractors (based in Fort Worth) was named Chair of the Board for 2011. Serving with Rader will be Chair-Elect, Mike McWay, President, Texas Division of McCarthy; Vice Chair, Sam Gioldasis, President, Electrical Division of Brandt; Secretary, Judy Lembke, President, LEMCO Construction Services.

Directors Rob Barnes..................................... Dee Brown, Inc. Dave Bloxom.. ........ Speed Fab-Crete Design-Build . Greg Cody............................... GCC Enterprises, Inc. Denward Freeman....... MEDCO Construction, LLC Jeff Forbes...................................... The Beck Group Jenny Gonzales...................................Bill Jeter, Inc. Scott Griffith................. Griffith Nixon Davison, P.C. John Hinson...............Marek Brothers Systems, Inc. Cary Hughes.............. Rogers-O’Brien Construction Rod Johannsen.. .......................... TDIndustries, Inc. Kirk Kibler.. ........................W.B. Kibler Construction Steve Little.................................... K Post Company Brady Lowry........Abstract Construction Company Fran McCann.. ............................... Polk Mechanical Sam Mullis.......................... Mullis Newby Hurst, LP Mark Nyquist........................DynaTen Corporation Lee Smith.. ............................. Potter Structures, Ltd. Luis Spinola.. ....................... Azteca Enterprises Inc. Mike Trull................................................CMC Rebar Tim Underwood.....Southwest Construction Services William Wright............H.E. Wright & Company, Inc.

TE X O chapter report TEXO has had a very busy last quarter, having completed a Board Planning Retreat. This was compiled as measurements of our successes against the 2010 Plan and is a statistical snapshot of TEXO: 1,935 Members (Contractor, Industry and Subscribers). n

In 2010, over 11,000 member employees participated in 325 events including special events, forums, safety training and professional development. Additionally 1,467 people participated in craft training programs representing 99 member firms. n

The TEXO facilities, primarily the TEXO Conference Center, were utilized 302 times by 169 different member firms. n

TEXO is well underway on the development of a Construction Trades Charter High School. After a year of negotiations, the school is expected to start classes in the fall of 2011. n

Safety remains TEXO’s most valued service. Over 2,300 members took part in Safety Training programs while over 1,500 participated in the monthly Safety/Superintendent Forums. TEXO also held two (2) Construction Industry Stand-Downs which affected over $4 billion in construction projects across North Texas. 2010 also marked a renewal of TEXO’s OSHA partnership. Good for the next three (3) years, TEXO’s partnership was one of the first approved under the Obama administration. TEXO also has a Cooperative Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan with EPA and TCEQ. n

Seven (7) member firms are part of this groundbreaking agreement to enhance and strengthen storm water programs. 2010 was an active and successful political year. Meetings were held with 62 State representatives, 16 senators, and 12 statewide office holders including the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. Meetings were also held with both U.S. senators and 6 U.S. congressmen. TEXO’s PAC current balance is $42,000 after having contributed $67,000 to both ABC of Texas and AGC Texas Building Branch’s PACs. TEXO’s Advocacy Fund’s balance is $72,000 after having contributed $100,000 to ABC’s Free Enterprise Alliance. n

Two additional programs of the Chapter are the Young Constructors Council (YCC) and the TEXO Foundation. n

YCC capped its participation at 60 young constructors. There is now a waiting list to enroll. The YCC held thirteen events this year including the Annual Softball Tournament which attracted over 300. n

The Chapter’s 501c3 Foundation is currently endowed at $900,000. This year the Foundation gave $20,000 in scholarships and $50,000 in research grants to Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Texas State University, Oklan

homa State University and the University of Oklahoma. The Foundation raises the majority of its funding through 3 events and additionally hosts the Region V Educator’s Conference and the ASC Region V Student Competition. This year 22 student teams competed including one international team from Ireland. The Foundation also partnered with Texas A&M University to host a two-day BIM Conference which attracted 220 contractors and owners. TEXO also had seven social events this year: The Awards Night, Crawfish Boil, Poker Run, Summer Bash, Fall Golf Classic, Chili CookOff, and the Holiday Gala. The Poker Run raised $48,000 which was donated equally to Scottish Rite Hospital and Happy Hill Farm. The Chili Cook-Off attendees brought over 2 tons of canned foods and some $1,000 in cash. The food and money were donated to the North Texas Area Food Bank. n

The board, officers, and staff of TEXO are very proud of their accomplishments in 2010. As a Chapter of both Associated Builders and Contractors and the Associated General Contractors, they are constantly striving to serve their membership through their vision of “Working Together to Build the Best Contractor Community…through Unity and Leadership”. n

diversi ns Recipe for Success

Jose Cuervo Cookies - 1 cup of water - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 cup of sugar - 1 tsp salt - 1 cup of brown sugar - 4 large eggs - 1 cup nuts - 2 cups of dried fruit - 1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila

» Sample the Cuervo to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the Cuervo again to be sure it is of the highest quality, Pour one level cup and drink. Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one peastoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it’s best to make sure the Cuervo is still okay. Try another cup just in case. Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick the frigging fruit off the floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaters, just pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the Cuervo to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Who geeves a sheet. Check the Jose Cuervo. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find. Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don’t forget to beat off the turner. Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the Cose Juervo and make sure to put the stove in the wishdasher.

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amazing buildings

According to DRDS, “The conceptual approach for the KNN Media Center is to design a building that embodies the virtue and youthful energy depicted in KNN’s vast experience of reporting.”

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KNN Media Center

jmeyrat@rtkl.com Julien Meyrat of RTKL Associates is a registered architect, a LEED Accredited Professional and the chair of the Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition.

Streaming Life into the City

usan has been undergoing a flurry of construction and urban expansion. This city of 3.6 million, Korea’s second largest, will soon boast the world’s third tallest building, the 510 meter (1,673 feet) Lotte Super Tower currently under construction. Another major undertaking currently underway is the development of a new commercial and cultural district on the waterfront, Centum City. It faces the busy Korean Strait and previously was the site of Suyeong, the former main airport for Busan. The district has already become a major shopping destination with Shinsegae the world’s largest department store. It has also become a significant convention destination since the expansive BEXCO exhibition center opened in 2001. A subsequent tourism infrastructure has taken root in the district as evidenced by a cluster of high-rise luxury hotels and new entertainment venues. Centum City’s development is part of a larger strategy to diversify Busan beyond its role as Korea’s largest shipping port. In keeping with these efforts, it is hoped that by engendering the development of a new broadcasting headquarters for KNN (Korea News Network), the district will become a major media center. A subsidiary of Seoul Broadcast Networks, it is the only private broadcast company outside the capital city with rights to broadcast over the entire national region. KNN’s influence and breadth

in the area has made it an important part of Busan’s modern heritage, which demands a memorable architectural statement in order to strengthen the city’s contemporary visual identity.

Making A Statement

To fulfill this goal, KNN commissioned a competition to design its new headquarters; it required a facility that would accommodate the highly secure and technological needs of modern television studios, while functioning as a landmark and integral part of the Centum City district. Los Angelesbased architecture firm DRDS won the project by proposing a 21-story structure consisting of a sleek office tower above a sculptural podium base. The design team led by Paul Quinn Davis (founding partner and design leader of DRDS) and Daniel Carper (the senior project designer) is a collaboration with Ilshin Architecture and Engineering of Korea. The team drew upon extensive experience with this type of facility during previous tenures at Ellerbe Beckett and NBBJ, having designed a number of commercial projects in Asia including the new CJ Corporate HQ and Broadcast Studios located in the Digital Media City outside Seoul. They’ve also designed several sports and exhibition complexes. When completed in 2012, the KNN Media Center will complement other recently-designed

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progressive works of architecture that will help establish Centum City as the premier cultural destination for Busan. In addition to a number of broadcast studios the 48,000 m2 Media Center’s lower podium levels will contain retail space, a national Teddy Bear Museum as well integrated green spaces and sunken terraces. The public will be able to go on guided tours through the studios, and the retail will offer an interactive multi-media experience. The tower above will be dedicated to either corporate offices with support spaces for KNN or office condominiums for multi-tenant floors. Such a mixture of uses in this 21-story building is guided by an overarching concept that reflects KNN’s purpose.

Architectural Beginnings

The design team started by focusing on the streaming nature of broadcasting, investigating ways in which the built form could embody it. The architecture, they concluded, should be progressive and reflective of media reporting in the 21st century. Earlier study models of the project depict the media-centered programs as enclosed in a highly dynamic and fluid form at the base, as opposed to the static corporate austerity that identifies the office portions in the tower above. After further development, the fluid form incorporated patterns and details on the skin that conjures the imagery of small units of data flowing through cables transmitting KNN’s broadcast signal to millions of viewers’ homes. The site’s immediate context partly influences the building’s form with zoning regulations mandating an angled setback of 1.1.8. The podium and tower elements have a distinct character - the former a sweeping yet monolithic fluidity, the latter more a prismatic slab. A smooth skin consisting of perforated metal panels wraps the seven-story podium, which is then sliced and distorted to form a void that functions as a portal for the public. This warped surface also enables a more subtle transition from exterior public programs to those in the interior. The podium’s soffit (underneath) undulates and anchors to the ground and shelters outdoor spaces, including a sunken garden at the west corner of the site that will serve as an outdoor stage for KNN broadcasts. Pedestrians will also be able to connect to the new Busan Cinema Center adjacent to the site, in which Coop Himmelblau’s trademark deconstructive design should result in heightened architectural synergies. This dynamic relation-

ship of the building to the ground plane ensures that the Media Center gives back to the public, enriching the pedestrian experience.

Functional Beauty

Almost seeming to float above the podium, the 14-story office slab is sheathed in a glazed curtain wall articulated with a stainless steel diamond grid pattern. The grid varies in density around the surface of the tower through the modulation of a ceramic glass frit coating, which diffuses daylight, reduces glare and solar gain into the interior. The grid system thus enables the envelope to offer a variety of spatial experiences within the office floor plates. The diagonal grid more fundamentally serves as the primary structural system supporting all the office floors. By transferring the vertical loads to the perimeter walls, the areas within are free of columns, thus maximizing leasable space. An added benefit to the tower’s shallow proportions is that it prioritizes natural daylight as the main means for interior illumination during the workday. Cross ventilation of the space also becomes possible, which helps reduce demand for mechanical cooling. The insertion of greenery into the tower is just as important as it is at the base. DRDS’s scheme proposes five sky gardens throughout tower, each being four stories tall and linking visually to the adjacent office floors. They function as an amenity to be shared by the office tenants, and they provide the obvious benefits of bringing greenery and fresh air to working environments that too often disengage users

from nature. Further to enhancing indoor environmental quality, the use of sky gardens offers a richer visual and sensory experience to office workers. Just below these office floors, the Teddy Bear Museum on the seventh floor opens out onto a large grass-covered roof garden that offers visitors panoramic views of the waterfront and the city beyond. While these elevated green terraces throughout the building are valuable amenities and enhance the project’s performance, the design achieves its greatest effect in the way that it synthesizes an intriguing tension by contrasting the two main volumes. According to Carper, the geometry of the base undergoes a ‘torquing’ just as the tower above it embodies mass and weight. They are distinct from each other in the way they express tectonics; the base is sheathed to conceal its component structure, while the tower’s diamond grid curtain wall pattern implies a very clear and rigid framework of its construction. KNN clearly sees this project as a means of rebranding itself and enhancing its public visibility. The visitor-oriented programs of its headquarters are part of a trend in which television networks are now choosing to engage and interact with the public as a means of maintaining relevance for a medium that has been transformed by the digital revolution. In the context of the city, the KNN headquarters demonstrates how media centers like it will increasingly play an important part in enriching street life in the district and become a prized tool in establishing a vibrant urban identity. •

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In the Workplace ask the expert Duane Snyder

dsnyder@heincpa.com Duane Snyder, CPA is a partner in the Dallas office of Hein & Associates, a full service accounting and advisory firm with other offices in Houston, Denver, and Irvine.

A Valuable Tax Break

f you’ve designed, built or renovated a commercial building or apartment since 2006, you may be eligible for a significant tax benefit. In its effort to push for less waste of energy, the federal government created a new deduction for energy efficient buildings in 2005 by enacting Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code. The trouble is that many building owners, developers, builders, architects and other qualified designers aren’t claiming the benefit. The 179D deduction can be significant. For building owners, the benefit comes in the ability to take a portion of the qualified costs as a deduction in the first year instead of depreciating the cost over 39 years. For designers of public buildings, which can include architects, engineers, contractors or energy service providers, the benefit can be even more significant. In these cases, the designer can qualify for the tax deduction that otherwise would have gone to the building owner. Additionally, architects usually have multiple properties that qualify. Unfortunately, this benefit is going largely unclaimed because of low awareness or a lack of understanding of the relevant tax law. This is not a tax loophole (that may get closed) or shelter where there’s abuse (that hopefully will be corrected). This has been written into the tax code. It’s money sitting there waiting to be claimed for taxpayers who qualify for it.

for the maximum benefit, your building has to reduce total annual energy and power costs by 50 percent, compared to a reference building that meets the minimum requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001. A qualified third-party engineer needs to certify the building. Between the HVAC system, the lighting, and the building envelope construction, many buildings combine for significant energy savings that easily surpass the 50 percent minimum standards. There’s also a partial deduction if only one aspect of the building has been improved. You can deduct 60 cents per square foot if you achieve 16 2/3 percent more efficiency. And there is also another 30 cent to 60 cent deduction if you reduce your lighting by at least 25 percent (50 percent in warehouses).

Sharing the Benefits

As noted, energy efficient building owners are not the only ones eligible for 179D benefits. If you worked on a qualifying public or govern-

ment-owned building, the government can allocate the deduction to the architect, engineer, contractor, environmental consultant or energy services provider for the tax year that includes the date the property is placed in service. It is not uncommon for the deduction to be split between professionals.

It May Not Be Too Late

If you believe you might have qualified for the deduction but did not file for it, you can generally re-file and amend your return for up to three consecutive tax years. If a building has been built under renewable standards, all the owner needs to gather from the builder are the various standard documents and reports that should be readily available. A 179D review ensures that the required certificate package is available, reviews Title 24 or IECC documents to verify compliance with current code requirements, and reviews the building lighting, HVAC and envelope systems. •

How it works and who qualifies

The Bush administration originally passed the 179D tax deduction to promote energy efficiency in building constructed between 2006 and 2007. The benefit has been extended through 2013. Whether it actually expires in two years is another matter; the point is to take advantage now, either through a current deduction for a 2010 building or by amending prior returns for a pre-2010 building. It is important to note that 179D is a deduction that lowers taxable income; it is not a credit that reduces tax dollar for dollar. The deduction can be taken on both new and retrofitted commercial or large apartment buildings, and there is a maximum deduction of $1.80 per square foot. To qualify

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In the Workplace professionals on the move Julie Brand Lynch

julie@LYNOUS.com Julie Lynch is the principal of LYNOUS, a Dallas-based talent management firm focused on executive search , interim staffing and customized employee training exclusively within the real estate industry.

4 Step Plan for Talent Management

n general, corporate profits have been one of the most positive indicators in the national economy, and the rise in stock prices in Texas is a reflection of growth in earnings and outlooks for companies in the state. The Texas economy continues to create more jobs relative to the nation and year over year job growth is up a half of a percent. Whether your company is focusing on maintaining business opera-

tions or seeking growth, developing a talent management blueprint that maps to your company’s strategic plan is critical to attain revenue goals.

step 1

Design and clearly define the company’s strategy and the core competencies needed to execute the plan. Without this definition, it is nearly impossible to develop and motivate individuals to eventually channel their performance to support the organization’s business strategy. Too often companies fail to document a comprehensive plan for teams to build towards common goals. Ask the question, “What does our company need to excel in order to obtain our goals?” Next, design the business processes to support the company’s strategy and leverage the core competencies.

step 2

Define key roles to put in place to support the new strategy. Do the company’s needs require a permanent hire or an interim resource to meet the objectives? Identifying existing competencies of individual cont r ibutors is critical as is

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their bandwidth to execute what is required. Without this information, managers cannot fully understand employees’ performance capabilities, how to leverage their strengths and/or where there is a need for training or a new hire.

step 3

With well-rounded teams established, provide an integrated plan of roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, training and rewards. Research indicates that there is a direct correlation between performance and training. Rewards should tie together a team’s overall performance. This fosters a collaborative environment resulting in a higher level of performance and productivity.

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Communicate your roll-out plan to the organization. This includes the necessary tools, support, mentoring and training that will be involved. Vital to performance: continuous feedback, coaching, learning environments, formal appraisals, and individual development plans that clearly map the team’s objectives and the overall company strategy. As service providers, the commercial real estate industry depends on its professionals for its competitive edge. Hire and establish a relationship with a talent management firm. The return on investment is easily justified because they are able to provide professional recruiting services on an as-needed basis and develop a training program that will result in improved performance. An effective talent management blueprint is a critical component to an organization’s success. •

Kimberly Lay, VP of Hudson Peters Commercial, was awarded the annual North Dallas Chamber’s Paul Hanson Service Award by past chairwoman Ebby Halliday. The award (named for Ebby’s brother) is an honor for having a positive impact on others, serving on at least one council, and participating by introducing new members to the organization

Summer Cook joined Abstract Construction Company as the Director of Business Development

Helen Moise, CPM, CCIM joined Duke Realty as a Vice President of Asset Management and Customer Service for the south and southwest regions

Piers Chance, most recently with Grubb & Ellis, has announced his retirement

Kathy Reed joined Corporate Floors as the National Accounts Service Manager

Lou Stools has joined the Diarrhea Soccer Club and will start at the Forward Thrust position

John D Ramsey, RPA, CCIM is now with Grubb & Ellis Management as the General Manager of the Oxy Tower

Jason Otts, recent SMU alumnus, has become a licensed insurance agent and joined the 4G Insurance Agency

Allen Dye was hired as the Vice President of Sales for Corporate Floors

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In the Workplace – Advertorial –

What steps do you need to take to insure your business success in 2011? Reed Allan Melnick, CEO of Nevill Imaging Solutions, has spent 30 years helping companies review and implement the proper imaging devices for their organization.

believe it is by making your businesses imaging devices work productively, become more reliable, and have the cost reduced. Many times businesses do not look at the total cost of ownership for printers, copiers and faxes in their business because they do not think this is an expense worth reviewing. I can tell you this is a real expense and the cost of not analyzing the effect on the company is big. It is reported that most businesses spend up to 3% of their revenue on document expenses which include print devices and the total cost of ownership (TCO). Do you? Nevill Imaging Solutions, headquartered in Carrollton, Texas for the last 36 years, is honored to teach and educate your business on the dynamics of the imaging device industry. As we work with new clients, we find 99% of them do not have the proper fleet or print devices, an asset management review plan, smart device reporting, and excess dollars of toner cartridges sitting in storage driving down cash flow.

Take an imaging device cash flow test Think of how many print devices (printers and faxes) and toner cartridges you have on hand (include those in storage). Now multiply that number (devices and cartridges) times the average cost (generally $80.00) of the toner/ imaging cartridge. Most small and medium size companies have an average of $1,500 plus tied up in these devices.

Are your printers/faxes hand me downs from a different department? Printers and faxes are sometimes treated like hand-me-down clothes or old shoes; rather than being disposed of they are relocated to another desk in the office. Many companies, without knowledge, may think this is acceptable but the fact is placing a printer in a

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mismatched area is very costly. We find many situations where one work area gets upgraded with a new color printer and the old unit is moved to a low volume area that produces few black & white prints and no color. When the old unit runs out of toner, the entire set of four toners is replaced at the cost of $800.00 per set. The cost per print on this unit in a low volume area will be out of this world high.

What type of print managing strategy do I have in place? Ask yourself this question, do you have any type of print management strategy? I can tell you that 9 out of 10 companies do not mainly due to a lack of awareness. Consider things such as what percentage of utilization should I look for out of my print devices? Where should I put my print devices and how can I better utilize what I have or should I change them to improve the companies’ efficiencies?

Do you know the types of print devices in the marketplace today and what they are? I have listed a few of the industry terms and a brief description. Copiers, used just for copying, have been considered a thing of the past for many years now. In this day and time, most every piece of equipment in the marketplace functions off of a printer engine.

A4 Multi-Function Printer (MFP) This is a black & white printer that fits into a small office or a small workgroup of people within an organization. It is small in size and limited to letter and legal size. It will not copy onto ledger size paper (11 x17 to letter size sheets combined) nor is it designed to make prints from an 11 x17 original. They can fax, copy, print and scan documents. These products are less expense than larger units.

A3 Transitional Multi-Functional Printer (MFP) This is a state of the art black & white product designed with a price point similar to the A4 model. They come in speeds of 25 to 30 prints per minute. These units are ideal in a small to me-

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dium size company needing a full range of paper sizes and producing a medium volume of prints per month. These models come with the full flexibility in paper sizes handling up to the 11 x17 ledger size capability. They can fax, copy, print and color scan.

Traditional A3 Multi-Functional Printer (MFP) These are the workhorse of black & white products starting at speeds of 25 prints per minute up to 110 prints per minute. These units are placed in medium to large companies needing the full range of paper sizes and a high volume of prints per month. These models come with the full flexibility in paper sizes handling up to the 11 x17 ledger size capability. They can fax, copy, print, color scan staple, fold, hole punch, allow full document management and do just about anything you could think of a printer doing except make your coffee.

Universal A4 & A3 Document Imaging Devices Universal devices are the new platform that most customers are moving to. This is a device

which replaces the black & white, older multifunction printer because it includes color printing. They come with all the same features as the black & white multi-function printer such as faxing, copying, printing scanning, stapling, hole punch and much more. But these units consolidate, in many offices, four devices into one cost effective unit.

A4 and A3 Ecosys Printers These printers are the lowest cost of ownership printers on the market today. They can be either black & white or color but only provide the print capabilities. The reason for the low cost of ownership is the long life components which keep the operating expense down to a minimum. All these devices can be viewed at http:// nevillsolutions.com/printers/ I hope I have you thinking! Things have truly changed in the applications, technology and cost of operation through the years, but some things never change…everyone is looking at how to increase their company’s productivity and reduce costs. •

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In the Workplace Paul Pennington

ppennington@pepennington.com Mr. Pennington’s expertise is based on 30 years of experience and includes all types of real and personal property appeals and experience in property tax litigation support. His jurisdictional responsibilities include properties located in Louisiana and Texas. A Graduate of The University of Northern Colorado (1976), he is a licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant and a Texas Real Estate Broker.

Property Tax Basics for Building Owners

n Texas, the second largest operating expense after debt service is property taxes. And, since the majority of property taxes are passed through to tenants, it’s extremely important to control them – particularly in today’s competitive market. Texas tax rates are high because of our property tax system. Since we have no state income tax, property taxes are the primary financial resource for the operations of government. Annual valuations are determined by local appraisal districts and taxes are levied and collected by counties, cities and school districts. Since tax valuations can be contested annually, property owners and managers should know that the Texas Constitution sets out five basic rights in regards to property taxation: 1 Taxation must be fair and equitable. 2 All tangible property must be taxed based on its current market value. Properties receiving exemptions and agricultural valuations are excepted from this rule. 3 All property is taxable unless exempted by state and federal law. 4 Taxpayers have a right to reasonable notice of increases in the appraised value. 5 Each property in a county must have a single appraised value.

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Building owners/managers should understand the meanings of fair and equitable taxation and the concept of market value for property tax purposes.

determine the property’s current fee simple market value, as required by the Texas Property Tax Code.

Uniform and Equal

The Texas property tax calendar is divided into four phases:

Through court decisions and legislation, the issue of fair and equal taxation, also known as uniform and equal appraisal, has been determined to mean that a taxpayer’s property should be assessed at the median level of appraisal in relation to other like and comparable properties. Thus, if an office property sells and an appraisal district raises the value to the sales price, while leaving surrounding comparable properties at lower values, an appeal based on uniform and equal appraisal would be possible. With the exception of a recent sale or a property under construction, the market value on office buildings is generally determined by using the income approach to value. Typically, a pro-forma is used to determine market rental rates, vacancies, operating expenses and capitalization rates. Court rulings and the Texas Property Tax Code state that current market information must be used in this process, not historical data. Using this data, the appraisal district and/or the taxpayer will

On The Docket

January 1 - May 15 The Appraisal Phase • The appraisal district collects information to appraise properties for the current tax year • Administer exemptions and special appraisals • Update property records • Taxpayers file personal property renditions and appraisal districts set valuations based on those filings • Notices of appraised values are mailed to taxpayers

May 15 - July 25 the equalization Phase (The Administrative Remedy) • The tax roll is submitted to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) • Taxpayers file protests

diversi ns • The informal and formal appeal process begins • After the appeal hearings, the ARB approves and certifies the tax roll

July 25 - September 30 The Assessment Phase • Taxing entities receive the certified tax rolls • Local jurisdictions adopt budgets • Tax rates are adopted • Tax statements are mailed to taxpayers • Some taxpayers dispute their ARB rulings and appeal their appraised values to district court for Judicial Review

October 1 -January 31 Current Collection Phase • Taxes are collected by local jurisdictions • Taxes become delinquent 2/1 Generally speaking, filing a protest should be done on or before May 31 of the current tax year or after receipt of a Notice of Appraised Value from the

appraisal district. All protests should be executed on protest forms provided by the appraisal district or those provided by the Texas Comptroller’s Property Tax Division. In most Texas counties, the taxpayer and or the representative are allowed the opportunity to have an informal hearing with the appraisal district staff. If the taxpayer does not come to a resolution of their appeal with the staff, they are entitled to a hearing before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), which is made up citizens charged with the task of settling valuation disputes. If a taxpayer disagrees with the ruling of the ARB, they have three avenues of further appeals which they can pursue: The right to seek relief from judicial review (litigation). In commercial cases with valuation at $1,000,000 or less, the right to file for binding arbitration (which is substantially less costly than filing suit). Taxpayers have a right to appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). (This new level of appeal is established for Bexar, Cameron, El Paso, Harris, Tarrant and Travis counties.) •

malapropism

. . . the substitution of a word for a word with a similar sound, in which the resulting phrase makes no sense but often creates a comic effect. Norm Crosby made a career out of doing it by mistake. Gib Lewis, a former Texas Speaker of the House…we’re not so sure.

» “This is unparalyzed in the state’s history.” » “I want to thank each and every one of you for having extinguished yourselves this session.”

» “I am filled with humidity.” » There’s a lot of uncertainty that’s not clear in my mind.”

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BOMA Southwest Regional Conference at Marriott Legacy Town Center NAWIC Region #7 Forum in San Antonio AIA Dallas 15th Annual Golf Tournament at Texas Star Golf Course NAWIC Dallas Ch #2 Annual Golf Tournament 11 AM at Bear Creek Golf Club AI Chapter Meeting in Tyler, TX BOMA Dallas Membership Meeting 11:30 AM – 1PM DFW IFMA Meeting 5:30 – 8:30 PM ASID Fort Worth Vendor Night 6 – 8 PM NAWIC Dallas Membership Meeting 5:30 PM at MCM Eleganté Hotel CREW Classic Golf Tournament 12 PM at Gleneagles Country Club NAWIC FW Meeting 5:30 – 9 PM at Colonial Country Club TEXO Distinguished Building Awards at Intercontinental Hotel

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IREM Dallas Luncheon 11:30 AM – 1 PM AI Chapter Meeting DFW IFMA Meeting 5:30 – 8:30 PM TREC Fight Night 6 PM at Hilton Anatole TEXO Poker Run NAWIC Dallas Membership Meeting 5:30 PM at MCM Eleganté Hotel BOMA Dallas Membership Meeting 11:30 AM – 1PM CREW Dallas Leadership Summer Lunch Series - 1 PM at Park City Club NAWIC FW Meeting 5:30 – 9 PM at Colonial Country Club ASID Design Ovation Awards Ceremony IREM Feed the Troops at DFW Airport

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TEXO Golf Classic at Stonebridge Country Club ASID Fort Worth Summer Social 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Private Residence DFW IFMA Meeting 5:30 – 8:30 PM IREM Dallas Luncheon 11:30 AM – 1 PM CREW Dallas Leadership Summer Lunch Series NAWIC FW Meeting 5:30 – 9 PM at Colonial Country Club NAWIC Dallas Membership Meeting 5:30 PM at MCM Eleganté Hotel BOMA International Convention & Every Building Show

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Entries are the best information available at press time. Check the website of the organization in advance for changes and up-to-date information. If your commercial real estate organization is not included and would like to be, please write to editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com • www.NAWIC-Dallas.org • www.NAWIC-FW.org • www.CREW-Dallas.org • www.fwCREW.org • www.irem-dallas.org • www.fortworthirem.org • www.texoassociation.org

• www.BOMADallas.org • www.BOMAFortWorth.org • www.AIADallas.org • www.AIAFortWorth.org • www.NorthTexasNAIOP.com • www.SIOR.com • www.tappa.net

• www.iida-tx-ok.org • www.asidtx.org • www.corenetsouthwest.org • www.newh.org • www.ntccim.com • www.dfwifma.org • www.recouncil.com

• www.ntaee.org • www.northtexasafe.org • www.ainorthtexas.org • www.northtexasgreen council.org

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herstory Rose-Mary Rumbley

rosetalksdallas@aol.com Rose-Mary Rumbley has written three books about her native city – Dallas. She has also written “WHAT! NO CHILI!” and a book about the 300th anniversary of the invention of the piano. She has appeared on the stage at the Dallas Summer Musicals and at Casa Manana in Fort Worth, and was head of the drama department at Dallas Baptist University for 12 years. Today, she is on the speaking circuit, and teaches drama classes at Providence Christian School. Her loving views of Texas history appear in every issue of the network.

food for speech (With all the Fixin to’s)

LASH! Regional dialects, accents or brogues are created by the people who live in the region. One hears; one speaks. (Actually, the word “brogue” should only be used when referring to the Irish speech. The Irish peasants wore a heavy, clumsy shoe, called a ‘brogue’, thus the word became attached to their way of speaking English.) Nevertheless, regions ‘create’ accents and dialects, and that’s why the pronunciation of words might change when one moves to another state, or even a different area in the same state. One picks up the speech pattern of the neighborhood. Good example—East Texans have a different accent from those who live in West Texas. East Texans have a nasal twang, while those in West Texas are not so nasal. That’s hard to understand, since there is so much dust in West Texas, which easily could stop up the nasal passages. Who knows?

The United States offers quite a number of accents, and some of them are very distinctive Youse from Brooklyn? You Know Vinnie?

The Brooklyn accent is easily identified. The Dutch first settled in the area and their language was very similar to German. Then the English came, and the people spoke English with a German accent. Much later, in the early 1900s, Brooklyn was inhabited by immigrants - the Irish, the Italians, and the Jewish folk. Mix those accents all together and voila – you get the Brooklyn accent. I have always loved the musical, GUYS AND DOLLS, presenting the humor of Damon Runyon, who, although reared in Colorado, wrote so beautifully for the gang in Brooklyn. “Youse guys on Toity Toid Street!” I have a good friend from Brooklyn who protests loudly when she hears one speaking in an immitated over-done, phony Brooklyn accent. “We do not talk like that!” she firmly states.

Let Me Say This About That

“When two Texas women meet, they never say, ‘You look so nice!’ They say, ‘Well, look at yew!” — Kinky Freidman

Many of us remember the Bostonian accent of President Kennedy, when he spoke of the Bay of Pigs crisis in “Cuber.” JFK had a distinctive Massachusetts dialect, derived from the speech mixture of the elite British, the Cockney English, and the peasants of Ireland. We, in Texas have a drawl. This comes from our southern heritage. The five original southern colonies were made up of only two groups of people - the English and the slaves from Africa. The English accent became mixed with black tribal accents and from this came a soft, lilting, slowly-flowing dialect where one doesn’t bother to pronounce the “r” sound. In the south, the people are “he-ah or they-ah.” Remember our president from Georgia, Jimmy Cawda?

Let Me Drawl You a Pitcher

Texans definitely pronounce the “r” sound. In fact, in Texas, we have the “hard r”. We say “hearrrrrrd”. This comes from our European heritage. The English did not come to Texas; the Spanish did. And then in the 1830’s a whole mob of Germans came to escape from the harsh ruler of their land. They arrived in Galveston and walked to the hill country, the most beautiful section of our state. The descendants of these original Texas Germans are still living in the area. Then the crowd from west Tennessee came with the drawl. You mix Spanish with German and add a Tennessee drawl, and you get, “Howdy, harrr yew?” Or as Kinky Freidman says, “When two

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thinking cap required Texas women meet, they never say, ‘You look so nice!’ They say, ‘Well, look at yew!’”

Roll Over, Jed Clampett!

A friend of mine went up north. People asked her about her husband’s business. “He’s in the ‘all’ business!” They thought he was in detergent! “No, not ‘all’ - ALL! You know - we struck all!” We also write with a “pin”. And no self respecting Texan would ever include the “g.” We’re goin’, comin’, or doin’. We also are fixin’ to do everything imaginable. Git it? When I was a child, I took what was called “expression” lessons. I gave readings and recited poetry. I loved performing so much that when it was time for me to enter college, I chose to major in speech and theater. Today, that department is called ‘Communications’. I remember in the late 1940s we speech majors were told to “rid ourselves of that uncultured Texas accent”. We tried very harrrrrrd to do this. I discovered the only way I didn’t sound like a Texan was when I assumed another accent. But, that other accent wasn’t me! And, as the song goes, ‘I’ve Gotta Be Me!’ So, I’ll end by saying, “Howdy, y’all. Hair yew! Hope y’all are as fit as a fiddle! I shore am!” •

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Masters of Film Music Presents:

This is your one chance to see world-famous cellist, Yo-Yo Ma live in person! He brings with him his groundbreaking Silk Road Ensemble, a collective of internationally renowned performers and composers from more than 20 countries.

Masters of Film Music showcases the music behind today’s most popular movies! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra accompanies as famous movie clips are played on the big screen.

Theodore Shapiro April 8 -10

On all Concerts

» All taxes and $5 per seat fee waived

On all Classical, Pop and Family Concerts

Frankie Valli May 13 – 14

Relive classic hits like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by the legend that fronted them all. Don’t miss your return to the hey-day of rock ‘n’ roll!

An Evening with Berlin & Rogers with Marvin Hamlisch May 27 - 28

Celebrate the great pop songs from Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers including the Carousel Overture and Puttin’ on the Ritz! Marvin Hamlisch conducts the finale to the DSO’s season with his usual entertaining flair and humor!

» 20% off on Thursday and Sunday concerts

» 10% off on Friday concerts » 5% off on Saturday concerts

Construction is well underway on the new Hawaiian Falls waterpark in Roanoke Located on Byron Nelson Boulevard (Business 114) at Fairway Drive, Hawaiian Falls is on schedule to open Memorial Day weekend. At the heart of Hawaiian Falls Roanoke will be Water World, the world’s largest aqua play structure. The six-story interactive playground will have numerous slides, 500-gallon and 1,000-gallon dump buckets, interactive pulleys, wheels and water features. In addition, the park will have a 16,000-square-foot wavepool, a lazy river with action features and a water walkway. Hawaiian Falls Roanoke’s regular operating schedule will be daily • 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. In addition to Roanoke, Hawaiian Falls operates waterparks in Garland, Mansfield, and The Colony. Season tickets are on sale at www.hfalls.com. See photos online at www.facebook.com/album. hp?aid=266545&id=328712273379

Tickets

» To purchase tickets with your discount, contact Meghan Sanda at 214-871-4054 or m.sanda@dalsym.com

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staycations Mini vacations that are spent enjoying things close to home restaurant review

www.Guirestaurant.com 2719 Mckinney ave • dallas 214.720.9229

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Korean Japanese Bistro & Bar

ombine the traditional Japanese and Korean dishes (placed in a posh L.A.- styled atmosphere) with the down-home welcome we Texans love, and you will find yourself dining at Gui’s – where owners Kevin and Jessica Cha open their hearts and arms to every diner. This family run bistro boasts an excellent sake and wine selection to accompany a full bar that is as varied as the fish on the menu. Interested in trying sea urchin? An acquired taste for some, but delicately balanced at Gui’s. Brother of the owner – Eddy - displays skill and artistic craftsmanship as he creates dishes with grace and ease from behind the sushi bar. Your taste buds will be delighted to try the perfectly balanced Spicy Sashimi Salad. With just enough spice to warm the pallet, the cuts of tuna, salmon and Japanese snapper are complimented with a light vinaigrette to keep it light and refreshing. Various types of sushi and sashimi are beautifully presented, complimented with unfiltered sake. Crave a little fried food to pair with all of the raw sushi choices? Order the Crunchy Spicy Tuna roll. DELICIOUS! It could be a complete meal in and of itself! To walk away from this eatery without experiencing some of their Korean treats would be a gross misjudgment. Try a sizzling plate of traditional Korean BBQ Short Ribs atop a bed of thinly sliced onions, one of the best tasting ribs you will ever have. From hand picking the vegetables, meats, and fish selections on a daily basis to teaching customers proper pronunciations and traditions, Gui owners Kevin and Jessica are delivering the ultimate dining experience. From the china to the sleek modern design, it is apparent that Gui’s goal is to offer an exciting and memorable experience for their diners- and they achieve that goal with every meal they serve! Open for lunch Monday - Friday from 11:30am - 2:30pm and dinner on Monday through Thursday from 5:30 pm. Thurs 5:30 - 10pm. Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 to midnight, and Sundays from 5 to 10pm. •

what’s in a name?

providing quality electrical services

a full-service water treatment company

hem-Aqua (a full-service water treatment company) derived its name from a product originally sold by another company within the same organization. In the early 1960s ChemAqua was merely a name designated to two water treatment products sold by Chemsearch, a company specializing in industrial cleaning and maintenance. “Chem” came from “Chemsearch” and “Aqua” represented the water these products were designed to purify. By 1970 Chemsearch had added more products under the Chem-Aqua label and recognized an opportunity to develop an entire company focused on water treatment products and services. The Chem-Aqua name quickly came to represent a budding new company specializing in cost-effective, efficient, custom-designed water treatment programs for commercial, institutional and industrial accounts.

Have you ever been to Sherman, Texas? Have you ever been in a Sherman tank? Do you remember the scuba mask in Finding Nemo with “P. Sherman” inscribed on the band? What does all of this have to do with Shermco Industries? Actually, nothing. For us, what’s in the name is a name. That is, the name of Peter A. Sherman, who founded Shermco Industries in 1974 and over 360 loyal followers (and counting). Based in Irving, with corporate roots in military contracts dating back to our inception, we have grown quite a bit, but two things have never changed: providing quality electrical services and preaching the importance of working safely. Shermco takes care of its employees too, as evidenced by the distinction of being recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in DFW and Austin (four times!), and, in 2010, we were No. 23 in The Dallas 100: FastestGrowing Private Companies in DFW!

top-ranked full-service A/e firm In an era when all professional service firms looked alike, a desire to create a business culture focused on integrity, quality, and client satisfaction had the potential to alter the cycle of sameness. From day one, 35 years ago, Larry Huitt and Bob Zollars, the co-founders, defined the ideology that formed the foundation for what is today a top-ranked full-service A/E firm committed to sustainability and improving the quality of life in our world. Our logo incorporates the co-founders’ names and exemplifies our company’s emphasis on people. Without the quality people that make our firm, we would not be where we are today.

roofing and waterproofing A new business’s name can provide a launching pad or be just a name. At first, I wanted any name other than my own; it was just not my style, and our team of individuals had incredible pedigrees in the industry in their own rights. At their urging (to put my name on the door), we came up with K Post and, in hindsight, it was the right choice. It gave us credibility day one and has afforded us strong growth. Our tagline: Safety, Quality and Value. We strive to instill in our employees to be safe in everything they do because we want them home safe for their families, put out a quality product from the beginning of a project to the end and be a value to our customers so they call us over and over.

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Location… Location… Location? New York Brand Texas Toast comes from Ohio….Hawaiian Punch was ‘invented’ in California….Arizona Jeans clothing is made by J.C. Penny based here (in Plano).... Arizona Iced Tea is based in New York City….Old Milwaukee beer comes from Detroit….Outback Steakhouse is not from Australia. It began in Tampa, …Uno’s Chicago Grill is headquartered in Boston….

Shhhhhhhhh. it’s a secret…tell EVERYONE! Does your company have an unusual name,

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or an interesting story as to how its name came about? Tell us about it and we just might help tell your story. editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com

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CCI standard services include:

www.sunited.com

gblackburn@sunited.com

• New Construction Design Peer Review and QC Inspections • Building Envelope Condition Survey for Due Diligence, Maintenance Budget, and Water Penetration Bryan S. Stevens, CSI • Remediation Design, Project Management, and QC Inspections President • Forensic Investigation Reports, Deposition, and Trial Testimony George M. Blackburn III, AIA • Storm Damage Analysis and Restoration Management Consulting Manager • Borescope Inspection of Wall Cavity • Davit and Tieback OSHA Testing and Certification Andy Wilson Laboratory Manager • On-Site ASTM Standard Curtain Wall and Window Leak Testing

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Sometimes new expressions enter our language after events make them necessary

» World War I was originally called ‘The War to End All

Wars’ (or ‘The Great War’). Then came World War II. » There wasn’t a reason to say cloth diaper until disposable diapers were invented in 1949. » When paperback books came on the market in the 1930’s, the expression hardcover book came into use.

» A landline was just a regular phone before cell phones.

» Probably, no one used the words hard copy until there was email. Speaking of which, email brought the expression snail mail into everyday usage as well.

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Where did the saying, ‘For Pete’s Sake’ come from? » Way way waaaaay back – in fact, it has biblical origins – as in Saint

Peter. Swearing was a no-no, so they would exclaim, “For Saint Peter’s sake” which later was shortened to “For Pete’s Sake”. MAR2011 | t h e n e t w o r k

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Congratulations Tony Hardy Tony Hardy, the Associate Director Facilities at the University of Dallas in Irving was the winner of our match the presidents with their picture contest. From the responses we received, it seems clear that “I’ll Never Forget Old What’s His Name?” was a good name for it.

answer for Diversion on page 59 Pieter Bruegel the Elder (a Flemish Renaissance painter) composed this painting of the Tower of Babel in 1563. According to the Book of Genesis, the structure was an enormous tower built following the Great Flood.