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LOW-SLOPE ROOF FALL PROTECTION & FACADE ACCESS...

What is Your Responsibility as an Owner?

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The Woods of South Barrington Showcases Community Wildlife Habitat Condo Board Obligations for Closed Sessions USGBC Emerald Awards

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table of contents COVER STORY

03 Low-Slope Roof Fall Protection & Facade Access... What is your responsibility as an owner?

by Terry McDonald PROPERTY PROFILE

08 The Woods of South Barrington Showcases Community Wildlife Habitat

by Michael C. Davids L E G A L U P D AT E

11 Condo Board Obligations for Closed Sessions

by Howard Dakoff, Esq. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

13 MCD Media Golf & Bocce Invitational INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

15 USGBC Emerald Awards Compiled by Michael C. Davids & Sherri Iandolo 16 Editors Message 17 Directory Advertising INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

21 Malcolm X College Receives LEED Gold Certification S P E C I A L F E AT U R E

22 Chicago Energy Rating System Working Group PROPERTY PROFILE

23 Moxy Offers New Lifestyle Hotel in Chicago THE LANDSCAPE BUYER

24 New Normal for Precipitation Impacts Water Management

by Gordon Held PROPERTY PROFILE

27 Thornton Tomasetti and Syska Hennessy Group Receive LEED-CI Platinum Certification

by Michael C. Davids PROPERTY PROFILE

30 IKEA Distribution Center Receives LEED Gold Certification

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Low-Slope Roof Fall Protection & Facade Access...

What is your responsibility as an owner?

As a building owner or property manager, what is your responsibility for providing rooftop fall protection and façade access for vendors, or your own staff? As you may have heard OSHA’s Final Ruling for Façade Access Equipment for General Industry was issued January 17, 2017.

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n this ruling, there were numerous regulatory updates, but two sections impacted almost every building. The first update was the requirement to provide compliant anchorages for rope descent systems (RDS)(bosun’s chairs) which is the most common technique for window cleaners (OSHA 1910.27(b). For RDS, a window cleaner utilizes an anchorage for their suspension line and a separate anchorage for their back up lifeline, see

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Figure below. The owner’s responsibility to provide anchorages is only required for general industry or maintenance (ie. window cleaning), not construction (ie. façade repairs). Construction is covered in OSHA section 1926 which does not explicitly require an owner to provide such anchorages. The second update was for defining when fall protection is necessary along edges of low-slope roofs (OSHA 1910.28(b)(13).

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Rope Descent Systems for Window Cleaning Gone are the days of letting the window cleaner figure out how to suspend themselves from the roof to clean your windows. OSHA 1910.27(b) states: 1910.27(b) “The building owner must inform the employer (‘window cleaning vendor’), in writing that the building owner has identified, tested, certified, and maintained each anchorage so it is capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds, in any direction, for each employee attached. The information must be based on an annual inspection by a qualified person and certification of each anchorage by a qualified person, as necessary, and at least every 10 years.”

“The employer (‘window cleaning vendor’) must ensure that no employee uses any anchorage before the employer has obtained written information from the building owner that each anchorage meets the requirements of paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section. The employer must keep the information for the duration of the job.”

Building owners were given a deadline of November 20, 2017 which is now expired. If your building is fortunate enough to have dedicated roof anchorages for façade access, they need to be certified, typically consisting of physical load testing of 5,000 lbs. every 10 years. Additionally, an annual visual inspection of the anchorages is required. Both the 10-year testing and annual inspections are to be completed by a qualified person. If you do not have compliant anchorages or no anchors at all, new anchorages need to be designed, installed, and certified. This situation is all too common and has pushed many buildings to live with dirty windows until the funds can be secured for this unbudgeted expense. Equally challenging is finding qualified consultants and contractors to design, bid, install, and test these systems. This is especially true for vintage or light-frame roof structures as the anchorages must attach to building structural components capable of supporting a 5,000 lbs force.

Anecdotally, the response from window cleaners demanding these certifications from building owners has varied geographically. It has been the author’s experience that here in Chicago the response by building owners to comply has been widespread; while other regions have not acted as quickly. As more of these systems are being certified, hopefully hearing

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of work, regular, infrequent, etc. the rules vary at different distances from the roof edge. Specifically, OSHA 1910.28 (b)(13) states and is summarized in the table: 1910.28(b)(13) Work on low-slope roofs.

1910.28(b)(13)(i) When work is performed less than 6 feet (1.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system.

1910.28(b)(13)(ii) When work is performed at least 6 feet (1.6 m) but less than 15 feet (4.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by using a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system. The employer may use a designated area when performing work that is both infrequent and temporary.

the stories of how a window cleaner tied off to an air conditioning condenser, a vent, a gate, or even conduit will be history.

Work on Low-Slope Roofs – Fall Protection The second impactful OSHA update is regarding how close workers can approach an edge of a roof. Depending on the type

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1910.28(b)(13)(iii) When work is performed 15 feet (4.6 m) or more from the roof edge, the employer must:

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The Woods of South Barrington Showcases Community Wildlife Habitat The Woods of South Barrington Master Association is a unique community consisting of 392 single family homes. The Woods, inclusive of the Regency at the Woods, spans approximately 550 square acres of land in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The Woods currently maintains 23 bodies of water/ponds, each with large native planting perimeters for water filtration, as well as several additional acres of natural wetlands and native planting beds.

The Regency just purchased outdoor lighting to illuminate the exterior of the clubhouse as a way to both show off the aesthetics of the clubhouse design and increase visibility in the parking lot without having to add more street lights.

Additionally, both The Woods and Regency work closely with the Village of South Barrington to ensure that any architectural changes meet both the Village ordinances as well as the Association Rules and Regulations.

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Association Overview

Regency at the Woods of South Barrington is a close-knit active adult 55 and over community in an upper middle class suburb northwest of Chicago. The neighborhood has 156 single family, single story homes and boasts many amenities, active committees and a beautiful wetlands setting. Amenities include a pool, fitness room, bocce ball court, tennis courts, shuffleboard court, walking paths, community rooms, kitchen, common area patio, and lobby lounge. Regency is a part of the Woods of South Barrington Master Association, which is now an officially registered national wildlife habitat community. One of the newest features within the community is the newly certified 2,000 square foot Butterfly Garden behind the Regency Clubhouse.

The Woods has 7 board members, three of which are Regency Homeowners and 4 of which are Woods Homeowners. The Regency has 5 board members all of which are owners within the 55+ active adult community, as well as 11 committees comprised of volunteer homeowners. Both Associations have reserve studies to help them make budget and financial decisions. In fact, according to property manager Jason Mitchell of Lieberman Management Services, both Associations are in the process of updating their reserve studies to reflect recent investments and additions by each association; such as the Woods fountains that were purchased this year for two of the ponds while planning to add two additional fountains each year in the operating budget for the next three to four years.

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On June 15th of this year, Regency at The Woods of South Barrington hosted the Grand Opening of their new patio and certified butterfly garden. About 30 residents gathered to celebrate the new amenity and enjoy a barbecue together.

The butterfly garden is a community project that brought together homeowners who were passionate about the garden, Lieberman Management Services (LMS), who manages the community, and Sebert Landscaping Company, who donated all the plants and flowers for the project.

“The project began when the Regency Landscape Committee began discussing how to revitalize declining landscape beds,” said Mitchell.

“They wanted to create a unique, interactive area, and suggested the butterfly garden.” There were no immediate funds for the work until last fall, when a group of homeowners within the community offered to fund the project, and Mitchell contacted Sebert Landscaping to ask for donations.

Butterfly gardens include plants that attract and sustain butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects in an effort to increase populations and provide enjoyment of their diversity. Not only does the garden itself offer a place for butterflies to rest, feed, and grow, but many homeowners have also purchased butterfly kits to raise caterpillars at home, with grandchildren helping along the way, so they can release them into the garden at maturity.

The butterfly garden is located just off the walking path behind the clubhouse, situated between the pool and the community pond. This beautiful natural area and paver patio with benches offers a place to relax with friends and enjoy nature while overlooking the landscape and pond.

Everyone within the community has come to enjoy the beauty, color and overall design of the garden.

Attending the Grand Opening were Jeff

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Sebert and Shannon Hoban of Sebert Landscaping; Eric Sebert, owner of Bluestem Ecological Services; Diane Bodkin from the South Barrington Conservancy (another contributing resource for the committee) and the Board and residents of the Regency. Board Members of the Woods Master Association also attended, since one of the two benches is a memorial for Pat Costello, a long-term

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Board Member for both Associations who passed away two years ago.

Three National Certifications for Nature Area Three national organizations have certified the nature area. The National Wildlife Foundation has awarded Wildlife Habitat Certification, the North

American Butterfly Association has given its Butterfly Garden Certification, and Monarch Butterfly Watch.org gave its Monarch Waystation Certification.

Helping Wildlife and Wild Places Anna Vecchio of the NWF adds “The Woods of South Barrington is sending a clear and powerful message to communities all over America that

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caring people, working together, can help wildlife, wild places and the health of the environment. The residents of the Woods are making a difference in their own community and beyond.”

Since 1973, NWF has provided millions of people with the basic guidelines for making their landscapes more hospitable for wildlife. To date, through the Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program, NWF has certified more than 205,000 sites including yards, schools, businesses, community gardens, parks, and places of worship. Each of these sites provides the four basic elements that all wildlife need to thrive: food, water, cover and places to raise young, while integrating sustainable gardening practices.

NWF has also certified 96 cities, towns, counties and neighborhoods. “The Woods of South Barrington Master Association is proud to become part of this distinguished group,” stated Regency Board president Larry Garifo, “Residents of both the Woods and Regency have made a long term, dedicated commitment to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the land on which our property is built. The Regency Landscape Committee deserves special recognition for its diligence in

planning and energetic efforts in creating such a peaceful and beautiful setting for our community.

The fact that some of our residents personally donated funds to make it happen, adds to the specialness of the butterfly garden project”.

A Community Wildlife Habitat project brings people together for a common purpose – to create a community where people, flora and fauna can flourish. By joining this program, the Woods of South Barrington is making a long-term commitment to citizen education about providing habitat for wildlife and employing sustainable gardening practices. These practices include reducing or eliminating the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, conserving water, planting native plants, removing invasive plants and composting.

The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization, uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.

To get started on your own gardening for wildlife adventure, visit NWF’s website at www.nwf.org/garden.

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Other Environmental Projects at The Woods The Woods HOA has undertaken several other environmentally oriented projects in recent years. One such project is located on the north side of the community and is a restoration project that the HOA took on because the developer of The Woods stated that they would not. According to Mitchell, “This wetland project consisted of removing almost 75 dead and fallen trees as well as removing all of the invasive species of plants around the front border to install native plants. The HOA also built and installed duck boxes, added lily pads and created a small kind of self-sustaining ecosystem.”

Mitchell continued, “In 2018, we began the process of converting all of our street lights from metal Halide fixtures to LED fixtures and the project will be completed in 2019.” The Woods has also completed it’s second of five landscaping redesigns of their entrances along with moving the automatic irrigation system totally online for monitoring and scheduling of the over 3,000 sprinkler heads. $

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Condo Board Obligations for Closed Sessions On June 14, 2018, the Illinois Appellate Court published a ruling in a case called Boucher v. 111 East Chestnut Condominium Association holding that a condominium board may have improperly fined a unit owner for violating the association’s declaration by refusing to provide the evidence that served as the basis of the fine.

The Boucher decision clarifies board requirements in connection with violation notices and fine hearings, which are considered below.

Case Background In the Boucher case, the board issued a violation notice to a unit owner for yelling profanities at management. The unit owner and his attorney appeared at the violation hearing in response to the allegations. After the board levied a fine, the unit owner requested documents relating to the accusation and a copy of the recording of the hearing, which the board refused to provide. The unit owner filed suit, alleging that the board (i) violated the Illinois Condominium Property Act (the “Act”) by penalizing the unit owner for expressing his opinion about management and refusing to provide the record of

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the hearing, and (ii) breached its fiduciary duty by failing to disclose the evidence against the unit owner that served as the basis of the violation.

The Boucher trial court ruled in favor of the defendant board, but the appellate court reversed the trial court’s ruling and held that the unit owner sufficiently alleged that the board violated the Act and breached its fiduciary duty to the unit owner.

Takeaways I. Boards Must Now Keep Minutes of Closed Sessions (including Fine Hearings) if More than a Quorum of the Board is in Attendance

Section 19 of the Act states that boards must keep minutes of board meetings and that unit owners are entitled to “inspect, examine and make copies” of such records.

Under the Boucher decision, if a quorum of a board is present at a fine hearing (even if conducted in closed session) minutes must be kept. Said another way, the Boucher decision requires that boards keep minutes of fine hearings and allow unit owners to inspect, examine and make copies of such minutes – even though no decisions are being made which is the trigger for minutes.

Tips of Closed Session Minutes • Under the Boucher case, audio or video recording of a closed session fine hearing (at least in the absence of written minutes) constitute “minutes” that must be turned over to a unit owner; however, it is strongly recommended never to audio or video record a closed session;

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• Minutes of closed session fine hearings should include (i) that the meeting took place; (ii) a list of those in attendance; (iii) the reason for the session; and (iv) that the closed session meeting qualifies for one of the exceptions to the open meeting requirement under Section 18(a)(9)(A) of the Act (e.g., “discuss violations of rules and regulations of the association” or “consult with the association's legal counsel”). The content of discussions should not be recorded in the “minutes”; • As a reminder, any board vote on matters that are discussed in closed session must be done in open session.

II. State the Specific Section Allegedly Violated and Offer to the Evidentiary Basis of the Allegation It is well settled that boards have a fiduciary duty to unit owners, but the specific contours of the fiduciary duty are far less certain. The Boucher decision makes clear that a board’s refusal to share evidence that served as the basis of an alleged violation (e.g., a written complaint from management or another unit owner) may constitute a breach of the

board’s fiduciary duty of candor to the offending unit owner.

In addition, the business judgment rule, which presumes that a board made a decision on an informed basis and in good faith will not protect a board that refuses to share evidence of the alleged violation with the offending unit owner.

Tips for Violation / Fine Notices and Hearings: • Violation / Fine Notices must contain (i) what provisions of the association’s governing documents the unit owner is alleged to have violated; and (ii) an offer to provide a copy of the complaint or evidence submitted to the board that serves as the basis of the accusation; and • Only acts listed in the complaint may serve as a basis for a fine. The fact that a unit owner acted poorly in the past (but no violation notice was issued for such behavior) cannot factor into a board’s decision on violations or fines.

III. Be Aware of a Potential “First Amendment” Defense Section 18.4(h) of the Act prohibits a

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board from imposing or enforcing rules that “impair any rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States[.]” In Boucher, the appellate court interpreted this provision of the Act as prohibiting boards (even if they are not “state actors” / governmental entities) from adopting or enforcing any rules that prohibit free speech, peaceable assembly or the exercise of religion (i.e., First Amendment-type rights). For example, a unit owner who yells profanities at management or another unit owner may (or may not) be protected against a violation / fine from the board, as enforcing a rule against this type of conduct may violate the offending unit owner’s rights and Section 18.4(h) of the Act.

Tip: • Be aware that a unit owner is entitled to some level of deference for free speech and if the board does decide to bring a violation based on a unit owner’s speech, keep a record of exactly how the conduct violates the rules (e.g., profanities, excessive noise,

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1910.28(b)(13)(iii)(A) Protect each employee from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system or

a designated area. The employer is not required to provide any fall protection, provided the work is both infrequent and temporary; and 1910.28(b)(13)(iii)(B) Implement and enforce a work rule prohibiting employees from going within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the roof edge without using fall protection in accordance with paragraphs (b)(13)(i) and (ii) of this section.

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Employers must ensure their employees are provided fall protection. This could mean providing fall arrest systems, fall restraint systems, guardrails, or safety nets.

Contractors (employers) who are performing work would be responsible for ensuring their employees are protected. The roofer or window washer company is responsible for their own workers. However, if the building’s maintenance staff is accessing the roof, the owner or property management company may be considered “the employer” and thus would need to follow the guidelines of 1910.28(b)(13).

A qualified consultant familiar with the intricacies of OSHA requirements can assist building owners with compliance to avoid fines and mitigate liability. If new anchorages are required, often times a two birds with one stone approach can be implemented for both the window washers and roof edge access. $

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2018 Emerald Award Winners Illinois Green Alliance recently announced the winners of the 13th annual Emerald Awards for 2018. Each year, the annual Emerald Awards program recognizes the unique green building leadership in Illinois by featuring the best and brightest individuals, projects, and technologies championed in Illinois. “The achievements featured are really demonstrating the ways sustainability and carbon drawdown strategies can play in improving the health and well-being of every resident in every neighborhood,� said Brian Imus, Executive Director of Illinois Green. “It’s exciting to see the leadership of so many in considering how green building innovation can make a difference to people in so many different ways.�

The thirteenth annual Emerald Award winners include: Molly Meyer, CEO and Founder of Omni Ecosystems was honored with the Emerald Award for Individual Leadership award for her distinguished career as a green business innovator whose contributions are helping to democratize access to natural spaces and elevating the triple bottom line. She is advancing the green building movement in Chicago and beyond as a business owner and in her commitment as a volunteer with organizations like Openlands.

Lumin, a free mobile notification service for utility customers, was recognized with the Emerald Award for Green Innovation. The tool helps low and moderate income residents manage their energy bills in ways that advance energy efficiency, save money, and encourage community engagement.

Lakeview Pantry’s transformation of a dilapidated pet daycare into their first permanent home received the Emerald Award for Community Impact. The project provides a sustainable sense of place to engage residents and fight hunger, demonstrating the role green buildings can play in strengthening communities.

Lois Vitt Sale received the Illinois Green Mission

award, which recognizes an organization or individual that best exemplifies the mission of Illinois Green. As a true challenge-seeker, Lois was an early pioneer of sustainable design as an architect with the firm Wight and Company. Recognizing early in her career the impact green building can have on communities, she became a leading advocate and educator for sustainable innovation, contributing immeasurably to the growth of the green building movement in Chicago. Her projects and her commitment have garnered a well-deserved national reputation and helped advance Chicago’s reputation as a hub of green building innovation.

Jenny Carney was also honored with the Illinois Green Mission award for her tireless call to use sustainability best practices to improve the quality of life for everyone. In her role at YR&G and now as a Vice President with WSP, she has built a national reputation as a sustainability leader. However, it is her work leveraging that expertise to give back that best exemplifies the intent of the Mission Award. She has volunteered countless hours leading new initiatives that bring the benefits of green building to more people in more communities.

The Emerald Award Celebration on May 15 at the Spertus Institute at 610 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago was the first of many events in advance of Greenbuild’s return to Chicago in November.

Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, bringing over 20,000 industry professionals from around the country and will be a chance to highlight the work of Chicago’s green building industry to an international audience. This year the conference will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place the week of November 12th, 2018. “This year, the outstanding achievements in sustainable leadership being recognized underscore why Illinois is leading the nation in green building innovation,� continued Brian Imus. “Hosting Greenbuild is an exciting opportunity for Chicago to showcase that leadership.�

GreenBuild Expo in Chicago The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Informa Exhibitions announced in July of this year that respected human rights lawyer and humanitarian Amal Clooney will deliver the opening keynote remarks at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo taking place Nov. 14-16. Clooney will speak at the Opening Plenary on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the LEED-certified McCormick Place Convention Center. “Green building is about providing equal access to safe, healthy and sustainable environments for everyone. It’s about understanding that every life matters, and furthermore, that quality of life must be preserved," said Kate Hurst, SVP of Conferences and Events, USGBC.

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This year’s Greenbuild theme of Human X Nature describes the intersection of humanity and the built environment. The green building movement embraces all of humanity by making sustainable buildings and environments accessible to everyone, and in doing so, benefits the natural environment around us. Each year, the three-day conference brings together 20,000+ attendees and 500 exhibitors from across the green building sector, spanning commercial and residential professionals, architects, building owners and operators, students, advocates, and educators. For more information on Greenbuild 2018 and to register, visit www.greenbuildexpo.com.

Seacoast Commerce Bank Seacoast Commerce Bank welcomes Rachel Rowley as a HOA & Apartment Deposit Relationship Manager for the Midwest region coverY Rachel Rowley ing the states of Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Minnesota. Ms. Rowley has extensive multi-family experience since 2004 that includes 12 years as a property management professional and 3 years of HOA banking. She maintains the CMCA, AMS and PCAM designations and she currently serves on various committees for Community Associations Institute chapters in the Midwest.

Ms. Rowley states, “I constantly work to develop my professional skills and always look to take on new challenges which is why I have moved into multi-family banking. This position serves the management companies, associations and apartments that have taught me so much. I am embracing this new adventure and look forward to maintaining my success in the multi-family housing industry.�

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Wintrust Community Advantage Announces Promotion Anthony Dister of Wintrust Community Advantage was recently Y Anthony Dister promoted to Senior Vice President. Dister joined the bank in 2002 as a teller and in 2004 transferred to Community Advantage as a credit analyst. In 2012 he was promoted Vice President. With over fifteen years of experience, and a Bachelors degree in Finance from University of Phoenix, Dister is responsible for portfolio management and business development with management companies and association clients.

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e had another cool, wet spring with these conditions lasting into late May. After temperatures warmed, it stayed wet as we

had record rainfalls in both May and June. The wet weather caused some down time and delays for exterior building maintenance, improvement and restoration projects. The spring also featured fast growing grass and weeds that were a challenge for landscape professionals to keep up with. Things Volume 24, No. 1, Autumn 2018

dried out and stayed very warm in July and August allowing management and contractors the opportunity to catch up on exterior projects as best they could.

The hot and humid weather of the season can have a tremendous impact on energy budgets as well as the outdoor elements of your buildings and grounds. Periods of extreme weather help us to focus more on

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protection on low-slope roof & facade access. OSHA’s final ruling on these requirements are most impactful on window cleaning and any workers on the roof of a building. This article also provides some very helpful graphics that are informational to building owners, managers and contractors.

Our second story showcases the environmentally conscious efforts of Regency at The Woods of South Barrington. The Regency just added a certified butterfly garden and the association(s) are a registered National Wildlife community. They have also completed projects in recent years that achieved wetland preservation, native landscape plantings as well as energy and water conservation.

Inside this edition are articles on several properties that have achieved LEED certifications including Thornton Tomasetti, Syska Hennessy Group, Malcolm X College, and IKEA’s new distribution center in Joliet.

The USGBC Emerald award winners are also included in this edition.

A special feature that also serves as our The Landscape Buyer column article in this issue provides great insight on the changing weather patterns that we are experiencing and how to deal with the “new normal” in annual precipitation rates. Property managers and companies caring for Chicago area grounds should work to adjust their water management practices to accommodate more intense periods of rain and longer, more intense dry conditions.

We have a legal update on condo board obligations for closed session meetings for our readers that are involved with meetings at community associations and our regular Industry Happenings column in this edition offers a number of noteworthy and informative announcements and articles.

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Professional Services Directory ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS

ATTORNEYS

BTL Architects, Inc. 312-342-1858

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit 855-537-0500

Bringing Buildings Back to Life Contact Delph Gustitius www.btlarchitects.com

www.ksnlaw.com

Engineering Support Services 630-904-9100 Construction Specifications / Roof Evaluations Forensic Engineering / Project Management Contact Greg Lason, P.E. www.engineeringsupportservice.com

Full Circle Architects, LLC 847-432-7114

BUILDING RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE

Bral Restoration, LLC 847-839-1100 Masonry and Concrete Restoration www.bralrestoration.com

Holton Brothers, Inc. Masonry Repair Services, Tuckpointing, Caulking and Concrete Restoration

847-253-3886 TEL / 847-253-3255 FAX Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC 312-476-7556 Howard Dakoff / hdakoff@lplegal.com www.lplegal.com

BALCONY REPAIRS

John@holtonbrothers.com www.holtonbrothers.com

LMC Construction 708-714-4175 Masonry Concrete General Contracting Roofing www.LMCTeam.com

The Restoration Group 24 Hours- 630-231-5700

LS Contracting Group, Inc. T 773-279-1122 / F 773-279-1133

Capital Improvements • Reserve Studies • Engineering Reports

Structural Repair Services / Balcony Repair and Replacement Stair Tower Repair and Replacement Fire and Water Response and Restoration

www.fullcirclearchitects.com

dwells@trgrestore.com www.trgrestore.com

Contact: Tom Laird tlaird@lscontracting.com www.lscontracting.com

KLEIN AND HOFFMAN 312-251-1900

BANKING

Daniel Baigelman, AIA dan@fullcirclearchitects.com

Architectural & Structural Engineering Solutions www.kleinandhoffman.com

Mueller and Associates

Wintrust Community Advantage 847-304-5940 Loans, Reserve Investments & Lock Box Services

Mutual of Omaha Bank Community Association Banking 312-209-2623 HOA Banking - Internet Cash Management HOA Loans - Online Payment Systems Dedicated Customer Service tom.engblom@mutualofomahabank.com www.mutualof omahabank.com

www.superiorreserve.com

BUILDING RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE

Waldman Engineering 630-922-3000

Dakota Evans Restoration, Inc. 847-439-5367

Energy Benchmarking Studies & Compliance Services, Reserve Studies, Specifications www.waldmaneng.com

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CONCRETE RAISING CRC Concrete Raising & Repair 847-336-3400

312-253-7322

Superior Reserve Engineering and Consulting 888-688-4560

Tuckpointing, Caulking, Masonry and Concrete Restoration

www.communityadvantage.com

STRUCTURAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Assessment Evaluation & Planning New Structure Design / Existing Structure Modification Building Envelope / Condition & Reserve Studies www.muellerandassociates.org

W. J. McGuire Company 847-272-3330

Tuckpointing ~ Masonry Repairs Waterproofing ~ Terra Cotta Repairs Caulking & Sealants ~ Structual Repairs Cleaning ~ Balcony Restoration Concrete Restoration www.dakotaevans.com

We Save Concrete, You Save Money! www.SaveConcrete.com

CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING Firecon Construction Services, Inc. 847-534-9400 24 Hour Emergency Services www.FIRECONCONSTRUCTION.com

DOORS DOOR SYSTEMS ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS 800-THE-DOOR PEDESTRIAN DOORS / REVOLVING DOORS SECTIONAL DOORS / STEEL ROLLUP DOORS / FIRE DOORS HIGH SPEED DOORS / DOCK LEVELERS

www.doorsystems.com

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DOORS

ENERGY USE/BENCHMARKING

FIRE SAFETY & PROTECTION

Woodland Windows & Doors 630-529-Door (3667)

Westside Mechanical Group 630-768-6562 / 630-369-6690

EMCOR Services Team Mechanical 847-229-7600

Window and Related Masonry Interior & Exterior Doors | Siding & Gutters www.woodlandwindows.com

Serving the Tri-State Area Since 1970 Contact: Rob Gliniewicz * rgliniewicz@wsmech.com www.wsmech.com

www.emcortmi.com

DUCT CLEANING

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Airways Systems, Inc. 630-595-4242 Cleaning: Air/Laundry/Toilet Exhaust Ducts, Coils, Trash Chutes, Parking Garages. ALso Air Filters, Belts www.airwayssytems.com

Brouwer Bros. Steamatic 708-396-1444

SP+ Facility Maintenance 773-847-6942 Daily Cleaning Services / Power Sweeping and Washing Painting and General Repairs / Seasonal Services SNOW/ICE REMOVAL

Parking Facility, Surface Lot, PedestrianPlaza, Large Venue or Commercial Retail Building. www.spplus.com/FacilityMaintenance

FIRE / FLOOD RESTORATION

ELEVATORS/CONSULTANTS

Brouwer Bros. Steamatic 708-396-1444

Smart Elevators Co. 630-544-6800

All types of Environmental Cleaning.

Air & Exhaust Duct Cleaning • Mold Remediation Garbage Chute Cleaning • Carpet & Drapery Cleaning Photo Inventory, Moving, Storage or Removal www.bbsteamatic.com

smartin@smartelevators.com www.smartelevators.com

Suburban Elevator Co. 847-743-6200 Simplifying Vertical Transportation Contact: Max Molinaro www.suburbanelevator.com

ENERGY GAS & ELECTRIC

Fire alarm / Sprinkler systems Fire pumps / Fire extinguishers Backflow prevention / Fire panel / Monitoring Installation | Inspection | Testing | Maintenance 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE: (847) 816-0050

www.usafireprotectioninc.com

HVAC

Contact: Daniel W.Nicholson at dnicholson@spplus.com

All types of Environmental Cleaning. www.bbsteamatic.com

(630) 544-6829 FAX

USA Fire Protection 224-433-5724

Firecon Construction Services, Inc. 847-534-9400 24 Hour Emergency Services www.FIRECONCONSTRUCTION.com

The Restoration Group, LLC 630-870-0658

EMCOR Services Team Mechanical 847-229-7600 www.emcortmi.com

Westside Mechanical Group 630-768-6562 / 630-369-6690 Serving the Tri-State Area Since 1970 Contact: Rob Gliniewicz * rgliniewicz@wsmech.com www.wsmech.com

HVAC CLEANING Brouwer Bros. Steamatic 708-396-1444 “All types of Environmental Cleaning” www.bbsteamatic.com

LAKE & POND CLEANING

www.trgrestore.com

CenterPoint Energy 630-795-2594 Natural Gas & Electric Energy Reliable Service. People You Trust.

Contact: Vickie Farina Vickie.Farina@centerpointenergy.com www.CenterPointEnergy.com/CES

ENERGY USE/BENCHMARKING

FIRE SAFETY & PROTECTION ConTech MSI Co. 847-483-3803 Fire Detection & Signaling Systems / Fire Alarm Systems Chicago Life Safety Evaluation Solutions Security Systems/CCTV / Card Access Systems www.contechco.com

Organic Sediment Removal Systems, LLC 855-565-Muck(6825) osrsystems@pondclean.com www.pondclean.com

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Alan Horticultural Services, Inc. 630-739-0205 www.alanhorticultural.com

Waldman Engineering 630-922-3000 Energy Benchmarking Studies & Compliance Services, Reserve Studies, Specifications www.waldmaneng.com

Chicago Fire Pump Testing 773-609-1510 www.chicagofirepumptest.com

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Balanced Environments 847-395-7120 / 630-916-8830 www.balancedenvironmentsinc.com AUTUMN 2018

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

PAINTERS

PLUMBING

FOX Landscape 708-514-7307

CertaPro Painters of Aurora 866-715-0882

Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Company 773-489-0400

George Kinsella -Owner GKinsella@Foxlawn.com

ILT Vignocchi 847-487-5200

Interior & Exterior Painting / Drywall Repair Metal & Iron Painting / Light Carpentry Commercial Roofing Repair / Power Washing

Cdidech@certapro.com oswego.certapro.com

Plumbing / HVAC / Fire Protection Riser Replacements / Site Utilities www.glph.com

www.ILYTVignocchi.com

CertaPro Painters of the North Shore 847-989-4791

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Landscape Concepts Management 847-223-3800

Interior & Exterior Painting Wallcoverings • Decorating • Remodeling Drywall Repair • Decks & Staining Tile Installation • Metal & Iron Painting www.certacommercial.com rmuldoon@certapro.com

ACM Community Management 630-620-1133

www.landscapeconcepts.com

Associa Chicagoland 312-944-2611 / 847-490-3833

Sebert Landscaping, Inc. 630-497-1000

PAVING

www.sebert.com

DuBois Paving Co. 847-634-6089

Semmer Landscape 708-926-2304

www.acmweb.com

www.associachicagoland.com

info@duboispaving.com www.DuBoisPaving.com

Draper and Kramer 312-346-8600 Contact: Ian Novak www.draperandkramer.com

gsemmer@semmerlandscape.com

SP+ Facility Maintenance 773-847-6942

LAWN CARE

Contact: Daniel W.Nicholson at dnicholson@spplus.com

www.spplus.com/FacilityMaintenance

Spring Green Professional Lawn & Tree Care 800-830-5914

RealManage Baum Property Management 630-897-0500

Twin Bros. Paving & Concrete 630-372-9817

www.baumprop.com

www.spring-green.com

LOCKSMITH NonStop Locksmith 312-929-2230 Locksmith Services, Intercom & Access Control Systems, CCTV, Overhead Garage Doors

www.nonstoplocksmith.com

MOLD REMEDIATION Brouwer Bros. Steamatic 708-396-1444 All types of Environmental Cleaning www.bbsteamatic.com

PAINTERS AAA Painting Contractors, Inc. 630-231-8350 www.aaapaintco.com

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Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating / Concrete www.TwinBrosPaving.com

PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES All-Over Pest Solutions 773-697-1100 Bed Bug Specialists. Results Guaranteed! www.all-overpest.com

Smithereen Pest Management Services 800-336-3500

Contact: Mike Baum

FirstService Residential 312-335-1950 Contact Asa Sherwood www.fsresidential.com

The Habitat Company 312-527-5400 Contact: Diane White www.habitat.com

www.smithereen.com

Heil, Heil, Smart & Golee LLC 847-866-7400

PLUMBING

Quality, Service, Performance and Integrity aschroeder@hhsg.net www.hhsg.net

Lifeline Plumbing 847-468-0069 Plumbing - Heating & Air Conditioning Water Heaters - Sewer Cleaning & Repair Hot Water Drain Jetting www.INEEDLIFELINE.com

Lieberman Management Services 847-459-0000 / 312-202-9300 www.liebermanmanagement.com

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RESERVE STUDIES

ROOFING

SNOW REMOVAL

Reserve Advisors, Inc.

American Building Contractors, Inc. 847-670-1887

SP+ Facility Maintenance 773-847-6942

A remarkably simple reserve study system Custom, Comprehensive Studies Conducted by Professional Engineers

312-625-4958 Contact Corinne Billingsley corinne@reserveadvisors.com www.reserveadvisors.com Long-term Thinking. Everyday Commitment.

Superior Reserve Engineering and Consulting 888-688-4560 www.superiorreserve.com

Roofing • Siding • Windows • Gutters Maintenance • Capital Budget Projects A+ BBB Rating

www.abc-usa.com

Hammerbrush Painting & Construction 630-320-9676 Concrete & Masonry / Roofing & Siding www.Hammerbrush.com

REAL ESTATE TAX ATTORNEYS

M&T Exteriors Inc. 331-248-0447

Elliott & Associates 847-298-8300

Roofing Siding Windows and Service. www.mt-exteriors.com

Property Tax Attorneys www.elliottlaw.com

McCracken McCracken Behrens 312-263-4308 Concentrating in Property Tax Appeals since 1976 www.mmbtaxlaw.com

Sarnoff & Baccash 312-782-8310

S&D Roofing Service 630-279-6600 250,000 roofs installed since 1963 TEAR OFFS • SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS Multi-Family ROOFING Specialist Our experience & technical know-how gets the job done right the first time! www.sdroofing.com | sales@sdroofing.com

www.spplus.com/FacilityMaintenance

Tricon Group Inc. 847-410-2846 Snow Removal, Pressure Washing, Parking Lot Sweeping/Maintenance, Concrete, Irrigation

www.triconsnow.com

TOWING Contract Towing 779-707-6935 24/7 HOTLINE (877) 613-5040

Outsource your parking to the EXPERTS in towing.

Jason Buffone / www.contracttow.com

TV / BULK TV & BULK INTERNET XFINITY Communities 1 800 XFINITY www.comcast.com/xfinitycommunities For more information E-mail: xfinity_communities@cable.comcast.net

www.sarnoffbaccash.com

Van Doorn Roofing, Inc. 847-228-5800

WASTE SERVICES/REC YCLING

Worsek & Vihon LLP 312-368-0091

A Respected Name in Commercial Roofing For Over Three Decades ROOFING/SHEET METAL/MAINTENANCE/REPAIR www.vandoornroofing.com

SECURITY SERVICES

www.LakeshoreRecyclingSystems.com

Admiral Security/Door Staff Solutions 847-588-0888

WINDOWS/REPLACEMENTS

Attorneys at Law

www.wvproptax.com

ROOFING Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc. 847-364-7663 Roofing -Siding -Gutters - Insulation www.adamsroofing.com

CSR Roofing Contractors 708-848-9119 Industrial/Commercial/Multi Tenant/High Rise All types of Roofing Leak Trouble Shooting/Roof Repairs Roof Check 365 Maintenance Programs Conventional and Single Ply Roofing www.csr-roofing.com

www.admiralsecuritychicago.com

SIDING / RENOVATIONS Inside Out Painting Roofing & Construction 630-406-3000 Woodland Windows & Doors 630-529-Door (3667)

Lakeshore Recycling Services 773-685-8811

Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc. 847-562-1188 Trusted since 1987 www.fordewindowsandremodeling.com

Woodland Windows & Doors 630-529-Door (3667) www.woodlandwindows.com

www.woodlandwindows.com

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INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

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ACTHA ACTHA recently held its 2018 Spring Conference on Saturday, April 8 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

Seminar topics for the conference that was themed “Evolving Your Community� included relations between boards & vendors, cultivating owner involvement, financial tips, attorney’s role at meetings, the new legal framework for board meetings and board communication.

The group will hold its Spring Expo and Conference event on March 30, 2019 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

Pictured: Gunner Smith, Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Vice President, Building Material Distribution Sales, Samuel L. Martel, S&D Enterprises, Inc, Brian Chambers, Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt President For more information on ACTHA seminars and other upcoming events, visit: www.actha.org/event

ABOMA The Apartment Building Owners and Managers Association of Illinois held their Continuing Education Seminar at the East Bank Club in Chicago on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Subjects covered included • NEW Energy Benchmarking Requirements City of Chicago • Employee Progressive Discipline (verbal warnings, write ups, suspensions and terminations) • NEW ABOMA Janitorial Labor Agreement • Billing Process and Benefits - SEIU Local 1 Health Pension and 401(k) Funds • Employee Training - Janitorial and Door Staff mandatory and optional training Program participants and presenters for the seminar were ABOMA President Tony Briskovic – Chicagoland Community Management, Tom Balanoff - SEIU Local 1 President, Amy Jewel, City Energy Project - Chicago, Steven H. Adelman & Kevin Kelly - Locke Lord LLP , Maria Pizzaro – Wilson-McShane and Tom Dobry-SEIU Local 1

Pictured above is ABOMA President Tony Briskovic, Chicagoland Community Management.

Training Fund Each segment of the seminar was followed by a brief “Question & Answer� session. A one hour networking reception with a buffet and open soda, beer and wine bar followed the seminar.

The ABOMA 81st Annual Meeting, will be held at The University Club of Chicago, on Friday, December 7th, 2018. For more information visit www.aboma.com

FirstService Residential FirstService Residential donated the proceeds from its seventh annual Vendor Expo to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The expo, held on July 27, 2018 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets, brought condominium, townhome and homeowner association board members together to meet with service providers and experts from the property management industry. “The proceeds of our Vendor Expo are donated each year to an organization whose values closely align with our own, such as being genuinely helpful, doing what’s right and building great relationships. These are just a few of the tenets at the heart of everything we do,� said Asa Sherwood, President. “We are honored to support Lurie Children’s, an organization that has had a significant impact on the well-being of children and families in Chicago for over 130 years.� “Support for Lurie Children’s mission by companies like FirstService Residential propels advances

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Robert Meyer, Jennifer Garza, Tycee Hightower and Asa Sherwood of FirstService Residential Illinois (pictured L-R) presented a check for $10,246.13 to Lurie Children’s Hospital. in research and care, trains new generations of specialists and allows us to advocate for the most vulnerable members of our community,� remarked Grant Stirling, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Lurie Children’s Foundation. “We thank you for your partnership in creating a healthier future for children.�

S&D Enterprises, Inc of Elmhurst, IL has been awarded the prestigious Owens Corning Total Roof System Champion Award at the 2018 Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Conference held in March at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV. At the event, Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt recognized S&D Enterprises, Inc. for leading the roofing industry for its customer-driven, results-oriented work. The highest prestige of all awards, the “System Champion Award� is granted to the top performing contractor who has proven that they install the most professional, most reliable and highest quality products available. S&D was the first roofing contractor nationally to be inducted as a Platinum Preferred Contractor in 2005. It’s a true honor and testament to S&D Enterprises, Inc’s workmanship and the products installed to be the System Champion Winner. S&D Enterprises, Inc. is celebrating its 55th year in business. “We are very honored to receive this recognition. We are so grateful to all our clients in desiring quality roof systems and selecting S&D to serve them.� said Samuel L Martel, S&D

Malcolm X City Colleges Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges announced on February 18, 2018 that Malcolm X College has received the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design's (LEED) Gold certification. The LEED rating system was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. Chicago is a national leader in LEED buildings, with more than 115 public buildings earning this certification.

"Malcolm X College's LEED Gold certification is yet another example of the city's commitment to building a 21st century economy and fostering opportunities to make sustainability part of the Chicago experience," said Mayor Emanuel. "Chicago is a global clean energy leader, and will continue to make strides in establishing new norms by powering our public buildings with clean energy."

Malcolm X College achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

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Chicago Energy Rating System Chicago's Energy Rating System builds on the success of Retrofit Chicago, which now includes 85 participating properties that collectively generate $10.6 million in annual energy savings. In February of this year, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a Working Group that will work with the City to implement the Chicago Energy Rating System, which will make energy use information for large buildings easily accessible to Chicagoans while encouraging energy savings.

www.CityofChicago.org/EnergyBenchmarking The Chicago Energy Rating Systems builds on the success of Retrofit Chicago, the city’s voluntary energy efficiency challenge program, which now includes 85 participating properties that generate $10.6 million in annual savings. The nine new properties joining the Challenge since April 2017 include: » 555 West Cornelia » 70 West Madison » Broadway Armory of the Chicago Park District » Herman Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology » John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center at the Illinois Institute of Technology » Perlstein Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology » Pulaski Park of the Chicago Park District » Siegel Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology

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he first of its kind in the country, the ordinance will use buildings’ existing and publicly available energy data alongside recent energy improvements to rate buildings on a zero to four star scale. The Energy Rating System will be implemented in 2019. “With the help of our Working Group, the Chicago Energy Rating System will help us provide a simple, transparent way to show the energy consumption of our large buildings,” said Mayor Emanuel. “Our environmental interest is our economic interest, and this system will help drive solutions to save energy, reduce costs and improve building performance, all the while supporting clean 21st-century jobs.”

The Energy Rating System imposes no additional cost and will apply to the 3,500 properties already required to annually benchmark energy data under the City’s existing Energy Benchmarking Ordinance. These buildings currently receive a 1-100 ENERGY STAR score, and the system will use the building’s most recent score and recent energy improvements to calculate the star rating.

Once implemented, buildings will post ratings in a prominent location, and share this information at the time of sale or lease listing.

The Working Group who will advise on implementation of the system includes: » Chris Wheat, Chair, Chicago Mayor’s Office » Dean Lerner, Second Vice President of ABOMA, and additional ABOMA members » Stefen Samarripas, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy » Mallory Schaus and Maria Lupo, ASHRAE Illinois » Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA-Chicago, and additional BOMA-Chicago members » Beth Wanless, Chicago Association of REALTORS

» Michael Mini, Chicagoland Apartment Association » Richard Tonielli, ComEd » Cliff Majersik, Institute for Market Transformation » Katherine McCormick, Natural Resources Defense Council » Christina Pagnusat, Peoples Gas “The Chicago Association of REALTORS appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with the City of Chicago and have a voice in implementing the Chicago Energy Rating System,” said Beth Wanless of the Chicago Association of REALTORS. “Collaboration from property owners is a key component in the success of the new rating system and we look forward to getting to work in the coming weeks.”

Buildings with one to three stars can earn an additional star by improving their ENERGY STAR score by 10 points or more. If all buildings with ENERGY STAR scores below 90 were to improve their scores by only 10 points to earn one additional star in the new Rating, buildings would see savings of over $70 million per year. In addition. the investments needed to achieve these savings would generate over 1,000 clean energy jobs.

While reporting will continue to be mandated, buildings will not be required to make changes to improve energy efficiency. Buildings that do not comply with the energy benchmarking ordinance will receive zero out of four stars.

In addition to posting the star rating publicly on site and providing it at the time of sale or lease, the City will post ratings on the Chicago Data Portal. More information on the current benchmarking ordinance and the Mayor’s Energy Rating System can be found at

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» Wishnick Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology The annual energy savings were generated by reducing weather normalized energy use by 14.5 percent, an improvement over the 11.7 percent reduction and $6.4 million in savings from 2015.

Currently, 22 buildings have met or exceeded the 20% energy reduction target as part of the Challenge, up from 13 buildings that had done so by 2016.

Retrofit Chicago continues to be one of the largest voluntary energy efficiency programs in the country. The new participants include two recreational facilities owned by the Chicago Park District, one new office building, one new condominium building, and five properties owned and operated by the Illinois Institute of Technology. All except one of the new properties are located outside of Chicago’s central business district, due to the continued spread of the program to all communities across the City.

Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge participants have saved 145 million kilowatt-hours per year, equivalent to powering over 13,000 homes in one year.

Environmental Awards for Chicago In 2017, the City of Chicago was awarded the prestigious C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for the Retrofit Chicago program, which recognizes the world’s most inspiring and innovative cities taking major climate action.

Chicago was also awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award. The award is given annually to honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency and recognized the four years of successful implementation of the City’s Energy Benchmarking Ordinance.

The award also recognized Retrofit Chicago.

For more information about Retrofit Chicago, visit www.RetrofitChicago.net. $

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PROPERTY PROFILE

Moxy Offers New Lifestyle Hotel in Chicago Design team delivers a new 156-key “Millennial-friendly” hotel in the city’s River North Neighborhood

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n May of this year, DLR Group’s Hospitality Studio celebrated the official opening of the long-awaited Moxy Chicago Downtown. Situated on a prominent corner in Chicago’s gallery district, the 8-story, 156-room modern hotel is a joint venture between owner Friedman Properties and developer White Lodging, and offers guests a contemporary aesthetic amid state-of-the-art, techfocused amenities.

Moxy Hotels first launched in Milan in September 2014 and currently operates 29 hotels across Europe and the United States, including Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Munich, New Orleans, Oslo, Tempe, Vienna, and Times Square in New York City, US. The brand is also opening hotels in Japan, Seattle, Denver and London, among others. Moxy’s new 62,000 SF Chicago hotel brings the franchise’s signature design to the chic River North neighborhood, just a few blocks from the city’s Magnificent Mile.

“Like its guests, Moxy sees itself as inclusive, connected and progressive,” said DLR Group Design Leader Stephen Cavanaugh. “Our team was excited to design a hotel that reflects this identity and create spaces that are modern and open, and reflect the building’s location amid one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods.”

Situated on a prominent corner in Chicago’s gallery district, the hotel’s design incorporates a 6story fine art installation integrated into the façade, created by local Chicago artist Jeff Zimmermann. This feature, intended to engage local artists, serves as an overt connection to the neighborhood. The balance of the façade is purposefully reserved and elegant, honoring Chicago’s Miesian design heritage. DLR Group worked with interior design firm Flick Mars to create a welcoming atmosphere with a locally-inspired contemporary aesthetic.

The lobby bar, which also acts as the hotel’s front desk, serves as the hotel’s hub and is designed as a public space where tech-savvy visitors can network and provides guests ample opportunities for “Instagrammable” moments they can share on social media. The ground floor food and beverage experience appeals to locals as well as guests with its local-born artisan taco concept Zombie Taco and craft cocktails at Bar Moxy. Large, overhead, operable glass walls engage the community and provide al-fresco dining and lounging that contributes to the River North neighborhood’s lively character. Guestrooms features an internal light well, plush platform beds, peg walls in lieu of closets, 49-inch LED TVs, and abundant power and USB outlets supported by lightning fast Wi-Fi. $

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BY GORDON HELD, MOORE LANDSCAPES

New Normal for Precipitation Impacts Water Management Extreme rain events, in which more than 2 inches fall during a rainstorm, increased by 42 percent in the Midwest between 1958 and 2016 according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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nd just since the beginning of the 21st century, the Chicago region shows a general 10-15% increase in annual precipitation compared with the 1901-1960 period. But the additional inches aren’t spread across the entire year.

Instead, the bulk of the rain is falling in intense rain events, followed by an increase in consecutive dry days, according to Aaron Wilson, PhD, climate specialist for Ohio State University Extension.

“The problem is the intensity at which the rain is falling. Weather patterns have changed. You can think of it as the ‘new normal.’ We can’t just take it for granted that what we did in the past will work well now and into the future,” Wilson concludes.

What does this ‘new normal’ mean for Chicago’s property managers?

Property managers and companies caring for Chicago landscapes must adjust water management practices to accommodate more intense periods of rain and longer, more intense dry conditions. Here are strategies to help your landscape survive and thrive despite significantly different and more challenging conditions.

Water Management Strategies Evaluate and expand drainage and water retention capacity.

Civil engineers and landscape architects design sites to accommodate specific peak water volumes based on established rainfall and storm event standards. Older sites and those designed to older standards may not reflect the increased capacity demands caused by more intense weather patterns. Also, as sites matured, the capacity of retention areas may have decreased due to silting-in and soil erosion.

“An evaluation of current site conditions and runoff capacity is the first step to prepare for Chicago’s ‘new normal’ rain events,” advises Christen Little, Landscape Designer for Moore Landscapes. “Then engineering and design alternatives can be considered to help prevent catastrophic damage during intense rain events.”

The following water management elements can be considered for most commercial sites.

1. Rain gardens Rain gardens are planting areas specifically designed to slow runoff and retain water long enough to filter out pollutants such as oil, pesticides, bacteria, and chemicals accumulated from pavement and building drainage systems.

Rain gardens are designed with specific plants that help clean stormwater runoff before it reaches streams, rivers and lakes. Rain gardens can be added to most landscapes and are ideally located between the source of runoff (e.g. parking area) and the stormwater intake point.

2.Detention areas Detention basins are typically turf areas that are not permanently wet, but rather detain excessive rainfall until it can flow into stormwater systems. An engineering evaluation can determine if the capacity of existing detention areas may be increased by regrading and removal of excess soil. The overall site can be analyzed to determine if there are areas where additional detention basins can be incorporated into the landscape design.

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3. Retention ponds Retention ponds contain water yearround and hold additional water during times of extreme rain events. Ponds need regular maintenance which includes vegetation control, embankment upkeep, and occasional dredging to ensure the retention pond’s full function and capacity.

4 Permeable pavement Permeable pavement is a semi-pourous surface that slows rainfall runoff while allowing some of the water to infiltrate into an underlying stone reservoir.

These surfaces are typically used on walking paths, green roofs, and parking areas and can reduce runoff provided they receive regular maintenance to maintain effectiveness. Permeable pavements are useful when incorporated into a comprehensive site drainage and water management plan.

Irrigation more important than ever In between intense rain events, the Chicago region is experiencing longer periods of dryness, which means many commercial landscapes are more dependent than ever on irrigation.

When the multi-year redevelopment of Navy Pier was being planned, the overall initiative was to establish a progressive, forward-thinking blueprint to revitalize this historic and iconic piece of Chicago into a world-class destination. As Navy Pier moves into its second century, the cultural district annually welcomes 9 million guests.

Michael Degnan, Vice President of Operations for Navy Pier, noted that renovation of the irrigation and drainage systems were part of Navy Pier’s larger redevelopment process. “The goal of the irrigation system renovation was ultimately to minimize the use of city water,” Degnan said. “Moreover, it was important that Navy Pier execute the design with excellence, best practices and innovation.”

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The renovations of the past three years have transitioned the irrigation system from relying exclusively on city water to one which uses rainwater that is captured and stored in underground cisterns.

For its sustainability efforts, Navy Pier achieved Gold certification under the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) rating system, the first project ever to earn this level of certification under SITES v2.

Smart controllers, rain sensors, soil moisture sensors, and drip irrigation are key elements of the Pier’s irrigation system, and similar advances are being implemented on commercial landscapes throughout Chicago. Following is a look at each of these evolving technologies.

Smart controllers Smart controllers are the next generation of flow control and monitoring devices. One of the major benefits of a smart controller is having access from a smart phone or tablet to remotely adjust watering, monitor flow, and receive alerts.

Tom Halloran of Halloran & Yauch Irrigation, has managed, designed, and installed elements of Navy Pier’s irrigation system since the 1980s. Halloran says, “As with Navy Pier’s renovation, an irrigation system design process should start with a thorough understanding of the property owner’s needs, the system’s current capabilities, and the desired outcomes for the new system. While smart controllers may make it more convenient to monitor or adjust a system’s activity, an assessment of a site’s unique plant material, planting beds, water sources, and infrastructure will help determine which controller will best accomplish your goals.”

Wireless infrastructure must be evaluated early in the design process to ensure that signals can reach the location of the controllers, which are often located in building basements.

Drip irrigation Drip or low-volume irrigation is a system of small-diameter flexible pipes and emitters typically installed in planting beds at or just below the soil surface and covered with mulch. Drip irrigation systems are customized precisely for the plant material they support. Common applications are annual and perennial beds, shrubs, containers, raised planters, tree

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Y Rention ponds contain water year-round and hold excess rainfall during extreme rain events.

Y Rain gardens slow runoff and contain specific plants that filter pollutants from rainwater before it enters the stormwater system. wells, and other non-turf planting areas.

Bed maintenance and fertilization practices must be considered during the design of drip irrigation systems, as the close spacing of pipes and surface-level components prevent the use of some tools such as spades and tillers, according to Bill Parker, Moore Landscapes’ Maintenance Division Manager.

“When used properly, drip irrigation has a lot of benefits,” says Donn Kizior of Basic Irrigation Services, Inc. “It is up to 90 percent efficient and water is not lost to wind or overspray on pavement.”

Parker adds, “Property managers appreciate that drip irrigation is a lot cleaner since it doesn’t cause soil runoff onto walkways. It’s also a healthier alternative for plants such as roses that can develop diseases when sprayed frequently.”

Y The renovated drainage and irrigation system for Navy Pier includes permeable pavement and extensive drip irrigation zones that support diverse planting beds, tree wells and season color displays. Underground cisterns that collect rainwater to supply the irrigation are located beneath the Pier’s plaza spaces.

Landscape Designer Christen Little notes that drip irrigation is a more sustainable approach and is a strategy used for buildings pursuing LEED certification.

Green roofs almost exclusively use drip irrigation to deliver water exactly where it’s needed without overspray.

The renovated drainage and irrigation system for Navy Pier includes permeable pavement and extensive drip irrigation zones that support diverse planting beds, tree wells and season color displays. Underground cisterns that collect rainwater to supply the irrigation are located beneath the Pier’s plaza spaces.

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Rain sensors and soil moisture sensors Rain sensors and soil moisture sensors are two means of avoiding unnecessary irrigation and over-watering.

• Rain sensors detect moisture (rainfall) and shut off the water flow. The State of Illinois requires rain sensors on all new irrigation systems.

• Soil moisture sensors are placed near plant root systems to monitor the moisture in specific locations. When a sensor detects moisture above the

threshold, the next irrigation cycle is suspended. Otherwise, the zone runs as scheduled.

Data from sensors is transmitted to a website where it can be viewed in real time and used to efficiently allocate staff resources. Degnan shares that the Navy Pier’s new irrigation system with smart controllers and numerous sensors drastically cut back on labor-intensive watering and also created efficiencies in monitoring the needs of the landscaping.

Integrating irrigation and drainage Irrigation and drainage are intrinsically linked. While sites need to drain efficiently during extreme rain events, that excess water may be needed to sustain landscapes during long dry periods. Navy Pier’s renovation is an example of how to integrate both systems.

At Navy Pier, 20,000 square feet of worn pavement was replaced with permeable, locally sourced, regionally manufactured pavers made of recycled materials.

This feature is designed to keep as much as 1.5 tons of storm water sediment out of Lake Michigan each year. Storm water infiltrates cisterns and then is used to irrigate the Pier’s landscaping. Halloran explains that rainwater in the underground cisterns goes through a UV sanitizer and filters to remove particles prior to feeding the irrigation system.

Parker and Kizior concur that using water from retention ponds on most commercial and residential properties is problematic. Kizior says, “Water from ponds would need to go through a filtration process to avoid clogging irrigation heads and drip lines. Many ponds accumulate soluble salts and oil from parking lot runoff, making the water unsuitable for irrigation.”

Halloran highly recommends integrating irrigation into landscape design and advises facility and property managers to think creatively about water management when designing new spaces from the ground up or making improvements to existing spaces. With advances in irrigation technology and components, irrigation experts Halloran and Kizior agree there’s an application to craft solutions for even the most complex landscapes, including green roofs, containers, urban trees, and annual, perennial, and shrub beds.

Plan now for water management upgrades Plants do not rapidly adapt to changing climate conditions, but by adjusting water management and irrigation practices, we can help trees and other plants thrive despite more extreme rain events and extended dry periods. Late fall is the perfect time to plan for early spring landscape and irrigation renovations, as the winter months allow time for design and to secure all the necessary permits. $

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Thornton Tomasetti and Syska Hennessy Group Receive LEED-CI Platinum Certification Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering firm, and Syska Hennessy Group, a global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm, announced in June of this year that an expansion project at its Chicago, Illinois office has received LEED Commercial Interiors (CI) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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hicago was the first of Thornton Tomasetti’s offices to achieve LEED-CI Gold certification in 2009. Currently the firm has four LEED Certified offices with four others slated to receive certification this year. Thornton Tomasetti recently expanded into the entire 15th floor of 330 North Wabash Avenue. It shares that space with Syska Hennessey Group, giving both firms their first LEED Platinum certification.

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Key Points: • Thornton Tomasetti performed both LEED consulting and enhanced commissioning services. Leading the project was Associate Rachel Michelin, R.A., LEED AP BD+C, who was also involved in the Chicago office’s 2009 LEED Gold certification, while Vice President Mike Dowdall, P.E. provided enhanced commissioning services.

• Syska Hennessy Group provided MEP engineering design, MEP-related LEED

documentation, energy modeling, and fundamental commissioning services.

Senior Principals Rob Bolin, P.E., LEED Fellow and Joe O’Sullivan, P.E., LEED AP helped drive the project, with key support from Syska team members Brandon Jewett, Paiboon Tanapipatkulchai, Andrew Krebs, Josh Fluecke, Danielle Schenkoske, Mark Manarelli and Kris Baker.

• The project involved the fitout design of approximately 5,000 gsf of commercial office expansion, including spaces for 30 open office workstations, two executive offices, two teaming rooms, and a large conference room with a sophisticated audio visual system.

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• LEED offers credits in six categories, with a total of 110 possible credits.

The Chicago expansion project received 83, making it eligible for Platinum certification.

• Many of the credits were earned in the energy category. In keeping with Thornton Tomasetti’s corporate guidelines of using Energy Star appliances, 100 percent of all equipment in the Chicago office is Energy Star-rated. In addition, lighting design was opti-

mized to result in a 28 percent reduction in power use. Occupancy and daylight controls further reduce electricity load, earning the office 27 out of 33 credits in the energy and atmosphere category.

• Base building restroom fixtures were upgraded with low-flow flush valves to reduce the floor plate’s water footprint by nearly 40 percent and address important energy-water efficiency nexus issues.

• All furniture meets Greenguard or ANSI/BIFMA testing standards for low chemical emissions, and the carpeting is CRI Green Label Plus certified. The adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings used in the office were low in volatile organic compounds.

• The Chicago office received recognition in the innovation and design category for creative strategies not addressed in the LEED rating system.

The project was awarded credits for exemplary performance in community connectivity, access to public transportation, green education and having LEED Accredited Professionals involved in the process.

• Other members of the project team include: WEA Designs as the design architect; Bebart Architecture as the interior architect; Clune Construction as the contractor; and Riverview Realty Partners as the property managers.

Thornton Tomasetti Thornton Tomasetti is a leader in engineering design, investigation and analysis serving clients worldwide on projects of all sizes and complexity. Through its 10 complementary practices, Thornton Tomasetti addresses the full life cycle of a structure. We have supported clients working in more than 50 countries, with projects that include the tallest buildings and longest spans to the restoration of prized historic properties. Thornton Tomasetti comprises more than 1,200 engineering, architecture, sustainability and support professionals who collaborate from offices across North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Syska Hennessy Group Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. is a global leader in consulting, engineering and commissioning. The firm has helped engineer some of the world's most innovative, technically sophisticated, and energy efficient buildings. Clients include leading corporations, fast-growing and hightech companies, educational institutions, architectural and interior designers and commercial developers, as well as state, local and federal government agencies.

With offices in 15 locations throughout the U.S., as well as offices in Shanghai and Dubai, and projects around the world,

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AMA Plaza The offices are located in a Chicago Landmark building and an icon to modern architecture, 330 North Wabash (also now known as AMA Plaza). With 53 stories and at 695 feet high, 330 North Wabash the largest, and last, American

building designed by world renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. A bust of Mies, by sculptor Marino Marini, is housed in the lobby, a tribute to the forward thinking designer, whose architecture moves forward in step with evolving technology.

AMA Plaza is a Gold certified LEED

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IKEA Distribution Center Receives Leed Gold Certification IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, recently announced that its Midwest distribution center under construction in Joliet, IL, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council® (USGBC), a first for IKEA properties in the U.S.

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KEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, recently announced that its Midwest distribution center under construction in Joliet, IL, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council® (USGBC), a first for IKEA properties in the U.S. “At IKEA, we value the importance of

having a positive impact on the communities we are a part of,” said Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. president. “Having our distribution center in Joliet certified LEED Gold is a prime example of how IKEA believes it can do good business while minimizing impacts on the environment. It is consistent with our goal of being energy independent by 2020.”

Since its 1943 founding in Sweden, IKEA has offered home furnishings of

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LEED Program LEED is a program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of high-performance green buildings. The certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. The rating system used for new construction is a point-based system (maximum 109 points) that is divided up into categories that address the site, water use reduction, energy use reduction, material use, indoor air quality, innovation and other environmental factors. A project must achieve each of the prerequisites and enough points to complete certification in one of four categories: Certified (40 points), Silver (50 Points), Gold (60 points) and Platinum (80 points or more).

Collaborators IKEA distribution center project designer and builder, Gray Construction along with Vertegy L.L.C. worked together with IKEA to pursue the LEED Gold Certification for the Joliet location. Vertegy

L.L.C. provided counsel throughout the project.

“Gray is proud to be part of the LEED Gold achievement with IKEA,” said Stephen Gray, president and CEO of Gray Construction. “Having worked with IKEA for nearly 20 years, the strong partnership

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This will allow for goods to be received at coastal ports from both Asia and Europe and then transported inland to the Joliet facility. The proximity to a nearby railroad intermodal will represent additional longterm transportation options too. One of the environmental highlights is the distribution center’s 268,920-square-foot solar array built with 9,036 solar panels. The array, currently the largest in Illinois, will produce approximately 3,377,000 kWh of electricity annually for the facility, the equivalent of reducing 2,513 tons of carbon dioxide which is equal to the emissions of 538 cars or providing electricity for 377 homes yearly. $

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