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Features 28 2013 CLIDE Awards

Rob Seeds presents the results of the NCTCOG’s biennial competition.

44 Change is Here… and the Horizon has Moved

Education Editor Jessica Warrior leads off our education feature with a look at how education – expectations, delivery methods and more – has changed.

47 Educational Programs and Resources

Details of many of the classes, programs and certifications offered by our affiliates.

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50 Honor Roll

Lists of our affiliate’s members who have achieved professional designations.

58 Say Hello to ED!

A brief tribute to the Executive Directors (and sometimes other titled leaders) of many of our affiliate associations.

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62 Presidential Libraries

A look at the 13 facilities overseen by the National Archives and Records Administration.

65 Why Drive NOI?

Darwin German offers an investor’s insight.

72 Ethicks!

Our biannual pictorial look at just some of whom are wrong with our world.

78 Property Tax Appraisal Protests

Attorney Jody Sanders offers advice on whether and how to file an appeal.

79 What’s YOUR Personal Exit Plan?

Jim Plumlee and Attorney Neal Stokey offer important estate planning insights.

80 Graffiti Art

A pictorial of surreal graffiti art - done on streets and buildings all over the world.

85 In Memory – Piers Chance

Carolyn Fackler remembers a pillar of the industry.

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Herstory 66 The Railroad Commission of Texas

Contributing Editor Rose-Mary Rumbley explains how it came to oversee the oil and gas industries.

Artchitecture.info 82 The Art of Theodor Geisel (a/k/a Dr. Seuss)

Our cover artist - creator of ‘The Cat That Changed The World’.

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84 Featured in Upcoming Issues

December – Chris Navarro. January – G. Harvey.

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Sports- Quickie Quiz Cheers!

Full Body Scans at the Airport “I’ll Take Dates for $200, Alex” 67 Absinthe

71 Summer’s Fall Reading List 71 Misused Words 74 The Buck 94 Beware of God 95 Tara Reid Speaks

In The News 20 Cousins Properties Acquires 777 Main Street 21 Opinion - The Filibuster

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In Every Issue 5 Editor’s Note/InBox 7 Contributing Writers 40 CBRE Office MarketView – DFW, Austin, San Antonio 43 TXStats 61 Picture That – Our Readers and Their Pets 75 Professionals on the Move 76 Product Showcase 86 Staycations – DFW 88 Staycations – San Antonio 89 Staycations - Austin 90 In The Loop 93 What’s In A Name? /You’re Going to Call Me What?

96 Our Advertisers/Answers/Contest Winners IBC Contest

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Building Showcase 70 Comerica Bank Tower

A Dallas landmark is re-energized by new ownership.

In The Workplace 73 The International Symbol of Access

Accessibility Editor Wally Tirado looks at the history and the future of the ubiquitous symbol

74 America Celebrates You!

Contributing Editor Julie Brand Lynch has some Labor Day advice.

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28 Above Everything

Contributing Editor Angela O’Byrne visits the Burj Khalifa Towers – the tallest building in the world.

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The Solar Decathlon House – Moving From San Antonio to Austin

Robyn Griggs Lawrence provides an update on the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS).

10 Rooftop Plants

San Antonio’s Garcia Federal Building is 50 Shades of Green.

11 Sundance Square is ranked 14th by the Environmental Protection Agency

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12 Same Angle, Different Lenses

HOK’s Isilay Civan kicks off a new Sustainability series revisiting The Seven Sins of Greenwashing.

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13 Green Globes for New Construction

A new whitepaper from the Green Building Initiative.

General Assembly 18 USGBC 22 CREW Dallas 24 CREW San Antonio 26 BOMA International 30 TEXO

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I was disappointed and offended to see a derogatory dig at gay men in the Notwork.con section of this issue (i.e., the mock headline “Packers upend Cincinnati in off-season scrimmage” next to the picture of football players on the ground, where one appears to be “mounting” the other.) It played on a vulgar, derogatory term that is among a long list of names that have been hurled at gay men for years. I realize that the entire section is a spoof, and, yes, I can take a joke, but I want you to know how hurtful it is to come across a slur that I would never expect to see in a networking magazine in 2013. Imagine using a joke that turned on a slur for a racial or ethnic or religious group. You wouldn’t do it. Remember that your readers not only include gay people, but also their parents and brothers and sisters, and in some cases their children. None of them deserve to see something like this.

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which you refer); the picture is of a Green Bay Packer which is what the play on words was intended to be. We apologize for the way it came across to you. We share your belief that no one deserves to be denigrated as the member of any group, and that was not our intention in any way whatsoever.

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The Notwork.con spread in the June issue had me laughing for days, although I admit that I had to stop and think about some of the one-liners first. Great stuff! Keep it coming!

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Beginning with this issue, we’re proud to announce the next stage in our evolution. The Corridor Edition of the network graduates from being a digitalonly publication to becoming part of a larger, more-inclusive print edition with DFW. Just as Texas is one state, we are now one network. (Can Houston be far off?) If you’re a reader, you’ll find more information about the groups that are in your area and beyond; if you’re a service supplier, you can expand your reach (which, of course, is what you hope to do).We don’t yet have as many affiliates in the San Antonio and Austin markets, but we’re working on it.

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contributing writers DARWIN GERMAN Darwin German is the creator of Apartment Numbers, the first-ever Multi-Family Real Estate Investing reality TV show.

He has been a commercial real estate investor, syndicator, manager, and broker for over 25 years. He represents investors and is buying over 50 homes per month while purchasing value-add apartment communities. Due to his busy work schedule, he really does not have outside hobbies except for work - which he enjoys greatly! Make sure to register at DarwinGerman.com to become updated on air times of his new TV show.

ROBYN GRIGGS LAWRENCE After decades of answering to higher authorities and collecting a regular paycheck, this former magazine editor is enjoying the freedom and getting used to the financial insecurity of writing whatever the heck she wants (and finding that sometimes people publish it). The author of a book on healthy baby nurseries and two books on wabi-sabi, the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence, Lawrence is working on another book and training to become a yoga teacher.

ANGELA O’BYRNE President of national architecture, design-build, and real estate development firm Perez, APC, Angela O’Byrne energetically champions the principles of smart growth in her home community of New Orleans and her frequent travels across the country and abroad. Born in Cali, Colombia, Angela fostered childhood dreams of becoming either a fashion designer or an architect, like her uncle. She has since become a licensed architect in over a dozen states, a licensed general contractor in Louisiana, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of the National CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women) Board of Directors. A singer, golfer, music-lover, and globetrotter, Angela relishes spending free time with her three grown children, and large extended family. She is a Contributing Editor of the network and her Amazing Buildings feature appears in every issue.

JIM PLUMLEE Jim Plumlee is advanced certified by The Estate Plan in Living Trusts. He is coordinator for Dallas Estate Plan and the link between prospective clients, trust attorneys and support staff. A seasoned executive, Jim has 34 years of manufacturing, executive recruiting and medical field experience. He is a graduate of Texas A & M University with a degree in mechanical engineering and served as a missile officer in ARADCOM prior to his successful business career. He enjoys his family, golf and church, where he is an elder and trustee.

ROSE-MARY RUMBLEY Rose-Mary Rumbley holds a PH. D. in communications from the University of North Texas. She is a well-known speaker in Texas and enjoys researching each and every topic. She is a Contributing Editor of the network and Herstory appears in every issue.

JODY SANDERS Jody Sanders is a graduate of TCU and the University of Houston Law Center. Seeking respite from the humidity, he moved back to Fort Worth and now spends his workdays combing through dusty legal books looking for the right answers for his clients. When he is not working, Jody enjoys spending time with his wife and three-year-old daughter (and is looking forward to the arrival of his son in late summer). He also enjoys cooking, traveling, and Horned Frog football games.

WALLY TIRADO Wally Tirado is a highly experienced professional with an extensive background in building design and building codes review. After years of working for other firms, he found his own (company and) way of helping others understand the confusing, in plain language. Married with two children, he believes that everything you thought was important isn’t, once you experience the birth of your first child. When he is able to avoid the office and get away, he enjoys taking the side roads in his ’64 Ford convertible and getting off the path on his mountain bike. He is the Accessibility Editor of the network and his articles appear twice per year.

JESSICA WARRIOR She loves to learn and, though the field of property management gives her plenty of opportunity to experience new things, Jessica Warrior is a student of life as well. She adores her family and loves spending time with her husband and their 5-year-old son, Milo. She is an NPR geek and listens to public radio daily during her long commute (a little less than usual during this intense political season). She is an avid reader who tends toward science fiction but can be found with a fantasy novel in hand on occasion as well. She and her husband enjoy traveling and they look forward to exposing Milo to all the amazing experiences the world has to offer. Jessica is also the Education Editor of the network.

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robyn@robyngriggslawrence.com Robyn Griggs Lawrence is a critically acclaimed author and frequent contributor to the network. She is also on the board of directors of the CMPBS.

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he Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS) in Austin, already one of the country’s best green building demonstration sites, is about to get better.

CMPBS signed an agreement with the Texas Energy Extension Service, operating on behalf of Texas A&M, to transfer ownership of a cutting-edge solar home designed by A&M students and CMPBS codirector Pliny Fisk to the non-profit CMPBS’s Austin campus. The home will be deconstructed and moved from its current location in San Antonio, then transported and rebuilt alongside several other green demonstration buildings on the CMPBS campus. The Still Water Foundation has provided a $50,000 “kickoff donation” to support the relocation, and CMPBS will Pliny Fisk raise funds to cover additional costs of disassembly, moving, repair and site work.

Fisk, at the time an associate professor at Texas A&M, worked with architecture, landscape architecture and construction science students to design the home for the 2007 Solar Decathlon, a biannual competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy in which collegiate teams design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive. The house won the AIAS Student Choice Award, the Department of Energy Appliance Award for performance, the 2007 EPA Lifecycle Building Challenge, the NAHB award for Design (recognizing “curb appeal”), and was the only entry featured on a Sundance documentary.

YOU CAN GROHOME AGAIN!

The team adapted Fisk’s groHome concept of a modularized, dimensionally coordinated open source “kit of parts” designed to anticipate homeowners’ changing needs and allow for upgrades, replacements and enhancements. Focused on growth and adaptability, the house utilizes the latest in

technology and research to push the limits on what is considered sustainable living. The building core can be paid off early on and serve as the basis for a roomier home later.

NOW THAT’S PHAT!

The Solar Decathlon house was designed as a modular building system featuring Fisk’s interchangeable Fatwall concept of plug-and-play modules that fulfill different residential needs such as bathroom, entertainment, kitchen, folding Murphy bed and closet, HVAC unit and solar/battery controller. Each module is dimensionally coordinated so that it could be exchanged for any other, allowing for nearly 50 different combinations. Fatwalls are dimensioned so they can be moved with a pickup truck.

“Buildings change—because we change—and change is very expensive to the environment and to people’s pocketbooks,” says Fisk. “So why not construct buildings that are actually meant to change from the start?”

The home’s basic structural frame repurposes recycled FEMA trailer chasses—the only component of value. (Tens of thousands of FEMA trailers are going to waste in fields across the South, but the rest of the trailers were deemed too toxic for reuse because they have high formaldehyde levels). Fisk and his team derived ways to dissect the valuable components, creating a sturdy frame that could be staked up to three units high. Fisk taught the students to stack the units to create a dense, resource-balanced housing community.

EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN

The building used evidence-based design, pioneered by Texas A&M Professor Roger Ulrich, and ecoBalance resource use, which Fisk developed at CMPBS. Fisk and his team extended Ulrich’s evidence-based design that tracks behavioral outcomes of design features into tracking the economic outcomes associated with the building, for example, how the building influences home and mortgage costs, typically the highest expense for Texas families. To reduce transportation costs, Roger Ulrich

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Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. — John F. Kennedy

Moving from San Antonio to Austin

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typically the second-highest expense, the team developed a special garage for a hybrid car that could help pay energy bills by returning energy to the grid during peak use periods. To reduce food costs, the team included modules for an organic garden as part of the building system. Homeowners can incrementally attach solar photovoltaics to the home as funds permit. Likewise, water—an almost equally costly commodity in the Southwest—is provided through catchment techniques, both decorative for the garden and practical for home use.

The team paid close attention to how the home would affect a family’s health recognizing that exposure to building materials and maintenance procedures reliant on toxic chemicals can lead to health burdens and related expenses.

Fisk and his students found that a typical home yard, where pesticides, chemical fertilizers and herbicides create a toxic soup of more than 30 carcinogens, poses significant risk. Their solution is an integrated tower that attracts bats, which eat bugs and provide guano that can be used in place of chemical fertilizers.

The Solar Decathlon building is a tangible, living example of CMPBS’s ecoBalance and life cycle design approaches, which places every sourced entity such as energy, water or food in the context of a cycle from source to re-source. Throughout the home, RFID (radio frequency identification) sensor icons were planned to remind homeowners that living with nature requires constant but pleasant reminders. RFID technology is well established in the industry for tracking activity. For the Texas A&M house, this technology monitors life cycle “steps” such as water cycles. The sensors track how much water has been harvested, how much water is within the cisterns, how much water people are using at the faucet or shower and how much water goes into vegetable gardens or landscaping. When this is added up and compared to yearly use, users can understand their performance patterns for each life cycle.

The home will act as a “learning lab,” and its performance will be monitored and displayed. “How the building functions versus how it was expected to function ties into a larger discussion of what is working in the green building movement and how all previous efforts, successful or not, inform future efforts,” Fisk says.

To make a donation that will help transport the Solar Decathlon house from San Antonio to Austin, please contact CMPBS at (512) 928-4786 or ecarey@cmpbs.org. CMPBS is located at 8604 FM 969, Austin, Texas, 78724. Learn more at www.cmpbs.org. n

The Stillwater Foundation Headquartered in Reno, NV, seeks to promote global well being by supporting organizations that provide youth development and education, contribute to medical research and outreach, and promote environmental stewardship.

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Rooftop Plants Help Put San Antonio Courthouse Atop Feds’ List

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n the third floor of the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, a door leads from a beige-painted hallway to a lush meadow.

Inside the building, at Houston and Alamo streets, bureaucrats, lawyers and the public shuffle between U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the post office and various federal agencies.

In the meadow, planted on the roof, butterflies and bees flutter and buzz between tufts of dark-green buffalo grass and purple heart.

The green roof is the centerpiece of a $56 million renovation of the 75-year-old building, the “greenest” owned by the U.S. General Services Administration. It is the first GSA building to earn platinum certification — the highest — in its category from the U.S. Green Building Council under its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system.

The mixture of native and adaptive grasses and sedum proved that plants can grow on a roof in the middle of San Antonio. At 13,000 square feet, it is the largest green roof in the city.

The plants, rooted in 6 inches of engineered soil, help keep the building cool in the summer and warm in the winter, protect the roof from

the sun’s harmful ultraviolet light and use the condensate from the airconditioning units.

That roof, along with the windows that deflect heat, lights that automatically turn off in vacant rooms and dim in rooms lit by windows, solar panels on the roof and more than a dozen other features, made the building 40 percent more energy-efficient than it was.

Few people get excited about the windows, but the roof has attracted attention.

“They all want to have lunch out here, ” said Pat Ortiz, who manages the building.

But her answer to the office workers is no. The roof does not meet accessibility requirements, so there is a metal bar across the door leading to it. Even the maintenance staff is on the roof only for a couple hours every other week.

The meadow is far better than what the office workers used to see.

“Before, it looked like an industrial nightmare, ” said Bret Smith, GSA’s project manager for the renovation.

The roof was black and crisscrossed with utility lines and air-condi-

Other green features of the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse • Refueling stations for electric cars • Covered bike racks and locker rooms with showers • Rooftop solar water heaters and solar panels • Collection and use of air-conditioning condensate and

groundwater from below the building • Low-flow water fixtures • Self-adjusting lights • Interior storm windows that block solar heat but not light • 50 percent of construction waste was recycled

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Give a man a match, and he’ll be warm for a minute; set him on fire and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.

Photos by JOHN DAVENPORT/San Antonio Express-News

BY COLIN MCDONALD © Colin McDonald writes for the San Antonio Express-News.

tioning units.

It was also a heat trap.

The courthouse is a lopsided hexagon that surrounds a large light well that stops at the roof of the second floor.

When the six-story building was opened in 1937, artificial lighting and air conditioning were rare, Smith said, and the light well allowed air to circulate and light to reach the lower floors.

As the sun heated the black roof at the bottom of the light well, the energy would transfer into the building via the surrounding windows on the upper four stories.

Now, when the sun beats down, it hits plants, and the heat can’t transfer to the building as quickly, especially when the plants get their mid-day watering with the condensate collected from the air-conditioning system.

In Texas, green roofs are slowly gaining traction, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, which is doing research about them.

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HIPOLITO FRANK GARCIA (1925 – 2002) was a United States federal judge.

Born in San Antonio, Garcia was nominated by President Carter to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and confirmed by the United States Senate on September 29, 1980. He served until his death in 2002 in Austin. In 2004, the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Downtown San Antonio was named in his honor.

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undance Square, Fort Worth’s downtown entertainment and office district, has been ranked 14th on the Environmental Protection Agency’s top 20 retail list of the largest purchasers of green power. Its annual green power usage (in kWh) was 30,334,826, which represents 46% of its total electricity use (and which comes from wind power purchased from Green Mountain Energy). Green power is electricity generated from renewable sources (e.g., wind, solar, geothermal).

According to the EPA, this purchase of green power is the equivalent of avoiding the carbon dioxide emissions from more than 4,000 passenger vehicles per year or the carbon dioxide emissions from the average electricity use of more than 3,000 American homes per year.

The EPA promotes several national and sector-focused Top Partner Rankings, which generate significant promotional opportunities. These lists represent the leading organizations that make the largest green power purchases in the Partnership, those using 100% green power, and the partners generating and using the greenest power on-site.

The Green Power Partnership works with a wide variety of leading organizations — from Fortune 500® companies to local, state and federal governments, and a growing number of colleges and universities.

Using green power helps reduce the environmental impacts of electricity use and supports the development of new renewable generation capacity nationwide. Organizations can meet EPA Partnership requirements using any combination of three different product options: (1) Renewable Energy Certificates, (2) On-site generation, and (3) Utility green power products.

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isilay.civan@hok.com Isilay Civan, MSc, Ph.D.s, LEED AP, is a senior consultant and the location leader for the HOK Chicago Consulting Group

“Same Angle, Different Lenses” Sustainability Series Cross-Industry Analysis on the True Impacts of Sustainability A Refresher on Obsolescence and Greenwashing

The Seven Sins

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SIN OF THE HIDDEN TRADE-OFF

A claim suggesting that a product is ‘green’ based on a narrow set of attributes without attention to other important environmental issues.

Paper, for example, is not necessarily environmentally-preferable just because it comes from a sustainably-harvested forest. Other important environmental issues in the paper-making process, such as greenhouse gas emissions, or chlorine use in bleaching may be equally important.

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SIN OF NO PROOF

An environmental claim that cannot be substantiated by easily accessible supporting information or by a reliable third-party certification. Common examples are facial tissues or toilet tissue products that claim various percentages of post-consumer recycled content without providing evidence.

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SIN OF VAGUENESS

A claim that is so poorly defined or broad that its real meaning is likely to be misunderstood by the consumer. ‘All-natural’ is an example. Arsenic, uranium, mercury, and formaldehyde are all naturally occurring, and poisonous. ‘All natural’ isn’t necessarily ‘green’.

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SIN OF WORSHIPING FALSE LABELS

A product that, through either words or images, gives the impression of third-party endorsement where no such endorsement exists. Fake labels.

SIN OF IRRELEVANCE

An environmental claim that may be truthful but is unimportant or unhelpful for consumers seeking environmentally preferable products. ‘CFCfree’ is a common example, since it is a frequent claim despite the fact that CFCs are banned by law.

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SIN OF THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS

A claim that may be true within the product category, but that risks distracting the consumer from the greater environmental impacts of the category as a whole. Organic cigarettes are an example of this, as is the fuel-efficient sport-utility vehicle.

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SIN OF FIBBING

Environmental claims that are simply false. The most common examples were products falsely claiming to be Energy Star certified or registered.

The Seven Sins cited above are still all-too-relevant and need to be watched at every step of the way while pursuing sustainability; and hence, been recited here once again as a cornerstone to all the topics that will appear in this column. Expect the following subjects to appear in the upcoming issues, in no particular order that they may be written and/or come out, depicting the various angles I will use to explore the subject of true sustainability: • Real Estate Industry • AEC Industry • Facility Management Industry • Urban Planning Perspective • Legal Implications

• Technology Angle • Healthcare Industry • Aviation Industry • Hospitality Industry • Retail Industry

Please feel free to reach out to me at isilay.civan@hok.com for ideas/subject suggestions on any additional sustainability issues which you would like us to explore. n

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n the September 2009 issue of the network, I identified facilities as corporate assets that need to be regularly monitored for numerous types of obsolescence (physical, economic, functional, technological, social, legal/ political, and market), to reduce the risk of premature value depreciation and loss of productivity. I suggested the (then) still rising phenomenon of “green building” strategies as the potential structure for businesses to utilize and green their built environments moving forward.

Four years later, this quarterly column will be analyzing the topic of Sustainability from various angles. Even the harshest critics now agree that the concept of sustainability is here to stay and the sooner you get familiar with its true impacts, the better. Additionally, a virus I’ll call “FOBLO” is fast spreading. What started as “FOMO” (Fear of Missing Out) in the social media arena, has progressed into “FOBLO” (Fear of Being Left Out) in the sustainability arena. Today, companies, regardless of industry, simply cannot afford being left out and are under constant pressure to take some kind of sustainability ‘steps’.

Many of these claims are still borderline - greenwashing at best. With enhanced (but still mostly voluntary) standards and guidelines paving the way for ‘transparent’ and ‘accurate’ reporting and validation, there is an increased need to understanding true sustainability and being able to distinguish it from false claims. Another strong push may be the fact that, if you do not start cleaning up your act now, your competitor may call you out on such issues - especially in the ‘red ocean’ markets, where competition is fierce.

In subsequent issues, this column - a cross-industry analysis on the true impacts of sustainability - will be entitled Same Angle, Different Lenses. But first, a refresher on The 7 Sins of Greenwashing by Terrachoice, part of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Global Network.

BY DONALD M. MARTIN, STEVAN VINCI AND DAN PROW

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n today’s economy, owners and design professionals are looking to design and construct projects that are environmentally friendly and within budget. Sustainable design or green design has gained significant strength in the last 10 years and is a widely employed element for design and construction professionals.

Programs to support green building assessment and certification are now undergoing significant changes. Due to a recent major program update, Green Globes now uses the most advanced building science to support the design and construction of sustainable buildings that can also deliver significantly reduced operating costs.

WHY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION?

There are many distinctive and substantial benefits to building sustainable buildings due to the integration of economic, environmental and social goals.

The economic advantages of building sustainable buildings include reduced life cycle operating costs, reduced water consumption, reduced insurance rates, productivity gains, improved image and increased property values.

Ecological benefits are broad and wide reaching, from protecting natural spaces and enhancing existing ecology

DONALD M. MARTIN, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, GGP is the Principal of MARSTON design studio. He is a consulting Project Architect with Morrison Hershfield and part of the sustainable services and building consultation team in Atlanta Georgia, overseeing the green certification of projects pursuing LEED, Green Globes, and ENERGY STAR. STEVAN VINCI,CET, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, GGP is the Sustainability Practice Lead for Morrison Hershfield’s Pacific Northwest offices and has provided green building consulting, building envelope/durability and commissioning duties on sustainability projects in Canada and in the US. DAN PROWS, LEED AP, CSDP has vast experience in the building sciences of thermal envelope, HVAC, and alternative energy. He is Morrison Hershfield’s U.S. Buildings Group’s Director of Operations and teaches sustainable design and green construction methodology to architects, engineers, and construction personnel throughout the country.

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g green to reducing water/energy/material use. These measures directly and indirectly result in reductions to greenhouse gas emissions, ecological footprint, climate change impact, natural resource consumption, and strain on infrastructure.

There are also substantial social benefits, including increased occupant comfort and health, increased natural light, the promotion of mass transit, and urban densification.

As you can see, there is a strong business case for green building in the United States when a holistic, long-term view of the benefits and real building costs are considered.

GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMS

There are four green building rating systems at the pinnacle of sustainable design and construction: Green Globes, LEED™, ENERGY STAR® and ASHRAE Building Energy Quotient (bEQ).

Most of the design and construction industry is familiar with the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification program. LEED is an internationally recognized green certification program that addresses multiple project types to include new construction, core and shell, and existing building projects to name a few. LEED has proven to be an effective tool in raising the design and construction community’s awareness of promoting sustainability in the built environment. The program is continuing to evolve and its users should see several improvements in the soon to be released LEED v4. LEED 2009 will be available as a certification protocol through 2015 and is planned to run as a parallel certification track with LEED v4.

People outside of the design and construction industry are most familiar with the ENERGY STAR logo that can be seen on laptops and home appliances. The ENERGY STAR program certifies a building based on Energy Use Intensities (EUIs) and rates the project on a scale of 1-100.

The performance information used to rate the project is based on information received from the US Energy Information Agency’s Commercial Building Energy Survey (CBECS) collected by the EPA. A project team can utilize the ENERGY STAR program to achieve energy performance points in the Green Globes for New Construction certification program.

The ASHRAE Building Energy Quotient is a new certification program that measures both asdesigned and in-operation energy performance.

ASHRAE bEQ derives its usage and intensity baselines from the ENERGY STAR Target Finder™ Tool (Ravi Srinivasan, 2013) and is one of the four paths a design team can utilize to achieve energy performance points in the Green Globes for New Construction certification program.

The Green Building Rating System at the forefront of sustainable design is Green Globes.

Its overall “ease of use, system flexibility, adaptability and transparency” separate Green Globes from LEED as a distinct and effective certification system (Charles J. Kibert, 2012). The overall spirit and intent of sustainable design are most clearly represented within Green Globes. Buildings are 14

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essentially a “business” and, as with all sustainable building projects, any sustainable approach/ path/technology must make sense and be reasonable to the business community or it will more than likely be rejected.

GREEN GLOBES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

Green Globes traces its origins to the United Kingdom and the BREEAM program (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) as one of the first systems to environmentally assess buildings and to rate existing buildings. It helped set the standard for green building and measuring a building’s environmental performance.

The Green Globes certification program is available in the U.S through the Green Building Initiative (GBI). In 2005, the GBI became the first green building organization accredited as a standards developer through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The GBI developed the ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings and used it as the basis for the latest enhancements to the Green Globes for New Construction protocol.

Green Globes for New Construction is part of an integrated design process. It utilizes an online building assessment tool for each design phase from pre-design to construction documents. A third-party assessor is assigned to the project to review the online assessment and construction documents and then perform an on-site inspection. The process is user-friendly, and having an assigned assessor to contact regarding decisions and certification requirements ensures it is transparent and interactive. The GBI also has Green Globes certification programs for existing buildings (called Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings, or CIEB) and CIEB for Healthcare.

Recent enhancements to the Green Globes for

New Construction assessment and certification protocol include Building Energy Performance Options and Life Cycle Assessment. These and other updates were made to make sustainability assessments more comprehensive and to give the design team more options to achieve sustainability goals. This concept of flexibility is the spirit of sustainability embodied in Green Globes. It encourages the design team to create higher performing buildings for their clients by allowing more than one path to achieve the owner’s sustainability goals. It is the opposite of a “one size fits all” approach and results in more building types being recognized for the sustainable measures employed.

CRITERIA INCORPORATES ADVANCED BUILDING SCIENCE

The Green Globes certification process has seven environmental assessment areas: management, site, energy, water, materials & resources, emissions, and indoor environment.

The energy, materials & resources, and water assessment areas are what separate Green Globes for New Construction from other green certification programs.

ENERGY

The building industry is full of requirements related to energy efficiency, most of which mandate achieving specific reductions in energy use. The latest version of Green Globes for New Construction offers project teams and building stakeholders several options when it comes to assessing and implementing energy performance/efficiency into the design. Up to four paths, each of which has its own specific requirements and point limits, are available in order to achieve points in the Energy Performance section. Each path is proven to assist building stakeholders in decreasing building energy use.

These paths are as follows:

Path A: ENERGY STAR Target Finder Path B: ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Path C: ANSI/GBI 01-2010 Energy Performance Building Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Emissions (CO2e) Path D: ASHRAE Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) Path A: The ENERGY STAR Target Finder offers performance ratings based on Energy Use Intensity, which is extrapolated from actual performance data from related building types and related energy performance. The median building is modeled using data from US Energy Information Agency’s Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) 2003. If your project meets the requirements of the eligible building types that can be entered into the ENERGY STAR Target Finder, this would be the most straightforward approach as compared to the other paths.

If your project is not one of the eligible building types, then one of the other three paths should be pursued.

Path B: ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is the path most pursued with LEED projects. It models a baseline building based on the characteristics in ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Appendix G, with a proposed design using the same methodology from Appendix G. The energy performance is measured in in the form of energy cost reduction.

Path C: Buildings account for 35% of all Green House Gas (GHG) emissions in North America.

The building industry is being called upon not only to reduce energy consumption costs but to help fight climate change by achieving ambitious reduction targets for GHG emissions.

The ANSI/GBI 01-2010 Energy Performance Building C02e performance path offers teams a way to quantify their reduction in CO2e as the energy performance metric is provided in CO2 equivalent emissions. Reducing GHG comes not only from energy efficient design and optimizing the building’s energy demand, but also from utilizing low-carbon energy sources with clean/ renewable energy generation. One advantage of this energy path is that the baseline building is determined by ENERGY STAR Target Finder, so the energy modeler and design team can spend their efforts on modeling the proposed building as accurately as possible and looking at real energy performance measures instead of spending effort on trying to make the baseline building worse. By comparing to an actual EUI, building stakeholders can look at things in absolute terms rather than using a “better than baseline” based on a fictitious reference.

Path D: The ASHRAE Building Energy Quotient rating program provides rating levels from B (Efficient) to A+ (Net Zero Energy). Similar to ENERGY STAR Target Finder, it utilizes information from CBECS (2003) data for the baseline building. The proposed design is modeled using ASHRAE 90.1-2007 and the energy performance is measured as a reduction in EUI. The Green Globes for New Construction certification program offers the design team the four energy performance paths described above. This allows the project flexibility to show energy performance on various platforms, from the most

familiar (ENERGY STAR) to the most cutting edge (ANSI and bEQ). This flexibility is unique to Green Globes and allows the energy modeler to provide information that helps the designers make informed decisions. In addition, extra credit points are available to project teams who show exemplary performance using Path C or Path D. Green Globes’ flexible approach to energy performance provides building stakeholders with the means to achieve a balanced end product that is project specific and more energy efficient.

Similar to the notion that no single energy simulation software can accurately model all building and systems types accurately (i.e. EnergyPlus may model displacement ventilation more accurately than eQuest), no single energy performance path can suit all building types and project specific requirements.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an emerging trend in green building design and is critical to achieving high levels of sustainability. Since its inception, Green Globes has promoted and encouraged LCA as an important part of its program.

Green Globes for New Construction includes the building industry’s LCA as a protocol for obtaining a quantifiable measurement of sustainability.

Currently, LEED 2009 has LCA as a pilot credit.

It appears that LEED has begun to recognize the importance of LCA within their certification programs as it is expected that LEED v4 will offer LCA credits under the Material and Resources section.

The Materials & Product Selection section of Green Globes for New Construction is divided into two categories: Building Assembly and Interior Fit-Out. The building assembly includes the core, shell, and envelope whereas the interior fit-out includes all of the finishes and furnishings within the building assembly. Each category can be evaluated using either Path A: Performance Path or Path B: Prescriptive Path.

This separation allows different approaches for product selection and evaluation and gives designers options for compliance.

Path A: Performance Path Green Globes for New Construction encourages use of the Athena

Impact Estimator and/or other life cycle assessment tools for the Building Assembly and thirdparty peer reviewed life cycle assessments for the Interior Fit-out. The use of the Impact Estimator allows the design and construction teams to compare design scenarios and environmental considerations throughout the design process so that sustainable design decisions can be made prior to construction. The Impact Estimator is a “robust life cycle inventory of databases that provides accurate, scientific cradle-to-grave information for building materials and products, transportation, and construction and demolition processes” (Institute, 2013). Life cycle assessment is a sustainable method for comparing building assemblies and their ability to meet project goals.

Path B: Prescriptive Path Currently, the most common method for sustainable product selection is the evaluation of “single attributes” (e.g.

VOC’s, recycled content, bio-based, etc.), which is not ideal. To maximize sustainability, materials should be compared and selected based on multiple attributes. There are three such methods to evaluating products. The first is to use Type III Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s), which are based upon recognized Product Category Rules and ISO Standards 14040, 14044, 14025 and 21930 or EN 15804. There are two classifications of Type III EPDS: Industry Wide EPDs, which are generic to a product type, and Product Specific Declarations, which are manufacturerspecific for a family of products. The second method is to utilize third-party material/product certifications that are based upon multiple attributes, such as NSF International assessment standards, UL Environment sustainability certifications, and sustainable forestry certifications. Multiple attribute standards should be consensus based and issued by an approved standards development organization. The third method is to utilize a thirdparty certified life cycle product assessment.

Path B may be a better choice for interior fitouts than Path A because “the multitude of different types of proprietary product formulations used for interior products” make it difficult to perform life cycle analysis of an interior fit-out (Jane M. Rohde, 2013). Ultimately, the goal is to select products that are environmentally responsible, durable and meet the functional and aesthetic needs of the client.

WATER

Water consumption is an important factor to consider during project design and construction.

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g green water. The GBI has created a water calculator that allows clients to gauge a building’s water performance by benchmarking it against a base building. This Excel-based water calculator offers the following features: 1. Input assumptions, such as building size and type, operating hours, and fixture use frequency 2. An output page that displays calculated baseline water use and allows the addition of other water consumption features, such as HVAC systems, pools, water features, commercial kitchens, etc.

3. Project use analysis, which includes water performance improvements over the baseline 4. A parallel program for multi-unit residential buildings Water is an important resource, and water calculations play a key role in sustainable design and conservation. The GBI Water Calculator simplifies the water calculation process for building projects and is more accurate than other calculators due to its ability to accommodate additional water consumption fixtures.

GREEN GLOBES - THE PROCESS

Green Globes for New Construction is at the forefront of sustainability certification programs.

Compared to LEED, Green Globes cuts out the bureaucracy, long review times, and complexity.

Auden Schendler said it best in his essay “LEED is Broken, Let’s Fix It”: “We’re concerned that LEED has become expensive, slow, confusing, and unwieldy, a death march for applicants administered by a soviet-style bureaucracy that makes green building more difficult than it needs to be. The result: mediocre ‘green’ buildings where certification, not environmental responsibility, is the primary goal” (Schendler, 2005).

Green Globes for New Construction is the answer for the frustrated LEED project team looking for an alternative green certification process. The excellent customer service, overall ease of use, transparency of the certification process, national recognition, and swift response times surpass LEED. Any design team working on a sustainable project knows that documentation is of the utmost importance. During design and construction, questions arise and answers are needed in a timely manner to make decisions. Green Globes clients receive answers to those questions very quickly, usually within 1-2 days. Questions can be discussed with GBI staff or a third-party Green Globes Assessor so an informed decision can be made. This is where LEED fails and continues to get worse. LEED questions have to be submitted by email, and technical questions may have an associated cost. It often takes 2-4 weeks to receive a response to a LEED question, and sometimes they go unanswered. The GBI staff aids clients throughout the Green Globes certification process, and their customer service far surpasses that of any other green certification program.

Green Globes for New Construction consists of 6 phases.

GBI RATING AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS SUMMARY

Green Globes uses an online questionnaire to streamline the process and get to the overall intent of what sustainable design is all about. The online tool is easy to use, is compatible with any computer, and does not require special software for completion (LEED requires outdated Internet Explorer and Adobe Reader software). Once the questionnaire is complete, the NC Stage I Assessment can begin.

During the Stage I Assessment, a third-party assessor reviews the construction documents and compares them with the client’s responses in the online questionnaire. The assessor then composes a Stage I report containing comments, recommendations, and a projected Green Globes score.

The report provides the design team with helpful feedback on the current design, itemization of missing documentation, and suggestions to improve sustainability. The assessor is also available to answer any questions the client has about the report contents or projected Green Globes score.

The dynamic interaction between the design team and assessor make the certification process easy, enjoyable, and successful.

When construction is essentially complete and the client makes any necessary updates to the online questionnaire, the third-party assessor can complete the Stage II On-Site Assessment.

A member of the project team joins the assessor on-site to visually inspect the building and verify information submitted within the questionnaire and construction documents. The assessor may use his/her professional judgment to determine the level of compliance and points awarded. Unlike LEED, Green Globes allows partial points to be awarded if warranted. After the on-site assessment is complete and the client submits any missing documentation, the assessor writes a Stage II report that contains the evaluation results and recommended Green Globes rating. The GBI staff reviews the report and issues it to the client.

Overall, the Green Globes assessment process takes 30-45 days, compared to 120 days for LEED. This is a significant time difference and can be a critical decision factor when choosing a green certification program. A design team can lose a lot of time with LEED due to failed credit certification and poor response time from the USGBC. The GBI and Green Globes Assessor are dedicated to responding to client concerns quickly and with helpful information that keeps the review process moving forward. The intent of sustainable design is environmental awareness and support of longterm ecological balance, both of which are supported and promoted by Green Globes.

CONCLUSION

Green Globes for New Construction employs the best building science to deliver sustainable building certification. The certification process is streamlined by an online questionnaire and verified on-site by a 3rd party assessor. Green Globes projects benefit from reduced operating costs and provide real/tangible sustainability results while costing less for certification. Building owners often comment on the cumbersome LEED process, the high cost of certification, and the expense of required building features that do little to improve sustainability. The GBI believes that a client’s return on investment in green building certification should outweigh its costs in both time and money spent.

The Green Building Initiative and the Green Globes for New Construction rating system represent the true intent of sustainable design. The GBI uses a proven process for the certification and recognition of sustainable projects and continues to improve along with the design and construction industry. Green Globes is a competitive green building certification program that is at the forefront of building sustainability efforts. n This whitepaper was issued by the Green Buildings Initiative in May, 2013 and is reprinted here with permission.

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2013 North Texas Sustainable Showcase Highlights Healthy Building Materials

This showcase featured Lake | Flato’s Bob Harris as keynote speaker. With more than 20 years of experience focusing on environmental issues ranging from land preservation advocacy to sustainable urban design, he has been recognized for his leadership in the fields of design and sustainability with election to College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in 2007 and by the US Green Building Council as a LEED Fellow.

Harris walked the participants through the Bob Harris thought process of revitalization of existing structures and demonstrated that by efficiently utilizing local resources and “restraint,” we can create beautiful, functional and healthy spaces for living with a far lower environmental impact.

The event also provided a unique forum for product manufacturers and distributors – representing both local and national companies – to participate in the learning sessions and to continue the conversation and answer questions one-on-one with other event attendees.

“This year’s Sustainable Showcase gave North Texans a better understanding of what is available in terms of healthier materials,” said planning committee member Chris Mundell. “Identifying alternatives to pollution sources that release harmful gases or particles is a vital step toward building healthier buildings.”

The event was sponsored by Crossville, Johns Manville, Prosoco, PPG/ Glidden, Schwob Companies, Timberblind and Wilsonart. For more information, visit www.ntxsustainableshowcase.com. n

Bill Walsh, the executive director of the Healthy Building Network and opening panelist for the 2013 Sustainable Showcase, is no stranger to these conferences and posted The Healthy Heart of Texas on the Pharos blog crediting the conference as well-timed and highly topical. “It was also in–depth and of a quality that rivaled national events such as Greenbuild, and deep green conferences such as Living Future unConference.”

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n July 11, attendees of the 2013 North Texas Sustainable Showcase got a peek at the future of building materials and materials science. The day-long event, presented by the Dallas AIA’s Committee on the Environment, USGBC North Texas Chapter and Construction Specification Institute’s Dallas Chapter, took an in-depth look at how building materials are labeled and selected, and their potential impacts on health.

The 2013 conference marked the 6th year for this collaboration and around 150 architects, construction specifiers, building product representatives and designers from across Texas and beyond, spent the day discussing some of the complex and wide-ranging issues around the use of sustainable building materials for healthier buildings.

“Until recently, I have felt that spreading the knowledge about potential health issues and impacts of building materials has been an uphill battle,” said Mary Dickinson, chair of the Dallas AIA’s Committee on the Environment and sustainable leader at Perkins + Will.

“This event was timely given the current push in the design and construction industry for manufacturers and suppliers to provide more transparency with building products and materials,” according to Jonathan Kraatz, executive director of USGBC North Texas.

Launched in 2011 to create the industry standard for conveying details about product content and associJonathan Kraatz ated health information, the Health Product Declaration (HPD) is designed to help design professionals make informed decisions about products and their impacts on human health. It also helps to streamline the research and documentation efforts of project teams seeking building certifications through LEED and other rating systems.

“With the launch of the Health Product Declaration and the ratification of LEED v4 – which includes credits that call for transparency and chemical avoidance in materials selection – the importance of improving material health is quickly gaining momentum,” added Dickinson.

Building upon the information provided with an HPD, the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a comprehensive life cycle analysis created to document a product’s effects on the environment – not only health concerns.

“These new tools and disclosure practices will enhance our understanding regarding the materials that architects and designers are selecting for their projects,” said Kraatz.

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ANSWERS: 1) 82 ; 2) each team plays 16 games during a 17-week period; 3) 162 games played over approximately 180 days; 4) d – this is a ‘sports’ quiz; 5) a – Tina Charles who is pictured here. Read the other names carefully. 6) football - Crazylegs Hirsch was running back and receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Rockets in the 1940s and 50s,nicknamed for his unusual running style; 7) baseball - Shoeless Joe Jackson got his nickname when he was young. He got blisters on his foot from a new pair of cleats, and they hurt so much that he had to take his shoes off before an at bat. A heckling fan noticed Jackson running to third base in his socks, and shouted “You shoeless son of a gun, you!” and the name stuck with him for the rest of his life. He played with several major league teams but is most famous for having been part of the 1919 Chicago White Sox (in which members of the team allegedly conspired to fix the World Series); 8) football – Refrigerator Perry got his nickname when, as freshman in college, a fellow player could barely squeeze into an elevator with him and their laundry which they were taking to be washed. The player, Ray Brown, said, “Man, you’re about as big as a refrigerator.”

4. Roland Garros is a) the home of the Running of the Bulls in Barcelona b) a 20th century British painter c) a Columbian drug lord d) a French tennis stadium e) a news anchor on MSNBC 3. In a regular season (i.e., not counting preseason games or playoffs), how many games does a major league baseball team play?

2. In a regular season (i.e., not counting preseason games or playoffs), how many games does an NFL team play?

1. In a regular season (i.e., not counting preseason games or playoffs), how many games does an NBA team play?

In what sport did each of these people make a name for themselves? (pun intended) 6. Elroy Hirsch 7. Joe Jackson 8. William Perry 5. Who was the MVP of the WNBA in 2012? a) Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles b) Los Angeles Sparks forward Marge Inoverra c) Minnesota Lynx guard Sue Prise d) Phoenix Mercury forward Ann Chovie e) San Antonio Silver Stars guard Allison Wonderland

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Cousins Properties Acquires 777 Main The iconic Fort Worth Tower is part of a bigger deal

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t the end of last year, Cushman & Wakefield acquired Cousins Properties third party client services group (see the network, December 2012). That included signature properties like Williams Square and Lincoln Centre and a host of Cousins senior professionals in the DFW marketplace. But third party management is not the same as ownership. Earlier last year, Cousins acquired (the 33-story) 2100 Ross in downtown Dallas (out of foreclosure) to add to its growing Texas portfolio of owned properties. (It owns office buildings in Austin, Houston and Richardson.). 777 Main Street in Fort Worth is Cousins first Fort Worth property.

Crescent Real Estate Holdings (which is based in Fort Worth) is selling the 40-story tower to Atlanta-based Cousins (a large publicly traded REIT) along with a Houston office complex for $1.1 billion. The iconic Fort Worth tower was built in 1982 and is nearly 1 million square feet. The Houston complex, known as Greenway Plaza, is near the central business district and is comprised of 10 buildings (4.4 million square feet).

777 Main Street has undergone several name changes in its 31-year history.

It began as Continental Plaza; in 1998 it became UPR Plaza and then Carter Burgess Plaza in 2000; it was renamed with its street address in April of last year. Crescent Real Estate Holdings (a joint venture by Barclay’s Capital and Goff Capital) remodeled the building in recent months, including all new signage. n Compiled by network sources.

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“The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” — Groucho Marx

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Old, cracked, worn concrete?

Multiple concrete pours?

Imagine a politician using talking as a weapon!

The solution.

Make it cohesive !

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he name recognition of Fort Worth State Senator Wendy Davis certainly increased in the last few months, largely due to a filibuster attempt to kill legislation she and others oppose. Tactics like the filibuster often used near the end of legislative sessions to block the passage of a bill. This is not about the legislation (abortion restriction) that was the reason for the Senator’s filibuster; rather it is about the nature of filibuster itself.

A filibuster is an attempt to block voting on a piece of legislation by simply standing up and speaking; it is only permitted in the Senate. In Texas, during a filibuster, a senator is limited to topics relevant to the bill being discussed and cannot eat, drink or use the restroom during the speech. The rules also prohibit sitting or leaning on a desk or chair under any circumstances when the senator has the floor and is speaking on the bill or resolution. Filibustering senators are allowed to pause to take questions which given them a chance to stop speaking, but a filibustering senator cannot be interrupted.

Filibusters are governed by the Senate rules and by precedents interpreting the rules.

Rule 3.02 prohibits eating or drinking in the Senate chamber.

Rule 4.01 requires a member of the Senate to stand at his or her desk to address the Senate. The member speaking may not sit, lean, or use a desk or chair in any way. Bathroom breaks are not allowed. (Senators who have conducted long filibusters have been known to resort to special equipment to relieve themselves without leaving the floor.)

Rule 4.03, which governs the interruption of a member who is speaking, allows other senators to raise objections if a speaker does not confine his or her remarks to the issue under consideration or if his or her voice is inaudible.

Filibusters end either when the session ends, when the senator voluntarily yields the floor, or after three violations of the rules of decorum. After the third violation, the Senate can vote on a point of order, which if sustained forces the senator to yield the floor (according to the Legislative Reference Library of Texas website).

The original intent of the filibuster was to assure the minority party a voice – a chance to be heard. This is certainly a noble purpose. But if that noble purpose is to have a chance of being restored, should the rules reflect the same nobility? We learn about rules beginning in the first grade – be kind; be responsible; be respectful; be considerate. We don’t punish children for having to go to the bathroom or for staying in their seats. Shouldn’t our representatives be held to at least the same standards? n

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The Power of Perspective Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate 2013 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace Coming to Dallas

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ne of the most powerful business tools every professional in commercial real estate possesses is the power of perspective: the ability to see the potential and the opportunity where others may not or cannot. Knowledge is critical to shaping our perspectives.

The 2013 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace at the Omni Dallas Hotel (October 9-12), will provide industry professionals critical knowledge to help shape perspectives and stay one step ahead of the competition. Economists are optimistic that the real estate industry will begin to transition from modest to strong growth later this year. Understanding the market fundamentals at play and what they mean for every sector of commercial real estate will be critical to shaping fresh perspectives to meet the new demands of today’s business.

Attendees will hear from industry experts about global trends, managing risk and reward, lifestyle and outlet centers, multi-housing, healthcare, retail and even the impact of the Panama Canal Expansion.

Keynote speakers include self-made Business Baroness and Shark Tank regular, Barbara Corcoran; New York Times Columnist, Author and Pulitzer Prize winner, Tom Friedman; Futurist and Trend Consultant, David Houle; Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President of Brand Management, Charlotte Jones Anderson; and HFF Executive Managing Director, Mark Gibson.

In addition to a great lineup of programs and speakers, attendees of

“Your perspective is always limited by how much you know. Expand your knowledge and you will transform your mind.”

— Bruce H. Lipton

CREW Network Conventions say that it is the overall experience of the event that brings them back every year.

“I have been a member of CREW for over 20 years and the annual CREW Network Conventions have been an amazing benefit to my professional and personal growth and leadership capability within CREW Dallas.” said 2013 CREW Dallas President, Elissa Plotsky. “The women that attend the annual convention come from all over the country to network with top commercial real estate professionals and it never ceases to inspire and encourage me to take my business to the next level by utilizing the nationwide network at my fingertips. The return on your investment for attending the Convention is huge and I plan to attend annually.”

Make plans now to join 1,000 commercial real estate professionals for the 2013 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace. Register today at www.crewnetwork.org and follow them on Twitter @CREW_Network #myCREWspective. n

2013 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace Schedule Visit www.crewnetwork.org to view the complete schedule REGISTER TODAY: www.crewnetwork.org FOLLOW CREW ON TWITTER! @CREW_Network #myCREWspective

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

11:45 AM – 5:00 PM CREW Dallas Insider’s Tour Enriching the Future City: The Influence of Art and Parks Speakers: Craig Hall, Chairman of Hall Financial Group; Dustin Ballard, Downtown Dallas, Inc.; Shalissa Colwell, Downtown Dallas, Inc.; Pat Gibson, Hunt Realty Investments, Inc.; Willis Winters, Dallas Park & Recreation Department FEE: $125 | MAX: 100

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM First-Time Attendee Orientation 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Network Marketplace & Welcome Reception 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Distinguished Leaders Roundtable (INVITATION ONLY) 22

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Current & Emerging Global Real Estate Trends

Barbara Corcoran

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Opening Session: Barbara Corcoran Self-Made Business Baroness, Author and Shark Tank Regular 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PLENARY SESSIONS Panama Canal Expansion: Impacts on the US Market Moderator: Brandi Hanback, Rockefeller Group Foreign Trade Zone Services. Speakers: Mike Berry, Hillwood; Phyllis Saathoff, Port of Houston; John Vickerman, Vickerman & Associates, LLC

Moderator: Rick Sinkuler, Ernst & Young Speakers: John Gibson, Goldman Sachs; Stephen Haggerty, Hyatt Corporation; Mary R. McCarthy, Capital Markets Group - Hines

11:45 AM – 1:45 PM Networking Lunch & Program: Tom Friedman Bestselling author of The World is Flat, threetime Pulitzer Prize recipient and columnist for The New York Times 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS Office Metrics: How the “Big Guys” Determine How Much Space to Take Moderator: Debra Moritz, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.

Speakers: Sandra Parét, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, HOK; Katherine Loscalzo, Deloitte Services LP

Understanding Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace

WORKSHOP The Male Factor: The Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the Workplace Shaunti Feldhahn

Moderator: Debbie Thorne, Ph.D.,Texas State University - San Marcos. Speaker: Kathleen Magruder, JD, BP Energy Company

Nationally syndicated columnist, research analyst and best-selling author. LIMITED SEATING – YOU MUST

Preparing for the Unexpected: Creating a Resilient Enterprise

2:15 PM – 5:00 PM LEARNING EXCURSIONS Best in Class Retail Therapy - NorthPark Center

Moderator: Betsy del Monte, FAIA, LEED BC+D, The ROI Project. Speakers: Martin Cramer, CPP, Downtown Dallas, Inc.; Michael Davis, FAIA, LEED AP, Bergmeyer; Wendy Mahmouzian, Goldman Sachs

3:30 PM – 4:45PM

CONCURRENT SESSIONS Risk and Reward with IPD (Integrated Project Delivery): The Future of Collaboration Moderator: James Vandezande, AIA, HOK Building SMART. Speakers: Marty Andrejko, CPG, CRIS, Liability Zurich Construction; James Barrett, Turner Construction Company; Lisa Dal Gallo, Hanson & Bridgett LLP

Retail Development: Making Money in a Changed Economy Moderator: Mickey Ashmore, UCR Urban Speakers: Mike Ebert, RED Development; Lisa Wagner, EWB Development; Mike Melody, Jones Lang LaSalle

Building for the Future: Environmental, Economic & Social Sustainability Speaker: Gordon Gill, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM A Night of Outstanding Women!

CREW Network Awards Dinner Featuring Charlotte Jones Anderson, Owner and Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Individual Hospitality Receptions

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM General Session

Capital Markets Overview: Mark D. Gibson, Executive Managing Director, Executive Committee Member, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of HFF, Inc.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PLENARY SESSIONS Multi-Housing Industry - What’s Next?

Moderator: Sue Ansel, Gables Residential Speakers: Connie Moore, BRE Properties, Inc.; Maitri Johnson, Waypoint Homes; Mona Carlton, HFF, Inc. The Changing Retail Landscape Speaker: Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group LLC

PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP

Speakers: Billy D. Hines, NorthPark Management Co.; Mickey Ashmore, UCR Urban FEE: $45 | MAX: 50

Culture, Commerce and Community – An Arts District Architectural Adventure Speakers: Lucilo Pena, Billingsley Development Company; Doug Curtis, AT&T Performing Arts Center; Russell Read, AT&T Performing Arts Center; Nicole Stutzman, Dallas Museum of Arts FEE: $30 | MAX: 50

The Bush Library and its Development in the Heart of Dallas Speakers: Mark Langdale, George W. Bush Foundation; Andrew Lowe, George W. Bush Library; Jeanne Marie Katz, Winstead Law Firm FEE: $40 | MAX: 50

Wildcatting, Restaurants and Urban Redevelopment Speakers: John T. Evans, John T. Evans Company; Phil Romano, Trinity Groves; Jim Lake Jr., Jim Lake Companies FEE: $30 | MAX: 50

Evening- Dine Arounds Evening CREW Network Foundation Celebration Exclusive business networking event Featuring Kent Rathbun 2008 Iron Chef America contestant, Beard Award-nominated American chef and restaurateur Be one of the first to attend an event at the NEW home of Food Network Iron Chef America contestant, Kent Rathbun as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of CREW Network Foundation.

Fee: $250 | Maximum: 150 Transportation Fee: $20

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 LEISURE ACTIVITIES 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM Cowboys Stadium

This event includes transportation, VIP tour and lunch.

FEE: $120 | MAX: 24

9:45 AM – 1:45 PM The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza This event includes transportation, museum entry and lunch. FEE: $90 | MAX: 24

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Cowboys & Culture - A Fort Worth Adventure This event includes transportation, cattle drive, museum and lunch. FEE: $100 | MAX: 24

11:45 AM – 1:45 PM Keynote Lunch Presentation: David Houle Futurist, Author of The Shift Age Entering the Shift Age: The End of the Information Age and the New Era of Transformation 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM SEPT2013 | THE NETWORK

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This award honors those individuals who consistently deliver excellence in their personal and professional lives, and whose efforts advance our industry and show support for everything CREW Network stands for. Circle of Excellence honorees stand out from the crowd, at any stage in their career. They are passionate about our industry and innovative in their line of work. They inspire others through their leadership and vision. They believe our industry is strengthened when everyone gets a chance to play, and they seek opportunities to bring women and minorities to the table and advance their success. This high honor recognizes excellence, integrity, innovation, and expertise all in an individual who is a thought leader, change agent, and champion of diversity in all aspects of life.

SAN ANTIONIO CREW NOMINEES Elize Valdez Pruske, CCIM, Cambridge Health Care Properties

Carolyn Johnson Fletcher, Trinity Title of Texas

Deborah S. Bauer, Drake Commercial Group

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT

CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Real estate projects can transform the built environment and have the power to transform and revitalize a community, often beyond the boundaries of the project. The Economic and Community Improvement Award honors a member who played a pivotal role in a real estate project which was completed or achieved a significant measurable milestone in the last 24 months, and which had a significant and measurable positive impact on the community.

The Career Advancement for Women Award honors a member who consistently exemplifies commitment to elevating the status of women in commercial real estate by working to advance the careers of other women.

This award is presented as a result of actions of this member during the last 24 months which had a significant impact on one or more women, giving them the skills or confidence to pursue and succeed in new opportunities.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award honors a member who has achieved a unique career success or milestone in the past 24 months as the result of an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit.

This person is often a risk taker and is willing to step outside the box to create something new or different. They provide services, develop products, or improve practices by innovatively organizing, developing, or deploying available resources, either within their own company or a larger organization.

Nominee: Marilyn M. Hartmann, Security Service Federal Credit Union

Nominee: Kim Ghez, Presidio Title, LLC

Nominee: Julissa Carielo, Tejas Premier Building

Cynthia Stevens, CLA, Koontz McCombs Development

Impact Awards MEMBER TO MEMBER BUSINESS The Member to Member Business Award honors a member who consistently demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to marshal CREW talent, resulting in measurable business for other members. This individual exemplifies the power and spirit of CREW and recognizes the collective business completed over the last 24 months as a result of this member’s efforts.

Nominee: Carolyn Johnson Fletcher, Trinity Title of Texas

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Book Value: $30,284.75 Market Value: $30,796.64 (as of April 30, 2013) Expected Award for 2013-14: $1,250.00

A total of $6750 has been awarded in scholarships among five students in the UTSA College of Business due to the generosity of CREW-San Antonio members since 2008.

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Annual CREW-San Antonio Scholarships 2012-13 RECIPIENT

Reagan McGee graduated May 2013 with a B.B.A. in real estate finance and development. She volunteers at the Animal Defense League and hopes to begin a career in commercial real estate.

2010-11 RECIPIENT

Deborah Willson graduated in May 2011 with a B.B.A. in real estate finance and development. She has started her master’s degree in urban and regional planning and is a mortgage closer at USAA.

2009-10 RECIPIENTS

Juan Arriaga graduated in December 2009 with a degree in construction management and a minor in finance. He is presently a construction manager at Property Development Centers in Phoenix, Arizona.

His ultimate goal is to own and operate his own custom home building company.

Myron Sees graduated in August 2010 with a B.B.A. in real estate finance and development with a minor in finance. He participated in Central Texas Trail Tamers, Christian Hiking Fellowship, and UTSA Future Leaders on Real Estate, Development and Construction. Myron previously worked for Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realty and currently owns Accurate Computer Solutions.

2008-09 RECIPIENT

Drew Senulis graduated in May 2009 as a double major in finance and real estate finance and development. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society. He previously worked for Moy Civil Engineers and is currently a project manager with QPM Partners. n SEPT2013 | THE NETWORK

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AND EARTH AWARDS

THE OUTSTANDING BUILDING OF THE YEAR® AWARDS

OVER 1,000,000 SF

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4 commercial properties were honored with The Outstanding Building of the Year® (TOBY®) Award last night at the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International’s annual conference in San Diego. The winners were recognized for excellence in office building management and operations in specific categories of building size or type. To win an International TOBY® Award, a property first must win both local and regional competitions. Judging is based on community impact, tenant/employee relations programs, energy management systems, accessibility for disabled people, emergency evacuation procedures, building personnel training programs and overall quality indicators. A team of expert industry professionals also conducted comprehensive building inspections.

“The winners of this year’s International TOBY Awards have shown remarkable achievement in their respective categories and we are pleased to honor their building quality and excellence in property management,” said new BOMA International Chair Rich Greninger, managing director of Operations with Carr Properties.

EARTH AWARD How come wrong numbers are never busy?

250,000 TO 499,999 SF

Century Plaza Towers CBRE, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 100,000 TO 249,999 SF

101 West Broadway Irvine Company San Diego, CA UNDER 100,000 SF

Citigroup Center Hines Interests Limited Partnership Los Angeles, CA SUBURBAN OFFICE PARK LOW-RISE

Interchange Office Center CBRE, Inc. Dallas, TX

Congratulations!

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Balfour Beatty Center Pointe Group Advisors Plantation, FL

Providence Park Bissell Companies Charlotte, NC

RENOVATED BUILDING

City National Plaza Thomas Properties Group Los Angeles, CA HISTORICAL BUILDING

CityCenter at 735 Compass Properties, LLC Milwaukee, WI SUBURBAN OFFICE PARK MID-RISE

Arboretum Plaza I & II – CBRE, Inc. Austin, TX

CORPORATE FACILITY

MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING

Memorial Herman Southwest Medical Plaza 2 CBRE, Inc. Los Angeles, CA

1515 Broadway SL Green Realty Corp.

New York, NY GOVERNMENT BUILDING

Seattle Municipal Tower CBRE, Inc. Seattle, WA

500,000 TO 1,000,000 SF

Russell Investments Center CommonWealth Partners Seattle, WA INDUSTRIAL OFFICE BUILDING

Southridge Commerce Park EastGroup Properties Orlando, FL

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feature ROB SEEDS

rseeds@nctcog.org Rob Seeds is the Environment and Development Planner for the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

The 2013 CLIDE Award Recipients Recognized at the NCTCOG General Assembly

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he North Central Texas Council of Governments announced that thirteen projects were recognized in the Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) Awards Program at its General Assembly on June 14, 2013.

Begun in 2003, the biennial CLIDE Awards honor development and planning projects that exemplify the region’s Principles of Development Excellence, which outline a vision for sustainable, livable communities in North Texas. They center on 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.

This year’s CLIDE Awards jury was comprised of a prestigious panel of nationally recognized experts in the fields of architecture, land development, public policy, and urban planning. The 2013 CLIDE Awards Jury included: • Jury Chair Armando Carbonell, Senior Fellow and Chair of Planning and Urban Form at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Cambridge, Massachusetts; • Maxine Griffith, Executive Vice President for Government and Community Affairs at Columbia University; and • David Rusk, urban policy consultant, bestselling author, and former Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The jury identified thirteen projects to receive leadership awards from 39 nominations submitted for a CLIDE Award. These awards are bestowed on endeavors that exemplify one or more of the “Principles of Development

The Fort Worth Independent School District’s 2007 Capital Improvement Program

Excellence” and serve as examples of quality development practices in North Central Texas. The winners were recognized in the following categories:

NEW DEVELOPMENT

• Klyde Warren Park – the Real Estate Council, the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation, and the City of Dallas

REDEVELOPMENT

• White Buffalo – JHP Architecture/Urban Design and Lang Partners, LLP • West Seventh Urban Village – the City of Fort Worth and the Cultural District Alliance • Duncanville Main Street Revitalization Projects – Options Real Estate Investments, Inc., Gateway Planning Group, and Bicycle Friendly Duncanville • Bexar Street Redevelopment – the City of Dallas

SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT • The McKinney Avenue Trolley Downtown Circulator and Olive Street Extension - the McKinney Avenue Transit Authority, DART, and the City of Dallas • The East Fork Raw Water Supply Project - Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., the North Texas Municipal Water District, Wetlands Management, LLP, and the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Terrell Carnegie Library

The trouble with reality is that there’s no background music.

East Fork Raw Water Supply

White Buffalo

McKinney Ave Trolley

Cottonwood Trail

Klyde Warren Park

• The City of Terrell Carnegie Library Master Plan - the City of Terrell, the Terrell Heritage Society, the Texas Historical Commission, and Komatsu Architecture

McKinney Town Center

PUBLIC POLICY AND PLANNING • The Fort Worth Independent School District’s 2007 Capital Improvement Program, “A Promise Delivered” – Fort Worth ISD and AECOM • The Downtown Plano Vision & Strategy Update – the City of Plano and Space Between Design Studio • Cottonwood Trail – Dallas County, the City of Dallas, TxDOT, and Texas Instruments • The McKinney Town Center Study Initiative: A Comprehensive Strategy for Implementation – the City of McKinney and Gateway Planning Group

RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS • Flood Safety Awareness Novella - The Rescue League Academy: Sink or Swim – the City of Arlington Congratulations to the 2013 CLIDE Award recipients for their exceptional visions and strong desires to produce sustainable, innovative projects and programs that exemplify the North Texas Principles of Development Excellence. These award winning projects demonstrate that our region is a nationwide leader in sustainable development, and the North Texas region’s commitment to Development Excellence and providing the best quality of life possible for its residents. For more information on the 2013 CLIDE Awards, please visit www.development excellence.com. n

Duncanville Main St Revitalization

Bexar Street

West Seventh Urban Village

Downtown Plano Vision Strategy Update

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Edith Marvin

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he North Central Texas Council of Governments () recently selected Edith Marvin, P.E., as the Director of the Environment and Development Department. Mrs. Marvin has 23 years of experience in the field of engineering and development. While attending college, she gained knowledge in the engineering private sector in the fields of residential, commercial, utility, roadway, environmental, and stormwater design and construction; she graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Her experience in private sector design and construction continued in San Antonio and expanded to include the field of state roadway design and related drainage improvements in the DFW area until she transitioned to the municipal sector in 2001. She has since held positions with the City of Carrollton and the Town of Flower Mound as Senior Engineer and Town Engineer. In those capacities she has been responsible for reviewing plans and coordinating with the development community and public utilities; capital infrastructure master planning; community policies and standards; and design and construction of roadway, storm drainage, utility, parks, and facilities capital projects. Mrs. Marvin has been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers since 1991, Texas Floodplain Management Association since 2002; she is a Licensed Professional Engineer, and is a Certified Floodplain Manager.

Edith can be reached emarvin@nctcog.org. To learn more about the Environment & Development Department’s programs and initiatives, visit: http:// www.nctcog.org/envir/index.asp . n

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onstruction employment rose by 13,000 for the month and totaled 5,812,000, seasonally adjusted, the highest level since August 2009 and a gain of 3.4% over the past year. Total hours worked in construction (aggregate weekly hours) increased by 4.7% since June 2012, implying that contractors are lengthening working hours slightly, in addition to hiring new workers. Nonresidential employment (building, specialty trades, and heavy and civil engineering construction) rose by 2.8%. Architectural and engineering services employment, a harbinger of future demand for construction, rose 2.6% over the year. The unemployment rate for jobseekers who last worked in construction tumbled to the lowest June level in five years—9.8%, down from 12.8% in June 2012 and a June high of 20.1% in 2010. Between June 2010 and June 2013 the number of unemployed former construction workers shrank by 960,000, while contractors added only 305,000 employees, implying that more than 600,000 experienced workers left the industry.

The “data indicate that the count of construction sector job openings for the months of 2013 is the highest since 2008,” the National Association of Home Builders pointed out in its Eye on Housing blog. “For the construction sector, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey [data from BLS] indicate that the number of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry remains near post-Great Recession highs. Combined with a declining sector layoff rate (non-seasonally adjusted), (this suggests) more net construction hiring in the months ahead—if firms can find workers with the right skills.”

“The amount of office space occupied by employers increased by 7.2 million square feet” in the first quarter, the biggest increase since 2007, according to real-estate research service Reis Inc., the Wall Street Journal reported. In a commentary, Glen Marker, Senior Market Advisor for CoStar, wrote, “there’s definitely a trend towards a more efficient use of space among office users thanks to the advancement of digital file storage, Wi-Fi, and the like. But…recent office leasing trends point to the cyclicality of office demand as the driver of smaller lease sizes….Small businesses tend to shed jobs earlier in recessions than midsize and large companies do, but they also drive growth earlier in the recovery stage of each business cycle. In other words, the smaller-than-average size of office leases is as much about where we are in the business cycle as it is about the trend toward more efficient, collaborative spaces. The good news is that the volume of new leasing has been steadily improving over the past few years, as has the size of the average office lease….The challenge is that 73% of recent leasing activity, in terms of the total square feet occupied, has been driven by tenants requiring less than 25,000 square feet of space. During the previous business cycle, 2000-2007, tenants requiring less than 25,000 square feet accounted for 67% of the total square feet of new leasing demand in any given year, whereas the small-tenant share of new demand reached as high as 75% at the end of 2009. In other words, it appears that smaller tenants continue to drive an above-average share of new demand at this stage in the recovery.” n

Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots.

Kenneth D. Simonson is the Chief Economist of the Associated General Contractors of America.

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REM Dallas said ‘thank you’ to its Friends (i.e., affiliate members) by hosting a cocktail reception at Providence Towers in late June. The lobby of the Transwesternmanaged building has been redone in recent years and was the perfect place for the festive gathering. (Providence Towers graced the covered of these pages way back before we grew up to become the network.

(L-R) Pam Baker, CPM of CBRE and Chapter President Claudia Ferrara, CPM of Transwestern

IREM Luncheon

Guest speaker D’Ann Peterson

D’Ann Petersen, a business economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, was the featured speaker at a recent luncheon at the Park Cities Club. Her presentation focused on the local real estate industry, including housing and construction, and an insightful analysis of regional economic conditions. n

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Past President Duane Rettig, CPM, CCIM, RPA Scott Frech of Executive Security

North Texas CCIM Chapter Recognizes New Designees

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he North Texas CCIM Chapter has recognized 11 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in the world.

Awarded the designation at the Institute’s business meetings in Chicago, Illinois, were Grant Brodeur with Henry S. Miller, Fletcher Cordell with Transwestern, Eduardo Galindo with Wal-Mart, Amanda Green with Behringer Harvard, Sarah Hinkley with Peleton, Moore Matthews with Keller Williams Commercial, Aarica Mims with Peleton, Stephen Chris Mims with Swearingen, Saadia Sheikh with Wingert Real Estate, Timothy J. Veler with Transwestern and Greg Whittington with Cresa. They were among 137 commercial real estate professionals who passed the CCIM Comprehensive Examination, the final component in the designation process. The CCIM designation is awarded upon successful completion of an intensive analytical curriculum and presentation of a portfolio of qualifying experience demonstrating concept mastery through real-world success. CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis.

The North Texas CCIM Chapter is one of 56 local chapters of the CCIM Institute. The mission of the chapter is to provide quality education programs, networking opportunities, and technology products to its 350 members, as well as to promote the merits of the CCIM designation to prospective members and the business community at large.

Since 1969, the Chicago-based CCIM Institute has conferred the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation to commercial real estate and allied professionals through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours and professional experiential requirements. Currently, there are more than 9,000 CCIMs in 1,000 markets throughout the United States, Canada, and 30 additional countries. Another 7,000 practitioners are pursuing the designation, making the institute the governing body of one of the largest commercial real estate networks in the world. An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®, the CCIM Institute’s recognized curriculum, powerful technology tools, and networking programs impact and influence the commercial real estate industry.

Visit www.ccim.com or www.ntccim.com for more information. n

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July 2013 Statistics on Airport Screening United States Department of Homeland Security

Terrorists Discovered.......................... 0 Transvestites................................... 133 Hernias........................................... 485 Hemorrhoid Cases........................ 3172 Enlarged Prostates....................... 8249 Breast Implants.........................59,350 Natural Blondes................................. 3 Eva Longoria

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iidon Security - Best Theme (over 200 SF)

ServPro Restoration

Best in Show (under 200 SF)

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ISS Facility Services

RestorX Restoration and Select Commercial Services

BOMA Dallas Education Institute (DBEI) Scholarship Program

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he Dallas BOMA Education Institute (DBEI) has scholarship funds available for a variety of purposes, including BOMI classes, college courses for students and real estate professionals, and professional conference attendance for BOMA members. The newly formed DBEI Scholarship Committee, chaired by Greg Grainger, has revised the scholarship process and the application to make it easier for applicants to take advantage of this service.

There are two defined scholarship application periods: September 1 thru October 15 and April 1 thru May 15.

Applications will only be accepted during these two periods.

Scholarship requirements and instructions are available on the Education section at wwwbomdallas.org. Contact Heather Kennedy (hkennedy@bomadallas.org) if you have any questions. n

You make more friends by becoming interested in other people than by trying to interest other people in yourself. — Dale Carnegie

BOMA Dallas held its annual tradeshow at Market Hall in the spring.

Booth award winners are shown here.

BOMA Fort Worth to Host the 2014 Southwest Region Conference At the Worthington Renaissance, in the heart of downtown

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hen you arrive in Fort Worth, you know you’re in Texas. Over the last 150 years, what started as an Army outpost has blossomed into a sophisticated, cultural city that celebrates its authentic western roots—Where Urban Meets Legend.

Experience the rich heritage in downtown with the new public plaza in beautiful Sundance Square at the opening party sponsored by ABM. The opening party boasts great networking, cuisine, and local beers, as well as live entertainment.

Golfers can play the world’s only NFL themed golf club, Cowboys Golf Club - an oasis of trees, waterways, and natural habitats. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the course. There will be top-notch educational classes, which qualify for RPA, FMA, and SMA continuing professional development credits and are pending approval for mandatory continuing education credits for those holding a Texas real estate license. The Conference will conclude on Saturday night with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards.

Registration will open in December 2013. Program details and the schedule of events will be posted at www.bomafortworth.org.

VIVA Las BOMA

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OMA Fort Worth’s annual Fall Event is a spin on the traditional version of a trade show. Instead of standing in a booth for hours working to entice potential customers with trinkets and gimmicks, the commercial real estate community is invited to attend a night of games and fun with the vendors that sponsor the event.

Last year’s theme, Isla de BOMA, brought an evening of networking, fun and Minute to Win It games at Joe T. Garcia’s in Fort Worth’s famed Stockyards. This year they’re bringing back the Rat Pack with casino night, old Vegas style with VIVA Las BOMA! All commercial real estate professionals are invited to attend on Thursday, September 26th, at 809 Vickery in Fort Worth for an evening of fun. There will be gaming (roulette, craps, black jack), dining, dancing, an Elvis Look-A-Like contest, impersonator photo ops, cocktails and lots of networking. Registration is free to the commercial real estate industry.

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T The 4th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament continues to grow each year! Executive Security Services is the title sponsor for the fourth year. This year’s tournament has changed to November due to the annual BOMA SW Conference held in San Antonio in March. The 1st Annual CHILI COOK-OFF will take place at this year’s tournament, with up to 15 teams to be judged by a panel of property managers. The chili will be served during lunch to all the shooters and there will be chili awards Go to www. bomasanantonio.com for more information.

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he 2013 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated Charyl F. McAfee-Duncan, FAIA, to the College of Fellows, an honor awarded (L-R): Charyl F. McAfee-Duncan, FAIA, Charles F. McAfee, to those architects who FAIA, and Cheryl L. McAfee, FAIA have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of architects as individuals, but also their significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.

Out of a total AIA membership of over 83,000, there are fewer than 3,100 distinguished with the honor of fellowship and honorary fellowship. This year’s Fellows were selected from a pool of 230 candidates, which included 27 from Texas.

There are eleven female African American Fellows in the US and abroad, one of whom is Charyl’s sister, Cheryl McAfee. Charyl, Cheryl, and their father, Charles McAfee, are the only known father, daughter, and sister sibling fellows in the history of the AIA. She is the first African American woman fellow in Dallas, and only the second in the State of Texas. McAfee-Duncan currently serves on the AIA Dallas Board of Directors.

AIA Dallas is the seventh largest chapter of The American Institute of Architects and has a membership base of more than 2,000 members and 300 architectural firms. n

VIVIAN FEATHERSTON

featherstonv@gmail.com Vivian Featherston is the president of the IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter and a Registered Interior Designer with GSC Architects.

Austin City Center Men are like linoleum floors. Lay ‘em right and you can walk all over them for thirty years. — Betsy Salkind

IIDA Sweet Deal Membership Drive (Date and location TBD) Find out why IIDA membership is such a sweet deal! With food, giveaways, cocktails and networking, this event will be free for members and non-members. Enter a giveaway raffle just for attending. Bring a non-member and get a second raffle ticket.

IIDA ZeroLandfill-October 19th & 26th Workplace Resource Warehouse The ZeroLandfill program repurposes architectural materials by diverting them from landfills and upcycling them into the community for artists and crafters alike. Firms across the city combine their library discards, which are sorted and weighed.

43,000 pounds of materials were diverted from the landfill in 2012 alone. This program provides the local creative community, including TIPS on Art Kids Summer Camp and local schools, interesting materials at no cost that they can turn into repurposed art. Everything from tiles, binders, fabrics, wall coverings, laminates, shingles, bricks, and carpet samples came in and were useful to area teachers, artists, crafters and DIY-ers. (Doors open at 9:00 AM to the public.) More information will be available through the IIDA Chapter Website, IIDA Weekly Connect E blasts, and the IIDA Austin City Center Facebook Page. (Search for “IIDA Austin City Center”).

IIDA rEvolution reDesign Challenge and Holiday Social (Date and location TBD) Join the chapter membership for the rEvolution reDesign showcase and holiday social! In the spirit of giving back during the holiday season, the chapter is combining its first ever “rEvolution reDesign” competition with its annual holiday social. rEvolution reDesign is a lasting, positive impact “white box” design challenge for Austin interior designers and architects that benefits families in need in the Austin area. IIDA Austin will partner with AIA Austin and Social Design Alliance, an Austin-based organization that helps provide design services and furniture to organizations/families in need. For more information see the IIDA Weekly Connect E blasts and the IIDA Austin City Center Facebook Page. For volunteer or underwriting information please contact Jenny Conditt at Jenny_Conditt@ hermanmiller.com. n SEPT2013 | THE NETWORK

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JEN HOLUB

jmholub88@gmail.com Jen Holub is a Senior Web Presence Professional at ReachLocal, and the IIDA DFW City Center Communications Chair.

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2013 – 2014 DFW CITY CENTER COUNCIL

Who’s Who?

AIA Dallas’s July 18th Architecture on Tap, ‘A Collaborative Story’, featured a panel of representatives from IIDA and AIA. The panel chatted about the collaboration of architects and interior designers by sharing their design experience, project woes, and design opinions.

Steve Patterson of J+J Invision and John DuBard of FKP, both IIDA members, joined AIA’s panel for a great night, mingling at the new Colección Riviera showroom with our local architects.

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DIRECTOR Angela Crum, RID, LEED AP (RTKL Assoc.) acrum@rtkl.com

PAST DIRECTOR Randy Malone, LEED AP (Interprise) rmalone@interprisedesign.com

DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS Nicole Blanco, IIDA, USGBC (Haworth) nicole.blanco@haworth.com

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Melissa Nau (LG Hausys America) mmnau@lghausys.com

SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR (ZeroLandfill) Jen Holub (ReachLocal) Jennifer.Holub@reachlocal.com

LAVISH CHAIR Whitney Welch, RID (Daltile Arch Rep) whitney.welch@daltile.com

ZEROLANDFILL CO-CHAIR Nick Nguyen Nnguyen3617@yahoo.com STUDENT LIAISON Lauren Crill, Assoc. IIDA (Huckabee & Associates)

lcrill@huckabee-inc.com DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Kelli Dixon (Teknion) kelli.dixon@teknion.com PROGRAMS CHAIR John DuBard (FKP) jdubard@fkp.com INDUSTRY RELATIONS/PROF. DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Kaitlin Snow (BKM) ksnow@bkmtexas.com

LAVISH CO-CHAIR Laura Chancellor, RID (Bauhaus) lchancellor@bauhausinteriors.com DIRECTOR ELECT Amber Pickett, RID, LEED GA (Perkins+Will)

Amber.Pickett@perkinswill.com HISTORIAN Bianca DiPasquale (Timber Blind Metro Shade) bianca.dipasquale@timberblinds.com NCIDQ CHAIR Michele Hurst (IA Interior Architects) m.hurst@interiorarchitects.com Follow the IIDA on Facebook at: Facebook.com/IIDADFW

If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?

Architecture on Tap featuring IIDA

Say no more.

Take advantage of this Big Bite of Opportunity.

Champagne for Charity IIDA and Dwell with Dignity joined for a night of crafting, champagne, and giving back. Dwell with Dignity invited IIDA to join in their first bi-annual overview and update. Both organizations worked together to create original pieces that will be used in future Dwell installations.

Participants enjoyed a colorful assortment of snacks and cocktails. n

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MarketView Dallas/Fort Worth Office

Vacancy and Absorption

Lease Rates

Vacancy took a slight dip this quarter, falling by ten basis points. While Class A remains the most desirable property type, the premium office sector underwent an uncharacteristically slow quarter with vacancy up nearly 40 basis points due to -223,643 square feet of net absorption. This was caused

by Ericsson, which relocated out of the competitive set for market leasing activity into owner-user facility. Yet, Class B saw a surge of activity this quarter, posting a vacancy reduction of 20 basis points and positive net absorption of 453,433 square feet. The Dallas CBD also experienced a solid quarter, joining Las Colinas for the largest submarket declines in vacancy for Q2 2013. Conversely, Central Expressway had the largest uptick in vacancy due to Residential Funding going bankrupt and vacating over 200,000 square feet.

Much like last quarter, the overall asking lease rate for DFW witnessed another uptick and now sits just below $18.30 per square foot, Class A rates rose by $0.45 per square foot, continuing with the more pronounced pace that has been exhibited by Class A rent growth compared to other property types. Unlike its Class A counterpart, the average Class B quoted rate fell by $0.18 per square foot. Asking lease rates throughout Uptown/Turtle Creek rose by the largest degree this quarter, increasing from $27.70 per square foot to $29.26 per square foot on average, over the past three months. Central Expressway yielded the largest quarterly decline in quoted rates, going from $20.07 per square foot to $19.83 per square foot. n

Quick Stats

Direct and Total Vacancy Ratios

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Q2 2013

Q1 2013

Q4 2012

Q3 2012

Q2 2012

Q1 2012

Q4 2011

Q3 2011

$24 $23 $22 $21 $20 $19 $18 $17

Class A

Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2013.

Class B

Overall

Q2 2013

Q1 2013

$16 Q4 2012

The Associated General Contractors of America reported that Dallas is the nation’s leading metro area for construction job growth, 12,000 construction jobs added from March 2012 to March 2013 for 11% growth.

Lease Rates

Q3 2012

Texas was ranked the Best State for Business in May 2013 by Chief Executive magazine, the ninth consecutive year to receive this honor; the DFW business environment anticipates further activity as a result of the announcement.

Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2013.

Q2 2012

•

Total Vacancy Rate

Q1 2012

Commercial real estate in DFW is becoming an attractive investment option offering a wide range of assets.

Total Absorption SF

Direct Vacancy Rate

Q4 2011

Most major submarkets saw positive absorption this quarter; Richardson/Plano was an exception and should rebound once State Farm occupies Ericsson’s vacated space.

Direct Absorption SF

Q3 2011

After a quarter of negative absorption in Q1 2013, the Dallas CBD experienced a strong quarter, posting positive 156,408 square feet, for a vacancy reduction of 150 basis points.

Q2 2011

(1,200,000) Q1 2011

16%

Absorption activity has sustained its positive streak of twelve consecutive quarters and is higher year-to-date than this point last year.

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•

(700,000)

Q2 2011

•

17%

Q1 2011

•

(200,000)

Q4 2007

•

18%

Q4 2010

Construction continues to gain momentum in the Metroplex, particularly in the Far North Dallas area.

300,000

Q4 2010

Hot Topics

19%

Q3 2010

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Q3 2010

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Q2 2010

280,000 Sq. Ft.

Q2 2010

Delivered Construction

800,000

20%

Q1 2010

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Q1 2010



Q4 2009

1,736,731 Sq. Ft.

Q4 2009

Under Construction

1,300,000

21%

Q3 2009

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Q3 2009



Q2 2009

253,689 Sq. Ft.

Q2 2009

Net Absorption

1,800,000

22%

Q1 2009

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Q1 2009



Q4 2008

$18.29

Q4 2008

Lease Rates

23%

Q3 2008

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Q3 2008



Q2 2008

18.9%

Q1 2008

Total Vacancy

Q2 2008

YoY

Q1 2008

QoQ

Q4 2007

Q2 2013

Would a fly without wings be called a walk?

Q2 2013 MARKS ANOTHER QUARTER OF GROWTH FOR THE NORTH TEXAS OFFICE MARKET

Austin Office

CITYWIDE AVERAGE ASKING RATE REACHES ALL-TIME HIGH

Overall, citywide absorption was healthy across all submarkets in Q2, though Class B space was clearly the most coveted.

The Northwest Submarket recorded its tenth consecutive quarter of positive absorption, seven of which registered over 100,000 square feet Over 65,000 square feet was absorbed in CBD Class B space, bringing vacancy in that subset to a very tight 6.1%. The North Central Submarket had a strong showing for the first time in two years, absorbing over 57,000 square feet in Q2, bringing vacancy down 200 bps to 25.6%.

Office Rents After climbing $0.96 in Q1, citywide average asking rates jumped another $0.92 in Q2 to $28.12. If rates continue at this pace, the citywide average will be $30.00 by the end of 2013.

Every submarket raised rates, though the most notable spikes were in the CBD, North Central, and Southwest Submarkets.

Unemployment The Austin area unemployment fell to 5.1% in April, down from 5.4% in February. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Austin recently became the eleventh largest city in America, after adding over 25,000 new residents between 2011 and 2012. The Business Journals’ On Numbers reported weekly earnings for private-sector workers grew 7.6% during the same Quick Stats time period.

Q2 2013 QoQ YoY Home sales 13.2% Vacancy   were up 32% in $28.12 Asking Rates   April, YoY, accord265,156 Sq. Ft. Net Absorption   ing the Austin Board of Realtors, 838,965 Sq. Ft. Under Construction   with homes selling 58,000 Sq. Ft. Delivered Construction   in a brisk six weeks on average.

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Absorption and Vacancy Rate

Net Absorption Sq. Ft.

Market Demand

2,200,000

28%

1,800,000

26%

1,400,000

24%

1,000,000

22%

600,000

20%

200,000

18%

(200,000)

16%

(600,000)

14%

(1,000,000)

2011

2012

2013

12%

Q2 Q4 Vacancy Rate

$30 $28 $26 $24 $22 $20 $18

2007

2008

2009 Class A

2010 Class B

2011

2012

Q2 2013

2012

2013

Market Average

Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2013.

Unemployment 10%

Austin is the number one Boomtown in America, according to Bloomberg’s April ranking.

4%

In April, Nerdwallet Inc. ranked Austin as the third best city in the U.S. to start a business.

2%

Austin ranks as the third best city for recent college grads, according to The Atlantic in May 2013.

2010

$32

6%

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2009

$34

Austin ranked as Thumbtack.com’s “Friendliest City for Small Business” in April 2013.

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2008

Gross Annual Average Asking Rates, Per Sq. Ft.

9%

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2007

Q1 Q3 Total Annual Net Absorption

Citywide average asking rates jumped $0.96, quarterover-quarter, to $28.12. Nearly 800,000 square feet of new construction broke ground in Q2.

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2006

8% 7%

5%

3% 2007

2008 US

2009 Texas

2010

2011

Austin - Round Rock - San Marcos MSA

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Q2 2013.

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CBD ACTIVITY RISES, WHILE NEW CONSTRUCTION TALKS HEAT UP

Unemployment Employment in the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA increased to 6.2% in May from 5.8% in April, normal for this time of year due to more people, such as new graduates, entering the labor market.

Overall there were 900 jobs added over the month to the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA, and 12,500 jobs since May of last year.

Office Rents Citywide the average asking lease rate jumped $0.11 over the quarter to $19.90 per square foot. Class A and B rates for the second quarter were reported at $23.78 and $19.59 per square foot, respectively. We could start to see a widening gap between Class A and B asking rates. The submarkets that saw the highest rates overall were the North Central and Northeast submarkets with reported rates at $21.18 and $21.84 per square foot. n

Vacancy and Absorption 20% 1,100,000

19%

900,000

18%

700,000

17%

500,000

16% 15%

300,000

14%

100,000

13%

(100,000)

12%

(300,000) (500,000) Q1

11% 2007 Q2

2008 Q3

2009 Q4

2010

2011

2012

Total Annual Absorption

2Q13

Vacancy Rate

Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2013.

Unemployment 10% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3%

Quick Stats

2%

Q2 2013

QoQ

YoY

Vacancy

17.9%

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Asking Rates

$19.90

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

Net Absorption

231,736 Sq. Ft.

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

Under Construction

210,130 Sq. Ft.

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

0





Delivered Construction Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2013.

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

US

Texas

San Antonio

2012

2Q13

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, June 2013..

Gross Annual Average Asking Rates, Per Sq. Ft. $25 $24 $23 $22 $21

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San Antonio ranked fourth in the April 2013 Bloomberg list of America’s Biggest Boomtowns.

The San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA ranked nineteenth among metropolitan areas on the Business Journals’ Index of Economic Vitality in April.

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$20 $19 $18 $17 $16 $15

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Class A

Class B

Average

2012

10%

2Q13

One nice thing about egotists: they don’t talk about other people.

Citywide absorption reached 231,736 square feet for Q2 2013 with vacancy dropping to 17.9%. The majority of the absorption experienced this quarter took place in the North Central and CBD submarkets. The North Central submarket saw 128,662 square feet of net absorption. Time Warner inked a deal at Parkway Center for 20,473 square feet and Zachary Exploration will be moving into 84,000 square feet at Heritage Oaks I, which they also purchased. The space was formally NuStar Energy’s headquarters and will now serve as Zachary Exploration’s headquarters. Other tenant shifts around the North Central submarket also attributed to net absorption for Q2 2013. The CBD experienced 57,002 square feet of absorption this quarter, with the majority of it taking place at IBC Centre. Visionary Properties Inc. has expanded its footprint downtown by 47,013 square feet. The company now occupies 159,665 square feet of space at IBC Centre. Along with this expansion the company plans to bring more than 150 jobs to the Alamo City over the next 12 to 18 months.

Absorption Sq.Ft.

Vacancy and Absorption

The concept of the daytime population refers to the number of people who are present in an area during normal business hours, including workers. This is in contrast to the ‘resident’ population present during the evening and nighttime hours. Information on the expansion or contraction experienced by different communities between nighttime and daytime populations is important for many planning purposes, including those dealing with transportation, disaster, and relief operations.”

— U.S. Census Bureau (Journey to Work)

2010 TOP 5 TEXAS COUNTIES BY ESTIMATED EMPLOYMENT

5 LARGEST TEXAS CITIES BY DAYTIME POPULATION 2011 ESTIMATED DAYTIME POPULATION*

Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin Fort Worth

2,811,000 1,472,000 1,448,000 966,000 834,000

*Estimate is rounded to the thousands.

Source: NCTCOG, U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey

COUNTY

GOODS*

Harris 747,400 Dallas 436,700 Tarrant 269,400 Bexar 164,900 Travis 134,400 *Estimate is rounded to the hundreds.

SERVICES*

RETAIL*

TOTAL

1672700 1279800 652100 747200 591200

236600 157400 109700 99800 61700

2,656,700 1,873,900 1,031,200 1,011,900 787,300

Data provided by: Research and Information Services North Central Texas Council of Governments www.nctcog.org/risn

Source: NCTCOG, Bureau of Economic Analysis

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JESSICA L. WARRIOR

jwarrior@graniteprop.com Jessica L. Warrior, CPM, RPA, LEED AP OandM, is a senior property manager with Granite Properties. She is a very respected member of several commercial real estate associations, President-Elect of Dalllas IREM , and the Education Editor of the network.

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Change is Here... and the Horizon has Moved

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he field of education is a good barometer of the change running rampant throughout our society. Recent trends clearly demonstrate the transformation being brought about by technology, the shifting of generations and increased knowledge about different learning styles. Educators from elementary grades through college and beyond must embrace these changes so that they can maintain the attention of their students and remain competitive in today’s education marketplace.

This impact is being felt throughout the education market, the real estate industry included. Today’s real estate professional has many options available. IREM, CCIM, AIA, CREW, BOMA and all the industry organizations continue to work tirelessly to provide valuable educational programs to their members amid the changing environment. These courses range from designation classes to continuing education. Other educational opportunities abound including university certificate and degree programs as well as a myriad of online options.

Gone are the days when industry organizations could hold frequent classes for a fee and expect attendees to flood through the doors. Education is seldom a cash cow in today’s real estate industry organization. In fact, the Executive Director of today is likely content if educational programs bring in any profit at all.

Two reasons stand out as the main contributors to this change. First, real estate is a cyclical business and after the two most recent downturns, companies became more hesitant to pay the cost for continuing education. Some companies even created their own internal training programs to defray the cost of outside training. CBRE University is the most widely known example of this trend.

Second, professional employees now have a much harder time getting away from the office to attend these classes.

The economic downturns also impacted the structure of offices with many companies “doing more with less” as the saying goes. Positions have been eliminated, people have gained more and more added responsibility and many are not able to justify being away from the office for extended periods – even when it benefits them or their employer in the long run.

Different Strokes for Different Folks Though lack of both corporate support and time are the biggest challenges, they are certainly not the only hurdles that industry organizations experience in their education programs. Finding the sweet spot where they have targeted an important topic and organized the class in a desirable format (presenter, location, cost, length of time) that works for the larger group of membership is difficult. Further, whereas Baby Boomers often prefer the interaction they experience in a classroom format, Gen X and Millennial professionals tend toward the convenience of self-paced, online courses. Local class attendance is further affected by the fact that many of the national

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Industry organizations are often tasked with the mandate to educate their members both through designation courses as well as ongoing continuing education.

Some organizations such as AIA, USBGC and BOMA have a leg up because of their Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) requirements. Members must complete a certain number of hours over a designated time in order to maintain their designation or certification. MCE needs become a driver for participation for their members.

Other organizations, like IREM, stand for education at their core. How can it be successful in providing education and serving its membership when it is so difficult to fill class seats?

It is imperative for these organizations to embrace the changes in the marketplace.

They cannot continue to look to the past for direction. The days of turning a large profit on member education are likely over, so the task now becomes how organizations serve their membership most effectively with the time and resources they have at their disposal. Polling members regularly to determine topics of interest, choosing a central class location, limiting the time away from the office and hiring a well-respected, professional speaker will all go a long way toward filling those chairs.

Cooperative and Collaborative Programs A few forward thinking organizations have experienced recent success with targeted leadership programs. For the past two years, IREM has partnered with Human Dynamics and Lynous Talent Management to bring focused leadership training to their members. These classes have focused on building personal leadership skills and understanding team dynamics. CREW’s recent partnership with SMU is another example. Targeted to women in leadership, this 8-module course began in 2012 and attendees who complete 6 of the 8 classes receive the SMU CREW Leadership Certificate.

Both online and classroom certificate programs like this are growing in popularity. These training opportunities meet a dual function for adult learners - they educate and they give participants something of value to add to their resumes. This seems

to be the key to capturing the attention of today’s professional. Industry organizations must clearly demonstrate the value a class will bring to attendees before their members will commit their valuable time. Marketing of continuing education has become more important than ever before and is now considered a must in the presentation of a successful program.

As noted, it is difficult for modern professionals to get away from the office for continuing education; however, the desire to learn and grow is still there. Convenience becomes a critical factor for those employees who want to learn new things but have limited time available. Technology now offers many rich opportunities for convenient learning. In addition to the self-paced online classes offered through many industry organizations, a new medium has recently come on the scene.

The Future Begins Now MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are the new iteration of distance learning and are one of the hottest topics in education today. MOOCs have grown exponentially in recent years and now include several Ivy League universities in their ranks. Using a combination of video content (often through YouTube), reading comprehension, online forums and occasional testing (depending on the course / program), these free courses can top 100,000 participants with topics ranging from real estate and finance to the history of art. Udacity and Coursera are two of the more well-known MOOC sites but a quick Google search will bring up many more. Though there are some programs that charge a fee and even some that offer credit hours, the vast majority are provided at no cost. Because of the variety of courses available, it may take some time to find the exact offering you want, but MOOCs offer a great opportunity to gain continuing education on your own schedule.

For professionals who are serious about continuing their education, more local universities are offering real estate degree programs with night and weekend classes. The University of North Texas and SMU have had well regarded programs for some time and the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is a relative newcomer with its rapidly growing real estate program. With both an undergraduate and graduate real estate degree concentration, UTD’s program is part of

their world-renowned Naveen Jindal School of (Business) Management. UTD has also partnered with the CCIM Institute University Alliance Program and the Texas Real Estate Commission to provide recognized credit for courses taken through the program.

Real estate professionals have more education opportunities available to them than ever before. From the many designation, MCE and continuing education courses offered by local industry organizations to the self-paced, online courses provided by the national organization websites, real estate industry organizations are constantly looking for new ways to meet their members’ needs.

Technology is continuing to evolve giving professionals more control of their learning schedule with free access to on-demand MOOCs from around the world. These highly interactive courses are increasing exponentially and are available, almost literally, at the click of a button. Finally, more universities are offering real estate degree programs with convenient class times for professional students. Opportunities abound. Making time for these opportunities as a busy professional becomes the next challenge.

The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change. (Carl Rogers) Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. (Mahatma Gandhi) Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world. (Nelson Mandela) An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. (Benjamin Franklin) Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. (John Dewey) 46

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Educational Programs and Resources We set out to provide a detailed listing of the wide variety classes, programs and certifications offered from our affiliates, but most of the schedules had not been established yet for 2014, so this presentation is not complete. However, on the masthead of this publication (page 6), you will find the website for each of our affiliates; from there it is easy to navigate to find up-to-date information on class descriptions, schedules and designation programs.

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OMI International offers competency-enhancing certificates, designations, and professional development opportunities for new and experienced personnel who have property, facility, or systems responsibilities inside the built environment.

With several course delivery options and a selection of programs proven to increase job performance—98% of graduates have become more efficient as a result of their education—and add value to a company—68% of graduates have experienced a decrease in monthly expenses*—both individuals and employers benefit from a BOMI International education. *Statistics based on a 2012 survey of BOMI International graduates.

COURSE DELIVERY OPTIONS • Instructor-Led Online: Flexible, 15-week interactive online course led by an expert instructor. Sessions are offered three times a year, beginning in January (spring), May (summer), and September (fall).

• Self-Study: Convenient, self-paced course to be completed within a sixmonth time period. All courses are offered in this format. Registration is always open and available.

• Accelerated Review: Fast-paced, three- to four-day course taught in a classroom environment. Offered throughout the year across the US. Availability and length depend on location.

• Semester-Length Classroom: Traditional classroom course taught over an extended period of time. Offered throughout the year across the US. Availability and length depend on location.

• Corporate Onsite Instruction: Tailored to meet the needs of an organization. Time, cost, and location to be determined and agreed upon by the organization and BOMI International.

BOMI International courses are also offered throughout the US through a partnership with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Locals.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS • Property Administrator Certificate (PAC): Education for those responsible for a single building or a portfolio of real estate assets. Learn to

apply accounting and financial best practices that maximize the productivity and overall value of a portfolio.

• Facilities Management Certificate (FMC): Education for those who manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of facilities. Learn to best support the processes needed to optimize overall productivity and reduce operating expenses.

• Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC): Education for those who operate and maintain multiple building systems. Learn to efficiently manage key building systems, including those that work together for a comfortable indoor environment.

• Property Management Financial Proficiency Certificate (PMFP): Education for those who analyze, manage, and invest in real estate assets. Learn to make confident investment decisions that enhance portfolios and the profitability of a company.

DESIGNATION PROGRAMS • Real Property Administrator (RPA®) Designation: Education for those who manage real estate assets. Learn to optimize all operating aspects of a commercial building to maximize a building’s net income while minimizing risk.

• Facilities Management Administrator (FMA®) Designation: Education for those who make sure a facility runs smoothly. Learn to effectively lead the daily operations and maintenance efforts needed for a facility to function at peak efficiency.

• Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA®) Designation: Education for those in charge of technicians who run daily building operations.

Learn to create a safe workplace for energy-efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective building systems.

• Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT®) Designation: Education for hands-on technicians and building engineers. Learn to increase the overall operating effectiveness of major building systems such as heating, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.

Look for our new High-Performance Certificate program and High-Performance designations (RPA|HP and FMA|HP) available January 2014.

Additional information regarding program requirements, course schedules, and registration are available at www.bomi.org, or by calling 1.800.235.BOMI (2664).

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educational programs and resources BOMA Nevada BOMA Nevada offers a full complement of the RPA®, FMA® and SMA® designation classes in an accelerated format and more. The remaining 2013 classes are listed below. Go to www.bomanevada.org or call 702-9382662 for updated information.

BOMA Dallas Beginning in 2014, BOMI will offer a new designation for seasoned property managers - High Performance – Sustainability). There will be three courses: HP Principles, HP Practices, and HP Investments. Dallas BOMA offers many educational opportunities throughout the year in addition to a full complement of the BOMI designation classes. The schedule for 2013, appears below. Additional information and the 2014 schedule, go to www.bomadallas.org.

• Refrigeration Systems and Accessories September 3 thru November 19 (Tuesdays), 5 to7 pm Applies to SMA® and SMT® designations.

• Design, Operations and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 9 am to 4 pm Applies to FMA® and RPA® designations.

• Budget and Accounting September 16 – 18 Applies to RPA® designations as well as PAC® designation.

• Technologies for Facility Managers October 7 -9 Applies to FMA® designation.

• Law and Risk Management November 4 – 6 Applies to RPA® designation.

• Design, Operations and Maintenance of Buildings Part 1 December 2 – 4 Applies to RPA® and FMA® designations as well as PAC® and FMC® designations.

• Budgeting and Accounting October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 9 am to 4 pm Applies to the RPA® designation.

See page 34 for information on the DBEI scholarship program.

BOMA San Antonio BOMA San Antonio offers a full complement of the RPA®, FMA® and SMA® designation classes over a 3-year cycle. Go to www.bomasanantonio.org for updated information.

BOMA Austin BOMA Austin offers a full complement of the RPA®, FMA® and SMA® designation classes. The remaining 2013 classes are listed below. Go to www.bomaaustin.org for updated information.

Dallas Fort Worth IIDA City Center There are numerous CEU (Continuing Education) programs as well as NCIDQ Study Courses provided through the Texas/Oklahoma Chapter of IIDA. Professional and Associate Members are required to complete and report 1.0 CEU (10 hours) of Continuing Education for the current compliance period ending December 2013. The next CEU opportunity will be offered in November, a 1 hour eligible Health Safety Welfare CEU hosted by USG. To follow the schedule and stay updated on upcoming event dates, times, and locations, including CEUs and NCIDQ study courses, follow the chapter on Facebook at Facebook.com/IIDADFW and online at: http:// iida-tx-ok.org/events/tx-ok-chapter-calendar.

• Refrigeration Systems and Accessories September 11 - November 6 Applies to SMT® designation.

• The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I September 12 - November 7 Applies to FMA® and RPA® designations.

BOMA Fort Worth BOMA Fort Worth will offer a full complement of the RPA®, FMA® and SMA® designation classes. The remaining 2013 classes are listed below.

Go to www.bomafortworth.org for updated information.

• Refrigeration Systems and Accessories September 3 - November 19 Applies to SMT® designation.

• Environmental Health and Safety Issues – RPA/FMA/SMA Requirement Every Friday from October 4 - October 25th Applies to RPA®, FMA® and SMA® designations.

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NAWIC Dallas Chapter Awards Scholarships The Dallas Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction offers scholarships each semester. The Scholarship Committee reviews applications twice a year for the spring and fall semesters which range from $500.00 to $1,000.00 per semester. Scholarships are open to men and women attending college or a trade school in Texas, after their first, or freshman year. (Deadlines are posted website at www.nawic-dallas.org.)

(L-R) Marco Villasana (Safety Manager for BARC); Jill Melançon (NAWIC Scholarship Chair and SR Roofing Solutions, Business Development Manager), and Michal Solecki (Superintendent for Zion Contractors). Each received a $500 scholarship for the fall 2013 semester.

IREM IREM offers several credential programs that are earned through experience. For asset and property managers who oversee a team that manages large portfolios of multi-family, office, retail or industrial properties, there is the Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation (http://www.irem.org/credentials/for-individuals/cpm). For those who manage small to mid-size residential portfolios, the Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®) designation (http://www.irem.org/credentials/for-individuals/arm) is appropriate and for those who manage small to mid-size commercial portfolios, the Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®) certification (http://www.irem.org/credentials/for-individuals/acom) is appropriate. For real estate firms that want global recognition and increased marketability, and have a CPM in an executive position supervising real estate management activities, the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) is offered.

Each IREM offers a wide variety of educational opportunities throughout the year. The remaining 2013 classes are listed below.

Go to the respective chapter’s website for up-to-date information.

The Appraisal Institute, North Texas Chapter The Appraisal Institute is a global association of real estate appraisers, with nearly 23,000 valuation professionals in almost 60 countries throughout the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide.

Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and its professionals benefit from an array of education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI (www. appraisalinstitute.org/airesources/MAI_Designations.aspx ) SRPA (www.appraisalinstitute.org/airesources/SRPA_designations.aspx)and SRA (www.appraisalinstitute.org/ airesources/SRA_designations.aspx) designations.

MAI - The MAI designation is held by individuals who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and who advise clients on real estate investment decisions.

SRPA - The SRPA membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of property.

SRA - The SRA designation is held by individuals who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property.

Dallas www.irem-dallas.org • Ethics for the Real Estate Manager October 26 • Asset Management and Financial Analysis November 5-6

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The local chapter scholarship application deadline is November 15th, and must be used in 2013-2014 for chapter classroom courses.

IREM Austin ®

Austin www.iremaustin.org • Ethics for the Real Estate Manager September 10 The chapter offers one scholarship to each locally offered class.

IREM San Antonio ®

San Antonio www.iremsanantonio.org • Ethics for the Real Estate Manager October 10 The chapter offers one scholarship to each locally offered class.

IREM Fort Worth ®

Fort Worth www.fortworthirem.org Inquire about The D. John Fegan Scholarship Fund Through the IREM Foundation, IREM has a wide array of scholarships available to qualified students at all career stages, from those currently enrolled in college to those working towards an IREM credential to help alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

The North Texas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute offers a full complement of the designation classes. The remaining 2013 classes are listed below. Program details and online registration are available at www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/northtexas.aspx.

• Residential and Commercial Valuation of Solar September 12-13 • General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use September 19-22 • 7-Hour National USPAP Update September 27 • Advanced Concepts and Case Studies October 1-6, • General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies October 17-20 • Basic Appraisal Principles October 28-31 • Basic Appraisal Procedures November 2-5 • 15-Hour National USPAP November 6-7

Looking ahead: 2014 Education Programs

Program dates, details and online registration will be available by November 1, 2013 at www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/northtexas.aspx.

• 15-Hour National USPAP • Basic Appraisal Principles • Basic Appraisal Procedures • 7-Hour National USPAP Update • Business Practices and Ethics • General Appraiser Income Approach, Part 1 • General Appraiser Income Approach, Part 2 • General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach • General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach • General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use • General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies • Real Estate Finance, Statistics, and Valuation Modeling

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USGBC

CCIM A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry.

The lapel pin and designation are earned after completing a process that ensures proficiency in both theory and practice. There are 5 core courses for the CCIM designation and all are offered in North Texas. The elite corps includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals - a global commercial real estate network with members in more than 30 countries. Over 15,000 have earned the CCIM designation; 5,500 professionals are pursuing it. (Go to ntccim.com for up-to-date information.)

• LEED Green Associate credential demonstrates a solid and current foundation in green building principles and practices. From marketers to lawyers, landscape architects to education professionals, and product manufacturers to policymakers, LEED Green Associates enjoy a broad understanding of sustainability that bolsters their careers and enhances their lives. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures (http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook).

Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis An overview of the commercial real estate investment process - from property inspection through follow through after the property is profitably sold.

• The LEED AP BD+C credential suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools and LEED for Core and Shell rating systems. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.

• Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate Cash flow, finance terms, taxes, and myriads of other factors all have a significant impact on the financial performance of a commercial property. Financial analysis tools, concepts and calculations to help make sound decisions involving commercial real estate -. the cash flow model, time value of money, finance programs, loan terms (variables), appraisal methods, measuring investment value and performance, and taxation issues.

• The LEED AP O+M credential distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance, heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through enhanced operations and maintenance. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.

• Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate Learn to analyze historical trends and existing data to assess both current and future market conditions that will impact real estate decisions. Economic Base Analysis, how supply and demand factors interact to impact a market forecast, site feasibility, market dynamics and market pricing.

• The LEED AP ID+C credential serves participants in the design, construction and improvement of commercial interiors and tenant spaces that offer a healthy, sustainable and productive work environment. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.

Course Descriptions

• User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate Explore the valuation and costs of commercial leasehold interests from the user’s perspective. Negotiation tactics and strategies to counsel clients on the critical decision of leasing versus owning, building versus buying, and alternative strategies to a conventional lease.

• Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate Financial and regulatory factors, from finding a property consistent with the prospective owner’s investment strategy to financing options and tax considerations. Modern investment concepts such as expected value based on probabilities, real estate exchanges, capital accumulation as a method for evaluating alternative real estate investments and income partitioning, a technique for valuing each portion of the cash flow by the risk it represents.

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At Greenbuild (November 20-22 in Philadelphia), an updated version of the LEED Rating System will be launched and, with it, a new version of the LEED credentialing exam. There will be a period of overlap between the new exam and the existing one, state USGBC sources, just as there will be with the current rating system (LEED 2009). USGBC North Texas is currently negotiating with a new training provider to host exam prep classes for both the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP with specialty exams. Class sessions will be announced on the chapter’s webpage and in email newsletters. Questions about upcoming sessions should be directed to the chapter@usgbcnorthtexas.org.

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• The LEED AP Homes credential is suited for those involved in the design and construction of healthy, durable homes that use fewer resources and produce less waste.

The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Homes rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.

• The LEED ND credential applies to individuals participating in the planning, design and development of sustainable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.

All LEED Green Associates and LEED AP with specialty credential holders are required to maintain their credentials (http://www.usgbc.org/ leed/credentials/leed-ap/maintain ) Check the Credential Maintenance Program Guide (http://www.usgbc.org/resources/cmp-guide) for new rules and options for reporting continuing education.

AXIOM AGC San Antonio Locally, AGC produces dozens of informative events concerning such hot topics as BIM, The Basics, immigration compliance, as well as all five modules of the nationally acclaimed Project Management Development Program. To promote workforce development, it also strongly supports scholarship programs, Alamo Workforce Solutions, and varies career day activities as well as the Construction Careers Academy at Earl Warren High School. Some of the 2013 classes are listed below. For more information on the educational program and scheduled courses, go to http:// www.sanantonioagc.org/meetings-a-events/calendar.html • Cyber Security/Tech Forecast/ Cloud Presentation September 5, 2013 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.

• The Basics 10 Sessions Tuesdays, starting September 10, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. http://gov.bexar.org/smwbe/basicsclass.html • Green Building Workshop with USGBC October 3, 2013 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Axiom offers the latest and most up-to-date education in sustainable building and LEED including project-specific consultation, portfolio consultation, and leading edge publications. Its classes are designed for individuals familiar with LEED and green building principles. They are especially helpful for individuals preparing to work on a LEED project or take a LEED Accredited professional exam.

Sessions include: • Green Advantage • What’s NEW in LEED • LEED Minimum Program Requirements for BD+C/ ID+C • Water Use Reduction in LEED • Construction Waste Management • Calculating and Documenting LEED MR Credits • Construction Indoor Air Quality and LEED • Understanding LEED for Healthcare • Understanding Eco-Labels and LEED • Integrated Project Delivery and Green Advantage ® • When Worlds Collide: ADA & LEED! • LEED EBOM Strategies/ Session 1 - Where to Start?

• + LEED EBOM Strategies/ Session 2 - Indoor Plumbing Efficiency Go to www.axiomsustainable.com for complete information and schedules.

Upcoming Education Programs: The Building Information Modeling Education Program is designed specifically for construction professionals. This series will lead contractors through the process of learning about, understanding, adopting and effectively using BIM. • AGC’s BIM Education Program consists of: • Unit 1 - An Introduction to Building Information Modeling, 2nd Edition • Unit 2 - BIM Technology, 2nd Edition • Unit 3 - BIM Contract Negotiation and Risk Allocation, 1st Edition • Unit 4 - BIM Process, Adoption, and Integration, 1st Edition Each BIM Education Program course provides a full day of training for a total of 32 hours of course time. After participants complete all four courses in the program they become eligible to sit for the Certificate of Management—Building Information Modeling exam. All courses should be take sequentially. The CM-BIM is the construction industry’s only credential that teaches the practical application of the Building Information Modeling process for commercial construction firms.

To help contractors develop the knowledge needed to build lean, the Associated General Contractors of America developed the Lean Construction Education Program. Construction professionals at all experience levels will learn the building blocks necessary to transform their projects and companies into a lean operating system. The program will progressively cover a range of topics essential to Lean Construction, including: Variation and pull in production.

• Lean Workstructuring • The Last Planner® System • Lean supply chains and assembly • Production management • Lean design and pre-construction • Problem-solving principles and tools

Lynous September Class Schedule: • TREC Legal Update September 13 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• TREC Ethics September 13 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Cash Flow Analysis September 17 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Lease Abstract and Analysis September 27 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

For more information and class schedules, go to www.lynous.com.

As noted at the outset, nearly all of the groups have many and valuable program offerings throughout the year, and not all are (or could be). CREW Dallas has an extensive Leadership Program in conjunction with SMU for example.

Many locals colleges and universities have specialized real estate programs.

AIA, TEXO and AGC Austin - just to name a few – have a wide variety of class and program offerings. You are encouraged to visit the websites of the associations whose professional membership most closely matches your education needs/pursuits.

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MAI Members Nearly all of our affiliate associations offer professionals valuable training, leadership and educational opportunities throughout the year. Several offer elite, specialized credentialing programs - opportunities for professional growth through the completion of specific educational requirements designation programs.

Generally, these professional designations are intended to increase professional competence through education, to raise the standards of the respective profession, and to gain for the designated member a qualified, standardized, objective, and unbiased recognition of achievement, enhanced professional skills, knowledge and marketability in the workforce. You can learn more about the designation programs elsewhere in this issue or go to the websites of the associations themselves (all of which appear on page 6). Below is a listing provided by some of our affiliates of current members who have achieved the professional pinnacle represented by those designations.

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R. Blair Abney, MAI, SRA Archie Lee Adams, Jr., MAI Elizabeth Allen-Knight, MAI Troy C. Alley, Jr, MAI Norman L. Archibald, MAI, SRA Jeffrey H. Arrington, MAI David A. Arvesen, MAI, SRA M. E. Atwood, MAI, SRA Richard N. Baker, MAI Benjamin E. Barnett, Sr., MAI Phillip K. Baxter, MAI William R. Baxter, MAI William H. Beazley, III, MAI Robin P. Beck, MAI Charles A. Bissell, MAI Julius M. Blatt, MAI Thomas M. Bogdon, MAI Mark A. Bond, MAI, SRA Pamela R. Bonds, MAI, SRA Bryant Bonner, MAI, SRA MacKenzie S. Bottum, MAI Timothy G. Brennan, MAI Jeffrey W. Briggs, MAI James B (JB) Brill, MAI Ted D. Brooks, MAI David E. Brown, MAI, SRA Scott E. Buie, MAI David R. Bullard, MAI Angela H. Butkus, MAI B. Diane Butler, MAI

John D. Campagna, MAI Kevin D. Carson, MAI Thomas Lance Cass, MAI Arleen D. Cassidy, MAI Christopher Cauthen, MAI James S. Chaffin, MAI Brian L. Chandler, MAI Craig A. Christensen, MAI Karel J. Clettenberg, MAI Rodney G. Clough, MAI Richard J. Cole, Jr, MAI Michael S. Cook, MAI, SRA Harold A. Coon, Jr, MAI Darrel G. Copeland, MAI Terrance P. Cosgrove, MAI Jeffrey A. Coulston, MAI M. Lance Coyle, MAI, SRA Stephen T. Crosson, MAI, SRA Charles G. Dannis, MAI, SRA James B. Davis, MAI Ruth S. Davis, MAI Todd Deitemyer, MAI Petra C. Della Valle, MAI Joseph A. Dengel, MAI Robert Derse, MAI Larry E. Dobbs, MAI Mark Donoho, MAI, SRA Daryl Duncan, MAI, SRA Ronald E. Dunham, MAI Mark Elledge, MAI William J. Enlow, MAI Andrew T. Essington, MAI Stephen F. Fanning, MAI Marc S. Farmer, MAI R. Kent Faver, MAI Shannon Fawcett, MAI, SRA Frank A. Fehribach, MAI A. Paige Franks, MAI Shelby T. French, MAI Jack P. Friedman, MAI, SRA Jerry L. Fulwiler, MAI Robin Wade Gabriel, MAI, SRA Will A. Galbraith, Jr, MAI, SRA John A. Gans, MAI Glenn Garoon, MAI James V. Getto, MAI, SRA Phillip M. Gibson, MAI Robert E. Gingrich, Jr, MAI Christi B. Glendinning, MAI Shari R. Goldberg, MAI Steven J. Goldberg, MAI Jim S. Goodrich, MAI, SRA John David Grayson, MAI Julie T. Grisham, MAI Joel D. Halverson, MAI John M. Harris, MAI Thomas E. Hartgroves, MAI K. J. Hearon, MAI Martin J. Heines, MAI Ross C. Helbing, MAI John G. Hirschy, MAI, SRA Mark C. Hopkins, MAI, SRA Michael R. Huffman, MAI Bryan E. Humphries, MAI

Harry B. Hunsicker, MAI Howard Wayne Hutchison, MAI, SRA Jimmy H. Jackson, MAI Jimmy P. James, MAI Richard A. Jander, MAI David L. Johnsen, MAI C. Taylor Johnson, III, MAI John E. Johnson, MAI Deverick P. Jordan, MAI John D. Jordan, MAI James E. Justice, MAI Charles W. Kelly, MAI Stephen C. Kincheloe, MAI J. Robert Kinney, MAI Lari L. Klein, MAI Gregory R. Kline, MAI Kyle N. Knox, MAI Laurence J. Kosowsky, MAI Ann Kostishak, MAI Mark R. Lamb, MAI Benjamin A. Langford, MAI Willard H. Langhenry, MAI Joel Laviolette, MAI Tracy Smith Law, MAI Wm. D. Lawson, MAI Glenda F. Lenart-Michaels, MAI Edwin W. Litolff, Jr, MAI John C. Lloyd, MAI Gary D. Long, MAI Mark Lowery, MAI Brenda J. MacAskill, MAI Martin M. MacRae, MAI Peter Malin, MAI Thomas G. Mason, II, MAI Jay M. Massey, MAI, SRA M. W Massey, MAI Wade A. Masterson, MAI Timothy T. Mayfield, MAI Lonnie D. McCracken, MAI Christopher L. McDade, MAI, SRA Gerald W. McKim, MAI, SRA Michael B. McKinney, MAI James A. Meads, MAI Mark E. Mellard, MAI David J. Mentesana, MAI James C. Merrill, MAI Joe W. Milkes, MAI Jim P. Mitchell, MAI Paul C. Mitchell, MAI Gavin B. Mogan, MAI Lawrence J. Montz, MAI L. Drake Moore, MAI T. J. Morey, MAI, SRA Donald R. Morris, MAI William S. Morris, MAI C. S. Mullinax, MAI Johnny D. Murph, MAI W. P. Murphy, MAI, SRA George N. Naeter, MAI Nick Nicholas, MAI Charles B. Nolen, MAI Timothy B. Nunan, MAI Mark C. O’Briant, MAI

Jay O. Oji, MAI Ronald K. Owens, Jr, MAI Larry D. Papkin, MAI Carl Parker, III, MAI Dennis C. Pertle, MAI John J. Phillips, MAI K. Suzanne Phillips, MAI Stan T. Phillips, MAI Willis B. Pierce, MAI Jack V. Poe, MAI Sandra Poe, MAI S. Blaine Porter, MAI Ronald W. Potts, MAI J. Douglas Prickett, Jr, MAI Wendell Pyles, MAI Gary D. Ray, MAI K. Lynn Ray, MAI Kyle D. Redfearn, MAI Gerald L. Regalia, MAI, SRA Brian Reid, MAI Emma L. Rhodes, MAI Gene Rhodes, MAI David W Riach, MAI Justin R. Rice, MAI Christopher S. Roach, MAI W. Wesley Roemer, MAI Jeffrey L. Rogers, MAI James A. Rohrig, MAI James A. Rosso, Jr, MAI, SRA Stephen F. Ryan, MAI E. Maxwell Sanders, MAI Reagan R. Schwarzlose, MAI R. Howard Sears, MAI, SRA Brian E. Shuler, MAI Edward H. Siegel, MAI, SRA Ernest G. Silva, MAI Jack A. Simpson, MAI, SRA Arturo Singer, MAI Gagan K. Singh, MAI Jody W. Sloan, MAI Earnest W Smith, MAI Greg B. Smith, MAI Kevin L. Smith, MAI Lane B. Smutz, MAI Wesley F Snyder, MAI Waleta M. Spear, MAI Katharine C. Spencer, MAI Chuck E. Sponsler, MAI Stephen B. Spraberry, MAI Honor C. Stroud, MAI Jeffrey L. Tarpley, MAI Joe Bill Thompson, MAI Richard J. Tibbenham, MAI Mitchell B. Todd, MAI Timothy M. Tolson, MAI Theodore A. Toro, MAI, SRA John S. Trabold, III, MAI John Tuszynski, MAI James S. Underhill, MAI Larry G. Vickery, MAI William G. Wall, MAI Donald L. Ward, MAI Joseph B. Wells, MAI, SRA George F. West, MAI, SRA

Jan Whatley, MAI Amy White, MAI John K. Williams, MAI R. Eric Williams, MAI Allison M. Wilson, MAI Ken P. Wilson, MAI, SRA Bradley M. Wirth, MAI Stanley E. Wolf, MAI Daniel P. Wright, MAI William G. Wright, MAI

SRPA Members Joseph L. Cottrell, SRPA, SRA Thomas S. Garrett, SRPA, SRA Cheryl A. Rowland, SRPA, SRA Frank Towery, Jr, SRPA A. P. Williams, SRPA

SRA Members Bill M. Allen, SRA Tim Bentley, SRA Walcott G. Black, SRA Marlin M. Blake, SRA Ron E. Box, SRA James Brady, SRA William B. Chapman, III, SRA Dod W. Clapp, SRA Brenda M. J. Cottone, SRA John F. Cottrell, SRA Elizabeth A. Darling, SRA George . Dodd, SRA Glenn R. Duncan, SRA Bradford L. Edgar, SRA Michael J. Ernest, SRA Jerry L. Gage, SRA Allen W. Gardiner, SRA Michael J. Hall, SRA Kendal D. Hartley, SRA Steve Howell, SRA William G. Jacobs, SRA E. T. Jones, III, SRA Wallace E. Jones, SRA Loyd D. Mathews, SRA Robert McCarty, SRA Russell D. Nickell, SRA J. Douglas Ragsdale, SRA David R. Ramirez, SRA Jeffrey T. Rauland, SRA David B. Ray, SRA John K. Scarborough, SRA Stan R. Smith, SRA Duane A. Snider, SRA Gregory E. Stephens, SRA Scott G. Strickland, SRA M. Clint Tomlinson, SRA Andrew A. Walker, SRA Robert J. Wisson, SRA Van J. Wright, SRA Greg York, SRA

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honor roll American Society of Interior Designers Abigail Leonard Schluterman, ASID Adair T. Bowen, ASID, Program Coordinator, ID Adrienne A. Faulkner, ASID Adrienne Clay Morgan, ASID Adrienne Rosen, ASID Alexis Hunter, ASID Alicia A. Kasprzycki, ASID Alisa C. Kraemer, ASID, RID Allen Neil Hart, ASID Allison G Jaffe, ASID Amanda Jones, ASID Amanda M. Ayala, ASID Amanda S. Reilly, ASID, RID Amy D. Slaughter, ASID Amy Elizabeth Roehl, ASID Amy E. Thomasson-Ramirez, ASID Amy Lea Allison, ASID Amy S. Sorley, ASID Amy Walton, ASID Amy Yeatts Warren, ASID Ana Margarita Figueroa, ASID Andra E Schwenk, ASID Andrea D. Freeman, ASID Andrea Krolick, ASID Andrea Nicole Smith, ASID Andrea N. Ross, ASID Andrea Redfern, ASID Andre Staffelbach, ASID Annette Hatcher Brown, ASID Annette Key Mallard, ASID Anita Henson, ASID Anita Maberry, ASID Anita P. Watson, ASID Anna R. Peavy, ASID Anne Bigger, ASID Anne R. Steele, ASID Annie Mason, ASID Ann Marshall Fry, ASID Anthony V. Waters, ASID Armenda Twynne Guess, ASID Ashley J. Astleford, ASID Azure Wei Ju, ASID Barbara Brooks, ASID Barbara E. Hunter, ASID Barbara Hamburg, ASID Barbara J. Vessels, ASID Barbara L. McMaude, ASID Barbara Maddox, ASID Barbara Prewitt, ASID Barbara Shefferly, ASID Barbra G. Reynolds, ASID, RID Becky Taylor, ASID Beth C. Thiel, ASID BettyLou Phillips, ASID Betty S. Vondracek, ASID Beverly Field, ASID Beverly Robbins, ASID Beverly A. Williamson, ASID Bobbie H. Scanio, ASID, RID Bonnie Ruth Achariyakosol, ASID, RID

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Brenda J. Wood, ASID Candace M. Volz, ASID Candalyn (Candy) Gardner, ASID, RID Carol A. Holley, ASID Carol A. Rodgers, ASID Carol D. Myers, ASID Carole S. Harston, ASID Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID Carolyn S. Nicole, ASID Carrie Ward Hatfield, ASID Casey L. Roy, ASID Catherine M. Dolen, ASID Cathy J. Craig, ASID Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID C Claude Barron, ASID Chandra L. Payne, ASID Charles Gregory Connally, ASID Charlotte W. Comer, ASID Charlynn A. Casey, ASID Cheree’ B. Noble, ASID Cheri Etchelecu, ASID Cheryl A. Van Duyne, ASID Christi M. Farley, ASID Christina M. Phillips, ASID Christi Palmer, ASID Christi Proctor, ASID Christine A. Eustice, ASID, RID Cindi Cagle, ASID, RID Cindy A. Olson, ASID Connie Dunn, ASID Connie H. Jackson, ASID Constance L. Blake, ASID Courtney Lyn Adams, ASID Courtney Whitworth, ASID Courtney Wilkinson, ASID Cristie Schlosser, ASID, RID Cynthia B. Wallace-Pittman, ASID Cynthia Sue Bell, ASID Dabney P. Graham, ASID Dan W. Lee, ASID, AIA, AAHID, IIDA Darlene D. Bohuslav, ASID David E. Salem, ASID Dawn Bergan, ASID Dawn Frank Hearn, ASID Dawn West, ASID Debbie Baxter, ASID Debbie L. Cherry, ASID Debbie Rossler, ASID Deborah A. Bigbie, ASID Deborah L. Forrest, FASID Deborah Nash, ASID Deborah Reed, ASID Deborah Walker, ASID Debra B. Stewart, ASID Debra Hamlett, ASID Dennis Waters, ASID Derrick Dodge, ASID Diana Beck, ASID Diana L. Allison Ph.D., ASID Diane P. Mallory, ASID Dianne Etheredge, ASID

Dianne Rose, ASID Dinah J. Martinec, ASID Donald B. Coan, ASID Dona M. Rosene, ASID Donna Crisp, ASID Donna G. Figg, ASID Donna M. Guerra, ASID Donna Wetegrove, ASID Don Wilson Collier, ASID Doreen Harrison Wallace, ASID Doris A. Younger, ASID Dorothy (DOT) M. Hamblet, ASID Dorris James, ASID Eddie M. Smith, ASID Eileen Madigan, ASID elina esther diaz-gierbolini, ASID Elizabeth Brode, ASID Elizabeth Locke Welsh, ASID Elizabeth S. Hunter, ASID Ellen A. Hinson, ASID Ellen Fleischmann, ASID Emily E. Greggerson, ASID, RID, GA Emily Gibson, ASID Emily Summers, ASID Erin Egan Crow, ASID, RID Erin Sander, ASID Ernesto E. Bustamante, ASID Eva Marceau, ASID Evelyn E. Barnes, ASID Ferry Zadeh, ASID Floyd G. Davenport, ASID Frances C. Timbrook, ASID Frederick Merrill, ASID Fulgencio C. Levrier Jr., ASID Gayla Jett Shannon, ASID G B. Alford, ASID Gladys Ann Marchbanks, ASID Glen E. Boudreaux, ASID Greg K Larman, ASID Gunnar J. Burklund, ASID Gwendolyn Cooper Candelaria, ASID Harriett Adams, ASID Harriette Gachman, ASID Heather Young Collins, ASID Herb Schoening, ASID Holly Hillis, ASID Hope Hodge-Stevens, ASID Hugh S. Scarbrough, ASID Irene M. Stanley, ASID James M Kenner, ASID Jana Rei Cates, ASID, RID Jane Garland Lucas, ASID Jane H. Gardner, ASID Janet M. Pate, ASID, LEED AP ID+C Janice T. Stewart, ASID Jan King, ASID Janna S. Moore-Pena, ASID Jan Niels, ASID Jan Parker CSc., FASID, IIDA,

IDEC Jan Showers, ASID Jaynelle T. Ip, ASID J. Camden Chancellor, ASID J.D. Carter, ASID Jeana L. Riley, ASID Jean A. McDowell, ASID Jean Marie Giegerich, ASID Jeannine Bazer-Schwartz, FASID J. Elizabeth Davies, ASID Jene T. Laman, ASID Jenness D. Gilles, ASID Jennifer Burggraaf, ASID Jennifer E Fordham, ASID Jennifer Lynn Campbell, ASID Jennifer Y. Vernon, ASID Jeri Garrett, ASID Jerrold Z. Norton, ASID Jerry W. Goebel, ASID Jessica Nixon, ASID Jessica Savage, ASID Jill Eileen Faires Williams, ASID, RID Jill Renee Noble, ASID Jill W. Duncan, ASID Joanie Wyll, ASID JoAnn S. Kneer, ASID Joan Siebert, ASID Joe Burke, ASID Joe D. Conger, ASID John Phifer Marrs, ASID John S. Gutzler, ASID John W. Gormley, ASID John W. Turner, Jr., ASID Jolie’ D. Humphrey, ASID Jon G. McLean, ASID Joseph J. Minton, ASID Joyce Browning, ASID Judith Marsee, ASID Judy Conley, ASID Judy D. Buell, ASID Judy L. Dahl, ASID Judy L. McNamara, ASID Julianne Mayfield, ASID Julie A. Reynolds, ASID Julie K. Fuller, ASID Karen A. Kitowski, ASID Karen L. Rivera, ASID Karen Parks I, ASID Karmyn K. Papavasiliou, ASID Kasey Jean McCarty, ASID Katherine Taylor Bukovitz, ASID Kathryn Kitty Wasemiller, ASID Kathryn Stephens, ASID Kathy Adcock-Smith, ASID Kathy R. Hopwood, ASID Kathy T. Borth, ASID Katie C Elliott, ASID, RID Kay L. Cosby, ASID, RID, IIDA Kay Poynor, ASID, RID Kay Schaefer Troutt, ASID Kay Sutherland Ashton, ASID Kelli Ann Frantzen, ASID

Kelli LaNell Henson, ASID Kelly B. Jones, ASID Kelly S. Mann, ASID Kenda M. Draper, ASID Keenie W. Kyle, ASID Kenneth Jorns, ASID Kenneth L. Horne, ASID Kimberly A. Marks, ASID Kim M. Bates, ASID Kristina M. Sleyster, ASID Kristen Fegale, ASID Kristy Danielle Mastrandonas, ASID Lania Fryou, ASID Larie McCluskey Coleman, ASID Laura L. Clark, ASID Laura McDonald Stewart, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP, RID Laura Nan Heath, ASID Laura Vivian Britt, ASID Laurie K. Nelson, ASID Laurie R. Smith, ASID Laurie S. Woods, ASID Lea W. Von Kaenel, ASID Lee Martin, ASID Lesley Hughes Wyman, ASID, RID, IIDA, NEWH Leslie Anne Carroll, ASID Lila Parker, ASID Linda C. Davis, ASID Linda E. Smith, FASID, FASID Linda Flory McCalla, ASID Linda Fritschy, ASID Linda M. Villarreal, ASID Linda S. Steinberg, ASID Lisa Grochowski Pope, ASID, RID Lisa Higgason, ASID Lisa Sheridan Kirkland Teakell, ASID Liz Lank Williamson, ASID Lori Anderson, ASID Lori Hamilton Watkins, ASID Lou Ann Lindley, ASID Louis Dan Nelson, Jr., ASID LuAnne Lundy McCarter, ASID Lynda Gilreath, ASID Lynn Lorch Metz, ASID Lynn S. Sears, ASID Lynn U. Moran, ASID Maggie Adame-Alvidrez, ASID, IIDA Maika Winter, ASID Marci Barnes, ASID Margaret B. Chambers, ASID Margaret B. McKenney, ASID Margo Pena, ASID Maria Beck, ASID Maricarmen Antillon, ASID Maria Vallbona-Vaughan, ASID, CID Marie Forsythe-Aughtry, ASID Marilyn Roberts, ASID, CAPS

Marilyn Rolnick-Tonkon, ASID Marissa Webb Marmolejos, ASID Marjorie Hagan Ellis, ASID, ASID, RID Marjorie H. Hopkins, ASID Mark H. Grigsby, ASID Mark Long Fletcher, ASID Mark Neidig, ASID Mark Warren Smith, ASID Marla Bommarito-Crouch, ASID Martha B. Truelson, ASID Marty Baker, ASID Mary Anne Smiley, ASID Mary Anniece Whitehurst, ASID Mary B. Knape, ASID Mary Cates, ASID Mary C. Cusack, ASID Mary Cullum Thorp, ASID Mary J. Stelter, ASID Mary L. Russell, Allied Member ASID Mary N. Stephens, ASID, RID Mary Robbins Black, ASID Mary V. Campbell, ASID Mary W. Payne, ASID Melba R. Medford, ASID Melissa Dosier - Lewis, ASID, LEED AP Mendy D Huddleston, ASID Meri-Kay Star, ASID Mia S. Kile, ASID Michele Ann Smith, ASID Michelle Mayo, ASID, RID (SBWO - HUB Certified) Michelle Tycher Stein, ASID Michelle Y. Meredith, ASID Miles Fairris, ASID Mitchell McNeese, ASIDMyra L. Ross, ASID Nancy Crossman, ASID Nancy H. Bulhon, ASID Nancy Newbern, ASID Page Gandy, ASID Paige Baten, ASID Paige Leigh Neagle, ASID Pamela K. Flowers, ASID Pamela Ovlen, ASID Pamela S. Hagler, ASID Pamela S. McAlister, ASID Pam R. Pobanz, ASID Pat Campbell McLaughlin, ASID Pat Daniels Stilwell, ASID Patricia A. Gifford-Crocker, ASID Patricia Calhoun, ASID Patricia Pokladnik, ASID Patti Allen, ASID Paula A. Ables, ASID Paul D. Cadwallader, ASID Peggy Wade, ASID

Peggy Zadina, ASID Peter B. Dedek, ASID Phyllis Thomas Crim, ASID Phyllis V. Sayre, ASID Priscilla Fitzgerald, ASID Rebecca Anne Gibbs, ASID Rhonda Elaine VandiverWhite, ASID, RID, IIDA, LEED AP Rhonda G. Johnson, ASID Rhonda S. Bosquez, ASID Richard Albert Trimble, ASID, RID, IIDA Richard Charles Batz, ASID Rise Pace Talbot, ASID R. K. Barnes, ASID Robert Dyrel Kirk III, ASID Robert Freeman, ASID, NCIDQ, RID Robert Preston Henry, ASID, RID Robert Rutherford, ASID Robert S. Olejarski, ASID Robin C. Burrill, ASID, CAPS Rodney Woods, ASID Ronald J. Walsh, ASID Ronda Webb Ball Marstiller, ASID Rosa Graciela Salazar, ASID, IIDA Ron L. Morgan, ASID Ron L. Reed, ASID, IIDA, IDEC Rosalind B. Cratsley, ASID Roseann P. Roth, ASID Rosemarie Rene, ASID Roy W. Materanek, ASID Russell L. Freeman Jr., ASID Sally A. Haliburton, ASID Sally Trapp, ASID Sally White, ASID Sammye Salling, ASID Sandra A. Irvine, ASID Sandra K. Whigham, ASID, RID Sandra L. McLean, ASID Sandra McGee, ASID Sandra Taylor, ASID, RID Sara J Dement, ASID Sarah K. Pickard, ASID Sarah (Sally) Ellen Dinsmoor, ASID Sarah Shea, ASID Sara J. King, ASID Serenity Sharp, ASID Shannon Tankersley, ASID Shar B. Pauley, ASID Sharlene M. Lee, ASID Sharon K. Egger, ASID Sharon L. Flatley, ASID, CMKBD, RID Sharon P. Williams, ASID Sharon S. Hayslip Smith, ASID, IIDA Shawna Kuykendall, ASID Shawn Higgins, ASID Shavawn Everitt, ASID

Shelley Saab, ASID Shelly T Boggess, ASID Sher Dye, ASID Sheyna L Kobty, ASID Shirley G. Flabiano, ASID Sonya B. Odell, FASID, RID Stacie McCans, ASID Stacy Sawyer, ASID Stephanie Dodds, ASID Stephanie H. Batla, ASID Stephanie J. Villavicencio, ASID Stephanie L. Moore, ASID, CID Steve Lynn Carter, ASID Susan Bleeker McKinney, ASID Susan Boyd Booher, ASID Susan Castor D. Wilson, ASID Susan K. Closuit, ASID Susan W. Maxwell, ASID Susie J. Johnson, ASID Susie Rucker, ASID Suzanne Blair, ASID Suzann D. Haechten, ASID Suzanne Lunt, ASID Suzanne T. May, ASID Suzy M. Fields, ASID Tamara W. Ainsworth, ASID Tamie M. Glass, ASID Teresa McKinney Morgan, ASID Terri J. Cooper, ASID Terri L. Marcus, ASID, RID Terri N. Kennedy, ASID Thomas L. Bishop, ASID Tiffany M. Garland, ASID Tiina Carson, ASID Tina B. Anastos, ASID, RID T. P. Ratcliff, ASID Tracey Overbeck Stead, ASID Trianna Yvonne-Gonzalez Johnson, ASID Tricia B. Arnold, ASID Trisha J. Troutz, ASID Trisha Wilson, ASID Truth Anne H. Camina, ASID Val Brown, ASID Valorie B. Berry, ASID Vanessa A. Redman, ASID Velma A. Perez, ASID Virginia A. Mosis, ASID Wendy A. Richens, ASID Wendy Willis Sharp, ASID Zelma Enloe, ASID

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honor roll Certified Commercial Investment Member David W. Abell Peter Mills Aburrow Joseph D. Akers Melinda Alford Brandon Allen Alan Altick G. Rex Anderson Bobby D. Apple Rena D. Arnold Mark Aston Bo Avery Larry Barnett Wade Davis Bass Brian R. Bell Angelique Benschneider Jared Benton Julius Bergfeld William H. Biesel Clifford J. Bogart Jeffrey Boykin Andreas Bremer John P. Brennan Greg Brooke David B. Broome Frances Scott E. Broussard William Brown Vanessa Burkhalter Steven R. Burris Kipp Butler B. Diane Butler Julie Butticarlo Lou Cagle Todd Cansler Paul W. Carpenter Debi Carter Sherri Chitwood Timothy James Clark Christine Cole Joe Comparin Bryan Cook Suzan Cooper Daniel B. Corley Tom Cramer Martina Crevecoeur H. Bland Cromwell Bradbury R. Crumpecker Mark Cypert Bill Davidson Brad Davis Don Davis Roger Davis Jeffrey Day William F. Deacon Dusty Dennis Deborah Dews J. Reagan Dixon Jo Dobbs Steve Donosky Jon Dooley Kate M. Dubroc David Dunn Michelle Dzmura

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Michele East Ray Eckenrode Lloyd Edwards William T. Ellis John Elphick M. Aaron Emerson Daniel Eng Louis G. Erskine Dennis John Fegan Allen Feltman Stuart Fink Stephen H. Fithian Brendon John Fitzgerald Belinda Flores Jordan Foster J. Tracy Fults James Leroy Gandy Jack T. Gardner Glenn Garoon Joseph Patrick Garrett Ronald Gilbreath Samuel Gillespie David Gleeson Jim S. Goodrich Adam Benjamin Graham Gregory C. Grainger David Graves William E. Gravlee Jennifer Gray Mark Graybill Jason Gregory Jimmy C. Griffith Robert Grunnah Thomas Grunnah Allen Gump Robert Gunby Tobin Owen Haggard Nathan Hale Lisa Hall Perry B. Hall Wes Hallmark James Thomas Hancock James E. Hankins Kathy Hansen Deidre Hardister Brad J. Harrell Stephen R. Harrell Paul E. Harris Cindy Harris Lisa Hayes-Burt Matt Heidelbaugh Preston Herold Matthew Hill Erik Hill James Hill Alen Hinckley John G. Hirschy Lisa Hoffman Nora Hogan David Homsher S. Kent Hope

Dub House Michelle Hudson Connie Hughes Bruce Hursh Richard P. Ikeler J. Graham Irvine Gabriel Warren Irving Connor Ivy David W. Jackson John M. Jackson Scott Jackson Scott M. Jessen Robert Jimenez Russell S. Johnson Alex Johnson Brandon Johnson Craig Johnson Beth Jones Stewart R. Kelly Juanita Kiesling Arthur Kline Peter A. Konopka Steven Lay Shirley Laymance Kristi Neugebauer Lazo Nicholas Lee Anthony S. Levatino Eddie Liebman Edwin Litolff Gene Livens Lawrence Lohse Shannon M. Owens Lowe Jay Lucas Darrell Lummus Brian K. Mantzey Linda Marshall Feldman Heather R. Martin Sherry Martin Heather Martin Christopher Martineau Moore Matthews Daniel J. McAuliffe Kristie A. McBee Marc McCarthy Joe Bob McCartt Joel McCarty John William McClure Susan McClure Karlos Stephon McGhee Brett McLeod Karl H. McNair Paul Z. Metz Brent Miller Laynie Miller Richard D. Minker Helen Moise L Drake Moore William S. Morris Scott Morse Paul R. Moser Brad Moynihan Tom Muncy

Bernadette Mussell Joe Neel Dan A. Newell Nick Nicholas Michael C. Nix John O’Neal Wesley Otken F. Walter Owen Paige Palmer Gaylan Park Graham Pate Earl Patrick Christopher C. Paul Glen Perkins Janice Koster Peters Ashly Pleasant Robert B. Powell Joe Douglas Prickett Stephen A. Raffaelli Kara Rafferty John Ramsey K. Lynn Ray Keith Reep Robert Resneder Barbara Rexroat Emma L. Rhodes G. Larry Rice Gordon Roark Kyle Robertson Steven Rogers Jeffrey L. Rogers Mark Rogers Michael Rolf Barton H. Rosprim James A. Ryffel Brandon Sanders David Schnitzer Travis Schoenemann Susan Self Carl Sellers David R. Shaffer Amin Mohammad Shalwani J. Paul Sharp Jeffrey Sheehan Rui Shi Brian Shinall Richard Shoemaker Jamie Sieffert Edward H. Siegel Jamie Wells Slagel Earnest W. Smith Natalie Snyder Mark Sommer Kean Songy Tyler Sorenson Pamela Spadaro Jon W. Spelman Ray Starbuck Michael Stautz William E. Stonaker John Stone

Robert Stone Anthony Strauser Joseph Summers Fred R. Sutton J. Michael Sweatt Matt Talley Ron Taylor Christine L. Teagle Beau Tucker Peter A. Tunnard James R. Turano Dennis Turnbull David Tuttle Michael Wagner Thomas M. Wainscott Sharon Walhood Brent A.Walker Charles Walker D.H. Watson Russell Byron Webb Michael Andrew Wells Jim Wells Ken Wesson Kevin Westra Donna Wilkins Stephen S. Williams Kirk Williams Steve Williamson Thomas Willis Linda Wilmore Kenneth Ferrell Wimberly Jennifer Young

Building Owners and Managers Association

2012 Designees Pam Lamm, RPA Kellie Sowards, RPA Juan Lopez, SMT

International Association of Venue Managers CFE Stuart Barnes, CFE Sherman Bass, CFE David A. Bevans, CFE Cat Dragon, CFE Timothy L. Dean, CFE Jon A. Dorman, CFE Michael K. Garcia, CFE Paula J. Kirchman, CFE Trish Jelinski, CFE Vinay Mahendru, CFE Russell H. Read, CFE William K. Stephan, CFE

The Institute of Real Estate Management CPM Marvin Black Carma Bohannon Patricia Chamberlain Will Courtney Terry Danner Sam Day Alfred Dumois Scott Evans John Fegan Linda Feldman Stephen Fithian Cary Fitzgerald Michael Garrison Carrie Girgus Michael Gray Nancy Hart

FMA

Shane Baggett, CPA, RPA Donna Baird, FMA Shelly Balch, RPA Suzette Banes, CPM Sheila Bessent, RPA, FMA Carma Bohannon, RPA, CPM, CCIM Mary Buffington, RPA Tara Chapin, RPA Mark Condry, LC, LEED Green Associate Carmen Coy, RPA, FMA David Dunn, CCIM, SIOR Darrell Gage, RPA Lisa George, CPP Melissa Graham, RPA Jon Grant, SMA Bud Haffner, RPA Laura Hagan, CPM, CCIM Mark Harris, CEM, LEED AP BD+C Charles Heineman, CWT Pat Henderson, RPA, CPM Rick Hopwood,CPM Kathy Leming, CPM Walter Littlejoh, RPA Janet Loftin, RPA Renee Massey, RPA Joan Matteson, CPM Renee Matthews, RPA Gary McBee, SMA, CFM, CPE Bret Messer, CPM Clint Montgomery, CPM, RPA Ryan Montgomery, SMA, FMA, LEED GA Cheryl Rives, RPA Marilyn Weinberger, RPA

David Hejl Patricia Henderson Denise Henry Gail Hill Susan Holland Keith Hoover Richard Hopwood Brandon Horn Stephen Jackson Kathy Leming James Maibach Joan Matteson Jean McCorvy Frederick Meno Bret Messer Marty Mian Darla Miles

Tamara James-Cunningham Monika Montoto Diane Towery

RPA Lillian Ball Marcia Barber Tomi Beecham Melinda Felts Ramiro Flores Edna Geckler Amanda Gladstone Clara Gonzalez Randy Gray Cynthia Hernandez Anjanette Hicks Cindy James Tamara James-Cunningham Ronnie Johnston Mychel Jordan Janet Lindsey Monika Montoto Billy Padgett Debbie Petree Yolanda Pruneda-Beard Cade Rensmeyer Jennifer Ryan Daphne Shepard Christie Streicher Diane Towery Consuelo Trejo Kim Webb

IREM Fort Worth

Clinton Montgomery Robert Moren Dan Odom F. Owen Melinda Payne Terry Phillips Richard Raley Michael Rolf James Ryffel Nancy Sawyer Peggy Scharff Lee Schulman Bruce Shakerian Ted Smith Stephen Smith Roberta Snowden Gretchen Stegman

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Julie Valley Phillip Wetzel Daniel Wilkerson

ARM Marta Armond Neil Bertrand Michelle Cobb Mary Harrington Mary Moats Craig Zemmin

AMO Sperry Van Ness – Visions Commercial

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honor roll The Institute of Real Estate Management ACoM Terry Barnes Beth Connett Kelli Delozier Allison Edwards Suzanne Estrada Susana Gandara Teresa Parker

ARM Christen Batangan Jake Blackshear Brian Bordelon Neil Bresnahan Teresa Brumley Kelly Callaway Rochelle Chatman Kimberly Clements Deborah Cooper Claude Cutshaw Annie Donovan Steven Faltz Steven Grove Allison Hamrick Denise Hauck Andrew Hawes Lynn Heath John Horan James Jackson Claire Jaynes Michelle King-Dumlao Heather Leer Kimberly Lyons Brian Matwijecky Anna Maxey Angie McCalment Kimberly Moncibais Victoria Morgan Jill Parcell Jamie Prestage Clay Reed Mary Beth Scherrey Pamela Smith Randall Stone Jason Straub Kareen Street Elizabeth Tuttle Ashley Williams Kerry Wilson Rudy Wright Rebekah Wright

Associate Michelle Annett Suzanne Bechtol Holli Biggerstaff Kerry Bogard Carol Borchardt Wesley Bowen Matthew Calvano Adriana Cavalcante

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William Childs Melissa Clark Bo Daffin Lacey Dodd Lisa Donovan Lori Fall Stanley Ferenc Robert Filbert Tracy Fogus Laysa Fortenberry Gabriela Garcia Maryanne Gariss Dover Ernest Gatewood Denise Goins Deborah Goodwin Marc Grossfeld Michael Grossfeld Faith Haygood Janet Hetmer Emily Hidalgo Stephanie Hudson Gage Hunt Saleem Jafar Jennifer Janecka Craig Johnson Burt Jordan Hayley Juster Tanya Manley Fabio Mazzilli Saro Meras Paul Pennington John Phillips Jack Poe Wendell Pyles Vickie Rathman Danny Reese Tina Robin Nicole Rustin Ellen Sargent Jeff Slahor Danielle Walts Tammy Welch Lori Williams Debbie Zhanel

CPM Helen Abraham Edward Adams Ronald Akin Jim Alexander Deborah Alston Ann Anderson Pamela Baker Brandi Baker John Barrett Wade Bass Christen Batangan Gary Beck Lynn Bettis Dana Beynon Robert Bishop Tana Blair Renee Blustein

Douglas Boettcher Trace Bond Kim Boudreau Gus Boukarroum Eve Brant Dana Breault Frances Broussard William Brown Donald Brown Deborah Bruckner David Bryant Cynthia Bryant Debbie Bunch Lori Bush Jaynee Buss Robert Byrd Michael Clark Christie Clenney Janie Clinkscales Hugh Cobb Joseph Cochran Tony Comparin Daniel Corley Penny Cosper Laura Cox Sharon Croxton Rebecca Cvar Dawn Daffinee Edward Daley Pamela Davis Judy Davis Kelli Delozier Rebecca Dennis Mark Depker Cheri Donohue Jon Dooley Robert Dryman Edward Ducoff Molly Dusenberry John Dwyer Patti Dyess Michelle Dzmura Lloyd Edwards Richard Elam Belinda Eller Amanda Eller Rick Ellis Claudia Emery Daniel Eng Louis Erskine Carolyn Fackler David Farmer Vickie Fentz Claudia Ferrara Mark Flynt Lauri Fowler Chris Francis Tamera Franklin Craig Franks Jeffrey Friedman Jack Gardner Jean Gaul John Gerdes Ronald Gilbreath

Aletha Gilmore James Gissler Jenifer Glenn Ginny Goldsmith Linda Good Faith Goolsby Julianne Gordon H. Clyde Gormley Craig Gotthardt Rick Graf Gregory Grainger Diane Grant Will Gravlee Michael Greene Lori Greenleaf Robert Griffin Barry Gruebbel Molly Guevara Linda Guinn Jeri Hadsell Martha Hageman Joanna Hagerty Lisa Hall Perry Hall James Hancock Kathy Hansen Meg Hardin Debra Harkness Stephen Harrell Masten Harris Andrew Hawes German Haymore Susan Heath Lynn Heath Norma Hernandez Leslie Hicks James Hitt Ross Hoefler Lisa Hoffman Robert Hooper Lewis Hoppen John Horan Jeffrey Hoster Douglas Howell Connie Hughes Richard Ikeler Gil Irvin Peter Jackson James Jackson John Jackson linda Jackson Harvey Jenkins DeLaine Johnson Kevin Johnson Jay Johnston Sherry Jordan William Kennon Bryan Kerns Samuel Kincaid Christopher King Michael Kirby Stanley Kirk Lynda Kozak Cathy Kuebler

Steve Lamberti Steven Lay Monta Lebkowsky John Lee Warren LeGrow Mary Lindner Deborah Lister Ray Mackey Sarah Madewell Heather Martin Sherry Martin Ian Mattingly Anna Maxey Mark McAnelly Kristie McBee Karrie McCampbell Joel McCarty Luanne McNulty Paul Metz T. Mian Kenneth Miller Laynie Miller Donald Miller Lauri Miller Laurie Mineart William Moebius Helen Moise Tim Monroe Nancy Moore-Manar Victoria Morgan Dan Morrison Paul Moser Lester Mullan Dan Mullin Anthony Munsterman John Myers Amy Myslinski T.J. Narayan Susan Nash George Nassif Jennifer Nichols Teresa (Tessie) Nolan Sarah Norris Patricia Nowicki Michael Ogden Marieta Oglesby Paige Palmer Jill Parcell John Parmelee Gary Parrett Karen Pate-Goforth Cathy Patterson Glen Perkins Linda Phillips Kenneth Pool Donna Pope Cynthia Prendergast Connie Pruett Kenneth Raley Nancy Redden Richard Rehman Duane Rettig Toni Rials Lorena (Lorie) Rich

DALLAS

Leigh Richter Susan Roberts Chris Rosprim William Roth Tammy Salas Christy Sanchez Nancy Sandler Brian Sapp Franetta Savage Sandy Sayers Suzanne Schmidtke Kristen Schwartz Sandra Scott James Seal S. Self Timothy Settles Richard Shaw Liz Sheff Stephen Shows Beth Sickler Sharon Simmons Ron Skipper Neal Sleeper Robert Smiley Nancy Smith Lynna Smith Betty Smith Stephen Sorrells Mark Southall James Sowards Joe Sowell Debra Spears Gail Spencer Daniel Srb Eric Stanley David Stapleton Annette Steele Laree Stein Keith Steward John Stone Jim Stout Vignon (Pat) Stovall Scott Stovall Donna Summers Joseph Summers

Fred Sutton J. Michael Sweatt Nancy Tartaglino Richards Jerry Tate Rebecca Tatsch Carolyn Taylor Christine Teagle Karen Tepera Patti Thomas Bernadette Thomas Beth Thompson D. Renee Tims Charles Tozzi Melanie Traster MaryAnn Trebian Max Tsai Anne Turney Ann Marie Tussey Ben Tyner Mark Van Tilburg Laura VanLoh Donald Vardell Kathleen Vardell Frank Ventura Gwen Volk Sharon Walhood Floyd Wall Jessica Warrior Brian Watkins D. H. Watson Emily Watson Dawn Waye Terrell Weatherl Susan Webb Marc Wedding Mike Wells James Wells Karen Werra Brian Whisnand Rick White Larry White Tracy White Katherine White James Whitehead

Scott Wilder Bradley Williams William Willingham Linda Wilmore Gregory Wingate Kris Winters Ann Withington Camille Wood Janet Woodard Elizabeth Woods Bruce Woodward Debbie Yarborough Elizabeth Young Jennifer Young

CPM Candidate Brenda Ables Andrea Alaniz Chrissy Aldridge Sean Attaguile Kelly Beacham Adam Bernhardt Tiffany BickerstaffWharton Lonna Blake Barbara Boazman Kelly Brannen Neil Bresnah Ronald Briggs Ginger Bright Sharon Carpenter Scott Cessac Rochelle Chatman Beth Connett Lela Cox Claude Cutshaw Ryan Davenport Michael Day Tara Elmasri Suzanne Estrada Chris Evans Susan Faison Steven Faltz Mickey Fisher

Leigh Fitzgerald Rhonda Floyd Richard Flusche Teresa Forist Christen Foster Susana Gandara Carla Gilbert Douglas Graham Monica Green Beverly Haber Allison Hamrick Regina Hardy Denise Hauck Justin Hawkins Jeff Hext Kelly Higgins Marie Hoke Regina Jackson Rhonda John Lisa Johnston Jessica Jones Theresa Kaiser-White Monica Kapiloff Karen Kemp-Davis Jennifer Kendall Michelle King-Dumlao Tasha Krawiec Laura Lamb Martha Lefebvre Andrea Liang Lisa Long Brian Matwijecky Kellie Mayhew Patricia McClean Lura McMichael Nicole McQuarry William Migneault Malissa Minucci Sandra Morgan Paula Michelle Morris Michele Myers Laura Ngole Teresa Parker Eric Perry Clay Reed

Jason F. Riegle Misty Sample April Sarkissian Tori Seigel David Shaffer Pamela Sieling Alfonso Solis Terri Starwalt Dandi Swindoll Nicolle Vanzura Marilyn Weinberger Brandon Wilmore Stephanie Winsworth Jennifer Wood Michael Woodlee Rebekah Wright Ziomara Young Robert Young

CPM Emeritus John Anderson Cara Baker Franny Banks Edward Boudreau Steven Cole Roland Freeman John Gore William Lawley Peter Maggiore Patrick Murphy Randall Paulson Gwenne Pierce Diana Smith Jeanna Vaughn Paula Womack

CPM Lifetime Carl Andrews Phillip Cunningham Velda Mullan Thomas Phillips

International Facility Management Association The International Facility Management Association offers the Facility Management Professional (FMP©), the Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP©) and the Certified Facility Manager (CFM©) designations as well as many continuing education classes in a variety of formats. These professional credentials will help you advance your career, achieve recognition, stand out from the competition and gain valuable professional knowledge. Learn more at http://www.ifma.org/ professional-development/credentials.

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say hello to

Executive Directors

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The people who oversee the many associations that comprise the network work tirelessly to make membership in those groups valuable and productive.

They promote networking events, educational programs, charitable endeavors, committee involvement, and so much more. Some groups rely exclusively on elected leadership (volunteers) rather than professional staff; many rely on both. It takes an enormous amount of effort to make a professional association self-sustaining and a rewarding experience for its membership. Below is a brief look at just some of the many hard-working association executives that serve the many sectors of the commercial real estate industry.

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Phil Thoden President & CEO Austin Chapter

Doug McMurry Executive Vice President San Antonio Chapter

Jonathan Kraatz LEED Green Associate Executive Director

In 2010, Jonathan was hired as the chapter’s media and communications strategist and was quickly promoted to more responsible positions within the organization. He earned a LEED Green Associate credential in 2010 and speaks regularly about the chapter’s mission, LEED and building sustainability. Kraatz has presented best practices workshops to national audiences for USGBC and was elected to the Board of Directors for the Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives, a chapter of the ASAE, in 2013. In 2012, he was named part of Who’s Who in Energy by the Dallas Business Journal. He holds a degree in Journalism from Texas A&M University and credits being challenged early in his career by great mentors for the flexibility and adaptability that has shaped him as a leader.

Pat Gallagher

Teresa Foster

Michelle Lynn

Teresa Z. Tuma

Pat Gallagher has been taking very good care of the Texas Chapter since 2003. Members at all levels are proud to know her and grateful for her dedication and hard work. Born in Tampa FL, “a long time ago,” she says, she spent her first seven years in the Chicago area before moving to Dallas at age eight. She holds degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas (Business Degree in Finance & Interdisciplinary Degree in Woman’s Studies). She is married and has one daughter and one granddaughter. “(This has been the) best job I’ve ever had…I never plan to leave”, she says.

Teresa Foster, CAE, joined BOMA Dallas as its executive director in January 2011. She is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the association, and also serves as president of the Dallas BOMA Education Institute (DBEI) and as treasurer of the BOMA Dallas Political Action Committee. Previously, she spent 20 years with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and its foundation and served as president of the Dallas Fort Worth Society of Association Executives (20052006). She earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree from the UT Arlington. In 2003, she earned the certified association executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives.

Michelle is responsible for all executive management functions, including those related to board/volunteer participation, financial oversight, social and educational event production, promotional/ public relations actions and organizational policies and procedures. Prior to joining BOMA Fort Worth, she was the communications and education manager for BOMA Dallas, where she conceptualized and orchestrated all program development, event coordination, and record‐high marketing/social media initiatives associated with internal operations and corporate administration. Michelle is currently an active member of Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives (DFWAE) and American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

Teresa became the executive director in January 2008 after 10 years in the commercial real estate business with a local RE owner/developer who also had a small a construction company. She managed residential, industrial, medical and low-rise office buildings plus all financial activities for a grocery store, a local bar and five companies. She also handled the accounting, HR, RE leasing/marketing and managed interior finish out projects. She was actively involved in BOMA San Antonio for nine years and served as committee co-chair for several committees before taking on the role of Executive Director.

She graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1985 with a degree in Business Administration-Accounting, and earned her RPA designation in 2005. She has two daughters, one who will start college in August at Angelo State and one who will be a senior in high school.

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Vivian Featherston President

Jan Blackmon Executive Director

Before taking on the role of executive director in 2011, Jan worked with Rees Associates Inc., HLM Design and RTKL. She also served as president of the Texas Society of Architects, the Texas Architectural Foundation and Promise House. She is one of only three leading chapters (the others being New York and Philadelphia) within the AIA with an architect as executive director.

Vivian Featherston graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Her student internship with GSC Architects led to the commencement of her design career in Austin, Texas. She is now a Registered Interior Designer at GSC Architects and her project experience includes senior living, K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, government, and corporate design with areas of focus including project programming, space planning, interior design, and furniture and material selection. GSC was the recipient of the 2011 IIDA Texas Oklahoma Pinnacle Award.

Vivian’s involvement in IIDA began while she was a student at Texas State University and has continued into her career in interior design.

She was an active IIDA Austin City Council member for five years and was the 2011-2012 IIDA Austin City Center Director. Vivian lives in Austin with her husband and two children.

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Kim Hopkins

Kim Ghez

With CREW Dallas since 2008, Kim manages the day-to-day implementation of the mission and strategic plan, supports fundraising, membership growth and revenue-generating programs. The core purpose of CREW Dallas is advancing the achievements of women in commercial real estate while positively impacting the industry. Kim received her bachelor’s degree in Advertising from Texas Tech University in 2004 and began her career at an executive search firm specifically dedicated to the commercial real estate industry. She learned much about the industry during her 4 years there, as well as the value in networking and being actively engaged in professional associations such as CREW. She lives in Frisco and is the mother of two. In her spare time she volunteers at events and supports programs for her children’s extracurricular activities. In addition, she is a new member of the Frisco Women’s League and enjoys volunteering to support programs that enhance the educational development in the community.

Kim Ghez is a creative thinker and connector in the San Antonio commercial market place and enjoys making connections and finding win/win scenarios to make deals happen. She has over 23 years experience and knows all the players involved in San Antonio’s commercial real estate market. She is passionate about making a difference in her community and has served on various boards including CREW, CCIM, RECSA & RCA. During her tenure on boards, she has raised in excess of $100K for real estate scholarship endowments and over $100K in sponsorships for various organizations.

Kim’s motto in life is, “The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” She is married and has 3 grown children.

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Kristin E. Hiett CAE Executive Director

With the Institute for over 6 years, Kristin works to help advance the profession of real estate managers through education, branding and awareness in the Dallas and Fort Worth communities. As an association executive and meeting planner for the last 18 years, she works diligently to insure IREM Dallas offers the entire series of credentialing courses for the CPM®, and ARM® designations, the ACoM credential and AMO® accreditation. She is the editor of IREM In-Line Magazine that serves over 700 real estate professionals in the DFW area, on the Journal of Property Management (JPM®) advisory board internationally, and on the advisory board of the network. Prior to joining IREM, Kristin was the Chief Financial Officer of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors in Dallas, which also managed 4 other nonprofit organizations. She served as president of the Texas Music Association in the early 90’s and for the past 6 years has served as a board member and officer of the Dallas Fort Worth Association of Executives. She lives in Garland with her husband and has two daughters and four granddaughters.

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Ann Ahrens

Association Executive Ann’s background as a property manager (with both the CPM® and RPA® designations) make her a perfect match to work with the IREM chapters in Austin and San Antonio. She has been in the role for the Austin chapter for 16 years and 10 years for the San Antonio chapter. In addition to her involvement with the local chapters, she is an active volunteer on a national level with IREM.

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Melinda Payne CPM, RPA Association Executive

With a 20+ year record in commercial property management, construction management, leasing, development, and property acquisition/disposition, in 2005 Melinda established her own real estate company, CPM – Commercial Property Maintenance, LLC. The company name was based on her pride in her CPM® designation. She is married and has two sons (that are also active in commercial real estate).

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ith the opening in Dallas of the George W. Bush Library, the Presidential Library System is now composed of 13 presidential libraries, all of which are overseen by the Office of Presidential Libraries (a part of the National Archives and Records Administration). They are not libraries in the usual sense; rather they are archives/museums, bringing together the documents and artifacts of a president and his administration for study and discussion without regard for political considerations or affiliations. Though for the most part they are privately funded, they belong to the American people, not to the presidents for whom they are named. (Their names vary slightly and sometimes include the words ‘Presidential Center’ or ‘Library and Museum’.) Each has an on line presence.

Throughout history, many presidential papers and records had been lost, destroyed, sold for profit, or ruined by poor storage conditions. So, during his second term as president, Franklin D. Roosevelt surveyed the papers and other materials he and his staff had accumulated and sought a better alternative. On the advice of historians and scholars, he established a public repository to preserve the evidence of the presidency for future generations, and, beginning a tradition that continues today, he raised private funds for the new facility and then turned it over to the United States government for operation through the National Archives.

Herbert Hoover (the 31st president 1929 - 1933) The only president to come from Iowa, he lived 31 years after leaving office, during which time he never had Secret Service protection. In 1965, one year after Hoover died, lifetime Secret Service protection began to be provided to former presidents. His birthplace cottage and gravesite are on the grounds. The Hoover Library is in West Branch, Iowa on 187 acres.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (the 32nd president served from 1933-1945) Located in Hyde Park, New York on 16 acres, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library is America’s first presidential library built to be just that. It was also the only one used by a sitting president, conceived and built under his direction and opened to the public in 1941. Prior to Roosevelt’s presidency, the final disposition of presidential papers was left to chance, considered to be private property that they took with them upon leaving office. It was built with privately donated funds, at a cost of $376,000 and turned it over to the federal government on July 4, 1940 to be operated by the National Archives. By his actions, Roosevelt ensured that his papers would become the property of the nation and be housed in a library on the grounds of his Hyde Park estate. Robert D. W. Connor, the Archivist of the United States at the time, said of the President, “Franklin D. Roosevelt is the nation’s answer to the historian’s prayer.”

Harry S. Truman (33rd president (from 1945 -1953) Built on a hill overlooking the Kansas City skyline, on land donated by the City of Independence, the Truman Library is the place that Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare Act in 1965. Truman actively participated in the day-to-day operation of the Library, personally training museum docents and conducting impromptu ‘press conferences’ for visiting school students. He frequently arrived before the staff and would often answer the phone to give directions and answer questions, telling surprised callers that he was the “man himself.”

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Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th president 1953-1960) The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, one of The 8 Wonders of Kansas, is located at Eisenhower’s boyhood home in Abilene, Kansas. Visitors can tour the 19th century wood-frame house, located on its original site, where the Eisenhowers lived from 1898 until the death of the president’s mother (Ida) in 1946. The Place of Meditation is the final resting place of the President, his wife Mamie, and their first-born son, Doud Dwight.

John F. Kennedy (35th president 1961-1963) Located on a ten-acre park next to the University of Massachusetts, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city (Boston) that launched him to greatness, The John F. Kennedy Library was originally planned to be on the campus of Harvard University (Kennedy’s alma mater); that was what President Kennedy had wanted and for which planning began shortly after his assassination. However, construction of the museum ran into a series of political and logistical difficulties and the library site was changed and finally dedicated at Columbia Point in 1979 (more than 8 years after the opening of the Lyndon Johnson (his successor) Library.

Lyndon B. Johnson (36th president 1963-1969) Adjacent to the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the Lyndon B. Johnson Library occupies a 14 acre site that is federally run and independent from The University of Texas at Austin on whose campus it is located. “It is all here: the story of our time with the bark off...This library will show the facts, not just the joy and triumphs, but the sorrow and failures, too,” said Johnson at the dedication of the Library in May, 1971. These words capture the intent to make all the records of his administration available to all Americans— and to let them render their own verdict as to his place in history.

Richard M. Nixon (37th president 1969-1974) In addition to exhibitions, the grounds of the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California include the president’s helicopter and birthplace. Perhaps his most famous use of the helicopter (also used by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Ford) was his last, on August 9, 1974 when Nixon resigned and flew from the South Lawn of the White House to Andrews Air Force Base, where he boarded Air Force One for a flight to his private residence in San Clemente, CA. Among its many exhibits is an extensive collection of the excerpted White House Tapes that were used in the Watergate Trials.

Gerald Ford (38th president 1974-1977) The Library of the only individual to ever serve as president without ever having been elected to national office, is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on the North Campus of the University of Michigan, Gerald Ford’s alma mater. Traditionally, presidential libraries are housed with that president’s museum; in this case, though, the Ford Museum is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 130 miles west of Ann Arbor, in Ford’s hometown and the congressional district he represented from 1949-73. Despite the separation, the library and museum are a single institution sharing one director.

The Libraries Online Herbert Hoover Library Franklin D. Roosevelt Library Harry S. Truman Library Dwight D. Eisenhower Library John F. Kennedy Library Lyndon B. Johnson Library Richard Nixon Library

www.hoover.archives.gov www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu www.trumanlibrary.org www.eisenhower.archives.gov www.jfklibrary.org www.lbjlibrary.org www.nixonlibrary.gov

Gerald R. Ford Library Jimmy Carter Library Ronald Reagan Library George H. W. Bush Library William J. Clinton Library George W. Bush Library

www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov www.reaganlibrary.gov www.bushlibrary.tamu.edu www.clintonlibrary.gov www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu

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Jimmy Carter (39th president 1977-1981) Nestled within beautiful grounds in Atlanta, GA, the Jimmy Carter Library also houses the Carter Center, a non-profit human rights agency established by Carter after his term in office. The structure is (by comparison to other presidential libraries and museums) modest but (like the others) one full of interactive displays and fascinating exhibits.

Ronald Reagan (40th president 1981- 1989) Perched on a mountaintop with sweeping views of mountains, valleys, and the Pacific Ocean, this 100-acre site in Simi Valley, California (45 minutes from downtown Los Angeles) is the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and final resting place. It is the largest (in terms of physical size) of the 13 federally operated presidential libraries and includes extensive information on displays from Reagan’s Hollywood years, his two terms as governor of California, and an exhibit hangar with the Boeing 707 Air Force One (also used by Nixon, Ford, Carter, George H.W. Bush, Clinton and George W. Bush).

George H.W. Bush (41st president 1989-1993) Situated on a 90-acre site on the west campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas the George Bush Library is on a plaza adjoining the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center and the George Bush School of Government and Public Service.

The library and museum’s documents include Bush’s vice presidential and presidential records, as well as scores of personal papers from his public service career as a U.S. congressman, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee, chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in Beijing, China, and director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

William J. Clinton (42nd president 1993- 2001) On 17 acres in Little Rock, Arkansas, the William J. Clinton Library also houses the offices of the Clinton Foundation, and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. It’s main building cantilevers over the Arkansas River, echoing Clinton’s campaign promise of “building a bridge to the 21st century”. The library itself is the largest presidential library in terms of physical area, although the Reagan Library has the greatest space overall, due to its addition of the Air Force One Pavilion in 2005.The archives are the largest, as well, and the library is the most expensive, with all funding coming from 112,000 private donations.

George W. Bush (43rd president 2001 – 2009) Opened May 1 of this year, and located on a 23-acre site on the east side of the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, the George W. Bush Library is also home to the George W. Bush Policy Institute, and the offices of the George W. Bush Foundation. SMU was selected as the site of the Bush Center in February 2008 after competing with six other institutions. All living former U.S. presidents and the incumbent U.S. president attended the dedication on April 25th. (The last meeting of President Obama, former President Bush, former President Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Carter took place in the White House in 2009, just ahead of President Obama’s inauguration.) n See the related contest on the inside back cover.

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investor’s corner

DARWIN GERMAN

darwin@darcorp.net Darwin German has been an active real estate broker, property manager, and investor for 25 years. He has completed in excess of $300,000,000 of real estate transactions. This year he is introducing APARTMENT NUMBERS. It is the first ever Multi-Family Investing Reality TV Show!

Why Drive NOI? It is 10-20 times MORE important than you may realize!

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here is a secret formula that you may not know. It is the formula that helps real estate investors create massive amounts of wealth in real estate. This formula can be hard to explain, but it’s even harder to quantify. The formula is different for virtually every property type, every market, every sub-market, and even with the age or personality of the property. This enigma that creates value is called a Capitalization Rate or Cap Rate, for simplicity.

The method of calculating a cap rate is simple, Net Operating Income (NOI) / Purchase Price = Cap Rate. What does that tell you? Nothing… on its own. It is used to compare one investment to another. For example, two similar properties may have cap rates of 8% and 10%. That would basically mean the 10% cap rate property has a higher return. The higher return can come from the NOI being higher or the Purchase Price being lower. However, that’s not the whole story; this is still just a rule of thumb.

The cap rate number is the elusive beast. Like the Loch Ness Monster or Big Foot, it cannot be specifically defined. It is a market number that fluctuates by the general perception of the market, interest rates, perceived risk, etc. I have seen properties marketed at 3.5% Cap Rates to 12% Cap Rates.

Again, the lower the cap rate, the higher the price (and lower the yield).

But I digress . . . getting back to the subject at hand The same equation, NOI / PP = Cap Rate, can also be flipped (yes, you do use algebra after all) to come up with the value of a property, NOI / Cap Rate = Value. Let’s try this with real numbers . . . $100 NOI / 8.25% Cap Rate = $1,212.12 in value. Or $1 NOI / 8.25% Cap Rate = $12.12 in value! With an 8.25% Cap Rate $1 = $12.

Therefore, at an 8.25% cap rate, raising the NOI by $1 increases the value of the property $12. I think that is powerful! Some may think that’s not a big deal; however, look at that over a 50,000 sf building. Assume that you can squeeze out an additional NOI of $.50 psf via raising rents, NNN charges, lowering expenses, or whatever you may accomplish. Fifty cents psf is not a lot on its own, but in a 50,000 sf building, the NOI would go up by $25,000. Using the formula above, $1 = $12,

the value of the property just increased by more than $300,000! That is with only a $.50 psf increase!

Property management companies and owners are very familiar with this formula. Vendors need to know it as well. When selling anything that can lower the expenses of the building, $1 = $12. Vendors use X number of years as a payback of the investment they sell. For example, using our 50,000 sf building, switching to energy saving lights and light fixtures may cost $150,000. That would equate to a 3-year payback of the investment. That is a good return of 33% per year. However, it also increased the value of the property by $300,000!!! That is a 200% return!

Creating value is easy if you break it down to how each item will impact the NOI. Raise the income and lower the expenses. Simple. Then using the secret formula, the cap rate, see the value of the asset increase! $1 = $12. n

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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 Mañana 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.

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getting other people to invest their money into his projects. Nevertheless, he got to drive the spike on May 10, 1869.

Greed reared its ugly head on that very day. A mysterious person, posing as a San Francisco jeweler, made his way through the crowd taking orders for a souvenir watch chain supposedly made from the golden spike. He got his money and ran, and those who were duped began to seek compensation. They began to take up all the spikes, and, in their rage, they disconnected the railway almost as soon as it was completed.

The railway tycoons made money and the workers were left with nothing but work - hard work. Strikes occurred, and a novel was written telling all—The Octopus by Frank Norris. (It later became a Classic comic book, too.) The railroads were overcharging the farmers and the “little men” received nothing from this great accomplishment.

This was happening all over the nation. The railroads came, the citizens cheered, and then greed set in. Attempts to establish a railroad commission G

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t begins with the same old story. Man (meaning all humans) creates. Man uses, enjoys, and praises the creation. Man sees a way of making money with the creation.

Man gets greedy. Man must be controlled.

This has happened with every invention— Samuel Morse with his telegraph, Reginald Fessenden with his radio, Philo Farnsworth with his television. (By the way, David Sarnoff got the best deal on that idea.) With these new ways of communication—enter the Federal Communications Commission.

And so it was with the railroads. There is a new book out – The Inventor and the Tycoon - by Edward Ball. It’s the story of Eadward Muybridge, the inventor, who photographed the horses of Leland Stanford, the railroad tycoon. They were friends for a time, but later the friendship became a bit strained when Stanford took advantage of Muybridge.

Actually, Leland Stanford took advantage of everyone.

He insisted that he drive the golden spike that linked the rails of the Union Pacific to the Central Pacific, joining the nation from coast to coast. He didn’t invest all the money that was necessary for the project, but he was a whiz at

DIVERSI NS “I’ll Take Dates for $200, Alex” Match these 26 (unrelated and randomly selected) events with the years in which they occurred (answers below)

in Texas began in 1876. Eventually, Governor James S. Hogg, a liberal democrat, permitted the legislature in 1891 to create the Railroad Commission, giving it jurisdiction over the whole operation. The railroads ruled at that time, so this commission reigning over the railroads had real power.

Governor Jim Hogg was a memorable old soul. He was the first governor of Texas who was actually born in the state. He named his daughter Ima Hogg, a laughable name that came from a poem written by his brother Thomas Elisha Hogg. There was talk of a sister named Ura. This was a myth.

Rails ruled until 1901 when Capt. Anthony Lucas set off an oil boom when he hit a “gusher” at Spindletop near Beaumont. After that, oil was discovered in west Texas, east Texas, and all over Texas.

Oil ruled and with “man” at work, greed set in and the oil industry needed to be controlled. Who had the power?

Who else? The Railroad Commission. So the control of the oil industry was put under the Railroad Commission. This went on for years, until in 2005 the railroads were placed under the control of the Texas Department of Transportation. This left the oil industry still under the Railroad Commission.

Should the name be changed? To quote Tom Craddick, Republican from Midland, “I hate name changes.” I guess oil will remain under rails!

The Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state and one of the oldest in the country. It was established in 1891 to regulate the rail industry; since that time the Commission has been given the responsibility for overseeing the activities of many different industries – including the oil and gas industries. n

ANSWERS: 1) E; 2) R; 3) T; 4) L; 5) K; 6) U; 7) A; 8) Q; 9) D; 10) F; 11) V; 12) G; 13) S; 14) H; 15) B; 16) J;

— Tom Craddick, Republican from Midland

A. 1512 B. 1821 C. 1804 D. 1324 E. 1911 F. 100 BC G. 336 BC H. 536 BC I. 1917 J. 1607 K. 1642 L. 1929 M. 1775 N. 1941 O. 1793 P. 1961 Q. 1215 R. 1937 S. 800 T. 1945 U. 399 BC V. 1891 W. 452 X. 1959 Y. 1837 Z. 1620

17) C; 18) M; 19) I; 20) N; 21) Z; 22) Y; 23) O; 24) W; 25) P; 26) X

“I hate name changes.”

1. _____ Ty Cobb won baseball’s MVP with the Tigers 2. _____ Hindenburg explosion 3. _____ Iwo Jima 4. _____ 1st Academy Awards 5. _____ Galileo died 6. _____ Socrates executed 7. _____ Michelangelo completed the Sistine Chapel 8. _____ Magna Carta signed 9. _____ Marco Polo died 10. _____ Julius Caesar born 11. _____ James Naismith invented basketball 12. _____ Alexander the Great became king 13. _____ Charlemagne crowned Emperor by Pope Leo III 14. _____ Birth of Gautama Buddha 15. _____ Death of Napoleon Bonaparte 16. _____ Jamestown founded in Virginia 17. _____ Lewis and Clark expedition began 18. _____ Paul Revere’s ride 19. _____ US entered World War I 20. _____ US entered World War II 21. _____ Mayflower Compact 22. _____ Queen Victoria began her 63+ year reign 23. _____ Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin 24. _____ Attila the Hun died 25. _____ First man in space 26. _____ Alaska and Hawaii become states

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amazing buildings

The Burj Khalifa Towers

Above Everything F

rom the ancient tale of the Tower of Babel to the era of the modern skyscraper, the desire to build ever-taller structures seems fundamental to the human story. For nearly four thousand years, the title of ‘world’s tallest building’ belonged to the Great Pyramid of Giza. Then came a succession of breathtaking cathedrals and, in the modern era, some very familiar architectural icons: the Eiffel Tower, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building.

For the past hundred years, however, determining ‘the world’s tallest manmade structure’, has involved a great deal of technicality. What constituted ‘tallest’ had to be qualified by definitions and categories. There were towers that didn’t have continuously occupied floors between the ground and their tourist-attracting observation decks. There were radio towers that qualified as the world’s tallest structures, but had guy-wires or supports to keep them standing. And there were the occupied, freestanding skyscrapers.

With its completion in 2010, the Burj Khalifa ended all argument and brought the ‘world’s tallest’ title. At 2,722 feet, it is, by any measure or definition, the tallest thing humans have ever built.

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Why do we sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” when we are already there?

And Not Just In Height

ANGELA O’BYRNE

aobyrne@e-perez.com Angela O’Byrne, AIA, is President of Perez, APC, a 70+ year-old architecture, planning, interior design, and construction firm.

It’s nearly impossible to describe the Burj Khalifa without sounding like a statistician or a tourism brochure. The building boasts 163 occupied stories. It contains 900 apartments, 37 floors of office space, the incredibly appointed 160 rooms of the Armani Hotel, and 3000 underground parking spaces. Reading about the Burj Khalifa in architectural journals, I was impressed but not fully compelled by what I saw. The technical feat was unquestionable, but I doubted that such a huge undertaking could constitute truly great design.

However, while traveling for business to the United States from Afghanistan, I was routed through Dubai. I decided to swing by the Burj Khalifa out of sheer curiosity. To be honest, I was fully prepared to dislike the thing. Dubai’s architecture is often far too gaudy for my tastes--like Las Vegas meets Disneyland, a jumble of nouveau riche, high-concept work.

Plus, the ‘world’s tallest’ structures can often be disappointing from an aesthetic perspective, trading architectural aesthetics for sheer height.

But from the moment I entered the building I could feel my resolve fading away. I was greeted with a museum-like gallery of graphics, video, and 3D models of the building describing the design and process of erecting such a marvel. The Burj Khalifa was built in six years, using 431,600 cubic yards of concrete and 43,000 tons of steel rebar.

The height of the building required the invention of a new, super highpressure trailer concrete pump. The crew onsite, which at the peak of construction exceeded 12,000 workers and contractors from more than 100 countries, put in over 22 million man-hours. The estimated cost of the project was $1.5 billion.

Above and beyond all of these figures, though, was a meticulousness of design and uncompromising attention to detail evident from walking through the building. Designed by Adrian Smith at Skidmore, Owings &

Merrill (SOM), the building takes its inspiration from the hymenocallis flower, as the tower’s wings extend from the central core like the desert bloom’s petals. The spiral minaret, a design motif native to Islamic architecture, also plays heavily in the overall shape of the building, which grows progressively thinner as it stretches, spiraling, toward the clouds.

The Burj Khalifa is the embodiment of the “no expense spared” philosophy of development. An immaculate eleven-hectare park surrounds the building with a number of amazing fountains. The flowering trees and beds of the park are watered with the collected condensation from the building’s massive air conditioning system--which was pretty much invisible to my eye and successfully managed Dubai’s summer heat.

Throughout the building, from the joinery to the design of the curtain walls, was evidence of impeccable design. The 57 elevators zip quickly up and down and even the bathroom fixtures are impressive. The building’s fine dining restaurant, At.mosphere, on the 122nd floor, was similarly excellent, with exquisite food and, of course, breathtaking views.

As the United Arab Emirates’ economy diversifies from its oil wealth, it has made real efforts to prioritize tourism as primary feature. The flagship development in this effort is Downtown Dubai, which includes the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall, a shopping center of mind-boggling luxury. I’m no fan of malls, and I was floored by the place.

As it came time for me to leave Dubai and catch my flight home, I was surprised at how utterly won over I’d been by the quick visit. The Burj Khalifa had changed how I thought about super-tall buildings-which is great, because the Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia, yet another brainchild of Adrian Smith, threatens to soon rise above even the Burj Khalifa. Rumors put that building at over a kilometer (over 3,200 feet) in height. n

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A Dallas Landmark

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t came as a relief to many that M-M Properties had joined together with CBRE Capital Partners in a confidential off-market purchase of Dallas’s third tallest skyscraper, Comerica Bank Tower. Struggling with mortgage debt issues and with lenders foreclosing on part of the building debt last year, the building’s last hope rested in the hands of a qualified owner with capital and the ability to perform. The transition occurs at a fortuitous time when Main Street and downtown Dallas in general are being revitalized with new development. Future plans for a vibrant and active Downtown Dallas make now a perfect time for Comerica Bank Tower to be reinstated as a Dallas Central Business District icon.

Comerica Bank is headquartered at the tower and has remained the major building tenant for six years. Now that the building will be supported by solid ownership, a new upward momentum and redeemed market status will unfold for the property. Set in the heart of downtown’s Central Business District, a new energy of development and activity alone will attract new tenants to Dallas’s growing downtown hub.

Just diagonal to the property sits downtown’s public park, Main Street Garden, and also nearby are areas with extensive plans for hotel, residential and retail development.

The building itself offers inherent characteristics that will accelerate upgrades and repositioning. Built as one of the last downtown Dallas landmark monuments in the late 1980s and designed by the renowned architect duo Philip Johnson and John Burgee, the property boasts an

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If you ate pasta and antipasta, would the calories cancel each other out?

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inherent quality and an architectural strength that is unprecedented among more modern construction. With a myriad of existing amenities, new owners will not have to pour significant value into complete construction or overhaul. Current plans do not include a significant renovation but will focus on upgrades to retain existing tenants and attract new ones. The building will then be aggressively marketed to new business tenants located in both the CBD and suburban markets.

The plan at the Tower will be to reenergize and polish the building’s built-in features and to capitalize on its preexisting value.

Existing and new tenants will enjoy the 787-feet of handset veneer panels of flame-finished Stony Creek granite and the handmade 2,200-piece lobby chandelier.

In addition, an entire quarry in Italy was purchased during installation to book match the building’s marble; and materials used during construction of the fivefloor banking and stock exchange hall stalled cherry production in the United States for an entire six months. Rare materials are ingrained throughout the building and it is quickly apparent that the architects applied care to every detail during design and construction.

To the advantage of the new owner robust amenities are already in place and operational. The building is equipped with two functioning parking garages, climate-controlled pedestrian walkways, conference facilities, a full-service bank, concierge services, dining options and more. The ground level leads to an underground walkway system with more than 62 restaurant and retail amenities. n

SELF HELP • The Perils Of Drug Addiction by Anita Fixx • Breakfast – The Most Important Meal of the Day by Hammond Deggs • Take This Job And Shove It by Ike Witt • Do it Now! by Igor Beaver BIOGRAPHY • Music Is In My Blood by Jen Netticks • Schwarzenegger Revisited by Albi Bach • Monte Hall by Less May Kadeel • Leo Tolstoy by Warren Peace

Misused Words • Administrate: A back-formation of administration and an

unnecessary extension of administer • Commentate: A back-formation of commentator and an unnecessary extension of comment • Dimunition: Should be diminution. (Think of diminutive.)

• Firstly: Should be first, followed by secondly and thirdly, and so on.

• Heighth: Should be height; it is not like depth, length, and width. We also shouldn’t say weighth.

• Irregardless: An unnecessary extension of regardless.

• Miniscule: Should be minuscule.

• Orientate: A back-formation of orientation and an unnecessary extension of orient • Participator: Should be participant • Supposably: Should be supposedly • Undoubtably: Should be undoubtedl

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IN 2013

KS ... really?!

In 2012, we began this feature which brought several responses that we won’t print here (e.g., “Holy S#@%! You must be f…ing kidding me!”). Oops! Despite those words, readers clearly appreciated the featurewhich will be presented regularly in our March and September issues.

THE TRULY UNFORTUNATE THING IS THAT THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF PEOPLE, PICTURES, EVENTS THAT COULD HAVE FILLED THIS PAGE

“‘Really!’ with Seth (Meyers) & Amy (Poehler)” on Saturday Night Live’s “Update”

Some of these are ongoing stories that continue to (dis)grace our front pages.

1 Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll resigned abruptly

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in March under a cloud of wrongdoing involving her role in an allegedly corrupt veterans’ charity. The resignation came the same day 57 people connected to the charity, Allied Veterans of the World, were arrested on racketeering and money laundering charges. Carroll consulted for this company in 2009 and 2010 when she was serving in the Florida House of Representatives, and introduced a bill to legalize sweepstakes games. She withdrew the bill, an obvious conflict of interests, saying it was filed by mistake. The Allied Veterans of the World leaders were running a $300-million illegal gambling scheme according to Pam Bondi, Florida’s Attorney General, The company grossed $290 million, an affidavit said, but donated only $6 million.

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2 Nebraska Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy resigned abruptly in a scandal

involving thousands of calls to four women on his state-issued cell phone, including one woman who said she had a romantic relationship with him. Sheehy, whose wife of 29 years filed for divorce in 2012, was considered the front-runner in the 2014 gubernatorial race and had been endorsed by the current governor.

3 Edward Snoden, the 29 year old fugitive who leaked confidential

information about two major U.S. government surveillance programs is now charged with espionage. He was working for Booz Hamilton, which had a contractual relationship with the National Security Agency until he was fired for “for violations of the firm’s code of ethics and firm policy.” One of the ethical issues here is a conflict of two legitimate values - privacy versus security.

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4 The new president of the NRA, Alabama lawyer Jim Porter, called

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder “rabidly un-American” and proudly spewed, “Now y’all might call it the Civil War, but we call it the ‘War of Northern Aggression’ down South.”

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5 Florida State Attorney Angela Corey fired (5a) Ben Kruidbos,

the IT director at her office, after his testimony expressing concern that prosecutors didn’t give information to George Zimmerman’s defense team in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Kruidbos’s attorney said the firing was done to send a message to office employees “that if they feel like there is wrongdoing,” they should not disclose it or seek legal guidance from a private attorney.

Before Kruidbos’ name surfaced in the Martin trial proceedings, he received a pay raise for “meritorious performance,” according to a document in his personnel file.

6 New York politics has taken a turn to the absurd. Formerly the at-

torney general and then governor of The Empire State, Elliot Spitzer was forced to resign in 2008 as a result of a prostitution scandal.

7 Ashley Dupre, the prostitute, milked her infamy and was born again as a sex-advice columnist. Spitzer is now running for comptroller of New York City and it appears that one of the candidates lining up against him is (8) Kristin Davis, the former madam whom the tabloids linked to Spitzer. Meanwhile, (9) Anthony Weiner, whose 12-year tenure in Congress ended when he resigned in 2011 because of a sexting scandal, is running for mayor, although as we go to press, the embattled candidate is dropping rapidly in the polls due to new admissions about online relationships after he exited Congress.

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Representatives, Congressman Steve King of Iowa, told a conservative online publication, “For every one (illegal immigrant) who’s a valedictorian, there’s another 100 out there that, they weigh 130 pounds and they’ve got calves the size of cantaloupes because they’re hauling 75 pounds of marijuana across the desert.” Even Speaker John Boehner distanced himself from his fellow Republican, characterizing the words as “deeply offensive and wrong” and “hateful” and “ignorant”. Despite that, King claimed his assertion was factual.

11 The former business partner and several former employees of

Congressman Vern Buchanan of Florida have testified that the congressman forced employees to contribute to his campaigns, and used corporate funds to reimburse them. To cover up his scheme, he allegedly tried to make his business partner sign a false affidavit in exchange for $2.9 million. He is under investigation by the IRS, accused of misusing his corporate resources to benefit his campaigns, tax evasion, and lying on his personal financial disclosure forms.

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in the workplace WALLY TIRADO

wally@nortexcode.com Wally Tirado is a Principal Consultant with NORTEX Code, LLC, which provides building code consulting throughout Texas. He is a Registered Accessibility Specialist, Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is also an the Accessibility Editor for the network magazine.

The International Symbol of Access History and Future

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he International Symbol of Access (ISA). It’s that image of person in a wheelchair in white over a square royal blue background. Most people just call it the “handicap” symbol. You’ve seen it; it designates everything from parking spaces to toilet rooms available for persons with disabilities. Most of us probably haven’t thought very much about what the symbol means other than what it is intended to represent.

The ISA is maintained as an international standard. Therefore, its appearance is uniform in every country in the world as ISO 7001. It is copyrighted by the International Commission on Technology and Accessibility.

Designed originally by Susanne Koefoed in 1968, the design was later revised by Karl Montan, adding a circle to the top appearing to give the seated person a head.

FUNCTIONS OF THE ISA

While modified over time and in different facilities and spaces, identifying such places is important to its function. The ISA serves to communicate accessibility in the built environment, and to indicate who may use particular facilities.

In the “Guidelines for Improving Access for Disabled People” by Rehabilitation International, the following points are provided to set the minimum standard that public entities should provide the symbol at the following mandated accessible environments: a barrier free approach to the building; an accessible entrance; accessible and usable facilities and accessible and usable toilets.

CRITIQUING THE ISA

Complaints of the existing symbol include that it depicts a static person in a wheelchair and according to “The Accessible Icon Project” it displays passivity, a posture that is unnaturally erect, and a look that makes the symbol about the chair, not the person. The ISA represents the specific disability of a person in a wheelchair, but it is also a symbol for many other forms of disability. Critics charge that the ISA is too narrow; that it fails to capture the breadth of users and situations in which it is used.

UPDATING THE SYMBOL

Disability activists are pushing to make some changes - to a symbol that depicts active users, not passive ones. These groups are advocating against the use of the traditional ISA since it displays passivity, and focuses more on the wheelchair and not the person. Cambridge artist Sara Hendren of the Accessible Icon project has designed a new icon which displays an active, engaged image with focus on the person with a disability.

“People with disabilities have a long history of being spoken for, of being rendered passive in decisions about their lives,” the group writes on its website. The Accessible Icon Project wants to introduce a new design, one that is active and engaged, with a focus on mobility and movement, but still in line with other ISOapproved pictograms.

Sara Hendren

The Icon Graphic Elements 1 HEAD POSITION

Head is forward to indicate the forward motion of the person through space. Here the person is the “driver” or decision maker about her mobility.

2 ARM ANGLE

Arm is pointing backward to suggest the dynamic mobility of a chair user, regardless of whether or not she uses her arms. Depicting the body in motion represents the symbolically active status of navigating the world.

3 WHEEL CUTOUTS

By including white angled knockouts the symbol presents the wheel as being in motion. These knockouts also work for creating stencils used in spray paint application of the icon. Having just one version of the logo keeps things more consistent and allows viewers to more clearly understand intended message.

4 LIMB RENDITION

The human depiction in this icon is consistent with other body representations found in the ISO 7001 - DOT Pictograms. Using a different portrayal of the human body would clash with these established and widely used icons and could lead to confusion.

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The leg has been moved forward to allow for more space between it and the wheel which allows for better readability and cleaner application of icon as a stencil.

Graphic and elements courtesy of “The Accessible Icon Project” www.accessibleicon.org

Ultimately, there is the hope that the need for the International Symbol of Access will diminish. The hope is that all public buildings will be universally designed, so that they will be no longer designed around a type of a person and instead for the range of people will use the facilities. Persons with disabilities could then be considered just people. n SEPT2013 | THE NETWORK

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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. She is also a contributing editor of the network.

America Celebrates You! The meaning of Labor Day WRITE A LETTER OR AN EMAIL LETTING THEM LEAVE A LITTLE EARLY FOR THE WEEKEND

“As the entire country celebrates Labor Day, we want to take a moment to recognize the employees of Your Company Here. We are proud to work with such a dedicated, talented, and hard-working group. You were all handpicked from among the best we could find.

We can all be proud of what we have accomplished this past year, both individually and collectively. Now on this special day, we hope you can enjoy the rewards of hard work with your family and friends. Have a great weekend and return safely.”

CREATE AN AWARD PROGRAM

An employee recognition award program can create a positive work environment, boost morale and foster a spirit of healthy competition by honoring the dedication of deserving employees. This will increase productivity as coworkers strive to qualify for an award.

DEVELOP COMPANY PRIDE

Take this day as an opportunity to reward your hard-working employees by offering company promotional gifts they could use on their travels or at their Labor Day parties.

CELEBRATE SUCCESS

Host a celebratory lunch or breakfast at the office.

Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer, back to school, and another long weekend. It is meant to be a time to recognize the achievement, struggle and determination of working men and women. Recognize your team today... and every day. n

DIVERSI NS The Buck The Indians taught the European settlers the value of a buck. In the 18th century, that meant a deerskin, used for trading in its own right and as a unit of value for trading anything else. So in 1748, while in Indian territory on a visit to Ohio, Conrad Weiser (a pioneer, interpreter and effective diplomat between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native Americans) wrote in his journal, “He has been robbed of the value of 300 Bucks”; and later, “Every cask of Whiskey shall be sold...for 5 Bucks in your town.”

In the next century, with deerskins less often serving as a medium of exchange, the buck passed to the dollar. A Sacramento, California, newspaper reported this court judgment in 1856: “Bernard, assault and battery upon Wm. Croft, mulcted in the sum of twenty bucks.” (Note: ‘Mulcted’ means penalized.) Today, despite inflation and our changing concept of what are big bucks, sometimes a buck is still just a buck.

Passing the buck is a different matter. In the late nineteenth century, poker players designated the dealer with a marker they called the buck, apparently so named because it was often a knife with a handle made of buckhorn. When responsibility for dealing changed to the next player, they passed the buck.

Quickie quiz: Who popularized the phrase, “The buck stops here?”

Answer: President Harry S. Truman had this sign on his desk, to indicate that he didn’t ‘pass the buck’ to anyone else but accepted personal responsibility for the way the country was governed.

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If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?

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abor Day has come to be celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. In high society, Labor Day was considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable to wear white or seersucker. For me as a child, Labor Day meant school would resume the following day and all the summer fun was coming to a screeching halt!

When did Labor Day start and what is its true meaning? In 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September a legal holiday.

This special day is dedicated to the social and economic contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. NCAA teams usually play their first games the week before Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first games the Thursday following Labor Day. The day is celebrated in cities and towns across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays and other public gatherings.

As real estate professionals we contribute to the building of our country through developments, and the creation of environments for companies to thrive. Here’s my question for employers: as the economy turns around and people have job and career choices, what will your workplace look like? Will your good performers stay with you, or will they be the first ones out the door? Will the reputation you are building now serve you well, or will it be the cause of your demise? The answer will depend on how you treat your employees now, every day.

The “secret” to any organization’s ability to thrive is to make its employees a high priority. Labor Day is a time to recognize your employees.

Here are a few ideas:

» professionals on the move

Dave Mueller was named Director of Practice Development for the Texas Region at Perkins+Will

John Bielamowicz was promoted to Vice President of the DFW Office-Industrial Division as Henry S. Miller

Debbie Bunch, CPM joined PegasusAblon as a Senior Real Estate Manager

Elizabeth Corbell joined Interprise as Director of Business Development

Rob Buie joined Westdale Asset Management as an Asset Manager

Vicky Gunning was named Chair of Locke Lord LLP Real Estate Transactions and Finance Section

Doug Hanna joined TIG’s corporate and brokerage services team as an Associate

Linda Phillips, CPM, RPA joined Kodiak Capital as Vice President of Property Management

Julie Rawls King joined Kodiak Management as a Property Administrator

Leigh Ann Rathburn joined Kodiak as a Property Manager

David Martinez was named Chief Operating Officer for UBM Enterprise Inc.

Rich Elam joined Cardinal Roofing, Inc. as Director of Business Development

Jay Wagley was promoted to Vice Chairman at CBRE

Mike Bryant was promoted to Vice Chairman at CBRE

Ryan Lang joined CBRE as an Associate Director of the National Student Housing Group

Susan Nash, CPM RPA joined KPost Roofing & Waterproofing as Business Development Associate

Paula Nelson joined Fischer & Company as Chief Operating Officer

Adam Bernhardt joined M-M Properties as Senior Property Manager

Shannon Whitehead was named Marketing Manager for Colliers International’s Dallas office

Gus Hinojosa, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, NCARB, joined HKS as Vice President and Director of Commercial Interiors

Kimberly Lay was promoted to Senior Vice President at Hudson Peters Commercial

Debi Carter was promoted to Executive Vice President at Hudson Peters Commercial

Larry Strickland joined Hudson Peters Commercial

Shane Strickland joined Hudson Peters Commercial

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legal JODY SANDERS

jody.sanders@kellyhart.com Jody Sanders is an attorney practicing civil litigation and appeals at Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP.

Property Tax Appraisal Protests

What’s The Appeal?

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pringtime in Texas brings with it blooming flowers, warmer weather, and, of course, the dreaded tax appraisal notices from your county’s appraisal district. Starting in April of every year, the appraisal districts begin mailing out notices to property owners whose appraised values have changed. Rarely do these notices result in a taxpayer having a lower bill. Luckily, there is a protest process in place that is relatively straightforward and can result in a property owner savings thousands of dollars in taxes every year. So, when you receive a notice that the property value has increase, you should ask yourself two questions: (1) Should I protest? and (2) How do I do it?

WHY BOTHER?

The question of whether to protest is largely an economic one. On average, property tax rates in any county fall somewhere between 2 and 3% of your property’s value. So, for every $100,000 of value increase, you can expect to pay an extra $2000-3000 in taxes. With a small increase, it might not be worth the time or money involved to mount a protest. On the other hand, in larger commercial properties, it is not uncommon for values to change by hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. In that case, the cost of a protest may be worthwhile. The most common reasons for a protest are that the property is appraised over its market value or that it is appraised unequally when compared to similar properties. If you think that you fall within one of these categories, you should consider filing a protest. This is especially true if you see that the appraisal district has incorrect information about your property in its records like incorrect square footage, incorrect acreage, or some other obvious error. You might also think about appealing if your tenants are responsible for pro rata shares of taxes and the increases will result in financial hardships to them. If you are thinking about protesting, it is never too early to start gathering information that you can use as evidence to support your valuation appeal.

NOW WHAT?

Once you have made the decision to protest, there are a number of ways to go about it. There a numerous law firms and property tax protest organizations that will offer to handle your protest for an hourly rate, flat fee, or a percentage of tax savings achieved. Some of these professionals are highly skilled and will do a great job, but others do a volume business and might not give your protest the attention that it deserves. If you are looking for a tax professional to handle your protest, you should carefully vet your options by checking with other property owners in your community and your local Better Business Bureau. Although not required, it may also make sense to use someone based in your area. They are likely to have relationships with people at the appraisal district that can streamline the process. If you decide to interview a few candidates, make sure to have them explain their fee structure in detail and get it in writing. You may also want to ask about their experience with tax appeals in your county, the outcomes of their appeals, and the approach and evidence that they would use in a case like yours. If you decide to hire one of these professionals to handle the protest, you really do not need to do anything else—leave the heavy lifting to them.

However, there is a dirty little secret that property tax professionals do not want you to know. For a straightforward valuation appeal, you probably do not have to hire anyone to handle it for you. If you are a property owner (or an agent for a property owner), there is no reason that you cannot handle the administrative appeal in a simple case. The process starts by filing a notice of protest. This can usually be done by filling out a form that comes with 78

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your value notice or, in larger counties, you can file your protest online. It is critical to file your appeal within the deadline, which is usually the later of May 31 or thirty days after you receive your value notice. Make absolutely sure to meet these deadlines because a failure to appeal timely means that your values cannot be changed until next year. If you have any questions about what to file or how to file it, contact your local appraisal district or a property tax professional.

By filing your notice of protest, you have started an appeal to the appraisal review board for your county. The appraisal review board is an administrative body (separate from the appraisal district) that hears appeals on a wide range of tax issues. They are citizens appointed from your local community and they generally sit in panels of three. They have the power to change your valuation or grant other relief that you request. You will generally be notified of your hearing date with the appraisal review board a couple of weeks prior to the hearing.

While you are waiting on your hearing date, you should gather the information that you intend to present at the hearing. The evidence will vary depending on your circumstance, but it should support the valuation of the property that you are requesting. Appraisal districts commonly appraise commercial property based upon the replacement cost of the building, comparable sales data, or based on the property’s income potential. Your protest can be based on any (or all) of these methods. The most common is usually comparable sales, which can be obtained from local real estate agents or property owners. You can also obtain some of this information from the appraisal district or its website. You may also bring witnesses who can offer testimony that will support your valuation. Make sure to submit your exhibits prior to the hearing. During this time, you can also set up an appointment to meet with one of the appraisal district’s appraisers to see if you can reach an informal settlement based on your evidence.

When your hearing date arrives, make sure to bring multiple copies of the exhibits for each of the hearing officers and for the appraisal district. You will be called into the hearing room and you and any witnesses will be sworn under oath. You will then be given the opportunity to present your evidence and the appraisal district can respond. The hearings usually last between twenty and thirty minutes. Generally, the board will deliberate and let you know their decision. If favorable, you are done. The appraisal review board will issue its order and the appraisal district will change its valuation. If your appeal is denied, you then have the option of bringing an action in court or, in certain circumstances, going to binding arbitration. At that point, you should strongly consider hiring an attorney with property tax experience to handle the proceedings.

With good evidence and an investment of a little time, you may be able to save yourself thousands of dollars a year in property taxes through an appeal. Even in a more complicated case, it may still be worth your time and money to challenge your property’s valuation.

So, when next April rolls around, you can be prepared to seek the proper valuation for your property and save some money. n

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What’s YOUR Personal Exit Plan?

Exit Strategies are Not Just for Businesses

More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes.

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olstoy once said, “Anyone over the age of 35 who doesn’t think of dying is a fool”. Death is a certainty and its companion, mental incapacity, is somewhat close to it. We do not know when we will leave this life and there are many factors. Will you enjoy a long healthy life (into your 80s) without incapacity or will you have a premature event?

In either case when you exit or become incapacitated, what do you want done with your “stuff ” (assets) and who do you want to act for you in the distribution of what you leave behind? Your (and your spouse’s) plan for exit is what we call “estate planning” no matter if total assets are large or modest. The core of estate planning and the first decision in that regard is a decision to have either a Last Will and Testament or a Living Trust, or do nothing. Let’s look at these options…

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DO NOTHING. This is a default position and should be avoided at all cost. Upon passing, a probate court judge will decide what happens with your assets, liabilities and your minor children, if any. Most often it is not what one would expect or desire for those left behind. A court appointed attorney will receive fees for his services decided by the judge.

texasestateplanning@yahoo.com Neal Stokey, JD, CEPP (a UT/Austin graduate) is an attorney practicing in wills, living trusts and probate law since 1990. He is certified in advanced Living Trusts by The Estate Plan and serves as President of Legacy Planning Group.

JIM PLUMLEE

jimplumlee@att.net Jim Plumlee, BSME (a Texas A&M University graduate) is coordinator of Living Trusts for Dallas Estate Plan. He is certified in advanced Living Trusts by The Estate Plan and has served as Wood County Industrial Development Board Chairman.

discipline by the trust coordinator and trust attorney. A married couple is joined together in one living trust (not two) and both serve as trustees and active beneficiaries until each passes or becomes incapacitated. Afterwards, the trustee’s fiduciary responsibility is taken on by the pre-appointed successor trustee for distribution of trust assets as originally specified by the creators of the living trust. It is a seamless and private process without public records. The cost of a living trust is all on the front end and quite reasonable (less than $3000.00) for a well-written, customized living trust that will stand the test of time. There should be no cost on the back end for “unfinished business” by the beneficiaries with a valid living trust. One should be certain that their living trust is registered in a database for any desired future modifications resulting from changes in federal and state tax regulations and individual circumstances that do occur. The original signed copy of the living trust should be on special watermarked paper to assure changes are made with proper legal authorization by the trustee(s). A good living trust as the cornerstone of your estate plan should include 210 necessary provisions in meeting all federal and state rules and regulations - and be valid in all states. n

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A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. Sometimes called a Loving Will, it MUST go through probate court. This legal process is long, tedious, on public record and can incur significant probate attorney fees. There is a front-end fee for the will itself, which is nominal. On the back end (after death), however, falls the high cost of probate attorney fees reducing the beneficiaries’ shares of distribution. The deceased has left expensive “unfinished business” to the spouse and/or beneficiaries for an unknown amount of money, time and anguish. For married couples it is necessary to have two wills – one for each spouse, which increases the expense and reduces the share to the beneficiaries. Probate attorney fees will often range from 4-10% of the decedent’s gross estate – including life insurance proceeds, retirement and savings plans, brokerage accounts, real estate, bank accounts, etc. Further, a will is often only good in the state in which it is originated; death in another state presents its own problems and expense.

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A LIVING TRUST. A well written, customized living trust eliminates the probate court process and probate attorney fees by placing the client’s (and spouse’s) assets into a revocable living trust. The client (and spouse) are the creators, trustors and trustees of their living trust - also called a grantor’s trust by the Internal Revenue Service. They remain in complete control of the assets transferred into their living trust as long as they live or until they become incapacitated (hence, the name living trust). The transfer of assets to a living trust is critical and should be overseen with promptness and

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Graff iti Art

Chandler Bing: “Could It Be Any More Surreal?”

Creative graffiti is a modern way of showing thoughts through art. Not the scribbles and signatures that harass communities and defile personal property, the most surreal graffiti art - done on streets and buildings all over the world - is odd but realistic. You can learn a lot from these graffiti artworks.

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Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

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artchitecture.info

The Art of Theodor Geisel

ON THE COVER

a/k/a Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel

ilan Gallery in Fort Worth is one of the few galleries throughout the State of Texas that is authorized to represent the Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. A special presentation will be presented for viewing and acquisition through Labor Day. (Come see the rare works including some of Dr. Seuss’s secret art as well as some of the most popular works we all grew up with. You can collect and decorate your child’s room around these colorful fun artworks.

The Art of Dr. Seuss is the exclusive, authorized collection of limited edition artworks adapted and reproduced from Theodor Seuss Geisel’s original drawings, paintings, and sculptures. This historic collection has traveled to museums and galleries across three continents since its inception in1997, with works from The Art of Dr. Seuss now hanging in collections alongside the likes of Picasso, Chagall, Warhol, and other 20th century masters.

Despite incredible demand, original Dr. Seuss artworks rarely, if ever, become available for sale. The vast majority of original Dr. Seuss artworks are held in three collections and are not available for sale. One of them is the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library in Austin.

Ted Geisel created all of the original works from which these limited editions have been adapted, beginning with some of his earliest works dating back to 1927. Amazingly, despite the unprecedented demand during his lifetime, no limited edition pieces were ever conceived, authorized or created until this historic project began in 1997, six years after Geisel’s death. To accomplish the excellence and consistency intended for a collection of this stature, highly skilled artisans and ateliers were commissioned to closely reproduce Dr. Seuss’s artwork through the use of both cutting edge technology and time honored fine art techniques recognized and embraced by leading artists, galleries, collectors, curators, and museums.

In 2010 LIFE Magazines selected Dr. Seuss as one of the 100 people who changed the world, alongside Michelangelo, Dickens, Beethoven, Shakespeare and Picasso.

More details at www.milangallery.com. Free valet parking at the gallery daily until 5 pm.

M Theodor Seuss Geisel (a/k/a Dr. Seuss) began his career as a little known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s.

His work evolved quickly to deft illustrations, modeled sculpture, and sophisticated oil paintings of elaborate imagination.

He is best known as one of the most beloved and bestselling children’s authors of all time, having written and illustrated classics such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How The Grinch Stole Christmas!.

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Wisdom of Orient Cat

Prayer for a Child

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» pillar of the industry CAROLYN FACKLER

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t is an honor to write this tribute to Piers Chance —a friend, colleague, mentor and champion of many, Certified Property Managerâ, BOMA President, BOMA and IREM member, civic leader, lay leader, husband, and father. In whatever role we knew him, we knew Piers was a remarkable man.

I first met Piers in 1997 when he was managing Republic Center. This was shortly after the flood which caused severe electrical problems and culminated in the complex being fully vacated. He was then actively involved in all phases of the redevelopment, architectural planning and implementation of major capital improvements to bring the center back on-line at a cost exceeding $70 million. At that time he was in his 32nd year of a 45-year career that started in 1965 and ended when he retired from Grubb & Ellis Management Services in February 2011. This first encounter marked the beginning of our longstanding professional friendship and I was fortunate to have worked for the same firm as Piers did three times during his career.

Piers held senior management rolls with Grubb & Ellis, CBRE, Trammell Crow Company, Lincoln Property Company, Hall Financial Group, City Center Development Company and The Koll Company. Some of his notable accomplishments were: • Special project management assignment in Eastern Europe in Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary with Lincoln Property Company • Oversight of major development projects including City Center and Sundance Square which encompassed six city blocks in Fort Worth, Texas with Sid Bass’ City Center Development Company, and Bank of America’s corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina with Lincoln Property Company • Dallas BOMA Board of Directors – 1972 to 1974 • Dallas BOMA President – 1974 • Co-Instructor of National Marketing / Leasing Seminars for BOMA – 1977 & 1978 • Fort Worth BOMA Board of Directors – 1982 to 1984 • Fort Worth BOMA President - 1984 • BOMA Southwest Region Regional Conference Chairman - 1984 • BOMA Southwest Region Board of Directors – 1990 to 1991 • BOMA Lifetime Achievement Award – May 2011 Announcing his upcoming 2011 retirement to his real estate industry friends, Piers wrote to the many people on his professional distribution list: “The lynch-pin to my success has been countless friends (some no longer with us) to whom I am deeply indebted and who have served as a catalyst and an inspiration to me throughout my career. It is an understatement, to say the least, but …. “Thank you”.

In addition to his devotion to his work, his friends, his wife of 48 years, Carolyn, and the apple of his eye, their daughter Chelsea, Piers was committed to St. Vincent’s Episcopal Cathedral where he served as vestry member, lay leader, and school board member.

This commitment stemmed from his love of the fellowship and duty of his spiritual life.

Those who knew Piers admired his enthusiasm, happiness, wit, energy, and his love of life. The twinkle in his eyes and his infectious smile were his trademark. He thoroughly enjoyed a good book, a dry martini, his cherished yellow corvette, watching a 007 movie and the Dallas Cowboys. These pleasures were only surpassed by his desire to bring a smile to all those around him, those he knew and those he did not know - yet.

It was a privilege for me to have been a part of Piers’ life. He was a generous and caring person who treasured life and all that it offered. His was a life well lived. Piers, a kind and beloved family man, a cherished colleague, a mentor and friend, will be missed by many, but never will he be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to have known him. n SEPT2013 | THE NETWORK

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Mini vacations that are spent enjoying things close to home All performances at Rosewood Center for Family Arts 5938 Skillman Street Dallas, Texas 75231 Tickets available on line at www.dct.org

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat Based on the book by Dr. Seuss At last, he’s here! For the first time in Dallas, that fun-loving cat in the redand-white hat. “Why do you sit there like that?” Experience all the wacky, zany joy that has made this one of the most treasured rhyming books of all time. A very special theatrical event! For all ages. Tickets: $13 - $40.

» Fridays – September 20, 27 – 7:30 pm » Saturdays – September 21 & October 5 – 1:30 pm » Saturdays – September 28 & October 12, 19, 26

» Fridays – November 22, 29 & December 6, 20 – 7:30 pm » Saturday – December 7 – 1:30 pm » Saturdays – November 23, 30 & December 14, 21 – 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm » Sundays – November 24 & December 1, 8, 15, 22 – 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm

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» Sundays – September 22, 29 & October 6, 13, 20, 27 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts’ The Nutcracker

Teen Scene Players present Ghouls & Graveyards Be afraid! A spine-tingling collection of horror masterpieces and surprises brought to life by an all-teen cast from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, W. W. Jacobs, and our own Texas ghost lore. Just in time for Halloween. Things do go bump in the night! Enjoyed by ages 12 and up. Tickets: $12.

» Fridays – October 18, 25 – 7:30 pm » Saturdays – October 19, 26 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm

» Sundays – October 20, 27 – 1:30 pm

A new holiday musical based on the most popular Christmas poem ever! It’s four days before Christmas and “The New York Evening Post” needs a holiday feature, but author Clement Moore has writer’s block. To add even more pressure, the President plans on reading it to his family at the White House on Christmas Day! Clement must work at home amongst his five children who are very anxious for the arrival of St. Nicholas. As Clement’s frustration mounts, the magic begins.... Watch this classic poem come to life with bells, toys, Sugar Plum Fairies and holiday delight for all. (Based on the poem by Clement C. Moore; script and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby; music by Shirley Mier) Enjoyed by ages 5 and up. Tickets: $13 - $40.

No holiday season is complete without Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece! Brought to life with dazzling puppetry, this magical interpretation is a sumptuous creation and a delicious holiday treat! (Adapted for the stage by B. Wolf; music by P.I. Tchaikovsky) Enjoyed by ages 4 and up. Tickets: $13 - $40.

» Friday – November 29 – 11:30 am & 7:30 pm » Friday – December 20 – 7:30 pm » Saturdays – November 30 & December 7, 14, 21 – 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm » Sundays – December 1, 8, 15, 22 – 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm

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Oktoberfest Southlake Town Square

» Friday, October 4 (5pm-11pm) » Saturday, October 5 (10am-11pm) » Sunday, October 6 (12pm-5pm) The 12th anniversary of the event hosted by the Southlake Chamber of Commerce! Nearly 50,000 people visit throughout the weekend festival. Attendance and parking is free, and a wide variety of food, beverages and booth items are available for sale. Live entertainment, children’s areas, wiener dog races, handcrafted arts & crafts booths and much more. For more information, go to www.oktoberfestsouthlake.com.

Cottonwood Art Fall Festival Cottonwood Park 1321 W. Beltline Road Richardson, TX 75080 • 972-744-4580

» Saturday October 5 (10am – 7pm) » Sunday October 6 (10am – 6pm) Cottonwood Art Festival, held twice a year, features works from the nation’s top artists. This prestigious art show has been a part of Richardson life for over 40 years. It is a juried show with over 240 artists exhibiting their museum-quality work. The artists compete in 14 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital, Drawings/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. There’s something for everyone at the festival. Families can visit ArtStop, the Festival’s hands-on, interactive children’s area offering arts, crafts and activities for kids of all ages. Although admission to the festival is free, some ArtStop activities require 1-4 tickets at $1 each, available at the event. Food and drink are also available.

31st Annual Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights Downtown Fort Worth @ the intersection of (Belknap & Throckmorton)

» November 29 (begins at 6pm) The Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights, presented by CHASE, begins at the intersection of Belknap Street and Throckmorton Street.

The parade route has been extended by three blocks to add more room for viewing! Thousands of spectators attend to see over 100 floats wind through downtown Fort Worth. Beginning at 2:00 PM, the Holiday Fun Zone presented by XTO Energy opens in the new Sundance Square Plaza, featuring entertainment, children’s holiday craft-making and food.

Three new food and beverage areas, called “Cowboy Santas’ Villages” will be open at 4:00 PM, complementing the incredible dining throughout downtown. Ride the Parade of Lights Shuttle (FREE!) from Farrington Field to the ITC Train and Bus Station, and then back to your car following the parade, courtesy of The Fort Worth Transportation Authority. For more information, visit http://fortworthparadeoflights.org/parade-info/paradeschedule, email: festivalinfo@dfwi.org, or call 817-336-2787.

Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cookoff!

Farmers Branch Historical Park 12000 Ford Road Farmers Branch, TX 75234 972-406-0184 • info@BluegrassHeritage.org

» Friday October 18 (4:30pm – 10pm) » Saturday October 19 (10:30am-10pm) The fourth annual FREE event features live bluegrass music, jamming, and chili-eating, an incredible weekend of fun for the whole family - no ticket required! Artists scheduled to appear include Grammy and CMA award winner Suzy Bogguss, the Travelin’ McCourys, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, the Boxcars, the Rambling Rooks, Sierra Hull, the Spinney Brothers, Gold Heart, the Herrins, and more!

City Lights Main Street Garden 1902 Main St. Dallas, TX 75201

» November 16 (6pm – 10pm) The holidays begin Downtown with family-friendly festivities along Main Street. The lighting ceremony is at 7pm. Live entertainment, street vendors, photos with Santa, and more.

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nown for its world-class theme parks, an exquisite culture and a culinary scene, ranging from traditional Tex-Mex to new world innovative, San Antonio offers even more for visitors with its SAVE program (San Antonio Vacation Experience).

SAVE provides discounts at top hotels, shops, museums, tours and theme parks including SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. All together, more than 70 hotels, attractions, shops and more offer unbeatable deals through SAVE – ensuring there is something for every visitor.

Experiences that visitors can enjoy SAVE include:

Alamo Imax Theater

One of the only a few destination theaters in the U.S., the Alamo Imax Theater is also one of the longest running. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, “Alamo: The Price of Freedom” movie informs guests of the historic events that happened at the former mission turned historic icon and number one tourist attraction in Texas.

Alamo Quarry Market

Constructed on the 1908 historic site of the Alamo Cement Company, the Alamo Quarry Market has preserved it historic architecture while incorporating the Regal 16-plex Cinemas and more than 75 distinguished stores as well as numerous fine and casual dining options. Stops include Nordstrom Rack, Banana Republic, Lucchese Boot, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and many more.

ARC’s Wine Plus’s Tours

More than 30 wineries dot the idyllic Texas Hill Country, the historically rich backdrop for ARC’s Wine Plus’s tours. The company’s signature excursion, the wine tour, makes stops at three or more wineries, where guests can swig samples as guides share facts about wines, specifically those born in Texas. Brew tours, on the other hand, showcase Texan beer and its history.

Cottonwood Wine Tours

Cottonwood Wine Tours picks patrons up door side in San Antonio to take them on a tour of the surrounding Hill Country while stopping to sample some of the finest wines in Texas.

Dinosaur Quest

Dinosaur-Quest is an extraordinary dinosaur exhibit. Visitors can experience lifesize dinosaur skeletons under captivating lights, sound effects and high-end animation. More than your typical exhibit, it’s a museum-like experience created to be educational, entertaining, and a show the entire family will enjoy.

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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

The Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch brings an African Safari straight to San Antonio. Visitors interact with more than 500 animals from 40 exotic, native and endangered animal species worldwide while travelling through 400 acres of rolling hills, creed beds and magnificent live oak trees – all from the comfort of their own vehicles. Ostrich, zebra and buffalo are just a few examples of the animals visitors can find during this adventure. Earlier this year, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch welcomed twin reticulated giraffes, the second reported set of living twins born in United States.

San Antonio Foodie Tours

San Antonio Foodie Tours offers a variety of San Antonio culinary experiences from neighborhood tasting tours to cooking class vacations. Tasting tours include visiting up to six locally owned and operated restaurants to sample items such as fish tacos, prickly pear margaritas, enchiladas, smoothies and ice cream.

San Antonio Zoo

With over 9,000 animals of 750 species, The San Antonio Zoo brings visitors closer to some of the most interesting and intriguing parts of the world.

Visitors can discover the wingspan of a condor, how much hippos eat, if crocodiles chew their food and more with the zoo’s animal encounter activities held every day. Recently, the San Antonio Zoo welcomed a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise.

SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio, the world’s largest marine park, celebrates its 25th operating year with more shows and thrills. “Pets Ahoy!,” is a new comical show that features the talents of dogs, cats, birds, rats, pot-belly pigs and other animals – nearly all adopted – performing a series of uproarious and amazing skits.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

The Iron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas made its debut this summer with high-speed twists and turns. This unique technological marvel combines a classic wooden support structure with modern track and rails crafted of steel, allowing for unprecedented smooth and swift turns and inversions never before experienced.

And, there’s so much more that SAVE offers visitors. To take advantage of exclusive hotel rates, coupons for can’t miss attractions and big savings on shopping, theme parks and museums, go to VisitSanantonio.com, download the mobile app by searching for “SAVE in San Antonio,” or follow SAVE on Twitter - @SAVEinSA. n

10/4 – 10/6 and 10/11 – 10/13

Austin City Limits Music Festival Zilker Park Expanding to two weekends in 2013! One of the country’s largest celebrations of music, this six-day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series Austin City Limits outside the studio and into Austin’s most beloved park with more than 130 musical acts on 8 stages. www.aclfestival.com

10/24 Movies in the Park presents Ghostbusters Republic Square Park Sponsored by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Wheatsville Coop, Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Resource Recovery. Movie starts at 8:30 pm. http://austinparks.org/moviesinthepark.html

10/24 – 10/31 Austin Film Festival Paramount Theatre and various locations Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on top-billed films and Indies alike. www.austinfilmfestival.com

10/26 – 10/27 Texas Book Festival Texas State Capitol Attend signings with some of your favorite authors, visit the children’s chapter tent and enjoy live music and poetry readings. www.texasbookfestival.org

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11/8 – 11/10 Fun Fun Fun Fest Auditorium Shores National touring indie rock, hip hop, punk, electronica and metal bands converge on Austin’s urban park for two days of music. There is also a comedy stage, as well as on-site screen printing, shopping and food. www.funfunfunfest.com

11/15 – 11/17 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Circuit of The Americas Drivers will be in Austin competing in the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in November. Built around a state-of-theart 3.4-mile circuit track with capacity for 120,000 fans and an elevation change of 133 feet, the facility is designed for any and all classes of racing – from motor power to human power. www.circuitoftheamericas.com Photo credit Circuit of the Americas

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TBD Chuy’s Christmas Parade

11/3 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival

Congress Avenue A procession of giant balloons, marching bands, vintage cars, celebrities and floats usher in the season of giving. www.chuysparade.com

City Terrace at The Long Center Now in its third year, this weekend festival only has four rules: muster as many of Texas’ best BBQ joints as possible; have them serve up their specialties, side-by-side; let smoke and sauce fly for five intoxicating hours; and finally, let The People decide who made the best goods. http://www. texasmonthly.com/bbqfestival/

12/17/13 – 12/24/13 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Palmer Events Center Shades of old Austin are reflected at this market with eclectic gift and local entertainment. www.armadillobazaar.com

11/7 Movies in the Park presents Hunger Games

12/31/13 Austin’s New Year

Republic Square Park Sponsored by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Wheatsville Coop, Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Resource Recovery. Movie starts at 8:30 pm. http://austinparks.org/moviesinthepark.html

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2-4 IFMA World Workplace in Philadelphia, PA 3 North Texas CCIM / Sporting Clays Event 3 NTAFE / Luncheon 3-5 IAVM / International Convention Center Conference in Charlotte, NC 8 CREW San Antonio / Monthly Luncheon 8 IREM Austin / Luncheon 9-12 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace in Dallas 10 IREM San Antonio / Luncheon 12 IIDA / Zero Landfill 13 NTCRA / Star Summit 13 IREM San Antonio / Freaky Friday the 13th Bowling Tournament 15 IFMA Austin / Golf Tournament 17 NTCCIM / Monthly Luncheon 19 TEXO / Washer Tournament 23 IREM Fort Worth / Luncheon 24 NTCRA / Recyclers Golf Tournament 30 BOMA San Antonio / Luncheon

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Each is responsible for administering a particular set of Emmy award shows. The statuette depicts a winged woman holding an atom. The wings represent the muse of art; the atom the electron of science. The original name for the award was “Immy”, a term commonly used for the image orthicon tube used in the early cameras.

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CONTEST WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS to our winners!

Debra Spears won an iTwin Pro; Diana Robinson won tickets to a FUN. concert. Heather Douglas and Michelle Price eachwon a BoomBox; and Robin Riecke won a Smart Stick. Not pictured: John Robbins won Iris Notes and Michael Garemko won a Supertooth speaker for his car.

See the Product Showcase on page 76 to see just some of the prizes you can win in this issue’s contest!

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You’re Going to Call Me What?

1. THE CISCO KID is a fictional character found in numerous film, radio, television and comic books, based on the fictional Western character created by O. Henry in his 1907 short story “The Caballero’s Way”. In movies and television, the Kid was depicted as a heroic Mexican caballero, even though he was originally an outlaw.

2. BIBENDUM, commonly referred to as the Michelin Man, is the symbol of the Michelin tire company. Introduced at the Lyon Exhibition of 1894 where the Michelin brothers had a stand, Bibendum is one of the world’s oldest trademarks.

3. HECKLE AND JECKLE were animated cartoon characters (from the 1940s ‘til the 1980s) - a pair of identical anthropomorphic magpies who calmly outwitted their foes while maintaining an aggressively mischievous streak.

4. GIDGET, “The Taco Bell Chihuahua”, was a popular advertising figure and mascot used by Taco Bell from 1997 to 2001. At least 2 dogs were 96

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used as models. The original dog cast for the lead role was named Dinky, but was replaced at the last minute with the Chihuahua that was originally cast as the “girlfriend” named Gidget. Taco, another Chihuahua, was a stand-in for Gidget.

5. CAP’N CRUNCH is a product line of sweetened corn and oat breakfast cereals introduced in 1963 and manufactured by Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo since 2001. According to a 2013 Wall Street Journal article, the mascot, whose full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch, was born “on Crunch Island in the Sea of Milk – a magical place with talking trees, crazy creatures and a whole mountain (Mt. Crunchmore) made out of Cap’n Crunch cereal.”

6. NIPPER (1884–1895) was a dog who served as the model for a painting titled His Master’s Voice. The slogan “His Master’s Voice”, along with the painting, was sold to The Gramophone Company in 1899 and became the basis for the dog and gramophone logo used by RCA and JVC amongst others. He was named Nipper because he would bite the backs of visitors’ legs.

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