boma highlights march/april 2016

Houston Building owners & Managers

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March/april 2016

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Houston Building Owners & Managers Association March/April 2016

The mission of the Houston Building Owners andManagers Association is to support and advancethe interests of the commercial real estate industry.Houston BOMA will be an organization of advocacyand sustainable building practices that utilizes thestrengths, talents and leadership of its members andindustry associates to build value and lasting relation- shipswith our community through professionaldevelopment, networking and sharing of information.

To be the recognizedindustry leader in bothlegislative advocacy andprofessional developmentfor a broad spectrumof commercial realestate professionals inthe Houston market.

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guide to sustainable and energy efficient leasing for High-Performance Buildings

BOMA International’s Emergency Preparedness Guidebook: The Property Professional’s Resource for Developing Emergency Plans for Natural and Human-Based Threats is the industry’s most up-to-date guide to help property profes-sionals prepare for and respond to a broad range of potential threats. The guidebook walks the user step-by-step through the four phases of emergency management—mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery—to help ensure tenant safety and building security during emergency situations. Visit www.boma.org to order yours today. n

For most of us, we tend to hit the ground running at the start of a new year, and 2016 is proving to be no different, even with the market downturn. The Houston BOMA team has been hard at work to develop new programs per the 2016 Strategic Plan and to kick-off our annual programs and events.

The Houston BOMA Foundation was launched to provide funding for education, scholarships and research, as well as collegiate outreach to educate students about property management as a career choice. If you have not yet made a donation to the Foundation, please strongly consider doing so. Your donations will help build a solid talent base and secure the future of our industry.

The Leadership Lyceum pro-gram continues to gain momentum year after year, as indicated by the impressive number of applicants for 2016. We are excited to teach the 2016 Leadership Lyceum class more about BOMA, how BOMA works for them and the industry, and help them further their career development. As we could only take a fixed number of applicants, we encourage those that are not in the 2016 Class to apply again for 2017!

In January, the annual TOBY Awards Banquet was held during which we celebrated the 7 building

entrants who will all be moving on to the Southwest Region TOBY competition on April 2. We wish you all the best of luck in Little Rock!

In February, Houston BOMA leadership attended the BOMA International Winter Business Meet-ing in Washington, D.C. We had the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill and meet with representatives from our districts to advocate for 3 of BOMA International’s priority issues: ADA reform, fire sprinkler tax incentives and tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades. Meetings were held with Rep. Ted Poe, Rep. Pete Olson and staffers in the offices of Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Al Green, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, and Rep. Mike McCaul. Since the second session of the 114th Con-gress was in progress, and coupled with the Iowa Caucus, Capitol Hill was energized with activity. It was a unique experience to meet with Sen. Ted Cruz’s office the day after he won the Iowa Caucus.

On the Allied Professional front, the Allied Professional Advisory Com-mittee will hold their first quarterly meeting on February 18 to discuss feedback on participation, vendor appreciation and added benefits amongst other things. Additionally, the annual BOMA Business Exchange is coming up on March 10. This re-

verse tradeshow provides a valuable opportunity for Property Managers to meet Allied Professional members and make new connections, while raising funds for our BAC PAC. This event always proves to be a big hit for our Allied Professional partners.

The month of April will host several events including the Houston BOMA Crawfish Boil on March 24 at Little Woodrow’s on Brazos Street, commencement of the 5-week Foun-dations of Real Estate Management course and the annual BOMA BAC PAC Sporting Clays Tournament. The Sporting Clays Tournament will be held on April 26 at a new venue, Greater Houston Gun Club. Please be sure to attend as all proceeds from the tournament benefit the BAC PAC, Houston BOMA’s political action committee, which advances the in-terests of the commercial real estate industry. For more details on any of these upcoming events, please visit www.houstonboma.org and check out the Events section of the website.

Finally, I would like to thank the BOMA staff, committees and members for their hard work and participation thus far in 2016. As we all know, you get back what you give, so let’s continue to invest our time and energy in BOMA to keep it the premier commercial real estate association in Houston. n

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Keep up to speed with all courses on www.houstonboma.org. 2016 Designation Courses:Registration is open for all courses!• The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building

Systems, Part I – May 9-12, 2016• The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building

Systems, Part II – June 13 – 16, 2016• Law and Risk Management – September 12 – 15, 2016

2016 Seminars:• Emergency Planning – Terrorism – May 19, 2016• Energy Star Update – July 21, 2016• 6th Annual Medical Real Estate Summit – October 26, 2016 n

2016 course schedules

course highlightRPA Course – The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I

Applies to:RPA® and FMA® designationsFMC and PAC certificates

Pricing:Early Bird Member (Before Apr. 1) – $1,085

Member (After Apr. 1) – $1,285Non-member – $1,585

*Breakfast included

May 9 - 12, 2016Greenway Plaza – The AuditoriumHouston, TX 77046

This course provides information that property and facility managers need to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems and to maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key topic areas:• Building design

and construction• Life-cycle costing • Construction materials • Structural systems • Building envelopes • Roofing • Interior walls, ceilings,

and flooring • HVAC and plumbing systems • Building system controls

and automation

Contact Kara Mathews at [email protected] or at 713-266-5691 for more information. n Th

anks

Kudos CornerWe would like to take time to thank the following

supporters for making many of our classes and semi-nars possible by generously donating their space on multiple occasions: n

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Thank you to all of those that attend-ed this RPA course as well as our instruc-tor, Jen C. Suddreth, Vice President and Sr. General Manager for JLL. n

Thank you to Cousins Property for allowing us to utilize their space.

Budgeting & Accounting WraP uP

March 10, 20162:30 – 6:00 PMHESS Club5430 Westheimer RoadHouston, TX 77056

March 10 business exchange at HESS Club

March 24, 20165:30 – 7:30 pmLittle Woodrow’s Midtown2306 Brazos St, Houston, TX 77006

let’s get cracKin’!: March 24 Crawfish Boil

There’s no better way to celebrate Spring in the South than with a Crawfish Boil! Join us at Little Woodrow’s

Midtown for a social membership event filled with mudbugs and delicious brews. Register at www.houstonboma.org or contact Melissa Thuston at [email protected] or 713-266-5691. n

One of the most an-ticipated events of the year is here…Business Exchange! This event provides a valuable

opportunity for Property Managers to meet Allied Professional members while raising funds for our BAC PAC. The event’s reverse trade show style allows attendees to make new connections with some of our top owner/manager members. n


Develop Your uP and coMers Foundations of Real Estate Management

What is Foundations of Real Estate Management?

A soup-to-nuts, 5-module, 28-hour en-try-level course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, man-agement, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management, and more. Includes classroom instruction with small class sizes to facilitate learning, discussion, and team activities, including building tours.Who Should Register for the Course?

Junior and assistant property managers; administrative assistants; students considering a career in CRE; experienced professionals looking for a good refresher course; or suppliers and building engineers who benefit from under-standing the basics of RE management.How Much Does the Course Cost?

$725 member / $920 non-member – The member rate of this course is available to any-one employed by a Principal member company. The student does not have to be an individual member of Houston BOMA to receive the mem-ber pricing for this course. For more information / to sign up email Kara Mathews at [email protected] or call 713-266-5691.April 6th, 2016 – Module 1: Real Estate Administration• Roles and responsibilities of a property

manager

• Adding value to a real estate investment• Strategies for tenant satisfaction• Contracting with vendors and suppliers and

managing supplier agreements• Property characteristics and leasing and

marketing strategies• Managing risk and understanding commer-

cial insurance coverages• Property Tour: the property management

office

April 13th, 2016 – Module 2: The Well-Versed Real Estate Manager• Developing effective emergency and disaster

preparedness plans and programs• Managing tenant improvements• Budgeting, accounting, and business plan

development• Models for recovering operating expenses• Due diligence process for buying and selling

real estate• Understanding OSHA safety requirements• Understanding indoor air quality issues and

EPA requirements• Property Tour: engineering office and non-of-

fice occupanciesApril 20th, 2016 – Module 3: Building Operations I• How HVAC and plumbing systems work• How electricity flows through a building and

the various levels of power

• Work order• Property Tour: HVAC, domestic water, fire

alarm, fire sprinkler, main electric roomApril 27th, 2016 – Module 4: Building Operations II• Types and operations of fire alarm and con-

trol systems• Reactive vs. preventive vs. predictive mainte-

nance of building facilities and systems• Elevator and escalator systems and opera-

tions• Roofing systems – built-up, modified bitu-

men, single-ply• Managing solid waste and recycling• Managing cleaning services and contracts• Property Tour: elevators/escalators, roof

systems, solid waste/recycling, janitorial inspection

May 4th, 2016 – Module 5: Putting it all Together• Successful approaches to pest management• Types of parking structures and parking

management• Assuring secure and safe buildings• Understanding and managing landscaping

tasks and snow removal• Learn about BOMA and meet BOMA leaders• Learning assessment group exercise• Property Tour: parking, security, pest control,

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The hottest event in town is selling out fast! BOMA Expo 2016 will be bigger and better than ever, so don’t miss your chance to participate.

• 10x10 Booths (Members) – $1,200• 10x10 Booths (Non-members) – $2,200

Make sure to visit www.houstonboma.org for more information and a terrific video to show what’s in store!

Only a few spots left! Register for your booth online or contact Melissa Thuston at [email protected] or 713-226-5691 before they’re all gone!” n

May 19, 2016NRG CenterOne NRG Park 12:00-7:00 PM

Event Sponsored By:

Get Ready for the biggest exPo yet!

Beverage and Live Tweeting Sponsors available, please contact Melissa Thuston at 713-266-5691.

Aiming high for BAC PAC Annual sPorting clays tournaMent

Tuesday, April 26, 201612:30 - 4:30 PM

Greater Houston Gun Club6700 McHard RdHouston, TX 77053

The BOMA BAC PAC Sporting Clays Tournament is back again this spring at a new location! Proceeds benefit the BAC PAC, Houston BOMA’s political action committee, which advances the interests of the commercial real estate industry.

We are currently seeking sponsorships! Among many great benefits, sponsors will have the added bonus of first rights to sign-up teams. With a new location and slightly smaller number of teams available, we encourage you to commit early before this event sells out!

For more information or to register, contact Melissa Thuston at [email protected] or call 713-266-5691. n

New Venue!


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TOBYtHeThank you to everyone that attended our annual

The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards Gala on Friday, January 22, 2016. It was an outstanding event celebrating the best CRE in Houston. We proudly recognized winners across seven different categories and wish them best of luck as they move on to regional competition!

Earth: 717 Texas

250,000 – 499,999 SF: BBVA Compass Plaza

500,000 – 999,999 SF: BG Group Place

Historical Building: Esperson

Over 1 Million SF: Pennzoil Place

Renovated: The Bellevue

Retail: Vintage Park Shopping Village

Winners by Category:


Few things inspire a sense of patriotism as the iconic monuments in Washington, DC. It is difficult to look at the Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the World War II Memorial or any of the thousands of other icons in Washington, DC, without feeling that spark of pride in a coun-

try that has inspired its citizens to sacrifice so much for freedom. Despite the happenings in the halls of Congress these days and the negativity it invokes, the City itself is a really great place to visit and is a place of such rich history it’s really difficult to leave not wanting more.

A group of your fellow Houston BOMA members visited Washington, DC, recently and participated in the BOMA International National Issues Conference. A big part of the conference was our “day on the Hill” where we visited with Congressmen from the Houston area on issues of impor-tance to commercial real estate. We had meetings with Congressmen Mike McCaul (R-10), Gene Green (D-29), Al Green (D-9), Ted Poe (R-2), Pete Olson (R-22), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-18) and Senators Ted Cruz (R) and John Cornyn (R). We had excellent visits and shared BOMA’s position on three important issues:

HR 3765 the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015, amends the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990 to curb the practice of “drive by” lawsuits. The legislation calls for a notice and cure period prior to the

By Tammy K. Betancourt, CEO

big things on the Horizon

Houston BOMA at the White House

Houston BOMA with Congressman Ted Poe


commencement of any ADA noncompliance lawsuit. Providing building owners with a written notice of the barrier to entry that is specific enough to allow the owner to identify the issue and correct it is fair to both parties and maintains the intent and integrity of the law. The bill calls for a 60-day period for the owner to commu-nicate the planned remedy and an additional 120-day period to become complaint or make substantial progress. The bill also includes a provision to treat vague and misleading demand letters as an unlawful practice punishable by a fine. We supported this legislation that protects the commercial real estate industry from “drive by” lawsuits by imposing notice and a compli-ance opportunity before commencement of a private civil action under the ADA.

The energy efficient commercial buildings deduction (179D) was extended through 2016 in the PATH Act. The provision provides for an accelerated deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot for energy efficient upgrades that achieve a 50 percent reduction in annual energy cost to the user, compared to a base building defined by the ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 Standard. Partial credit is also available. The deduction will expire on December 31, 2016. While BOMA applauds the extension of this tax deduction to help buildings strive for greater efficiency, changes

proposed in previous sessions of Congress would help to improve its usefulness to building owners and achieve the industry’s goal of voluntary market transformation for existing buildings. In our visits, we pushed for further extensions and incentives for energy efficiency projects.

And lastly we encouraged passage of existing legislation (the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (S. 2068)) which would allow building owners to depreciate over 15 years (currently 39 years) newly installed automated sprinkler systems. The bill also provides an option to certain small businesses to take a section 179 tax deduction on the installation of new sprinkler systems. In the House of Representatives, Rep. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) has introduced companion legislation (H.R. 3591).

Visiting with our elected leaders was time well spent as it not only put faces with Houston BOMA, but allowed us to continue to expand exposure of the BOMA brand.

Here locally we are welcoming a new Mayor (Sylvester Turner) and five new members of City Council. Members of our Legislative Advocacy Committee will be meeting with all of them at the end of February to share our Houston policy positions as well as discuss the impact of prop-erty valuations without rate rollbacks; support keeping the revenue cap in place to control

Meeting with Staffer Joel Sattazahn at Office of Congressman Mike McCaul

Meeting with Congressman Pete Olson

government spending; our opposition to energy benchmarking mandates; and, re-questing quick improvements to the permit-ting process to allow for faster tenant space turnaround. More on that next issue. n


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Attorneys Hoover Slovacek LLP .............................. (713) 977-8686Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey, PC .............................. (713) 840-1666

Building Automation Climatec, LLC .......................................... (713) 983-6500

Debris Removal 1-800-Got-Junk? .................................... (713) 343-0315

Dock Equipment Miner Corporation Houston ..................... (713) 263-1000

Electric Utility Company Centerpoint Energy – Services ............... (713) 207-3631

Electrical Contractors / Lighting Supplies Brothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc. ........................................ (281) 444-7737Direct Service USA.com .......................... (713) 451-8196E3 Electric, Ltd. ................................ (713) 622-1222Pieper Houston Electric .......................... (713) 984-9342Worldwide Power Products .................... (713) 538-2079

Elevators / Escalators Amtech Elevator Services ....................... (832) 986-9444 Ascent Elevator Services LLC ................. (713) 461-6644Cab Interior Design, Inc........................... (512) 454-2663Eklund’s Inc. ........................................... (713) 682-7263Fujitec America ....................................... (713) 690-1990Kings III ................................................... (972) 462-0611KONE, Inc. ............................................... (281) 442-6619Otis Elevator Company ............................ (713) 630-5101Schindler Elevator Corporation ............... (713) 576-2315ThyssenKrupp Elevator ........................... (713) 849-2191

Energy Consulting Services Able Engineering Services ...................... (713) 341-7575Amerex Energy Services ......................... (281) 340-5267Goby, LLC ................................................ (404) 201-3975Nalco Company ....................................... (281) 263-7266 NRG Business Solutions ......................... (713) 537-2345Schneider Electric Professional Services .................................................. (713) 554-1628

Engineering Services HIS Mechanical, LLC ............................... (713) 935-1234KCI Technologies, Inc. ............................. (832) 975-1533T&D Engineers, LLC ................................ (713) 933-1001Terracon Consultants Inc. ....................... (713) 690-8989

Engineers / Environmental Consulting EDI Building Consultants, Inc. ................. (713) 772-6300EFI Global, Inc. ........................................ (832) 518-5145Nalco Company ....................................... (281) 263-7266Terracon Consultants Inc. ....................... (713) 690-8989

Exterior Maintenance BLAST Incorporated ................................ (713) 941-8118Green Team Services .............................. (832) 304-0368 Stuart Dean Company ............................. (713) 401-1630Walton Roofing, Sheetmetal and Waterproofing ......................................... (713) 674-9777

Fall Protection American Anchor .................................... (713) 956-7521Flexible Lifeline Systems ........................ (832) 448-2945

Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems and Services Allied Fire Protection, L.P. / AFP Alarm and Detection, L.P. .................................. (281) 485-6803Classic Protection Systems, Inc. ............. (713) 468-3573Climatec, LLC .......................................... (713) 983-6500FireTron, Inc. ........................................... (281) 499-1500FLSA ............................................. (713) 937-3332 xt116Northstar Fire Protection of Texas .......... (832) 448-8000Wilson Fire Equipment ............................ (281) 841-1081Worldwide Power Products .................... (713) 538-2079

Floor Care Corporate Care ........................................ (713) 692-6300Corporate Floors ..................................... (832) 462-3736 One Source Cleaning Solutions .............. (281) 541-6144Slip Free Systems, Inc. ........................... (281) 482-5577Stuart Dean Company ............................. (713) 401-1630

Floor Matting Matting By Design .................................. (636) 629-7275Slip Free Systems, Inc. ........................... (281) 482-5577

Flooring Corporate Care ........................................ (713) 692-6300Corporate Floors ..................................... (832) 462-3736 Floor Zone LLC ........................................ (713) 683-7003Mohawk Group ....................................... (713) 629-5005

Foundation Repair Uretek ICR Gulf Coast ............................. (281) 894-4990

General ContractorAngler Construction ................................ (713) 629-5860Corinthian Contracting, LLC .................... (281) 846-6266D.E. Harvey Builders ............................... (713) 626-3558Guaranteed Builders Inc. ........................ (713) 896-8967NorCole, LLC ........................................... (832) 347-3719O’Donnell/Snider Construction ............... (713) 554-4508Torocon Services, LLC............................. (866) 760-8676

Glass Installation / Tinting Bosshamer Glass Company, Inc. ......................................... (713) 937-3917Clay’s Glass Service Inc. ......................... (713) 545-7791

HVAC Services and Supplies Air Performance Service of Houston, LLC ........................................... (713) 979-0720AMS of Houston, Inc................................ (281) 403-1701 Camfil USA, Inc. ...................................... (832) 237-3555Convergentz ............................................ (281) 627-6997Lange Mechanical Services, L.P. ............. (713) 688-3861

Janitorial ABM Janitorial Services.......................... (713) 248-5647 Alanton Group, Inc. .................................. (281) 351-9989Ambassador Services, LLC ..................... (713) 535-9092GCA Services Group ................................ (281) 543-9120Great Southwest Paper Company ........... (281) 250-0663GSI America Inc. ...................................... (281) 419-1221Harvard Maintenance ............................. (832) 969-6162ISS .......................................................... (713) 956-2277Knight Restoration Services ................... (469) 330-7838Metroclean ....................................... (713) 255-0100One Source Cleaning Solutions .............. (281) 541-6144 PJS of Houston ....................................... (713) 850-0287Pritchard ................................................. (713) 957-1387Promise Total Services ........................... (713) 688-8880Starlight Cleaning Service ...................... (281) 802-3966UBM Enterprise, Inc. ............................... (713) 647-1052Veritiv ...................................................... (713) 329-6666 Waste Management of Texas, Inc. .......... (281) 615-2040

Janitorial Supplies Georgia-Pacific ....................................... (281) 728-5422

Journalism / PR Bisnow .................................................... (713) 594-2000

Landscape Always In Season.................................... (713) 681-1414Ambius .................................................... (832) 829-4037Bio Landscape ........................................ (281) 303-1099Brickman ............................................... (301) 987-9200Brookway Horticultural Services, Inc. .......................................... (713) 466-1420Covens Interior Plants ............................. (713) 334-7989Econocuts ............................................... (281) 862-2887GreenPros ............................................... (713) 974-5823Gruene Horticultural Services ................. (832) 594-2830Houston Landscapes Unlimited .............. (281) 568-7500IMS Landscape Services, Inc. ................. (281) 351-5202LandCare USA LLC ................................. (281) 987-7678Moss Landscaping, Inc. .......................... (713) 861-1385Regina Gust Designs ............................... (713) 426-1166Silversand Services ................................ (713) 722-0336Southern Botanical ................................. (713) 859-3287Texas Tropical Plants, Inc. ....................... (713) 224-2800Texscape Services .................................. (281) 846-3779Urban Foresters ...................................... (855) 255-5212Urbanscapes, LLC ................................... (713) 880-1799Western Horticultural Services ............... (713) 849-2045

Lighting / ElectricalBrothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc. ........................................ (281) 444-7737E. Sam Jones Distributor, Inc. ................. (713) 699-2600LuNex Lighting ........................................ (281) 794-3609Spark Lighting, LLC ................................. (832) 971-2551The Christmas Light Company ................ (214) 515-9627Trio Electric ............................................. (713) 957-3336Voss Lighting .......................................... (713) 996-8060

serVice ProVider directory Highlighted below are advertisers in this publication.


Lighting Maintenance Brothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc. ........................................ (281) 444-7737 LuNex Lighting ........................................ (281) 794-3609Pieper Houston Electric .......................... (713) 984-9342

Lighting Maintenance Georgia-Pacific ....................................... (281) 728-5422Kimberly Clark Professional ................... (713) 927-0444Matera Paper Company .......................... (713) 980-1500Pollock Paper Distributors ...................... (713) 934-6917SupplyWorks ........................................... (713) 825-1760Worldwide Power Products .................... (713) 538-2079

Maintenance SuppliesVeritiv ...................................................... (713) 329-6666Worldwide Power Products .................... (713) 538-2079

Mechanical Contractor AMS of Houston, Inc................................ (281) 403-1701Direct Service USA.com .......................... (713) 451-8196TD Industries .......................................... (713) 853-8068Tower Performance ................................ (713) 643-0691

Medical Services Covia Health ........................... 1 (800) 385-3682 ext. 126

Metal Refinishing Edge Architectural Restoration ............... (832) 257-0517 Green Team Services .............................. (832) 304-0368 JOBS/AMST – Interior and Exterior Building Restoration (AMST) ................................. (713) 522-8925Mid America Metals ................................ (281) 608-1633Stuart Dean Company ............................. (713) 401-1630the lee quigley company......................... (281) 358-9608

Moving Ameritex Movers, Inc. ............................. (713) 484-6683

Painting Bundren Painting & Drywall .................... (713) 468-4331Green Team Services .............................. (832) 304-0368 Millsap Waterproofing, Inc. ..................... (713) 956-6677One Source Cleaning Solutions .............. (281) 541-6144

Parking Associated Time & Parking Controls ....... (713) 263-1366Lanier Parking Solutions ......................... (281) 460-7853LAZ Parking Texas, LLC ........................... (713) 659-8312Legacy Parking Company ....................... (713) 236-8822 Park First of Texas LLC ........................... (713) 980-7275 Platinum Parking .................................... (713) 898-1128Sema Connect ........................................ (301) 352-3730SP Plus.................................................... (713) 965-1770WINPARK ................................................. (713) 224-6025

Pest Control Services Environmental Coalition Incorporated .................................... (281) 438-1500Modern Pest Control ............................... (281) 561-0100Versacor Managed Pest Solutions .......... (817) 310-3525

Plumbing Contractors / FixturesAMS of Houston, Inc................................ (281) 403-1701Direct Service USA.com .......................... (713) 451-8196

Pressure Washing BLAST Incorporated ................................ (713) 941-8118Green Team Services .............................. (832) 304-0368Metroclean ....................................... (713) 255-0100Platinum Parking .................................... (713) 898-1128

Property Tax Consultant Bettencourt Tax Advisors, LLC ................ (713) 263-6100Marvin F. Poer & Company ...................... (281) 409-3452

Refreshments / Catering IceCreamParty.com ................................. (713) 680-2022

Restoration / Fire / Water / Smoke Blackmon Mooring .................................. (832) 247-7201Corporate Care ........................................ (713) 692-6300Cotton USA .............................................. (713) 849-9300Edge Architectural Restoration ............... (832) 257-0517Knight Restoration Services ................... (469) 330-7838Mooring USA ........................................... (888) 293-9953Stone and Glazing Consulting, Inc. ......... (713) 960-0051

Roof Safety Equipment American Anchor .................................... (713) 956-7521 Stone and Glazing Consulting, Inc. ......... (713) 960-0051

Roofing / Waterproofing / Contractors / ConsultantAll Type Roofing & Construction, Inc. ...... (281) 397-6614Centimark Corporation................. (877) 473-4601 x1977Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing .................................. (713) 425-9031Curtain Wall Design & Consulting ........... (713) 528-6211Elias Commercial Roof Systems ............. (713) 240-0290Empire Roofing Companies, Inc. ............. (713) 255-0005J. R. Jones Roofing ................................. (713) 522-1600Bundren Painting & Drywall .................... (713) 468-4331Liqua Tech ............................................... (713) 225-5325Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd. .............. (713) 664-7000Millsap Waterproofing, Inc. ..................... (713) 956-6677Pyramid Waterproofing, Inc. .................... (713) 699-4777S & R Waterproofing & Roofing ............... (281) 726-2305Stone and Glazing Consulting, Inc. ......... (713) 960-0051US Canvas & Awning Corp. ..................... (713) 270-6153Walton Roofing, Sheetmetal and Waterproofing ......................................... (713) 674-9777Western Specialty Contractors ............... (713) 667-6682

Security ABM Security Services ........................... (713) 248-5647 Allegion ................................................... (512) 865-0375 AlliedBarton Security .............................. (713) 906-4645Classic Protection Systems, Inc. ............. (713) 468-3573Convergentz ............................................ (281) 627-6997Datawatch Systems, Inc. ........................ (281) 627-6620 Elite Protective Services LLC .................. (281) 914-1509Executive Security Systems, Inc. ............ (281) 820-2900Kastle Systems of Texas, LLC ................. (713) 657-0599Locke Protective Services, Inc. ............... (713) 266-6188McCann Security .................................... (281) 804-1953

Nationwide Investigations & Off Duty Services, Inc. ............................ (281) 346-2188 Security, Inc. ........................................... (713) 297-8830Securitas Security Services USA, Inc................................................... (832) 912-3224United Protective Services .............. (713) 782-2639Universal Protective Service ................... (713) 528-5800US Security Associates ........................... (832) 786-3912Whelan Security ...................................... (713) 977-0030Soil Stabilization Uretek ICR Gulf Coast ............................. (281) 894-4990

Sprinklers Allied Fire Protection, L.P. / AFP Alarm and Detection, L.P. .................................. (281) 485-6803

Stone Refinishing Edge Architectural Restoration ............... (832) 257-0517International Stoneworks, Inc. ................ (713) 956-8291

Striping / Paving Enterprise Commercial Paving, Inc. ........ (713) 432-7500Pavecon, Inc. ........................................... (281) 571-8040Platinum Parking .................................... (713) 840-7275Striping Unlimited Corp........................... (281) 440-9572

Systems Integration Convergentz ............................................ (281) 627-6997Datawatch Systems, Inc. ........................ (281) 627-6620TCA | The Compliance Alliance LP .......... (713) 263-7661

Telecommunications CenturyLink ............................................ (281) 560-6006Comcast BUSINESS ................................ (713) 637-5322Kings III ................................................... (972) 462-0611Logix Communications, LP .............. (713) 865-8246Phonoscope Light Wave, Inc. .................. (832) 615-8000 MCA Communications Inc. ...................... (832) 407-0627

Uniforms Admiral Linen & Uniform Service, Inc. by ALSCO ........................... (713) 759-9494

Water Conservation / Management Nalco Company ....................................... (281) 263-7266Sebesta ................................................... (713) 398-6789WaterLogic, Inc. ...................................... (713) 794-9334WaterSignal ............................................ (470) 514-4418

Water Proofing / High Pressure Water Cleaning Liqua Tech ............................................... (713) 225-5325Millsap Waterproofing, Inc. ..................... (713) 956-6677Pyramid Waterproofing, Inc. .................... (713) 699-4777Walton Roofing, Sheetmetal and Waterproofing ......................................... (713) 674-9777Western Specialty Contractors ............... (713) 667-6682

Window Cleaning Green Team Services .............................. (832) 304-0368JOBS/AMST – Window Washing/Metal Refinishing/Waterproofing/Elevator Renovation (JOBS) .................................. (713) 522-8925Martin’s Window Cleaning Corp. ............. (713) 956-0112Metroclean ....................................... (713) 255-0100


Houston BOMA foundation and scholarshiP info

We’re excited to announce that Houston BOMA has created a charitable 501(c)(3) foundation to underwrite educational scholarships for our member’s employees and to fund

our important industry research such as our annual Salary Survey and Economic Impact Study.Our goal in our inaugural year is to be able to assist each and every qualifying RPA student with a

partial scholarship, with the goal of growing our scholarships each year. Your donation will help launch our Foundation, and benefit your industry.

We’re proud to recognize our first donors!

Thank you for your support of the Foundation which will make a profound and lasting impact on the industry for future generations. Your support will make a difference in the professional and personal lives of real estate professionals and will ultimately advance the entire industry. Want to give a tax deductible donation to get our Foundation kicked off in true Houston style? Visit www.houstonboma.org for more information. n

MeMbers only Corner

Your Office Data Matters Market fundamentals are continuing to strengthen and

competition in the office sector is heating up, especially as new construction floods the marketplace. The benchmark-ing data that will be found in this year’s Office Experience Exchange Report (Office EER) will be vital for successfully navigating new market realities—and your participation in the 2016 Office EER survey is essential to ensuring BOMA captures the best and most accurate information possible in its forthcoming report.

If you own or manage an office property, a medical office building, a corporate facility or a government building, share your data with the Office EER survey online at https://eer.boma.org. Not only will your contribution make the best—and most comprehensive—benchmarking resource for the office sector even better, but you also will gain access to valuable information that will help you position your property or portfolio for success. n


Mrs. Sherri L. Abbott Senior Property Manager InSite Realty Partners, LP Ms. Diana L. Armstrong Regional Director - Houston Whitestone REITMr. Joseph P. Bejjani Assistant Property Manager TranswesternMr. Kyle R. Cahill Branch Managing Partner Southern BotanicalMr. James P. Casey Chief Engineer Accesso Services LLCMrs. Christine W. Cerniglia Assistant Real Estate Manager CBRE, Inc.Mrs. Karen Clemmensen Business Development Manager LandCare USA LLCMs. Lori Cortez Assistant Property Manager Cousins Properties IncorporatedSandy Crego Manager NAI Partners

Mrs. Ann Crocker Senior Property Manager NAI PartnersMr. Jeffrey M. Dore Account Manager Promise Total ServicesMs. Samantha M. Doty Property Assistant NAI PartnersMs. Shirley M. Garcia Client Relations Manager Promise Total ServicesMrs. Maricela Gonzalez Assistant Property Manager TranswesternMrs. Nicola J. Gregory Assistant Property Manager Whitestone REITMrs. Ashley N. Herrman Sales/Solutionist Corporate FloorsMrs. Elizabeth Horner Property Assistant NAI PartnersMs. Debra L. Largent Property Manager NAI Partners

Mr. Bryan Ledyard Real Estate Manager CBRE, Inc.Ms. Mary Caroline Lee Project & Property Manangment Assistant Cameron ManagementMrs. Ana Lira Property Manager NAI PartnersMs. Nicole L. Mahanay Property Assistant NAI PartnersMr. Patrick Makinney Service Manager Worldwide Power ProductsMrs. Brandi D. Michel Property Assistant NAI PartnersMs. Debbie Ortiz Business Development Consultant Phonoscope Light Wave, Inc.Mr. Andrew Pierce Senior Real Estate Manager CBRE, Inc.

Mr. Michael C. Powdrill Sr. Division Manager JOBS/AMST – Interior and Exterior Building Restoration (AMST)Mr. James Suits Versacor Managed Pest SolutionsMr. Erik C. Swiler V.P. Business Development Axiom Retail EnergyMr. James P. Tainter, CPM Senior Vice President - Manage-ment Services NAI PartnersMrs. Jenny A. Taylor General Manager Market Street The WoodlandsMs. Tricia Taylor Property Manager NAI PartnersMs. Adriana J. Valdez Real Estate Service Coordinator CBRE, Inc.Ms. Kelly M. Wheeler, RPA, CCIM General Manager Transwestern

For member contact information, please visit our websitewww.houstonboma.org and sign in to view our full Directory.If you would like to join Houston BOMA or know of someone who should join, please contact Kara Mathews at [email protected]

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foodie Find

By Shannon Roberts F.E.E.D. TX Restaurant Group has added a new

member to the quickly-expanding Liberty Kitchen family with Little Liberty in Rice Village. Borrowing both menu items and décor inspiration from its counterparts, Little Liberty offers a creative twist on traditional Cajun seafood and Southern cuisine, but stands apart as a more accessible option for casual diners.

The location keeps the group’s signature coastal flare with rustic wood floors and tables, but adds large tables and booths, a bigger children’s menu, and whimsical touches like cowboy-themed wallpaper to give the atmosphere a more family-friendly feel. Counter service for the restaurants’ daily selection of desserts, coffees, yogurts and juices appeal to Village shoppers or employees on-the-go, while the bar’s wide selection of wine and beer options, as well as classic cocktails with personality, like the Lil’ Lib Mule or Liberty New Fashioned, help establish the restaurant as a happy hour hotspot.

Diners have plenty to choose from with a variety of seafood, salads, pizzas, burgers and baguette sandwiches on the menu, but the standout dishes are

the many Liberty Kitchen-inspired plates without the upscale price tag. The inventive Deviled Eggs with Chili-Coffee Bacon Jam combines tangy, creamy eggs with sweet and salty jam for a delicious new flavor will make you question the way you make deviled eggs. The Hawaiian Poke Salad is fresh and light, fully customizable with your choice of toppings, while hearty Creole Shrimp & Andouille Gumbo and White American & Cheddar shells (with optional addition of buttery lobster), are budget-friendly versions of the chain’s popular comfort foods. Little Liberty’s new creations are also gems too, with dishes like Lance’s Hand-Rolled Chesapeake Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, dense with five ounces of crab, Grilled Fish Tacos with Gorilla Fries (also available with lobster) topped with tasty pickled veggies, and Hickory Grilled Shrimp & Pork Belly Carnitas, a Southern surf n’ turf served with cheesy grits, already making waves with patrons.

Whether you’re looking for a quick afternoon bite or just craving fabulous seafood, make sure to stop by and try this new addition to Liberty Kitchen’s growing empire. For more information, visit them on the web at littlelibertyhouston.com. n

Little Liberty 2365A Rice BlvdHouston, Texas 77005

New Houston boMa MeMbers


Board of DirectorsPresident Meredith L. Cress – HinesCEO Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE – Houston BOMAPresident Elect Joseph Hebert, RPA –TranswesternVice President Gregory J. Jones – Cushman and WakefieldVice President of Finance Roger Ritter – M-M PropertiesImmediate Past President Brett D. Williams, CPM – PMRGDirectors Kirk Guilanshah, CCIM, CPM – Memorial HermannKirk O’Neal, CPM – Cousins Properties Chad M. Nusbaum – Piedmont Office Realty Trust Robert W. Bridges – Stream Realty PartnersDan Porter – Environmental Coalition Incorporated Advisory Board Jeff Greensage, RPA – CBRE, Inc. Mary Stanton, RPA – JLL Mark Janssen – Hines

Committee ChairsBAC PAC Sporting Clays Shooting Tournament Mark Janssen – HinesBuilding Expo Committee Tamersen Glenn – CBREEngineering All Stars: Maintenance Olympics Jack Hollis – JLLGolf Classic Jerri Daniel – Memorial HermannLegislative Advisory Committee/BAC PAC Ed Bovermann – TranswesternMeeters/Greeters Erin Donovan – Brickman GroupNominating & Awards Brett D. Williams, CPM – PMRGProfessional Development & Education Sara del Aguila – HinesResearch Advisor Andy Hoyns – Hick’s VenturesSpecial Events Committee Julie Artz – JLLTOBY Awards Committee Melanie Short – HinesNewsletter Editor Shannon Roberts – Marketing and Communications Coordinator

9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100Houston, Texas 77046-0929(713) 266-5691Fax (713) 266-4632www.houstonboma.org

HOUSTON BOMA

calendar of eventsMarch1 Special Events Committee Meeting8 TOBY Committee Meeting10 Business Exchange22 BOMA Expo Committee Meeting23 Engineer All Stars: Maintenance Olympics

Committee Meeting23 Golf Committee Meeting24 PDEC Committee Meeting24 Crawfish Boil at Little Woodrow’s25 Good Friday – BOMA Closed31 BOMA Southwest Regional Conference

thank you to boMa’s 2016 generous sponsors

April5 Special Events Committee Meeting6 Foundations of Real Estate Management Course12 TOBY Committee Meeting13 Foundations of Real Estate Management Course19 Leadership Lyceum 20 Foundations of Real Estate Management Course21 BOMA Expo Committee Meeting 26 BAC PAC Sporting Clays Tournament27 Foundations of Real Estate Management Course28 PDEC Committee Meeting

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