2009 Membership Award Winners Recognized at BOMA's Winter Gala
The Winter Gala at the US Grant was a great success and we hope that everyone in attendance had a wonderful time during the elegant evening. A special thank you goes to the Special Events, TOBY and Membership Awards committees for their hard work coordinating the event.
We are proud to recognize the award recipients for the 2009 BOMA Membership Awards announced at the Winter Gala. Congratulations to the following members for their hard work and dedication to the organization:
2009 Rising Star Award
Slade Shepherd, The Blue Book
Slade really jumped into the BOMA ring as a new member when he spearheaded the efforts to bring the Membership Directory into the 21st Century by bringing it on line. Slade chaired the Membership Directory Committee in his first year and helped navigate BOMA San Diego into a new technological realm as he led his committee and oversaw the development of the new online membership directory. The membership has enthusiastically responded to the new directory format and enjoys this new way to connect and be green! Congratulations Slade and thank you for all of the long hours you put into this project.
2009 Chairperson of the Year Award
Sonia Miró, RPA, RREEF, TOBY Awards Committee
As a past local and regional winner of the BOMA International TOBY Award, Sonia brought great leadership to the TOBY Committee and took the competition to a whole new level of participation and recognition to participants. Her professionalism and organizational skills re-energized the committee. Sonia’s efforts resulted not only in a record number of building nominations, but also a record number of buildings actually entering the local competition as will be evidenced later in tonight’s TOBY Awards ceremony. Through Sonia’s leadership, the committee collaborated in creating new changes which supported the participants and made the process easier and more positive for the contestants. Some of those changes include:
-All nominees received beautiful certificates at the luncheon when the nominees were announced.
-Competition binders were provided to all participants with all competition categories tabbed and organized.
-Sponsored lunch to provide training to the participants on the TOBY process.
2009 Associate Member of the Year Award
Kimberley Davis, Universal Protection Services
Since becoming a member in 2005, Kimberley has demonstrated exceptional energy and commitment to the organization. This year, Kim stepped up her commitment and became a Member at Large on the Board of Directors while also chairing the Special Events Committee. Through her leadership, Kim created a new special event, this year’s Wine Tasting Cruise as well as tonight’s Winter Gala Event. She and her hard working committee have created our local Oscars of Commercial Real Estate. Kim did all of this while losing her Vice Chair to maternity leave. Kim also participated on the TOBY Committee and her company Universal Protection Services continues its commitment to BOMA as not only a Platinum Sponsor but as a sponsor of various events throughout the year. Congratulations Kim and thank you for the commitment and enthusiasm you bring to this organization.
2009 Principal Member of the Year Award
Barbara Puccio, RPA, FMA CB Richard Ellis
Barbara’s dedication to BOMA San Diego has been evident in the time consuming roles she assumes year after year. This year, Barbara advanced from being a Member at Large on the Board of Directors to the role of Vice President and she did so only after serving one year on the Board. As Vice President she has spearheaded the Strategic Long Range Planning Committee (affectionately referred to as SLRP), traveled to Sacramento for BOMA Cal Events and attended the BOMA Convention in Philadelphia. She is a phenomenal mentor to many managers at CB Richard Ellis and encouraged the largest contingency of CB managers to attend the Principal Member event held the last two years at Jrdans at Tower 23. Barbara puts in countless hours in whatever she does and I have to say I have never seen such beautifully color coded binders as Barbara produces for every event. I thought I was organized but Barbara takes it to a whole new level.
2009 President’s Award
Dave Stucky, City of San Diego
2009 Gavel Award
Joy Cole, RPA, Jones Lang LaSalle You’re The Greatest Awards
The Annual You’re the Greatest Awards are presented to one member of each committee and the honoree is selected by that Committee’s Chairperson. The recipient is selected based on their significant contribution to the success of the committee throughout the year.
Community Service Committee
Sam Cadwallader, New Way Landscape & Tree Services
Government Affairs Committee
Ed Muna, Lankford & Associates
Sponsorship Committee
Anna Orlando, Kilroy Realty Corporation
Membership Committee
Kristin Howell, RPA, Meissner Jacquet Investment Management Group
Newsletter Committee
Cris Falco, Arborwell
Programs and Seminars Committee
Andy Cushman, Sunset Parking Service
The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards are the most prestigious and comprehensive programs of their kind in the commercial real estate industry recognizing quality in office buildings and rewarding excellence in office building management.
During the competition, all facets of a building's operations are thoroughly evaluated. Buildings are judged on a variety of areas including community involvement, tenant relations, building systems efficiency, site management, environmental and "green" policies and procedures. The excellence of the partnership between our principal and associate members truly comes to light during this competition.
The competition consists of three levels. It begins at the BOMA local association level, where our nominees showcase their buildings and management teams during an extensive building tour and presentation to our teams of judges. Our winning entries will then advance from there to the regional level and, finally, regional winners advance to the international level.
We are proud to announce this year’s 2009 TOBY Award Winners:
HISTORICAL BUILDING – PASEO DE MISSION HILLS
Nick DiMaglio, Property Manager
Witt Properties
RENOVATED BUILDING - 450 B STREET – Bank of America Building
Cathy Houck, Colliers International – Property Manager
CORPORATE FACILITY – BIOMED REALTY TRUST, INC. HEADQUARTERS
Peggy Schackne & Thomas Felter, Biomed Realty Trust – Property Manager
Under 100,000 SF – WAPLES RESEARCH CENTER
Thomas Felter, Biomed Realty Trust – Property Manager
100,000 – 249,999 SF – NOBEL EXECUTIVE CENTER
Barbara Puccio, RPA, FMA CB Richard Ellis – Property Manager
250,000 – 499,999 SF – 550 CORPORATE CENTER
Carrie Petro, CB Richard Ellis – Property Manager
500,000 – 1,000,000 SF – COLUMBIA CENTER, 401 W. A Street
Carlos Alvarez and Chris Cooper, Sentre Partners – Property Manager
SUBURBAN LOW RISE (1-5 Stories) – KILROY CENTRE DEL MAR
Anna Orlando & Kathleen Bristol, Kilroy Realty Corporation
The nominations came in from our members and committee chairpersons recognizing those members who have contributed significantly to the success of BOMA San Diego in 2009. The Annual Membership Awards honors the outstanding work of BOMA San Diego volunteers and recognize them for their devotion to and enthusiasm for BOMA San Diego that continues to make it Southern California’s leading commercial real estate organization.
The recipients of the awards were also announced at the BOMA San Diego Winter Gala on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the US Grant Hotel.
As a reminder, all Committee Chairpersons have nominated that committee member who they feel contributed significantly to the success of their respective committees in 2009.
We would like to recognize the nominees in the following categories:
2009 Rising Star Nominees
Dee Baker, Amtech Elevator Services
Kirk Bolduc, Sunset Commerical Services
Cris Falco, Arborwell
Kris Houger, Western Waterproofing
Courtney Karlin, Re:Source Floors
Christy Moller, Four Seasons Tree Care
Slade Shepherd, The Blue Book
Renida Tolentino, Colliers International
Colleen Utterback, Heaviland Enterprises
2009 Chairperson of the Year Nominees
Brad Brown, BCG Tree Management Consulting, Newsletter Committee
Janice Callant, Green Clean Services, Programs and Seminars Committee
Kim Davis, Universal Protection Services, Special Events Committee
Lisa Lasho, ABM Janitorial Services, Sponsorship Committee
Brad Stoner, Brad Stoner Painting, Community Service Committee
2009 Associate Member of the Year Nominees
Angela Rauzi, Dowling Construction
Sam Cadwallader, New Way Landscape & Tree Services
David Susi, RSI Roofing
Kimberley Davis, Universal Protection Services
Janice Callant, Green Clean Services
Jaimi Lomas, AO Reed
Melissa Diaz, American Technologies
Barry Garson, J&M Keystone
Arthur Raybold, New Way Landscape & Tree Services
2009 Principal Member of the Year Nominees
Brian Galligan, Kilroy Realty Corporation
Barbara Puccio, RPA, FMA, CB Richard Ellis
Joy Cole, RPA, Jones Lang LaSalle
Dave Stucky, the City of San Diego
Anna Orlando, Kilroy Realty Corporation
Sonia Miró, RPA, RREEF
Lisa Gualco, RPA, FMA, PM Realty Group
Amanda Porter, CB Richard Ellis
Kristin Howell, RPA, Meissner Jacquet
Mike Hansen, CB Richard Ellis
Congratulations to all of the nominees!
BOMA Members Enjoy Fall Golf Classic Tournament
The Coronado Golf Course was the site of the third annual BOMA Fall Golf Classic fund raiser event. Over 100 golfers and nine sponsors participated in the tournament for a great day of golf.
Special thanks to the following companies for their sponsorship:
Highland Commercial Roofing, California Strategies, Pestgon, Frazee Paints, American Technologies Inc., Paragon, ISS Facility Services, iMonitor Energy and DMS Facility Services.
Congratulations to Ryan Blum, Jerry Todd, Mark Mendenhall and Chuck Brewer for the "Closest to the Pin Winners" and Kristin Sigismondo and John Sim for the longest drives.
This year's overall tournament winners were Jim Craig, Kyle Yaege, Phil Senescall and Joseph Cardoza. The perpetual trophy will be engraved and the winners will share the honors of displaying it in their offices until next year's tournament.
BOMA San Diego’s Community Service Committee Recognized by Promises2Kids
Promises2Kids (formerly Child Abuse Prevention Foundation) recently presented BOMA’s Community Service Committee with the Champions for Children Award in recognition of their continuous positive efforts and contributions. A dinner with Promises2Kids was held on October 24 at the Hall of Champions with BOMA President Joy Cole, Community Service Committee Chair Brad Stoner, Angie Stoner and BOMA members Amanda Porter and Elizabeth Perez in attendance to accept the award.
BOMA is honored to be recognized and will continue to serve the community through BOMA's continuous volunteer efforts. Thank you to all the BOMA members who participated in past community service projects and continue to stay actively involved in San Diego!
Participate in the Give Your Heart to Kids Holiday Gift Drive!
BOMA’s annual gift drive in partnership with Promises2Kids is kicking off this month, and we hope to make it more successful than last year!
It couldn’t be easier to help San Diego’s youth have a happy holiday season and you can easily help by requesting a bin for your building and encourage your tenants, co-workers and friends to donate new and unwrapped gifts.
Bin Delivery:
With your permission, pre-decorated bins will be delivered to your building
November 23—November 25
Bin Pick Up:
Bins will be picked up
December 14—December 15
Did You Know: Close to 7,000 children live in foster care each year in San Diego County due to abuse, neglect or abandonment.
Promises2Kids (formerly the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation) is best known for building the Polinsky Children’s Center, an emergency center for abused and neglected children. An average of 124 children ranging from birth to 18 years of age stay at the center each night.
BOMA San Diego has partnered with Promises2Kids for many years, collecting gifts for the children who stay at the center during the difficult holiday season.
Last year BOMA donated over 7,000 gifts collected from 250 donation bins all over San Diego!
BOMA Corporate Sponsors Enjoy Reception at Se San Diego Hotel
BOMA’s corporate sponsors enjoyed drinks and appetizers at the five star Se San Diego Hotel on November 3, 2009. Hosted by the BOMA Sponsorship Committee, the reception was held to thank all of BOMA San Diego’s corporate sponsors for their commitment to the organization and for their contributions to BOMA’s critical programs.
Each year, sponsorship dollars are reinvested into BOMA through new tools and resources, education programs and events. Sponsorship support also funds BOMA’s critical government affairs efforts to protect members against legislative actions that could threaten the economic well-being of our industry. Sponsorship dollars help fight regulations such as the proposed split roll property tax referendum and BOMA continues to fight hard to protect San Diego’s regional energy assets, and is a key partner in promoting additional transmission capacity.
Once again, BOMA San Diego would like to recognize and acknowledge the 2009 sponsors for providing the organization with the extra resources to advance and support issues that impact us all.
Thank you to the following sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors
Universal Protection Services
Able Services
Four Season Tree Care
Gold Sponsors
General Coatings
Pacific Building Group
Silver Sponsors
J&M Keystone
Principal Global/Hazard Center
Bald Eagle
ABM Janitorial
American Technology
Waste Management
Securitas
Dowling Construction
Kimball Tirey & St. John
RSI Roofing
Arborwell
Nu Flow
Har-bro
ISS Facility Services
BOMA Board Nominations Have Been Proposed for 2010
The nominations committee has proposed the following slate of officers for the 2010 BOMA San Diego Board of Directors. Election of the 2010 Board of Directors will take place on Dec. 8 2009 at the BOMA membership.
Thank you to the committee members for their dedication to our organization and hard work on the committee. We were very pleased to announce the following members for recommendation:
President: Joy Cole, Jones Lang LaSalle
Vice President: Barbara Puccio, CB Richard Ellis
Secretary: Jack Renshaw, General Coatings Corporation
Member-at-Large: Eric Goldmann, ISS Facility Services
Member-at-Large: Mike Nelson, Kilroy Realty Corporation
General Counsel: Craig McMahon, Esq., Kimball, Tirey & St. John
Past President: Ted Kimball, Esq., Kimball, Tirey & St. John
If you will be unable to attend the annual meeting, you may vote by proxy by downloading the form attached here and e-mailing to bae@bomasd.org or by faxing it to the BOMA San Diego office at (619) 236-8497.
Become a Sponsor in 2010!
On behalf of everyone at BOMA San Diego, we would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous sponsorship for 2009. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for their important contributions and efforts to allow BOMA to be San Diego’s top commercial real estate association.
Support from companies like yours is essential for the continued success of our organization, and for the overall benefit of our members. In addition to providing your company with unprecedented exposure to our industry, the sponsorship program gives BOMA San Diego resources needed to address the issues that impact us all.
Thanks to our sponsors, BOMA San Diego is able to host high-profile guests at monthly luncheons, a quality educational seminar series and exciting networking events such as the golf tournaments, Padres game and Sundowners.
With budget season upon us, we would like to take this opportunity to ask you for your support of the 2010 BOMA Sponsorship program as part of your marketing efforts.
Don’t forget to renew your BOMA membership for 2010! This year has seen some of our best networking events, important educational opportunities and advocacy programs and 2010 will be no exception! If you have questions, regarding your membership, please call the BOMA office at 619-243-1817 or e-mail stephanie@bomasd.org.
We value your support, which has allowed our organization to further its mission to promote the interests of a changing commercial real estate industry through advocacy, networking and professional development.
• Advocacy: Legislative and regulatory advocacy has remained a top priority, and BOMA San Diego has proved to have a significant influence on legislative decision making. Your support creates a unified voice and helps fund our efforts to protect members against legislative actions that could threaten the economic well-being of our industry.
• Professional Development: The Programs and Seminars Committee is planning for the launch of Foundations of Real Estate Management Courses for members and colleagues and will continue to present engaging speakers and topics at our monthly meetings. Our Education Committee continues to attract participants seeking RPA and FMA designations. These designations are invaluable assets for building a long-term career in commercial real estate. We encourage more members to take advantage of these education programs to advance their industry knowledge and careers.
• Networking: With our wide variety of networking opportunities, BOMA remains the ideal organization for building relationships and building business. Our Special Events Committee continues to produce first-rate networking and brand-building programs. The Community Service Committee has done an amazing job of promoting BOMA within the community, generating thousands of dollars worth of contributions and member resources to local charities while reinforcing BOMA’s positive public image. Our newsletter has been overhauled to provide even more critical industry information in an easy-to-read online format and our BOMA San Diego’s membership directory has officially launched online to provide convenient directory access exclusive to members. Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, our sponsorship program has helped fund the continued effectiveness of our organization on all levels.
Support the BOMA CAL PAC
As you renew your membership in BOMA for 2010, please consider the BOMA Cal Pac. One of the most important features of the BOMA organization, the BOMA Cal Pac is used to advance BOMA objectives in the California legislature and to support pro-business candidates.
The BOMA Cal Pac supports the objectives of BOMA members on two levels – by defending the industry against bills such as the split roll property tax, and working to ensure that pro-business candidates continue to get elected to the California legislature. These actions would be impossible without the financial support of the BOMA Cal Pac. To continue to defend the industry, BOMA must grow the Pac and continue to be active in California politics.
Members are encouraged to return their renewal invoices with the $100 PAC contribution, and companies are asked to contribute a minimum of $500, ensuring that the BOMA Cal Pac will have an impact in 2010 and will continue to be used to defend our industry.
For information about BOMA Cal and the BOMA Cal Pac, visit www.bomacal.org.
President's Message
Dear BOMA San Diego Members:
We had a great month of October with outstanding membership attendance at the social media networking seminar, the monthly luncheon presentation on the airport authority’s work, and the fall golf tournament at the beautiful Coronado Golf Course. The Government Affairs Committee had City Council Member Carl DeMaio speak at the monthly committee meeting in support of the 2010 ballot initiate to renew the Strong Mayor form of government and had County Assessor David Butler speak at the BOMA Breakfast Series about how the county’s tax revenues have been impacted in the current economy. More information on these items will be provided elsewhere in the newsletter.
A further notable event includes the Community Service Committee members’ attendance at a dinner at the Hall of Champions where Promises 2 Kids presented BOMA with a Community Champion award recognizing all we have been able to do for them during the past 10 years. Congratulations to the BOMA Community Service Committee for coordinating such successful outreach programs and thank you to the Special Events Committee and the Programs and Seminars Committee for their efforts in coordinating the October activities.
A special event in honor of our Annual Membership Sponsors took place this November. We are very grateful for their contribution to our association and our association continues to benefit greatly. Another event in November will take place with BOMA California, immediately followed by Commercial Real Estate Strategic Issues Conference in Napa Valley. BOMA San Diego will be well represented by five local members and lobbyist Craig Benedetto. Before the month is over, we will be celebrating with our local TOBY and membership awardees at BOMA’s Winter Gala event. It will be a night to remember.
Beyond the fun activities and networking opportunities, BOMA San Diego continues to advocate for our industry. Members of our Government Affairs Committee will be working with the City of San Diego to help develop local water allocation standards that will be equitable. We are monitoring a number of other issues as well.
BOMA California continues to send their weekly electronic update on state government affairs. Of particular recent interest was the update regarding Governor Schwarzenegger’s signing of Assembly Bill 531, AB531, which delays the scheduled January 2010 start of mandatory energy bench marking of buildings while implementation requirements are written. We will be hearing plenty more about the implementation as BOMA California participates in, and monitors this process.
Moving forward, the proposed slate for the 2010 BOMA San Diego Board of Directors is as follows:
• Joy Cole, President
• Barbara Puccio, Vice President
• Jack Renshaw, Secretary
• Mike Hansen, Treasurer
• Craig McMahon, Legal Counsel
• Ted Kimball, Past President
• Barry Garson, Member at Large
• Kim Davis, Member at Large
• Carrie Petro, Member at Large
• Michael Nelson, Member at Large
• Kristin Howell, Member at Large
• Eric Goldmann, Member at Large
A vote from the membership will take place at the holiday networking luncheon on Dec. 8. Sadly, Brian Galligan will be leaving the Board. His past service and commitment is greatly valued. Although Brian will continue his participation in BOMA, his continued participation with the San Diego Board of Directors will be greatly missed. You will learn more about the 2010 Board in the coming month, but if you would like more information regarding the slate, please contact the BAE office.
The 2009 Board of Directors have approved the nominations of the 2010 Committee Chairs. They are as follows:
Committee Chair Vice Chair
Membership Awards/Scholarships Lisa Gualco Courtney Karlin
TOBY Lynn Hulbert Angela Rauzi
Community Services Sam Cadwallader Melissa Diaz
Education Theresa Dougherty Stacy Tomhave
EER Jennifer Crone Kathy Sullivan
Finance Mike Hansen Mike Nelson
Government Affairs Mike Hansen Barbara Puccio
Sponsorship Anna Orlando Lisa Lasho
Membership Jaimi Lomas Jim Reed
Communications Cristan Falco Kris Houger
Special Events Allison Beall Autumn Codling
Program & Seminars Janice Callant Andy Cushman
Nominations Ted Kimball none
SLRP Barbara Puccio Carrie Petro
In January, these individuals will be reaching out to you to join their committees. If you are not currently active on a committee, I encourage you to sample a few committees by attending several meetings. Join at least one committee that you will be able to attend their regular committee meetings. The best way to get the most of your membership is through participation.
The 2009 Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs are listed on the “Board & Committee Chairs” department tab of this newsletter and under the “About Us” tab on the recently refreshed BOMA San Diego Web site. These individuals and their member companies have served as the heart of our association. Please take your next opportunity to thank them for their contributions.
As we progress closely toward the end of 2009, I would like to take this time to acknowledge that this has been a great year for BOMA San Diego. We remain a strong organization, despite the economic climate we have experienced in 2009. The many contributions of our membership in helping us reach our three greatest goals (networking, advocacy and education) have been an undeniable success. May 2010 prove to be even better.
Most sincerely,
Joy C. Cole
Trends and Tips
Waterproofing: Mock-Up and Testing
By: Kristopher Houger
Western Waterproofing
As we move into a tough economy it has been increasingly competitive for contractors to survive and provide a quality installation. The maintenance budgets for manager’s portfolios have been slashed and capital projects have been placed on the back burner. As we take a lull in project activity it is an excellent time to understand the details for a waterproofing and restoration project. The more owners and property managers are educated on this industry, the smarter they will be when it comes time to complete a project.
A typical waterproofing restoration project is not at all typical. Each one is very unique to what is being restored, what product should be used, and who is installing the product. There are several steps to each waterproofing project and if one item is missed the project can end up a disaster.
There are some basics that apply to all projects and some items that are of knowledge to a property manager:
The Mock Up – This term is a sample of the work a contractor can perform prior to completing the full project. This is an item that can save the owner and contractor a lot of time and money and should be completed on most projects. In a mock up, the contractor can verify how difficult it is to remove an old coating or sealant and effectively provide an accurate price for work. The contractor should perform all the normal steps of the project on a very small scale. There are many items a contractor learns when they perform this service. They can determine if they will need to grind, cut or shot blast a surface as a preparation for installing a new waterproofing system. They can also determine what primer best works to adhere the product. At the end of the mock up the owner can review the work and determine if the texture and color is acceptable. Many owners do not know that they can request the contractor have his manufacturer review his work. In many situations a manufacturer is willing to complete some of the testing detailed below at no cost. This is a good practice as the manufacturer should provide a manufacturer warranty.
Pull Testing – The long term strength of some waterproofing systems is very dependent on how well the material has bonded to the substrate. Traffic systems and pedestrian systems have their own requirements. If a car is driving on a deck coating the tires exert a large force when they turn. An acceptable pull test for a traffic system could yield a 200-300 PSI bond strength. There are special devices which can determine the failure rate and bond strength for epoxy and urethane coatings on heavy duty traffic grade waterproofing systems. In planters, plazas and pedestrian decks it is also good to perform an adhesion test. This test can be performed with a standard cloth pull test. Request your trusted waterproofing contractor to do this! Lastly it is noted that manufacturers regularly perform pull tests for sealant projects.
Moisture Testing – Moisture testing is a very critical component for analyzing different liquid waterproofing systems. It is also a step that is often skipped. Once an old waterproofing system fails, water generally gets into the concrete or wood substrate. This can take weeks or months to properly air out. The following 3 tests can be performed to see how much moisture is in a substrate:
A) Calcium Chloride test – The calcium chloride test verifies if there is a vapor drive through the substrate. This is a small round puck-looking structure that is clear. It is taped on the substrate for 60-72 hours. After this time the puck is pulled and weighed. If moisture has been present the calcium chloride attracts the moisture and the pucks weight will be increased. Depending upon the amount of moisture present in a substrate, often times an epoxy vapor barrier is needed to be installed prior to a urethane deck coating system. This is a costly surprise to add in your project.
B) Black Mat Test – This test is performed by taping a plastic square over a substrate. Light is then placed on top of the plastic for a 24-hour period. The light heat will draw any moisture to the surface of the substrate and this will collect as water droplets under the plastic. This is not as accurate as the other methods but it is a cheap and quick test that works.
C) Moisture Meter – Many manufacturers will not warrant a product being installed if there is more than 4 percent moisture in the substrate. A simple $300 moisture meter has probes on it that can calculate the moisture percentage that is present. This item is about the size of a large calculator and works with a battery.
Waterproofing Thickness – Most waterproofing systems have a minimum thickness that is required to be installed by the manufacturers. A typical deck coating system can be 40 mils for pedestrian and 50-55 mils for a traffic system. Planters and wall foundations may have a thickness of 60 mils that is typically installed in two coats. A plaza waterproofing system may vary from 60 to 250 mils. A quick verification of this thickness is one way to ensure you are getting what you paid for. This can be verified by using a mil gauge. This is a $3 tool that is money well spent.
Waterproofing Primers – Each material generally has a different primer that is used to bond the system to the substrate. There is one that could be made for metal, concrete and wood. It is good to check with your contractor to ensure that a primer is installed when required.
In performing the proper testing procedures prior to installing a waterproofing project, one can prevent a lot of headaches. Consult your trusted waterproofing contactor and take safe steps to ensure your time and money is optimized.
Consultants Saving Resources
By: Brad Brown
BCG - Tree Management Consulting
Sometimes a good way to save money is to spend money. An example of this is hiring a consultant during a bad economy. When cash flow is slow, extra capitol may be difficult to find. A management company may not have the time or expertise to analyze their current systems for cost saving opportunities. Most organizations have needs that require specialized skills, but not enough to justify a full-time employee. To get the job done efficiently, consider having an expert for a short period of time. They can help find and solve problems that free up needed revenue that, in many cases, more than pays for their fees.
People are not always the best critics of themselves, especially in the work place. No one likes to admit if they've been doing something "wrong." Therefore a team may not always be completely objective when reviewing their own practices. They may not even be able to recognize the area of improvement. This is generally when a consultant can help. Having specialized knowledge that might not be available in-house, they can supplement the skills of a management company by diagnosing problems and evaluating solutions quickly. Their findings may be highly beneficial as they have no other interest other than your company's success.
A consultant may not necessarily be an added cost, rather can be utilized as an investment. They can "pay" for themselves in the savings they bring by properly analyzing the data and finding sensible money saving opportunities. For example, if a consultant saves a company $5,000 annually but only charges $1,500 for their fees, the company actually made $3,500. That's a 57% return on investment just by hiring a consultant.
An added value that consultants may bring is the time they may free up for their clients. For example, a manager may spend less time on the annual procurement of tree pruning quotes because he or she hired a professional consulting arborist to set a clear scope for the three prospective companies to bid on. The chosen care provider in turn easily understood the plan and completed the work safely and effectively. Because the job went smoothly, there were no phone or email complaints for the management team to respond to.
Other advantages a consultant may provide include:
• They may be able to help complex and politically sensitive projects; their experience may have put them in a similar situation that was solved without incident.
• They can help avoid unnecessary costs in the future by offering the proper assistance to help overcome an obstacle. Getting something right the first time is a great money saving strategy.
• Consultants can help review processes and procedures to find ways to streamline systems. They may also train employees on these new systems.
When business is slow, a consultant may be the difference between make or break. A consultant, guided by expertise and experience, is more likely to get the job done right the first time. They are temporary business partners that may provide long-term solutions, saving your most precious resources: time and money. And sometimes they are investments that bring big returns.
BOMA Members Make Connections at October’s Social Media Seminar
BOMA’s recent social media seminar on Oct. 13 gave members insight on key social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, as well as digital media trends and tactics to connect with clients and expand company visibility. A panel of expert speakers including Christine Tran of The Daily Transcript, Frank Cowell, of Elevator Marketing Store And Casey DeLorme of Getspine Communications provided a variety of media and communications backgrounds and hosted an exciting discussion sparking many questions.
If you are interested in learning more about taking first steps to social media, click on the link to download a Self-Guided Tour of Web 2.0 and Social Media handout provided by DeLorme.
Government Affairs
BOMA Breakfast with San Diego County Assessor David Butler
BOMA San Diego’s Government Affairs Committee met with San Diego County Assessor David Butler for October’s Breakfast Series Event held at the University Club atop Symphony Towers.
During the breakfast, topics discussed included a review of the property assessments process and impact on the county’s taxes given the current state of the economy. In 2008, assessment appeals skyrocketed to a record 42,000 due to changes in the market. Butler stated that the County of San Diego has been proactive this year to work with these appeals and they continue to make thoroughly detailed assessments to support their findings.
Butler addressed his opposition to the Split Roll tax, stating it is not feasible as the county does not have adequate staffing and the department lacks the needed experience in order to take on the role of appraising all commercial buildings yearly. He noted that if properties were to be appraised annually, the process would have to be phased, which would not be ideal.
A native San Diegan, David Butler began working for the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s office in August 1976, and was recently appointed to the position of Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk by the Board of Supervisors in March 2009. He is responsible for the functions and policy decisions as Assessor, Recorder and County Clerk, and supervises four executive managers and over 450 staff members with a total budget in excess of $58 million.
David received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, University of California, Riverside in 1973. He is currently a member of the California Assessors’ Association, California Recorders’ Association and California Association of Clerks and Election Officials.
BOMA Alert- Federal Stimulus Funds for Commercial Energy Efficiency Upgrades - Letters of Interest Needed
Per discussions over the past three weeks and with consensus from the Board of Directors to move forward, I am sending information regarding the bid BOMA California, ConSol, and Lime Energy are putting together to apply for a $20,000,000 federal Stimulus funds grant for energy efficiency upgrades to existing buildings.
We need your assistance at the local level to help distribute this information to members that might participate in the program so we can get letters of interest for the grant packet.
If successful, BOMA California will administer these funds which can be used to buy down up to 50% of the energy efficient improvement costs for projects on California properties. Many of the proposed improvement will have a pay back of less than 24 months.
Please click here to review a description for a more detailed explanation. We need interested companies to fill out the spreadsheet and letter of interest, and send back to me by Noon on Friday, November 20th. The spreadsheet has default answers that appear in the building type and energy projects columns (click on arrow at right of these cells). Expressing interest does not contractually bind companies, but will be used to show how much interest our members have in the program to increase our chances of being awarded the grant. The letters of interest will determine the amount of money BOMA California can apply for (up to $20,000,000).
ConSol and/or Lime Energy are available to assist you in determining applicable energy improvements and filling out the attached spreadsheet – contact information for individuals at these companies are in the one-pager.
The BOMA California Board thinks this is an excellent opportunity and benefit to our members. We need to respond quickly to strengthen our chances of being a successful bidder for these funds. I look forward to hearing from you.
Date: December 8, 2009
Location: Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
11:30 Registration
12:00 Program
*Don't forget to bring your gifts for donations to the December Luncheon! The Community Service Committee will provide gift bins on behalf of Promises2Kids.
Save the Date for the 22nd Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast
The 22nd Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast will take place Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at the Hyatt Aventine in La Jolla. Panelists will include Eric Kremer of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Burl East of Silver Portal Real Estate, Perry Dealy of Dealy Development and Ted Jones of Stewart Title.
$85 a person by Dec. 1, 2009
$95 a person after Dec. 1, 2009
$750 for a table of 10
Rich Leighton is an estimator and handles project management and client development at Day and Night Restoration. A full service general contractor, Day and Night Restoration is a one stop emergency service company equipped to take care of any restoration necessary including fire clean up, flood mitigation, sewage mitigation and mold remediation among others.
Certified in water mitigation restoration, mold remediation supervision and asbestos abatement supervision, Leighton’s position with Day and Night Restoration requires that he wear several different hats at any given time. Being knowledgeable in every aspect of restoration allows clients to maintain a close personal relationship from beginning to end of any job. As a project manager, Rich has the ability to take a project from its initial state all the way through project completion. Having over 30 years in the construction and emergency service industries, Rich’s experience allows him to wear these different hats with confidence.
Rich was born in South Bend, Indiana, and has been in San Diego since 1958. He is proud to have raised his three children, Shane, 31, Brooke, 29 and Kelli, 23, in an environment that has allowed them to become productive members of society and wonderful parents to their own children. For 13 years, Rich fished in bass tournaments on a semi-pro level, and recently returned from a seven day tuna fishing trip with his best friend. When he is not fishing, Rich also enjoys riding quads in the desert and playing Texas Hold-em.
Member News
Johnson & Jennings Completes Office Renovation for Luce Forward at One American Plaza in Downtown San Diego
Johnson & Jennings General Contracting has completed tenant improvement construction for the law offices of Luce Forward in One America Plaza located at 600 W. Broadway in downtown San Diego.
Scope of work for the 100,000-square-foot occupied space renovation included cosmetic upgrades, new lighting, paint and carpet.
Johnson & Jennings was retained for the project by Luce Forward, with Pat Balaoing providing construction oversight for the law firm. H.Hendy & Associates served as the project designer.
For Johnson & Jennings, Ken Worthen was the project manager, and Mike Harrison was the project superintendent. Subcontractors included Resource Floors, Zephyr Painting, B&B Acoustics and Dynalectic.
Johnson & Jennings General Contracting is a leading San Diego-based general contracting firm specializing in commercial construction. The company has significant experience in law firm tenant improvements, recently having completed high-end offices for law firms Sheppard Mullin, Baker McKenzie and Jones Day. Founded in 1981 by owners Tom Johnson and Jackie Jennings, the firm employs a staff of 46 in headquarters located at 6165 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, Calif. More information about the company can be found on the Web at www.johnsonandjennings.com.
Employment Opportunities
Company: Colliers International – North County
Title: Property Assistant
Purpose of Position:
Key member of the Real Estate Management Services support team providing proactive, efficient administrative assistance for property managers; other administrative duties, as required.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Provides full range of administrative support for property management division; takes instructions and "adds to it" by taking initiative to enhance and complete information and tasks on a timely basis i.e., be able to multi task; works closely with property managers to monitor and manage their requirements (i.e. copying requests, couriers, administering database information, maintaining lists, etc.); processes all correspondence, including self-directed correspondence; proactively follows up with property managers, accountants, and other support staff, as necessary.
2. Responsible for creating and updating database information, including property, client, tenant, and contractor lists.
3. Coordinates, types, and compiles large volume of monthly client reports while maintaining confidentiality of material; ensures reports are forwarded to clients and/or client contacts by the monthly deadline of each property.
4. Responsible for organizing, regularly maintaining, and archiving of property portfolio files; set-up files for new properties and tenants.
5. Assists property managers with obtaining supplier and contractor quotations; tracking contract renewal dates; handling all non-Service Centre calls from tenants, suppliers, contractors, etc.
6. Represents company professionally and confidently both on the phone and in person.
Hiring a Outside Sales/Account Executive to join team at Sunset Commercial Services! Responsible for selling contract janitorial service and other commercial cleaning services (carpets, tile/stone, power washing). Goal to build book of business, develop lasting customer relations, and grow with the company. Sunset will give you uncapped sales commission potential, strong leads provided, use of SalesForce.com, car and phone allowance. Company is expanding with memberships in BOMA, USGBC, IFMA, and IREM. Industry experience preferred. Would love to hire an account executive with property/real estate management experience that can bring that prespective (and their rolodex!) to the team. Salary and commmission DOE. Please send cover letter and resume to HR@SunsetServ.com
Cox Communications
Building Access Site Acquisition Executive
Position Details:
Identify new commercial opportunities within the San Diego System. Research the Ownership/Property Management of office, industrial and retail locations and implement strategies to secure an Access and Easement Agreement with the Owner/Property Manager. Work closely with Manager and team to process Access and Easement Agreement with Property Managers/Owners including portfolio deals for multiple properties.
Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Please note those individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application form is completed, usually at the time of interview.
For more information about Cox Communications and its subsidiaries, please click here
Sharp Health Care Principal Manager – Real Estate (Facilities) Job Id # 40852
Summary
The Facilities Management and Development division (a team of 11 facilities professionals) provides strategic directions, coordination and project management services for facility construction and improvement projects. In addition, it is responsible for property management services relating to Sharp-owned and leased space, including lease negotiation and administration, as well as system wide centralized records storage and archiving, courier services and postal processing.
This position provides senior knowledge and expertise in the management of Sharp’s real estate portfolio. Currently Sharp holds over a hundred leases, representing about a million square feet, throughout the county. The position holds two major responsibilities:
Member-at-Large
Mike Hansen
CB Richard Ellis
(619) 465-2900 mike.hansen@cbre.com
General Counsel
Craig McMahon, Esq.
Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
(619) 231-1422 craig.mcmahon@kts-law.com
Association Executive/Legislative Advocate
Craig Benedetto
California Strategies, LLC
(619) 546-7451 craigb@calstrat.com
BOMA San Diego 2009 Committees and Committee Chairs
Awards/Scholarship Chair
Angela Rauzi
Dowling Construction, Inc.
(858) 277-7988 angelar@dowlingconst.com Vice Chair
Lisa Gualco
PM Realty Group
(619) 543-8111 lgualco@pmrg.com
Office Building of the Year (TOBY)Chair
Sonia Miró, RPA
RREEF
(858) 452-8668 ext. 16 sonia.miro@rreef.com Vice Chair
Angela Rauzi
Dowling Construction, Inc.
(858) 277-7988
angelar@dowlingconst.com
Community Service Chair
Brad Stoner
Brad Stoner Painting
(858) 586-7751 brad@bradstonerpainting.com Vice Chair
Sam Cadwallader
New Way Landscape & Tree Services
(858) 505-8300 scadwallader@newwaypro.com
Finance Chair
Jack Renshaw
General Coatings
(858) 587-1277 ext. 322 jrenshaw@gencoat.com Vice Chair
Mike Nelson
Kilroy Realty Corporation
(858) 513-3998 mnelson@kilroyrealty.com
Government Affairs Chair
Ted Kimball, Esq.
Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
(619) 234-1690 ted.kimball@kts-law.com Vice Chair
Barbara Puccio
CB Richard Ellis
(858) 450-3142 barbara.puccio@cbre.com
Membership Chair
Jaimi Lomas
A.O. Reed & Company
(858) 587-1277 jlomas@AOReed.com
Vice Chair
Jim Reed
URS Corporation
(619) 952-7617 jim_reed@urscorp.com
Newsletter Chair
Brad Brown
Bradley Consulting Group
619-818-4013 brad@bcgtree.com Vice Chair
Cris Falco
Arborwell
(888) 969-8733 cfalco@arborwell.com
Nominations Chair
Ted Kimball, Esq.
Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
(619) 234-1690 ted.kimball@kts-law.com
Directory Committee Chair
Slade Shepherd
Blue Book of Building & Construction
(619) 985-9400 sshepherd@mail.thebluebook.com Vice Chair
Arthur Raybold
New Way Landscape & Tree Care
(858)587-1277 araybold@newwaypro.com
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Published by BOMA San Diego
P.O. Box 121166
San Diego, CA 92112-1166
Tel (619) 243-1817
Fax (619) 236-8497
Do you have a new address, name change or employment change? Would you like an application for membership? If so, please email the BOMA San Diego office at bae@bomasd.org or call (619) 243-1917.
The Winter Gala at the US Grant was a great success and we hope that everyone in attendance had a wonderful time during the elegant evening. A special thank you goes to the Special Events, TOBY and Membership Awards committees for their hard work coordinating the event.
The Coronado Golf Course was the site of the third annual BOMA Fall Golf Classic fund raiser event. Over 100 golfers and nine sponsors participated in the tournament for a great day of golf.
This year's overall tournament winners were Jim Craig, Kyle Yaege, Phil Senescall and Joseph Cardoza. The perpetual trophy will be engraved and the winners will share the honors of displaying it in their offices until next year's tournament.
Promises2Kids (formerly Child Abuse Prevention Foundation) recently presented BOMA’s Community Service Committee with the Champions for Children Award in recognition of their continuous positive efforts and contributions. A dinner with Promises2Kids was held on October 24 at the Hall of Champions with BOMA President Joy Cole, Community Service Committee Chair Brad Stoner, Angie Stoner and BOMA members Amanda Porter and Elizabeth Perez in attendance to accept the award.
BOMA’s corporate sponsors enjoyed drinks and appetizers at the five star Se San Diego Hotel on November 3, 2009. Hosted by the BOMA Sponsorship Committee, the reception was held to thank all of BOMA San Diego’s corporate sponsors for their commitment to the organization and for their contributions to BOMA’s critical programs. 
BOMA’s recent social media seminar on Oct. 13 gave members insight on key social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, as well as digital media trends and tactics to connect with clients and expand company visibility. A panel of expert speakers including Christine Tran of The Daily Transcript, Frank Cowell, of Elevator Marketing Store And Casey DeLorme of Getspine Communications provided a variety of media and communications backgrounds and hosted an exciting discussion sparking many questions.
BOMA San Diego’s Government Affairs Committee met with San Diego County Assessor David Butler for October’s Breakfast Series Event held at the University Club atop Symphony Towers. 
