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Rising to the Top The new Department of Defense Office Complex is the Army Corps of Engineers’ largest LEED Gold-certified building ever.

Check out all the features that are earning this new facility so much attention.

By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D.

Planting for the Future Innovative landscaping strategies help make Schriever AFB and Peterson AFB greener places for airmen and their families to live and work.

By Blane Pshigoda

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aring for C Community A new community center brings an Olympic-size pool, Internet café, playground, and much more to Air Force families in Colorado.

By Meryl Large

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Eco-Friendly Exterior The finishing touches on new barracks at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, are attractive, sustainable, and kind to the environment.

By Darrin Haugan

New Standard Issue Paints low in odor and volatile organic compounds are now recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency and easier to include in eco-friendly housing strategies.

By Steve Revnew

Careful Cleaning Check out these quick tips for implementing a green cleaning strategy that’s not only sensitive to the environment, but also kinder to your budget.

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reathing Easier, B Looking Better Indoor air quality makes up an important piece of any green housing initiative. Here’s another way to make living spaces healthier as well as attractive.

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n PHMA President Del Eulberg reflects on privatization’s progress and the benefits these partnerships have reaped for military service members.

6 Association News n PHMA remembers Richard Tudor Hibbert, spouse of long-time PHMA member and former historian.

40 Chapter News A veteran member of PHMA’s Old Dominion Chapter 37 tells the tale of her trip to PDS in Atlanta.

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ABOUT THE COVER This photo of the Department of Defense administrative complex in Alexandria, Virginia, was taken in March, when design was 95 percent complete and construction was 33 percent complete. See page 8 for the full story. US Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes.

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Defense Communities magazine is designed to keep those who operate and manage the whole spectrum of military housing and facilities maintenance informed on the industry’s latest technology, products, and services. It provides a forum for members to share lessons learned, news and events, and training opportunities and updates.

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Thoughts on Privatized Housing

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aking care of our people has always been a top priority of the military services. Every successful nation, throughout history, has understood the need to invest in the profession of arms in order to protect its national security and economic well-being. Our most valuable resource in the defense of our nation is the individual soldier, sailor, airman, marine, and coast guardsman. As such, we have an obligation to ensure they have the best leadership, training, and equipment.

We also know our men and women in uniform are most productive in executing their given missions when their families are taken care of—which is why quality housing is so important. In my 35 years in uniform, I can say that the efforts to provide quality family housing in the last decade has been one of the most significant quality of life improvements I have seen. To that end, privatized housing has been the foundation of our ability to achieve that objective.

In the mid-1990s, a significant percentage of our military family housing units were “inadequate.” Not only were our homes inadequate and beneath contemporary standards, most of the housing on military bases did not meet building codes. Most of these homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s and had very little, if any, investments in either maintenance or capital upgrades. The military budgets were not keeping our men and women in uniform and their families in homes they deserved.

In the budget debates within the Pentagon, the White House and Congress never achieved the investment necessary to upgrade our military family housing. Congress provided new authorities for the military services in 1996 with housing privatization, which fundamentally changed the paradigm in how we deliver and manage military family housing.

The military services all took advantage of this legislation, and I know the Coast Guard is working very hard to open that door to tackle its significant housing challenges. Each branch of service implemented the authorities in its own way. However, everyone agrees that privatization delivers housing faster than traditional military construction, at a lower cost and at a higher standard. The average development period for privatization to build/renovate our homes at our installations is approximately five years, sometimes faster. Privatized

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housing is also typically larger, with more bedrooms and garages than historically provided under “normal” military construction. In addition, the new developments also include amenities such as play areas, pools, community centers, and jogging paths.

These partnerships attract the best financial firms, developers, and property management firms in the country and the results speak volumes. The new paradigm allowed the military services to partner with the private sector in a new way, which allowed us to unleash the capital that existed at our military installation. Last time I checked, for every taxpayer dollar, we’re getting $15 of private equity invested in our military family housing. In business, you’d call this leverage; in the military services, it’s a force multiplier.

Any effort of this magnitude has challenges. Like the old saying goes, “Nothing worthwhile is ever easy and nothing easy is ever worthwhile.” Our professional housing staffs had to adapt and learn new skills. We’ve had to learn how to make long-term business deals, something with which we had little experience. We’ve also had to work through changes with senior military leaders who, in turn, have been forced to adjust to a new housing management system. And lastly, the financial and housing markets in the past few years have certainly challenged all of us and required us to revalidate long-held assumptions as we plan these initiatives at our installations, etc. We have tackled all of these challenges as a team because we all know how important our mission is.

In the end, our individual service members remain the foundation of our military capabilities. We owe them, and their families, the absolute best possible training, equipment, and living conditions we can afford.

Housing privatization has proven to be a valuable tool in meeting that objective.

God bless you and your families for serving others. n Del Eulberg is Managing Director, Infrastructure Programs, for Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. General Eulberg retired from the Air Force in 2009 as The Civil Engineer, HQ USAF, where he was responsible for installation support for 166 installations worldwide.

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Remembering a Friend PHMA remembers Richard Tudor Hibbert, spouse of long-time PHMA member and former historian

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ondolences go out to former PHMA Historian and long-time PHMA member Jennie Hibbert.

Her husband, Richard Tudor Hibbert, passed away April 10, 2010, in Springfield, Virginia. The Hibberts were active and very supportive members of PHMA. PHMA is grateful for their contribution and will remember Dick fondly.

After receiving his degree from Oregon State University in 1955, Richard Hibbert went on active duty with the Navy for two years. In 1957, he went to the University of Oregon. He received his degree in architecture in 1961.

Then with his wife, Jennie Woods Hibbert (also a graduate of OSU), and their three sons, he moved to California.

There, he apprenticed with several architects.

During this time, one more child was born, a daughter. After he had received his architecture license, he went back on active duty in 1966 with the Navy and to shore duty in Yokosuka, Japan. There he was architect-in-charge of a relocation project. The

family was in Japan for more than five years.

In June 1972, he went to Washington, DC, and became the chief architect for Navy Family Housing. He retired in 1993. He then had his own private practice where he designed homes and worked on many remodels. He also designed two homes for his family. The first was an active solar home. Then, a little later, he designed an earth-covered, passive solar home, also for the family.

Richard had a love of the arts: painting, watercolor, sketching, and photography. While in Japan, he started a photo club. After retiring, he taught both sketching and photography for many years at Osher Learning in Retirement Institute in, Fairfax, Virginia. After he and his wife moved to a retirement community in Springfield, Virginia, he again taught a class in the art of sketching.

There is a blog that his son has started at http:// rth-home.net as an ongoing legacy. A few pieces will be added every week. Contact Jennie Hibbert at JLWHibbert@ gmail.com. n

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Rising to the Top Army Corps of Engineers’ largest construction project to date aims for LEED Gold certification

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But what isn’t as obvious as the building’s beautiful appearance may be even more impressive.

The towering building is the Army Corps’ first project of this size that is working toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold building certification.

The facility will use 30 percent less energy than a traditional complex and save taxpayers millions of dollars; no other building in metropolitan Washington, DC, can make that claim. Here’s a look at how this high-profile and eco-friendly project progressed.

Expansive and impressive In March 2009, the Army Corps’ New York District began constructing the design-build complex located at the Mark Center in Alexandria, in partnership with Duke Realty Corporation and Clark Construction.

The complex will be home to multiple DoD agencies that are currently occupying leased space throughout the national capital region and will also include the Washington Headquarters Services, the BRAC executive agent for these DoD customers. The project implements the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission Recommendation No. 133 and, when completed in September 2011, will become a part of Fort Belvoir.

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The new 1.7 million-square-foot facility sits on a 16-acre campus. When construction is complete, it will be comprised of two multi-story towers (15 stories and 17 stories), two parking garages, a visitor center, a remote inspection facility, and a public transportation center that will service the Mark Center and surrounding community.

The city of Alexandria and other team members stressed the importance of making this complex LEED Gold-certified and the Army Corps made this its mission. “Originally our goal was to make part of the complex LEED Silvercertified and another part LEED Gold-certified,” says Joanne Hensley, Chief, Project Development, BRAC 133 Project, New York District, US Army Corps of Engineers. “We reviewed our original design plans and realized we were only shy one point from having the entire complex being certified LEED Gold, so we are shooting for LEED Gold for the whole complex.”

LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system that was developed by the US Green Building Council. There are different levels of certification based on the number of points earned, and LEED Gold certification is among the top certifications that can be obtained.

Road to LEED Gold To achieve LEED Gold certification, the Army Corps is designing and constructing the complex using cutting-edge strategies to earn LEED credits. The following features are estimated to reduce energy usage by 30 percent:

Photography by Marc Barnes, US Army Corps of Engineers

In April 2010, the Army Corps team installed precast exterior wall panels to the DoD project’s 17-story and 15-story office towers.

Indoor lighting. The Army Corps team is taking measures that will ensure all of DoD personnel will have adequate lighting that is also saving energy. The entire complex will have light-emitting diode (LED) and fluorescent lighting that will cost a bit more to purchase upfront, but will reap tremendous savings down the road. This type of lighting requires less electricity to run, and LED and fluorescent light bulbs last longer than typical bulbs—up to eight years longer.

Energy will be further conserved by using room occupancy sensors that will automatically turn lights on and off. The building’s design also maximizes natural light. The complex will feature large shatter-proof windows that will allow copious outside light into the building. To help spread this light throughout the building, work stations inside the complex will feature low cubicle partitions.

Indoor air quality. Low cubicle partitions also will help facilitate air circulation and improve air quality. The complex will have an energy-efficient central air system that will keep the indoor air comfortable year-round for the personnel. To conserve this air, the complex’s large windows will be highly insulated to prevent air from leaking outside the building.

Fresh outside air is also necessary to have healthy indoor air quality. A system will be put in place that will enable personnel to allow fresh outdoor air into the building, without wasting considerable energy.

The team is also constructing green roofs on top of the

In December 2009, an Army Corps photographer captured a nighttime view of the Department of Defense Office Complex under construction at the Mark Center in Alexandria.

complex’s Visitors’ Center and Remote Inspection Facility.

Green roofs are rooftops with vegetation on them. Green roofs are aesthetically pleasing, but also hold in warm indoor air during the wintertime and keep building interiors cool during the warmer months.

Another way the team is keeping indoor air comfortable is by installing special rooftops on some of the structures that will reflect the sunlight away from the buildings, keeping indoor air cool during the warmer months.

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After the structures are painted, carpeted, and furnished, the team will air out the structures before the DoD personnel occupy the space. In addition, the DoD has agreed to use low-toxic cleaning products inside the building after they move in.

Water efficiency. The complex will use almost 50 percent less water than a traditional building of the same size—a savings of 4.5 million gallons of drinking water annually.

To accomplish this, low-flow faucets, toilets, and shower heads will be used inside the complex. Outside the complex, there will be no landscape irrigation and landscaping will feature only drought-tolerant native plants. The team also is constructing a bioswale outside most of the main structures.

Bioswales are basically ditches that catch rain water, slow the water runoff from the site, and capture sediment

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and contaminants before they go into the storm drains.

Recycling system. When the project is completed in September 2011, it is estimated that 6 million pounds, or 75 percent, of construction waste will be recycled and not placed in disposal sites. The team also is recycling some of the trees it had to remove to construct the complex. The wood from these trees is being used to create wall paneling for some of the complex’s interior.

Recycling will continue once personnel occupy the building. Personnel will have access to a 500-square-foot recycling area at the building’s loading dock. There will be various recycling bins available in the recycling area as well as on each floor of the towers.

Transportation support. The DoD agencies occupying the complex will encourage employees to take alternate ways to commute to work that will save energy and reduce pollution. They are doing this by providing special

parking for van pools, carpools, and fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles in the complex’s two parking garages and providing 300 bicycle racks and showers for bicyclists. The complex also will have its own mass transit center with access to the Metro Bus, Dash Bus, and DoD shuttle services.

Sean Wachutka, Program Manager, BRAC 133 Project, New York District, US Army Corps of Engineers, has worked for the Army Corps for 35 years. He has worked on some of the largest dam projects and overseas missions, but says this project is the most incredible mission he has ever experienced. “Green building standards are slowly being worked out. They are going to get better as we go along and the Army Corps is helping to lead the way in moving them forward,” Wachutka says. n Dr. JoAnne Castagna is a technical writer-editor for the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Reach her at joanne.castagna@usace.army.mil.

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At Schriever AFB, which has not previously had family housing, and at Peterson AFB, where older facilities are being replaced and renovated, new construction by Actus Lend Lease also means new housing and community amenities—like carefully landscaped yards and shared outdoor spaces. And, in an effort to conserve natural resources, these new construction areas will feature trees, shrubs, and plants that are part of an eco-friendly strategy.

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Next, to reduce the water used by Tierra Vista Communities at Schriever AFB, the project team is installing low-emission sprinkler heads for the turf areas and utilizing drip emitters for the planted landscape areas.

Also in the works is the installation of a smart irrigation control system known as the WaterOptimizer. This state-of-the-art irrigation controller reduces water consumption through moisture sensors or weather-based technology. The controller can also monitor and regulate the irrigation system remotely for optimum water conservation and usage. The WaterOptimizer is certified by Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) and can save up to 70 percent of outdoor water irrigation over conventional controllers.

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The landscape team also developed a strategic plant list that would be easy to install and maintain, but would be visually interesting to the residents. Native species were the go-to choice because they blend well with the surrounding countryside and are likely to be more healthy in Colorado’s high-altitude, low-moisture conditions.

Plant materials were purchased from local nurseries to reduce the period needed to adjust to a new climate and to aid in the commitment to use small and local businesses. By buying from local sources, the landscape team not only limited the shock of transplanting from other regions, they also limited the transportation time, expense, and carbon footprint of the project.

Novel green ideas Tierra Vista has set a standard by which it preserves healthy and mature trees by transplanting those located in existing housing areas slated for demolition, into green field areas in the community. (See “Caring for Community” on page 15.)

The decision to move and preserve the mature trees is just one of the many sustainability initiatives in place at Tierra Vista.

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using 100 percent compact fluorescent energy-efficient lighting, the use of tankless water heaters and foam insulation to reduce energy loss, and novel landscape design that results in 50 percent water conservation. During the redevelopment phases of construction, Tierra Vista anticipates transplanting nearly 500 trees from demolition areas to new common areas throughout the community.

In addition to the tree transplanting and relocation process, approximately 1,750 new trees have been planted and more will follow at the two communities.

The new plantings will include 1 ¼- to 2 ½-inch caliper deciduous trees and 6- to 10-foot evergreen trees. Trees being planted include oak, maple, linden, crabapple, Colorado blue spruce, pinion, and ponderosa pine. Shrub varieties such as juniper, lilac, potentilla, cotoneaster, and dogwood are also being planted through the residential areas.

Some turf and seeded grass will be installed in common areas, but xeriscaping principles are being followed where property use permits. Neighborhood playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, and sports fields also are in the works at Tierra Vista.n Blane Pshigoda is a Commercial Grounds Management manager for The Davey Tree Expert Company. Reach him at 719/6381210 or blane.pshigoda@davey.com.

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Caring for Community The newest facility at Shriever AFB in Colorado was built with an eco-friendly lifestyle in mind

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he sound of children laughing and playing could have been a theme song during the unveiling of Schriever AFB’s newest community amenity, a 6,000-square-foot community center complete with an Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, splash park, children’s pool, community room, Internet café, playground, and much more. This brand new facility is just the latest in a multitude of improvements that have enhanced the quality of life for Schriever’s airmen and their families, through the partnership of Actus Lend Lease and the Air Force.

In late August 2009, Tierra Vista opened the doors to the first ever on-base home at Schriever AFB. After three years of planning, design, and construction, the lives of Schriever’s airmen and families and the liveliness of the base itself seemed to change overnight. In March 2010, with new home construction four months ahead of schedule, Tierra Vista reached yet another milestone with the grand opening of the Schriever AFB community center.

The community center is the first of its kind for Schriever AFB. Co-located in the facility are the Tierra Vista housing and the Air Force housing offices, offering a one-stop shop for residents. To bring conveniences to residents, Tierra Vista has provided space for a temporary youth center in the new facility and is looking into opportunities to bring services such as dry cleaning and grocery delivery to the base.

The facility will also be used to host community events with the Airmen and Family Readiness Center and the Family Support Squadron.

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The Tierra Vista Schriever AFB community center was officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in March. From left: Gary Wilson, Actus Lend Lease Senior Construction Manager; Pete Sims, Tierra Vista Communities Project Director; Chief Master Sgt. Randy LaCombe, 50th Space Wing Command Chief; Col. Wayne Monteith, 50th SW Commander; and Antonio Meneses, son of Tech.

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Creating community Through partnership, dedication, and a focus on improving the quality of life for airmen and their families, Actus Lend Lease and the Air Force have created a true community focused on serving those who serve us.

Tierra Vista offers residents monthly

community events, an aggressive curbside and incentive-based recycling program, on-site 24-hour maintenance service, and other programs aimed at promoting a sense of community.

Residents also benefit from educational programs, such as the Actus Lend Lease SYNERGY (Saving Your

Nation’s Energy) program, which features monthly events for residents of all ages focused how they can lead more environmentally responsible lives.

Sustainable initiatives at Tierra Vista include a commitment to using 100 percent compact fluorescent energyefficient lighting, tankless water heaters and soy-based spray foam insulation to reduce energy loss, and xeriscape landscape design that results in a more than 50 percent reduction in outdoor water use (See “Planting for the Future” on page 12). As part of the community’s tree preservation program, Tierra Vista has transplanted more than 200 trees from demolition areas to new common areas throughout the community, and anticipates transplanting nearly 500 trees throughout the redevelopment phases of construction In addition, all new homes are built to Energy Star standards.

More in the works The community center is the first in a series of amenities that will be developed at Schriever, including sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, baseball and soccer fields, and a tennis court.

Today, 242 spacious, modern, and energy-efficient homes line the streets of the community. Homes are 20 to 40 percent larger than many of the existing homes and feature a variety of upgrades, including Energy Star appliances, spacious kitchens with islands, increased storage space, roomy master bedrooms with attached master baths, home office space with technology niches, and covered porches for integrated indoor/outdoor living.

Built with the special needs and lifestyle of today’s military families in mind, homes are being constructed for airmen of all ranks, and range in size from 1,638 square feet to 4,000 square feet and include a minimum of three bedrooms. Tierra Vista will continue to develop, build, renovate, finance, and maintain the homes until 2057. n Meryl Large is Marketing Manager, Actus Lend Lease, Air Force Portfolio. Reach her at meryl.large@actuslendlease.com.

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Due to the sheer number of personnel, there is a huge and constantly shifting demand for additional housing at Naval Station Norfolk. After all, the station’s mission is to support and improve the lives of on-base personnel as well as the logistical and tactical readiness of the US Atlantic Fleet.

Among its many services, Naval Station Norfolk provides seaport, airport, and squadron facilities as well as quality of life and personnel management programs. Recently the base added a new military housing unit designed to comfortably house military families with 750 two-bedroom units in the enlisted residences.

New and green The new barracks units had to be built efficiently in terms of cost, time, and environment while still offering residents high-quality living standards. The units offer green housing features designed to meet popular Energy Star standards as well as multiple amenities including the Navy Exchange convenience store, on-site movie theater, two pools, basketballs courts, and two spas.

For a traditional look with a contemporary edge, the building features a brick exterior in multiple colors.

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plish its goals for the project, the architectural firm in charge arranged for contracted services on the building’s exterior.

Finishing the building’s exterior had to take many factors into consideration, and among the top goals was safety. To support that goal, contractors chose exterior materials that resist the possibilities of an explosion. The new residences feature seven different colors of fiber cement brick panels, including a custom color created especially for Naval Station Norfolk.

Cost considerations The fiber cement brick panels are an “aesthetically pleasing product at a very competitive price point, particularly compared to traditional brick,” says Johnny McFarlin, Senior Vice President with Hunt Development. Plus, the brick panels are made from recycled materials, including 55 percent recycled content, which reuses resources to keep them out of landfills. This makes the panels lightweight and offers a green alternative to brick at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, the panels are 18 inches wide by 6 feet in length with a 5/8” thickness, which decreases installation time and labor costs.

This is just one more strategy military housing managers and privatization partners are using to keep quality high and costs down while being good stewards of the environment. n Darrin Haugan is Senior Vice President of Nichiha Fiber Cement, producer of fiber cement siding and accessories. For more information,call 866/424-4421 or visit www.nichiha.com.

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NEW Standard Issue EPA and other government regulations push eco-friendly products into mainstream use

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s demand for green design and construction solutions continues to grow, maintenance professionals and property managers must stay ahead of standards and regulation changes for achieving green building certifications. And when it comes to finishing or updating buildings with paints and coatings, guidelines on indoor air quality are key.

The good news is that paints low in odor and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are an easy solution to achieving green indoor air requirements.

Analyzing VOCs To be classified or marketed as low-VOC paint, government organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), require that the VOCs are limited to 50 grams per liter for field applications. Green paints that meet these environmental standards have 20 to 30 percent of the VOCs of traditional paints.

However, low VOC should not be the only criterion for green. Quality green coatings should also offer property managers a number of performance benefits. These include minimal odor that allows for application in occupied spaces; better hiding and longer lasting performance to minimize the frequency of repaints; antimicrobial properties that resist mold and mildew on the paint film to maintain a fresh appearance; superior stain and burnish mark resistance that make the coatings a perfect fit for high-traffic areas; and a washable, scrubbable surface that eliminates the need for harsh cleaning chemicals.

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Keeping up with regs While performance benefits make specification of quality green paints seem like an easy choice, it still can be a challenging decision for property managers. This is largely because it can be difficult to stay up to date on the VOC content regulations and standards that qualify a coating as eco-friendly. For example, there are currently six different sets of VOC regulations being followed throughout the United States. For maintenance staff and managers, these

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ity of states in the Northeast following the Ozone Transport Commission Model Rule guidelines for VOC emissions. Indiana is also expected to join this group sometime in early 2011.

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While the explicit details of these pending regulation changes are unknown, and specifying green coatings remains a bit challenging as a result, it is important to stay informed of the changes as they are implemented.

Additionally, as these rules change and become more stringent, certain types of paints, to which property managers have grown accustomed, will disappear from store shelves, and new paint specifications will have to be adopted. For example, high-VOC, oil-based paints will soon be replaced by water-based or higher volume solid alkyd paints.

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As technology improves and we all become more aware of our global footprint, the green trend will simply become the green standard, and understanding how to meet the new regulations will be a differentiating factor for consumers when selecting a paint product, building, or design contractor.

As the green building movement gains momentum, consumers are getting smarter about the sustainable aspects of their purchases. What’s more, they want to do business with companies that exhibit a strong commitment to the environment while making the products they will purchase.

Trade professionals who are in step with green regulations, who are knowledgeable of green coating trends, and who provide environmentally friendly product offerings will be a valuable resource to their customers.

Be sure you know all your green paint and coating options and match those product offerings to the varying needs of the buildings you manage. Ask for specific product information and technical performance data that will help you select products that deliver maximum quality, appearance, performance, and value. n Steve Revnew is Vice President, Product Development, for Sherwin-Williams.

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Careful Cleaning Maintaining buildings in an eco-friendly way requires a big-picture approach

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Many organizations have defined what green means to them; however, those organizations often disagree. So how do you determine what’s best for the environment and the service and family members occupying your buildings?

When it comes to green cleaning, people tend to focus on

Quick Tips for Green Cleaning concentrated detergents and cleaning products, which reduce packaging waste and fuel used in shipping.

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employees on sustainable procedures, such as not leaving water running and turning equipment off when not in use.

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equipment operating at peak efficiency by scheduling regular preventative maintenance.

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pest elimination services that focus on access points and preventing entry to reduce the amount of pesticides needed.

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Why can’t you just choose products that claim to be “chemical-free,” “all natural,” or “green”? The truth is, no substance on earth is free of chemicals. Many poisonous substances are all natural, and the term green doesn’t mean anything without elaboration. Currently, green claims are not even regulated the way other product claims are.

What’s more, green products may use environmentally friendly ingredients, but may adversely affect the environment in other ways. They may require more energy to produce or may be designed with excessive packaging that will eventually end up in landfills.

Furthermore, some green products do not offer protection against the viruses that cause colds and flu or bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. While many cleaning products can help remove dirt and germs from surfaces, only EPA-registered disinfectants actually kill disease-causing microorganisms when used as directed. And certainly, green cleaning should not come at the expense of human health.

Consider the total impact A smarter approach is to consider the total impact of your cleaning practices on the environment. Take into account not only product formulations, but also how the product’s

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| FEA T U R E | increases costs, it may result in more chemicals released to the waste stream. At the end of the day, a cleaning product that does not clean is not good for the environment.

Fortunately, cleaning products and services that provide great results while minimizing overall impact on the environment do exist. Large global suppliers, for example, have devoted significant resources to the research and development of products and services that conserve water and energy, improve user safety, and reduce waste—while maximizing effectiveness.

This has resulted in, among other things, solutions that help reduce fresh water consumption. Innovations like norinse formulas, solid concentrates, and effective formulations that require fewer wash cycles can directly reduce the amount of water you use on a regular basis.

Large suppliers have devoted significant resources to the research and development of products and services that conserve water and energy, improve user safety, and reduce water while maximizing effectiveness.

use will affect the use of natural resources (water and energy) and how the packaging will impact the environment.

User safety also should be considered.

First and foremost, products should be effective. If good results aren’t achieved in one cleaning, you’ll need to do it again. Often, that means using more water and more energy. It also means using more product—which not only

Watch your consumption Look for cleaning solutions and services that reduce your energy consumption and your carbon footprint. Products that are effective at low temperatures, solid concentrates that can be shipped using substantially less fuel, and services that maximize operational efficiency are all examples of innovations that can conserve energy.

Reduce waste by purchasing products that have minimal packaging or packaging made from recycled or renewable materials. Keep in mind, though, that safety is a factor.

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Beyond helping to protect the environment, ensure the total impact of your cleaning practices makes economic sense. With costs of water, energy, and waste disposal on the rise, minimizing your consumption of these resources and related services can help you save money. In some cases, the savings can be substantial.

Evaluate your suppliers Rather than jumping on the latest bandwagon and purchasing special products to satisfy whatever environmental concern is making the news, look closely at the overall environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle.

To do this, you’ll need to evaluate the sustainability of your suppliers, not just their products.

Choose suppliers who prove they are committed to

reducing their carbon footprint and overall impact on the environment. Companies should use resources efficiently, reduce waste in their manufacturing processes, invest in improving energy efficiency in their facilities, and work to minimize the release of pollutants. Also, look for suppliers who are socially responsible. Consider adopting a set of ethical sourcing standards to ensure the responsibility of your suppliers.

A supplier who is responsible in its own operations and who has a good working knowledge of your business will be the most useful in helping you achieve a true green cleaning program. n Lynette Dempsey is Senior Manager, Federal Government Contracts, ECOLAB Inc. Reach her at lynette.dempsey@ecolab. com. This updated article was previously published in the July/ August 2008 issue of Defense Communities.

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(exposure of something to sunlight) is a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area over a given time. Germany has the world’s largest installed solar capacity and has a low insolation rate. At the end of 2009, Germany had a cumulative installed solar electric capacity of 9,677 MW, compared to 2,108 MW of US-installed capacity. New Jersey has considerably lower insolation rates than any state in the south or southwest, but ranked second in 2009 behind California in solar PV-installed capacity.

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a typical home in the United States, heating hot water normally represents about 25 percent of the home’s total annual energy requirements. Depending on the geographic location of the home and the corresponding solar insolation, a solar thermal system may provide anywhere from 80 percent of the average home’s hot water requirements in Phoenix to 55 percent in Boston.

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Fortunately, solar power is gaining momentum, thanks in large part to federal and state incentives. Plus, solar systems are more economically viable than ever before. Combine incentives with affordable systems and you achieve the holy grail of “grid parity” in pricing.

What’s more, worldwide material costs are down, rapid technological advances are increasing efficiency, and installation methods have been streamlined to drastically reduce the cost of going solar. It all adds up to a growth market for solar power and a great time to invest in renewable energy. In 2010 solar energy is expected to provide just one-tenth of 1 percent of total US electricity energy production, so there is ample room to grow and many incentives to do so now.

Economic trends Solar power is considered “renewable energy” because energy is harvested from sunlight—an inexhaustible resource which, unlike fossil fuels, enjoys an infinite supply. Two energy generation trends are undisputed: (1) the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation is declining dramatically and will continue to do so over time; and (2) conversely, traditional generation costs are increasing at nearly 10 percent annually, according to the Department of Energy, and will continue to increase over time.

The largest driver of decreased costs for solar energy generation is attributed to the decrease in solar PV panel prices. Panel prices have decreased by more than 60 percent since 2005 due to the worldwide market growth and the subsequent worldwide economic recession.

Further decreases in solar PV panel prices are expected in the third

quarter of 2010 due to global market conditions and cost reductions in solar panel manufacturing efficiencies.

Though power costs for traditional generation have historically increased at a 5 to 7 percent rate over the past 30 years, the rate of increase is on the uptick. The cost of solar power delivery does not have any rate fluctuation and actually becomes an energy hedge that is owned rather than rented. This is in sharp contrast to the energy rented from the local utility because the cost per kilowatt is essentially fixed over time, creating a hedge against electric rate increases for all or a portion of the electric bill. The typical solar PV power plant comes with a 25-year manufacturer warranty, but consensus is that the panels will be producing power well past that time—likely more than 40 years.

Finally, the price of carbon offsets is rising in value and may be a large factor in the economics of any solar installation moving forward.

Currently, the federal government provides a tax grant or credit of 30 percent of the total cost of the commercial installation of a solar PV or solar thermal system. The application of federal tax incentives alone can reduce the equity capital contribution of a solar PV project by as much as 40 percent and the system owner’s after-tax cost by as much as 65 percent (assuming full absorption of the federal tax benefits). Additionally, many states offer substantial state tax grants or credits that further reduce the overall cost of a commercial installation of a solar PV or solar thermal system.

PV versus thermal There are two primary areas of solar energy generation: solar PV and solar thermal. Solar PV is the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity. It is important to note that solar PV

depends on sunlight—not heat. Solar PV generates electricity in all seasons regardless of temperature.

Solar PV is a reliable source of peaking power as the output of solar PV generation corresponds favorably with most traditional power companies’ peak demand curve during daylight hours. However, the potential of solar generation based on location is often misunderstood.

Operation and maintenance of a solar energy system is minimal. Solar PV installation utilizes no moving parts, unless a tracking mechanism is employed. There is very little opportunity for equipment to break or malfunction. Remote monitoring of the system is inexpensive.

Environmental impacts associated with solar PV projects are minimal as well. Solar PV systems are often located on otherwise “useless” space, such as closed landfills, rooftops, and covered parking. This enhances property values.

Solar thermal energy generation is the conversion of sunlight to hot water. In solar thermal hot water systems, sunlight reduces the amount of electricity or gas required to heat hot water supply, reducing fuel bills. While the efficiency of converting sunlight to PV is only about 20 percent, the efficiency of converting sunlight heat to hot water is more than 90 percent. This efficiently makes solar thermal the preferred solar system choice for generating solar energy to heat hot water.

In the simplest solar thermal application, a discrete solar collector gathers solar radiation to heat water for domestic, commercial, or industrial use. The solar panel is either a flat plate collector that consists of a metal box with a glass or plastic cover and a black absorber plate at the bottom, or an evacuated tube collector system that has absorber plates, which are metal strips running down the center of each tube. Convective heat losses are reduced by a vacuum in July | august 2010 29

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anti-freeze added, as necessary for the given climate. The heated liquid is pumped to transfer heat to a solar water storage tank that then feeds the regular home hot water tank.

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lower energy costs translate into more funds for capital improvements; second, solar energy systems can greatly increase the value of homes and other buildings; and third, investment in solar energy systems shows support of the installation’s energy reduction goals.

At some locations, privatization partners have land available to install ground-mounted solar arrays to generate electricity, in addition to the rooftops of housing where solar thermal or solar PV systems may be installed.

And an often overlooked solar energy opportunity is solar PV shading over parking areas. Not only does this strategy generate electricity, it also shades vehicles from the harsh sun.

As privatization partners plan for new construction over the lifetime of a 50-year lease, the opportunities for solar generation should be planned in each neighborhood, as well as for temporary lodging facilities. It is more cost effective to install a solar system during construction than to retrofit an existing facility with a solar system.

Solar power is quickly gaining popularity and approval in the US as federal and state incentives join to make solar systems very viable. Drastic reductions in the cost of solar coincide with the incentives to make this an imperative. Soaring global demand for energy security is driving material costs down, while rapid technology improvements are increasing efficiency, and installation methods are being streamlined to reduce the cost of going solar. It all adds up to a growth market for solar and a great time to invest in renewable energy. When you consider the long life and low maintenance of a solar energy system, the advantages begin to add up. The cost of solar PV generation is declining quickly while the costs of traditional generation are increasing and will continue to increase over the same period. n

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Indoor air quality—known in the industry as IAQ—is among the many concerns of military facility managers.

“Now more than ever, indoor air pollution from product emissions is a huge concern,” says Dr. Marilyn Black, worldrenowned scientist, indoor air quality expert, and founder of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an organization that certifies products for low chemical emissions.

Black, who spoke during the CONSTRUCT 2010 industry trade show, says, “As the demand for more energy-efficient, tightly-sealed buildings grows, so does the risk for trapping indoor air pollutants inside. We end up inhaling countless chemicals that off-gas from interior products and materials.

[These] many chemicals are known to make us sick.”

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Specifiers are looking for real sustainability, making product durability and life cycle key considerations when selecting cabinets, countertops, and casework. The ease of installation and maintenance should also be a factor. More and more, project managers are choosing products that have longer life cycles and lower projected maintenance costs to avoid premature replacements and the disruption of having to take rooms out of service to make repairs.

Among the eco-friendly strategies for renovating military housing units is a line of custom cabinetry and casework that is designated GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. The product line is designed to contribute to healthier living environments for military personnel and

their families without sacrificing looks or durability.

Military housing and living quarters, like their residential counterparts, should go beyond providing shelter— they should offer a sense of comfort and style, and still be environmentally conscious. Despite their often compact size, barracks and lodging rooms must be fully functional and able to withstand years of heavy use. For example, aluminum cabinets with Thermofoil fronts were selected for the new barracks at Camp Humphrey in South Korea because of their GREENGUARD certification and their durability.

LEED outlook Many of the new properties and major renovations are now being required to meet a minimum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver standard, whether or not the owner actually submits the project to the United States Green Building

Council for certification. Making the appropriate material selections is vital to gain points for indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency. Designers are being asked to source materials that are low in volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, are durable, require little maintenance, and have a long life cycle. Designing in a small footprint can also be a challenge.

With so much information available from binders, directories, and the Internet, it is sometimes difficult to get to the critical facts. Your vendors can, and should, be a rich resource for cutting through the fog of information. Make certain to look for thirdparty certifications like GREENGUARD when specifying products that can help your project qualify for the current LEED Silver standard. n Toni Pahl is Manager of Dwyer Products’ Military Division. Reach her at 630/7417905 or tpahl@dwyerproducts.com.

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While designing and building Fort Stewart’s new Warriors in Transition (WT) complex, a facility that provides housing for soldiers while they are recuperating from service-related injuries, project leaders decided to choose eco-friendly products whenever possible. Among those eco-friendly products is the playground equipment located outside the Soldier Family Assistance Center (SFAC), which is within the WT complex.

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slide and climbers as well as the freestanding swings offer great developmental benefits. Also included in the playground’s design are various play panels such as the Bongo Panel, Driver Panel, Tic-Tac-Toe Panel, and more, which offer creative and collaborative play opportunities and encourage children to work on their strategic thinking skills. Additionally, a shade system was incorporated in the playground design to help protect children from the sun, and an artificial playground turf was selected for its superior fall protection, natural look, and environmental profile.

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Along with their playground equipment order, the Fort Stewart Army Base also received an environmental statement that lists the carbon footprint of the playground. To manufacture the playground equipment, including the freestanding play panels, swings,

Fort Stewart’s newest playground contains more than 325 pounds of recycled steel and 65 pounds of recycled aluminum. and shade structure, nearly three tons of carbon dioxide were produced.

However, the base was able to neutralize the carbon footprint through the manufacturer’s partnership with Global ReLeaf, which helps companies offset their release of greenhouse gases in manufacturing by planting trees. In order for this playground equipment to be carbon neutral, nine trees were planted in an area that was damaged or destroyed by floods, wildfires, storms, and overharvesting. n Lynn Pinoniemi is Marketing Director for Landscape Structures. Reach her at 763/972-5430 or lynnpinoniemi@playlsi. com.

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Long-time member of PHMA’s Old Dominion Chapter 37, Margaret Barr (second from right) and her granddaughter, Amy, (right) enjoy their time at PDS in Atlanta.

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t 9:15 in the morning, Saturday, January 30, my granddaughter, Amy, and I set out on our journey to PHMA’s Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Atlanta. It was 27 degrees and snowing at a rate of two inches per hour in Ruther Glen, Virginia, but we set out on our way. I had decided long before that we would drive and it was too late to make alternate plans. We were confident that the major highways we would be traveling would be a top priority for plowing.

It turns out that even driving on major thoroughfares would be a challenge that day. The snow was blinding and with the freezing temperature the front window wipers kept freezing up. Every 30 to 45 minutes I stopped under an overpass, if possible, and removed the ice from the wipers. It never even cross my mind to turn around because I had Old Dominion Chapter 37 raffle items in the back of the car.

By 1:45 that afternoon, we reached I-85, a distance that should have taken about two hours; it had taken more than four. The interstate was completely covered with snow with only occasional cars or trucks. Around 5:00 pm, we stopped in Archdale, North Carolina, for the night.

Sunday morning the sun was bright and the sky was blue, we continued our journey and at 3:30 pm we arrived at our destination. Later in the evening after unpacking and getting settled we realized the room was very cold and there was no hot water, so at 10:30 pm we packed and were moved to the 36th floor where we

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unpacked and settled in again.

My week at PDS was wonderful; it was everything and more than I had expected. I made new friends and was reunited with old ones. Many thanks to all the people behind the seminar.

On Friday, my granddaughter and I checked out at 6:45 am and were on our way home. It was raining so hard that it was impossible to see the white lines on the road. Mid-morning, we stopped for gas and a break. We stopped at a light before turning onto the on ramp when the brakes made a very loud scraping noise and I pulled off to the right. So there we sat stranded on the on ramp to I-85 in the pouring rain.

The tow company said it would take 45 minutes to an hour to dispatch a truck. Finally, the tow truck saved us.

When everything was in place, we got into the cab of the truck and asked the driver to stop at the first opportunity. While looking for a gas station, we saw a Hertz sign.

Halleluiah! We went inside, got a new car, and were back on the road after a two-hour delay. (We had to move everything from one car to another in the pouring rain.)

The trip continued and the rain never let up. We finally reached Virginia. Twenty miles from my exit, we again were traveling at 20 mph in snow, white knuckle time again, cars in ditches all over.

I reached my home at 7:00 pm, 13 hours after leaving Atlanta. This was a trip I will never forget. Thank you, Amy, for sharing this adventure. Needless to say, I capped off the trip with a large glass of wine.

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Robbin Mabery 515 Olive Street, Suite 1800 St. Louis, MO 63101 314/231-8148 x3225; fax 314/231-8185 E-mail: mabery@swanstone.com

BEDROOM & LOUNGE FURNISHINGS uADM International Gary Raphael 5565 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60630-1314 773/774-2400; fax 773/774-2099 E-mail: admchicago@admintl.com Web site: www.admintl.com uuBlockhouse Contract Furniture Company Steve Perko 3285 Farmtrail Road York, PA 17406 717/764-5555; fax 717/767-8939 E-mail: sperko@blockhouse.com Web site: www.blockhouse.com uInova Jerry Blackwell 685 West End Avenue New York, NY 10025 212/932-0366; fax 212/932-1447 E-mail: jb@inovallc.com uSealy Contract Tom Tervo One Office Parkway Trinity, NC 27370 336/861-3596; fax 336/861-4045 E-mail: ttervo@sealy.com Web site: www.sealy-contract.com uValley Forge Fabrics, Inc. Jeff Taragano 2981 Gateway Drive Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954/971-1776; fax 954/968-1775 E-mail: jtaragano@valleyforge.com Web site: www.valleyforge.com

BUILDING PRODUCTS American Direct Procurement Byron Whetstone 11000 Lakeview Avenue Lenexa, KS 66219 913/677-5588; fax 913/677-5576 E-mail: byronw@americandirectco.com DuPont Surfaces and Building Innovations Steve Lewis 4417 Lancaster Pike, CRP 721 Wilmington, DE 19805 800/436-6072 E-mail: steven.g.lewis@usa.dupont.com LP Building Products Yuri Lawrence 818 Golf House Road West Whitsett, NC 27377 336/404-6952; fax 866/264-3637 E-mail: yuri.lawrence@lpcorp.com

Norandex Building Materials Distribution, Inc. Thomas Tomaselli 300 Executive Parkway West, Suite 100 Hudson, OH 44236 330/656-8807; fax 866/586-0861 E-mail: thomas.tomaselli@norandex.com uThe Home Depot Lyn Alvarado 5481 W. Waters Avenue Tampa, FL 33634 813/806-3170; fax 888/806-0119 E-mail: lynalvarado1@msn.com Web site: www.homedepot.com uWilsonart International Richard Wylie 2400 Wilson Place Temple, TX 76503-6110 972/523-1027; fax 254/207-8199 E-mail: wylier@wilsonart.com Web site: www.wilsonart.com

Cabinetry Leedo JP Campione 10707 Corporate Drive, Suite 250 Stafford, TX 77477 281/201-0900; fax 281/325-0272 E-mail: jcampione@leedo.com MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. Steve Whalen One MasterBrand Cabinets Drive Jasper, IN 47546 812/482-2527; fax 812/482-9872 E-mail: swhalen@masterbrandcabinets.com

Call Tracking uCallSource Laura Bavetz 31280 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361 818/673-4779; fax 888/299-0182 E-mail: lbavetz@callsource.com Web site: www.callsource.com

Carpeting InterfaceFLOR Jennifer Kelly 1503 Orchard Hill Road LaGrange, GA 30240 706/812-6150; fax 706/884-6146 E-mail: jennifer.kelly@interfaceflor.com

CLEANING & SANITIZING S&Y Trading Corporation Yohanan Berlinerblaw 2200 North Federal Hwy., Suite 229C Boca Raton, FL 33431 561/395-4333 or 800/309-3393; fax 561/395-4303 E-mail: sales@sandytrading.com

Code Compliance Services uBureau Veritas Van Tran 1000 Jupiter Road, Suite 800 Plano, TX 75074 800/906-7199; fax 800/910-8284 E-mail: van.tran@us.bureauveritas.com Web site: www.us.bureauveritas.com

COMPACT KITCHENS Dwyer Products Toni Pahl 1226 Michael Drive, Suite F Wood Dale, IL 60191 630/741-7900; fax 630/741-7974 E-mail: tpahl@dwyerkitchens.com

PHMA Corporate Sustaining Members COMPENSATION uuCEL & Associates Inc.

Kelley Calderon 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 204 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310/571-3113; fax 310/571-3117 E-mail: Kelley@celassociates.com Web site: www.celassociates.com

CONSTRUCTION uuHunt Military Communities

Richard Theroux 4401 N. Mesa El Paso, TX 79902 915/298-0479; fax 915/298-0478 E-mail: rick.theroux@huntcompanies.com Web site: www.huntcompanies.com

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING & ENGINEERING SERVICES uBureau Veritas Van Tran 1000 Jupiter Road, Suite 800 Plano, TX 75074 800/906-7199; fax 800/910-8284 E-mail: van.tran@us.bureauveritas.com Web site: www.us.bureauveritas.com

CONSULTANTS uuBooz Allen Hamilton

Christopher Cole 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22202-4158 703/412-7802; fax 703/412-7820 E-mail: cole_chris@bah.com Web site: www.bah.com

CONTRACTORs GFS Group David Alcorn Box L Hagatna, Guam 96932 671/646-8437; fax 671/646-6097 E-mail: dave@gfsgroup.com

SAB Co. David C. Bland III 4101 East Irvington Road Tucson, AZ 85714 520/750-6277; fax 520/750-6659 E-mail: dcbland@sundt.com Satellite Services Inc. Don Parker 7547 Waterside Loop Road, Suite B Denver, NC 28037 704/812-4081; fax 704/812-4086 E-mail: dparker@ssi-main.com

Countertops Oldcastle Surfaces, Inc. Mark Nelson 1400 W. Marietta Street NW Atlanta, GA 30318 404/355-3108; fax 404/355-7893 E-mail: mark.nelson@oldcastleapg.com uWilsonart International Richard Wylie 2400 Wilson Place Temple, TX 76503-6110 972/523-1027; fax 254/207-8199 E-mail: wylier@wilsonart.com Web site: www.wilsonart.com

DEBT COLLECTION FOR MILITARY HOUSING Hunter Warfield John Bechtold 3111 West MLK Boulevard, 2nd Floor Tampa, FL 33607 888/486-8927; fax 813/283-4498 E-mail: jbechtold@huntwar.com

DEVELOPERS uuActus Lend Lease

Charles Parker 1801 West End Avenue, Suite 1700 Nashville, TN 37203 615/324-8800; fax 615/963-2686 E-mail: charles.parker@actuslendlease.com Web site: www.actuslendlease.com

America First Communities Niles Andersen One Burlington Place 1004 Farnam, Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68102 402/930-3013; fax 402/930-3047 E-mail: nandersen@afpmanagement.com uuBalfour Beatty Communities Chris Williams 10 Campus Boulevard Newtown Square, PA 19073 610/355-8000; fax 610/335-8201 E-mail: cwilliams@bbcgrp.com Web site: www.bbcgrp.com uClark Realty Cleve Johnson 4401 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22203 703/294-4500; fax 703/294-4650 E-mail: Julie.hussion@clarkrealty.com Web site: www.clarkrealty.com uuHunt Military Communities Richard Theroux 4401 N. Mesa El Paso, TX 79902 915/298-0479; fax 915/298-0478 E-mail: rick.theroux@huntcompanies.com Web site: www.huntcompanies.com uuLincoln Military Housing Sam Merrick 3360 Murray Ridge San Diego, CA 92123 858/874-8100; fax 858/874-3259 E-mail: smerrick@lpsi.com Web site: www.lpcmil.com uuMichaels Military Housing Ronald Hansen 3 E. Stow Road P.O. Box 994 Marlton, NJ 08053 856/596-3008; fax 856/797-8956 E-mail: rhansen@irmmgmt.com Web site: www.mmhusa.com

Advertising Index Company, Contact

Phone

Web Site

Page

ADM International, Inc., Gary Raphael

773/774-2400

www.admintl.com

17

Avteq, Inc., Angelina Kerr

800/285 8315

www.avteqliving.com

10

Balfour Beatty Communities, Kathy Grim

610/355-8206

www.bbcgrp.com

1

Blockhouse Contract Furniture Co., Dotty Schaffer

800/346-1126 x3006

www.blockhouse.com

16

Capitol Supply, Harry Steinman

954/485-5000

www.capfurn.com

C4

Davey Commercial Grounds Management, Blane Pshigoda

719/638-1210

www.davey.com

26

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, Cynde Beedle

858/831-2171

www.hdsupply.com/gov

C2

Home Depot Government Solutions, Lyn Alvarado

813/806-3170

www.homedepot.com

23

ISTA-North America, Bill Kirk

352/895-8839

www.eso-global.com

22

Kaba Multihousing & Institutional, LaShawnda Robinson

248/837-3700

www.kabamultihousing.com

13

Kenyon International, Suzanne Owens

860/664-4906

www.kenyonappliances.com

14

KLN Steel Products, Kris Benson

210/227-4747

www.kln.com

31

Landscape Structures, Megan Andrada

888/438-6574

www.playlsi.com

11

Microfridge Inc., Benjamin Otte

508/660-9200

www.microfridge.com

7

MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Dave Gran

540/446-4676

www.MilitaryByOwner.com

27

NICHIHA, Kim Bodily

866/424-4421

www.nichiha.com

33

Picerne Military Housing, Bill Mulvey

401/228-2800

www.picernemilitaryhousing.com

37

Salsbury Industries, Ricardo Alva

323/846-6700

www.mailboxes.com

30

Softbrands, David Purcell

949.598.6434

www.softbrands.com

34

SpeedQueen, Kate Holmes

920/748-1671

www.speedqueen.com

21

Swan Corporation, Jonathan Fore

800/325-7008

www.swanstone.com

41

The Refinishing Touch, Mario Insenga

770/642-4169

www.therefinishingtouch.com

52

This End Up Furniture Co., Fabio Ruberto

724/538-9861

www.thisendup.com

46

University Loft Company, James Jannetides

317/631-5433

www.universityloft.com

C3

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Customer Service

800/644-8083

www.wellsfargo.com

38

Yardi, Spencer Stewart

800/866-1144

www.yardi.com

5

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PHMA Corporate Sustaining Members

uuPicerne Military Housing Bill Mulvey 1405 South County Trail, Suite 530 East Greenwich, RI 02818 401/228-2800; fax 401/228-2899 E-mail: bmulvey@picernemh.com Web site: www.picernemilitaryhousing.com uUnited Communities, LLC Mike Haydinger 78 East Main Street Marlton, NJ 08053 856/985-1777; fax 856/985-2445 E-mail: mike.haydinger@fmgnj.com Web site: www.mcguiredixuc.com

uuPicerne Military Housing Bill Mulvey 1405 South County Trail, Suite 530 East Greenwich, RI 02818 401/228-2800; fax 401/228-2899 E-mail: bmulvey@picernemh.com Web site: www.picernemilitaryhousing.com uUnited Communities, LLC Mike Haydinger 78 E. Main Street Marlton, NJ 08053 856/985-1777; fax 856/985-2445 E-mail: mike.haydinger@fmgnj.com Web site: www.mcguiredixuc.com

DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT uuBalfour Beatty Communities

DRAPERIES, BEDSPREADS, & WINDOW TREATMENTS

Chris Williams 10 Campus Boulevard Newtown Square, PA 19073 610/355-8000; fax 610/335-8201 E-mail: cwilliams@bbcgrp.com Web site: www.bbcgrp.com uuForest City Angelo Pimpas 50 Public Square, Suite 1200 Cleveland, OH 44113 216/621-6060; fax 216/263-4800 E-mail: angelopimpas@forestcity.net Web site: www.forestcity.net uuLincoln Military Housing Sam Merrick 3360 Murray Ridge San Diego, CA 92123 858/874-8100; fax 858/874-3259 E-mail: smerrick@lpsi.com Web site: www.lpcmil.com

uADM International Gary Raphael 5565 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60630-1314 773/774-2400; fax 773/774-2099 E-mail: admchicago@admintl.com Web site: www.admintl.com Casson Art Carolyn Smart P.O. Box 4187 Martinsville, VA 24115 276/638-1450; fax 276/638-3877 E-mail: csmart@casson4art.com Contract Décor Inc. Marc Stewart 72-184 N. Shore Street Thousand Palms, CA 92276 760/343-4444; fax 760/343-4441 E-mail: mstewart@contract-decor.com

Mill Distributors Inc. Thomas Wieder 45 Aurora Industrial Parkway Aurora, OH 44202 800/322-6555; fax 330/995-9207 E-mail: twieder@milldist.com RMP Associates Rhonda Pearson 2208 Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA 31520-8737 912/280-0773; fax 912/280-0595 E-mail: rhonda@rmpassociates.com Southwest Décor Edd Ligendza 3645 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78201 800/880-5701 x18; fax 210/732-9347 E-mail: edd@southwestdecor.org Thomas W. Raftery Inc. Gary Rigoletti 1055 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06106 860/278-9870; fax 860/278-9873 E-mail: grigoletti@aol.com uValley Forge Fabrics, Inc. Jeff Taragano 2981 Gateway Drive Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954/971-1776; fax 954/968-1775 E-mail: jtaragano@valleyforge.com Web site: www.valleyforge.com

EDUCATIONAL Institute of Real Estate Management Nancye J. Kirk 430 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4090 312/329-6010; fax 312/410-7910 E-mail: nkirk@irem.org

CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT

“Made in the USA” is a seldom seen phrase in today’s market. However, that’s a key feature that resounded with Jackie Allen, Asset Manager at Goodfellow AFB in Texas, who used Blockhouse Furniture to standardize the seating and dorm room furniture at the base. Allen says Blockhouse Furniture has no equal. “Reliability of the product and the customer service provided was excellent,” she says.

THE COMFORT OF HOME VALUE, QUALITY AND DURABILITY

Our approach to furniture design and craftsmanship sets the standard for value and quality. Available in various styles, beautiful finishes and a wide selection of fabrics, our solid wood and fully upholstered furniture collections can create a unique look in any room.

www.thisendup.com 46 Defense Communities

(800) 605-2130

Simon Greenhill, UPH Manager at Fort Lee, Virginia, says Blockhouse Furniture is always at the top of the list of companies he considers because of its product’s proven durability and excellent warranty.

“Outstanding” is how Simon describes his experience with the company.

Among the leading choice of military installations all over the world, Blockhouse Furniture provides a time-tested, durable product using only American raw materials and processes that are environmentally friendly. This is one company where “Made in the USA” still means America.

For more information, contact us at 800/346-1126 or visit www.blockhouse.com.

PHMA Corporate Sustaining Members

Electronic Locks uKaba Multihousing & Institutional Fred Crum 31750 Sherman Avenue Madison Heights, MI 48071 877/272-3565; fax 248/583-3228 E-mail: fcrum@saf.kaba.com Web site: www.kabamultihousing.com

ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS USI Green Energy, LLC Raman Malhotra 960 Bridle Path Road Allentown, PA 18103 610/439-2122; fax 610/439-8242 E-mail: ramanm@usigenergy.com

Fabrics Mayer Fabrics Richard Mayer 321 S. Alabama Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 800/428-4415; fax 317/267-2629 E-mail: richard@mayerfabrics.com uValley Forge Fabrics, Inc. Jeff Taragano 2981 Gateway Drive Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954/971-1776; fax 954/968-1775 E-mail: jtaragano@valleyforge.com Web site: www.valleyforge.com

FAUCETS Moen, Incorporated David Ricci 7 Pointe Circle Jackson, NJ 08527 973/220-7859; fax 732/367-9215 E-mail: dricci@moen.com

FLOORING uAmtico International Philip Hughes 66 Perimeter Center East Atlanta, GA 30346 937/829-8316; fax 404/267-1901 E-mail: Philip.hughes@amtico.com Web site: www.amtico.com uCBC America Dale Carson 1813 Augusta Boulevard Fairfield, OH 45014 631/835-0275; fax 631/864-8151 E-mail: dcarson@cbcamerica.com Web site: www.cbcamerica.com uCMA Inc. Paul Snyder 8425 Progress Drive, Suite BB Frederick, MD 21701 240/215-9700; fax 240/215-9721 E-mail: paul.snyder@cma-gsa.com Web site: www.cma-gsa.com Commercial Carpets of America, Inc. Sharon Johnson 430 South Pickett Street Alexandria, VA 22304 703/370-0000; fax 703/823-8335 E-mail: sjohnson@carpetcca.com Continental Flooring Company Diane Conti 9319 N. 94th Way, Suite 1000 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480/949-8509 or 800/825-1221; fax 480/945-2603 E-mail: info@continentalflooring.com DEHCO/CAST Products Patrick Phillips 58263 Charlotte Avenue Elkhart, IN 46517 574/294-2684; fax 574/296-7564 E-mail: pphillips@dehco.com FloorExpo William Graham Howerton 811 Livingston Court, Suite A Marietta, GA 30067 770/528-4740; fax 770/424-1988 E-mail: ghowerton@floorexpo.net

GFC, Inc. Eugene Hartley 3816 Binz-Engleman, B-125 San Antonio, TX 78219 210/651-5002; fax 210/651-6910 E-mail: gene@gomezfc.com uMohawk Ind Seth Arnold 508 E. Morris Street P.O. Box 1448 Dalton, GA 30722 706/272-4912 E-mail: seth_arnold@mohawkind.com Web site: www.mohawkflooring.com Shaw Contract Group Jeff Manley P.O. Box 2128 Dalton, GA 30722 706/275-2423; fax 706/428-3393 E-mail: jeff.manley@shawinc.com uSherwin-Williams Bill Rafie 101 Prospect Avenue, 10 Midland Cleveland, OH 44115 216/515-4313; fax 216/566-1392 E-mail: bill.g.rafie@sherwin.com Web site: www.sherwin.com uWilsonart International Richard Wylie 2400 Wilson Place Temple, TX 76503-6110 972/523-1027; fax 254/207-8199 E-mail: wylier@wilsonart.com Web site: www.wilsonart.com

FURNISHED APARTMENTS/TEMPORARY LODGING Preferred Corporate Housing Michelle Velasquez 9119 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77024 800/960-0102; fax 713/722-9013 E-mail: michelle@corporates.com

FURNITURE Adden Furniture Inc. Linda Kane 26 Jackson Street Lowell, MA 01852 800/625-3876; fax 978/453-1449 E-mail: lkane@addenfurniture.com uADM International Gary Raphael 5565 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60630-1314 773/774-2400; fax 773/774-2099 E-mail: admchicago@admintl.com Web site: www.admintl.com uAVTEQ, Inc. Angelina Kerr 1151 Empire Central Dallas, TX 75247 214/905-9001; fax 214/905-9666 E-mail: akerr@avteqinc.com Web site: www.agsinc.net uuBlockhouse Contract Furniture Company Steve Perko 3285 Farmtrail Road York, PA 17406 717/764-5555; fax 717/767-8939 E-mail: sperko@blockhouse.com Web site: www.blockhouse.com uCapitol Supply Phil Harris 1000 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 452 Sunrise, FL 33323 954/485-5000; fax 945/485-0407 E-mail: sales@capitolsupply.com Web site: www.capitolsupply.com uCMA Inc. Paul Snyder 8425 Progress Drive, Suite BB Frederick, MD 21701 240/215-9700; fax 240/215-9721 E-mail: paul.snyder@cma-gsa.com Web site: www.cma-gsa.com

uCORT Furniture Rental Peggy Moore 801 Hampton Park Boulevard Capitol Heights, MD 20743 888/472-2678; fax 301/333-3530 E-mail: govsales@cort.com Web site: www.cort.com uDCI Inc. Henry Kober 265 S. Main Street Lisbon, NH 03585 800/552-8286; fax 803/838-6826 E-mail: sales@dcifurn.com Web site: www.dcifurn.com uDehler Manufacturing Inc./Three Mountain Mike Gittinger 5801 W. Dickens Chicago, IL 60639 800/624-9101; fax 773/637-5042 E-mail: mike@3MTF.com Web site: www.3MTF.com Foliot Furniture, Inc. Dana Rios 721 Boul Roland Gabriel St. Jerome, QC J7Y4C1 450/565-6659 x309; fax 450/565-8932 E-mail: drios@foliot.com uFurniture By Thurston/Three Mountain Mike Gittinger 12250 Charles Drive Grass Valley, CA 95945 530/272-4331; fax 530/272-4962 E-mail: mike@3MTF.com Web site: www.3MTF.com GSA Integrated Workplace Acquisition Center Dan McAneney 20 North 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215/446-5094; fax 215/446-5115 E-mail: daniel.mcaneney@gsa.gov uHD Supply Facilities Maintenance Cynde Beedle 10641 Scripps Summit Court San Diego, CA 92131 858/831-2171; fax 858/831-2497 E-mail: cynde.beedle@hdsupply.com Web site: www.hdsupplysolutions.com/gov uInova Jerry Blackwell 685 West End Avenue New York, NY 10025 212/932-1447; fax 212/932-1447 E-mail: jb@inovallc.com Integra, Inc. Chandra Putnam P.O. Box M Walworth, WI 53184 800/235-0234; fax 262/275-3614 E-mail: cputnam@integraseating.com John Savoy & Son Inc. David Kratzer P.O. Box 248 300 Howard Street Montoursville, PA 17754 570/368-2424; fax 570/368-3280 E-mail: sales@savoyfurniture.com KJL-Letts Design, Inc. Debra Joyce 2733 Via Orange Way, Suite 103 Spring Valley, CA 91978 619/464-8010; fax 619/464-8016 E-mail: debby@letts-design.com uKLN Steel Products Company/Three Mountain Mike Gittinger P.O. Box 34690 San Antonio, TX 78265-4690 800/624-9101; fax 210/227-4047 E-mail: mike@3MTF.com Web site: www.3MTF.com Kloppenberg Gary Kiepke 2267 W. Oxford Avenue Englewood, CO 80110 303/761-1615; fax 303/789-1741 E-mail: gkiepke@kloppenberg.com

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PHMA Corporate Sustaining Members

uMarvin J. Perry & Associates Malcolm Wilson 4101 Howard Avenue Kensington, MD 20895-2495 301/564-1112; fax 301/564-1076 E-mail: malcolmw@mjpw.com Web site: www.mjpw.com Marvin J. Perry, Inc. Skip Yeager 10563 Metropolitan Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 301/949-1301 x12; fax 301/949-1304 E-mail: skip@marvinjperry.com ModuForm, Inc. Darlene Bailey 172 Industrial Road Fitchburg, MA 01420-0004 800/221-6638; fax 978/345-0188 E-mail: dbailey@moduform.com New England Woodcraft Peter Osborne 481 North Street P.O. Box 165 Forest Dale, VT 05745 802/247-8211; fax 802/247-8042 E-mail: sales@newenglandwoodcraft.com Old Dominion Wood Products Sherri Stilwell 800 Craddock Street Lynchburg, VA 24501 800/245-6382; fax 434/845-7614 E-mail: cs@olddominionwood.net RT London Gerard Barry 1642 Broadway NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2027 877/613-2027; fax 616/364-1131 E-mail: gbarry@rtlondon.com Rodco-Brandt Juergen Richter P.O. Box 270 Mansfield, TX 76063 817/477-4118; fax 817/477-4728 E-mail: rodcobrandt@msn.com Sauder Manufacturing Company Steve Britton 930 West Barre Road Archbold, OH 43502 800/777-5055; fax 260/627-6496 E-mail: sbritton@saudermfg.com This End Up Furniture Co., Inc. Janet Costin P.O. Box 5410 Sanford, NC 27331 919/774-7474; fax 919/776-2173 E-mail: janetcostin@thisendup.com uThomasville Furniture Carole Snider 401 East Main Street Thomasville, NC 27360 336/476-2175; fax 336/472-4057 E-mail: csnider@thomasville.com Web site: www.contract.thomasville.com uTrade Products Corporation Allyn Richert 12124 Pope’s Head Road Fairfax, VA 22030 888/352-3580; fax 703/502-9399 E-mail: arichert@tradeproductscorp.com Web site: www.tradeproductscorp.com Transformations Furniture Jaret Wieland 16840 State Road 37 Harlan, IN 46743 260/657-5527; fax 260/657-5691 E-mail: jaret@trfurniture.com Trinity Furniture Inc. Jorge Lagueruela P.O. Box 150 Trinity, NC 27370 336/472-6660; fax 336/475-0037 E-mail: sales@trinityfurniture.com uUniversity Loft James Jannetides 433 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317/631-5433; fax 317/631-1516 E-mail: ulc@universityloft.com Web site: www.universityloft.com

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FURNITURE INSTALLATION

INSURANCE SERVICES

Crowning Touch Installations Richard Tyner 1801 S. Myers Street Oceanside, CA 92054 760/224-4555; fax 888/881-1370 x3 E-mail: richardtyner@sbcglobal.net

uAlliant Insurance Services, Inc. Patty Cosman 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 210 Troy, MI 48084 248/205-2934; fax 248/203-7510 E-mail: pcosman@alliantinsurance.com Web site: www.alliantinsurance.com CRES Insurance Services Dave Miller 15373 Innovation Drive, Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92128 800/880-2747; fax 858/618-1655 E-mail: dmiller@cresdirect.com

FURNITURE REFINISHING & REUPHOLSTERING The Refinishing Touch Roberta Bernhardt 9350 Industrial Trace Alpharetta, GA 30004 770/642-4169; fax 770/475-4782 E-mail: marketing@therefinishingtouch.com

Government Services uNorthrop Grumman Technical Services Joe Munter 1235 South Clark Street 10th Floor, Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22202 703/604-4469 E-mail: joe.munter@pentagon.af.mil Web site: www.northropgrumman.com

Green Building Compliance uBureau Veritas Van Tran 1000 Jupiter Road, Suite 800 Plano, TX 75074 800/906-7199; fax 800/910-8284 E-mail: van.tran@us.bureauveritas.com Web site: www.us.bureauveritas.com

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT uDavey Commercial Grounds Management Blane Pshigoda P.O. Box 75563 Colorado Springs, CO 80970 719/638-1210; fax 719/638-1233 E-mail: blane.pshigoda@davey.com Web site: www.davey.com Turf Design Lawn and Landscaping Joseph Aaron P.O. Box 860303 Shawnee, KS 66286 913/764-6531 x11; fax 913/764-0647 E-mail: joe@turfdesigninc.com

GUEST AMENITIES American Hotel Register Company Scott LeCalsey 100 S. Milwaukee Avenue Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847/743-1520; fax 847/743-2092 E-mail: slecalsey@americanhotel.com

HousING PRIVATIZATION uuBalfour Beatty Communities Chris Williams 10 Campus Boulevard Newtown Square, PA 19073 610/355-8000; fax 610/335-8201 E-mail: cwilliams@bbcgrp.com Web site: www.bbcgrp.com uLincoln Military Housing Sam Merrick 3360 Murray Ridge San Diego, CA 92123 858/874-8100; fax 858/874-8137 E-mail: smerrick@lpsi.com Web site: www.lpcmil.com uuMichaels Military Housing Ronald Hansen 3 E. Stow Road P.O. Box 994 Marlton, NJ 08053 856/596-3008; fax 856/797-8956 E-mail: rhansen@irmmgmt.com Web site: www.mmhusa.com

Housing Referral Systems Runzheimer International Kraig Rodenbeck 1 Runzheimer Parkway Waterford, WI 53185 262/971-2312; fax 262/971-2373 E-mail: krr@runzheimer.com

Key Control uKaba Multihousing & Institutional Fred Crum 31750 Sherman Avenue Madison Heights, MI 48071 877/272-3565; fax 248/583-3228 E-mail: fcrum@saf.kaba.com Web site: www.kabamultihousing.com KeyTrak, Inc. Jordan Dent 200 Quality Circle College Station, TX 77845 879/595-2600; fax 979/595-2717 E-mail: jdent@keytrak.com

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Brickman Group Tom Davis 9250 Rumsey Road, Suite 200 Columbia, MD 21045 443/766-1397; fax 410/992-0943 E-mail: tom.davis@brickmangroup.com uDavey Commercial Grounds Management Blane Pshigoda P.O. Box 75563 Colorado Springs, CO 80970 719/638-1210; fax 719/638-1233 E-mail: blane.pshigoda@davey.com Web site: www.davey.com Mainscape, Inc. Craig Brooks 13418 Britton Park Road Fishers, IN 46038 317/577-3155; fax 317/577-3161 E-mail: cbrooks@mainscape.com Multi Family Services, LLC Phil White 1701 Hazelwood Drive Marietta, GA 30067 770/509-0456; fax 770/234-6351 E-mail: phile@multifamilycompanies.com Munie Greencare Professionals Nancy Nekola 1000 Milburn School Road Caseyville, IL 62232 618/624-5005; fax 618/632-5475 E-mail: nnekola@muniegreencare.com uTidewater Landscape Management, Inc. Jimmy Deloach P.O. Box 7571 Garden City, GA 31418 912/966-7391; fax 912/966-7395 E-mail: jimmydeloach@tidewater-lm.com Web site: www.tidewater-lm.com Yardmaster Kurt Kluznik 1447 N. Ridge Road Painesville, OH 44077 440/357-8400 x144; fax 440/357-1624 E-mail: kurt@yardmaster.com

LIGHTING Arkansas Lamp Manufacturing Co. Ed Carr 1701 S. 28th Street Van Buren, AR 72956 479/474-0876; fax 479/474-9007 E-mail: ecarr@arkansaslamp.com Epiphany Lighting Jim Shaw 2805 S. Shiloh Road Garland, TX 75041 972/276-3800; fax 972/276-9838 E-mail: jshaw@epiphanylighting.com

PHMA Corporate Sustaining Members LINENS A-1 Textiles Carol Moran P.O. Box 5259 Chatsworth, CA 91313 800/351-1819; fax 800/453-0952 E-mail: linen@a1textiles.com

Lodging & Hospitality GSA, FAS Greater Southwest Acquisition Center Cheryl Allen 819 Taylor Street, Room 7QSAA Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/674-2310; fax 817/574-2689 E-mail: cheryl.allen@gsa.gov

MAINTENANCE KIRA Inc. Carlos Garcia 3141 Commerce Parkway Miramar, FL 33025 305/374-7775; fax 305/374-8228 E-mail: cgarcia@kira.com United Laboratories, Inc. Eric Frazier 320 37th Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174 630/377-0900; fax 630/762-7377 E-mail: efrazier@unitedlabsinc.com Windsor Industries Leean Bradburn 1351 W. Stanford Avenue Englewood, CO 80110 303/762-1800 x206 or 800/444-7654 x206; fax 303/865-2807 E-mail: leean.bradburn@windsorind.com

MAINTENANCE SERVICES Wilmar Industries, Inc. Michael Brooks 6426 Harbor Mist Missouri City, TX 77459 800/345-3000; fax 832/618-1669 E-mail: mbrooks@wilmar.com

MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES uHD Supply Facilities Maintenance Cynde Beedle 10641 Scripps Summit Court San Diego, CA 92131 858/831-2171; fax 858/831-2497 E-mail: cynde.beedle@hdsupply.com Web site: www.hdsupplysolutions.com/gov Lowe’s Companies Michael Watkins 1000 Lowe’s Boulevard Mooresville, NC 28117 704/758-1000; fax 336/217-2761 E-mail: michael.b.watkins@lowes.com uThe Home Depot Lyn Alvarado 5481 W. Waters Avenue Tampa, FL 33634 813/806-3170; fax 888/806-0119 E-mail: lynalvarado1@msn.com Web site: www.homedepot.com

MATTRESSES American Bedding Manufacturers, Inc. Dale Reynolds P.O. Box 1048 Athens, TN 37371 423/745-1512; fax 423/745-2772 E-mail: dale@americanbeddingmfg.com L C Industries David Henderson 4500 Emperor Boulevard P.O. Box 13629 Durham, NC 27709 919/596-8277; fax 919/598-1179 E-mail: dave.henderson@lc-ind.com Lions Volunteer Blind Industries, Inc. Don Britton P.O. Box 706 758 West Morris Boulevard Morristown, TN 37815 423/586-3922; fax 423/586-1479 E-mail: don@volblind.org

Paramount Industrial Cos., Inc. Richard Diamonstein 1112 Kingwood Avenue Norfolk, VA 23502 757/855-3321; fax 757/855-2029 E-mail: rdiamonstein@kingkoilma.com uSealy Contract Tom Tervo One Office Parkway Trinity, NC 27370 336/861-3596; fax 336/861-4045 E-mail: ttervo@sealy.com Web site: www.sealy-contract.com uSimmons Bedding Company Mike Ryan One Concourse Parkway, Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30328 770/206-2734; fax 770/206-2750 E-mail: mryan@simmons.com Web site: www.simmonshospitality.com Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind John Trenholm 7730 North Point Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336/759-0551; fax 336/759-0990 E-mail: jtrenholm@wsifb.com

MORTGAGE SERVICES uWells Fargo Home Mortgage David Gibbons 2701 Wells Fargo Way Minneapolis, MN 55408 612/312-4363; fax 612/312-4390 E-mail: david.gibbons@wellsfargo.com Web site: www.wellsfargo.com/militarymortgage

Multipurpose Ball fields uABC team Playgrounds GmbH Rainer Kronbach P.O. Box 255 Ransback Baumbach GE 56222 0049 7161 929530; fax 0049 7161 929532 E-mail: rkronbach@abc-team.de Web site: www.abc-team.de

Paints and Coatings PPG Industries – Pittsburgh Paints – Porter Paints Dan Passinault 2701 Timberglen Drive Wexford, PA 15090 412/302-3873; fax 724/935-7855 E-mail: passinault@ppg.com uSherwin-Williams Bill Rafie 101 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216/515-4313; fax 216/566-1392 E-mail: bill.g.rafie@sherwin.com Web site: www.sherwin.com

PaYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES uMilitary Assistance Co. Rick Boswell P.O. Box 1270 Elizabethtown, KY 42702 270/706-6220; fax 877/237-7960 E-mail: rboswell@fortknoxnational.com Web site: www.macallotment.com

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT uABC TEAM Playgrounds GmbH Rainer Kronbach P.O. Box 255 Ransbach-Baumbach GE 56222 0049 7161 929530; fax 0049 7161 929532 E-mail: rkronbach@abc-team.de Web site: www.abc-team.de

Plumbing/HVAC HD Supply Plumbing/HVAC Ken Ward 4815 West Buckskin Trail Phoenix, AZ 85083 623/362-8575; fax 866/521-9195 E-mail: kenneth.ward@hdsupply.com

PHMA International Officers & Board *Major General Del Eulberg, USAF (Ret.) President *Elijah “Wilkie” Wilkerson, USA (Ret.) Executive Vice President *Alice Gladden, USAF (Ret.) Secretary *Barry Scribner, Private Sector Treasurer *Darlene McCoy, USMC Chairperson for Chapter Operations *Jon R. Moore, PHMA Executive Director M embers at L arge

John Busca, USAF Linda Cruz, Navy Suzanne Harrison, USA Walt Kelly, Private Sector Connie Lotfi, USAF Sheila Schwartz, USAF Barbara Sincere, USA Joyce VanSlyke, USA Charlie Williams, Private Sector *Indicates Executive Council Members

P H M A M ISSI O N Contributing toward better quality housing for military members and their families by: u raising the level of housing proficiency and professionalism u improving communications and networking u offering education, training, and certification, and u recognizing and awarding housing professionalism.

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PHMA Corporate Sustaining Members Portable Moving & Storage Containers PODS Enterprises, Inc. Cherlyne Rouse 5585 Rio Vista Drive Clearwater, FL 33760 727/538-6418; fax 727/532-2660 E-mail: crouse@pods.com

PRivatized military houing Boyer Hill Military Housing Mark Pace 4049B Cambridge Loop Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056 801/784-5600; fax 801/784-5602 E-mail: marklpace1@gmail.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT uuCE McKenzie & Associates, LLC

Charles McKenzie 724 S. Shelmore Boulevard, Suite 100 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843/849-1122; fax 843/849-0595 E-mail: cmckenzie@cemallc.com Web site: www.cemallc.com uuForest City Angelo Pimpas 50 Public Square, Suite 1200 Cleveland, OH 44113 216/621-6060; fax 216/263-4800 E-mail: angelopimpas@forestcity.net Web site: www.forestcity.net uuHunt Military Communities Richard Theroux 4401 North Mesa El Paso, TX 79902 915/298-0479; fax 915/298-0478 E-mail: rick.theroux@huntcompanies.com Web site: www.huntcompanies.com uuLincoln Military Housing Sam Merrick 3360 Murray Ridge San Diego, CA 92123 858/874-8100; fax 858/874-3259 E-mail: smerrick@lpsi.com Web site: www.lpcmil.com uuMichaels Military Housing Ronald Hansen 3 E. Stow Road P.O. Box 994 Marlton, NJ 08053 856/596-3008; fax 856/797-8956 E-mail: rhansen@irmmgmt.com Web site: www.mmhusa.com uNew Orleans Navy Housing LLC Brian May 8027 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225/924-4828; fax 225/924-4945 E-mail: bmay@pm-br.com Web site: www.patricianmanagement.com uuPicerne Military Housing Bill Mulvey 1405 South County Trail, Suite 530 East Greenwich, RI 02818 401/228-2800; fax 401/228-2899 E-mail: bmulvey@picernemh.com Web site: www.picernemilitaryhousing.com uUnited Communities, LLC Mike Haydinger 78 East Main Street Marlton, NJ 08053 856/985-1777; fax 856/985-2445 E-mail: mike.haydinger@fmgnj.com Web site: www.mcguiredixuc.com uWinnResidential-Military Housing Services Patrick Appleby 6 Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston, MA 02109 617/239-4590; fax 617/239-4482 E-mail: pappleby@winnco.com Web site: www.winnco.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RELOCATION Carrsun Company Phil Carroll 3355 S. Arlington Ave., Suite B Indianapolis, IN 46203 317/784-2341; fax 371/788-7604 E-mail: carrsunco@aol.com

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uCORT Furniture Rental Peggy Moore 801 Hampton Park Boulevard Capitol Heights, MD 20743 888/472-2678; fax 301/333-3530 E-mail: govsales@cort.com Web site: www.cort.com Equity Residential Properties Clancy Weaver 1953 Gallows Road, Suite 340 Vienna, VA 22182 703/714-1650 x1635; fax 703/288-3046 E-mail: cweaver@eqrworld.com uuForest City Angelo Pimpas 50 Public Square #1200 Cleveland, OH 44113 216/621-6060; fax 216/263-4800 E-mail: angelopimpas@forestcity.net Web site: www.forestcity.net uuMilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc. David Gran 129 Lupine Drive Stafford, VA 22556 866/604-9126; fax 540/752-1591 E-mail: dave@militarybyowner.com Web site: www.militarybyowner.com uuPinnacle, an American Management

Services Company

Mike Rouen 2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98121 206/215-9700; fax 206/215-9777 E-mail: mrouen@prmc.com Web site: www.pinnaclerealty.com uWinnResidential-Military Housing Services Patrick Appleby 6 Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston, MA 02109 617/239-4590; fax 617/239-4482 E-mail: pappleby@winnco.com Web site: www.winnco.com

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT uABC Team Playgrounds GmbH Rainer Kronbach P.O. Box 255 Ransbach Baumbach GE 56222 0049 7161 929530; fax 0049 7161 929532 E-mail: rkronbach@abc-team.de Web site: www.abc-team.de uCreative Outdoor Designs Inc. Grace Keller P.O. Box 300 Ballentine, SC 29002 803/732-3620; fax 803/732-9210 E-mail: gkellerprescodi@msn.com Web site: www.creativeoutdoordesigns.com GameTime Matt Meeks P.O. Box 680121 150 PlayCore Drive SE Fort Payne, AL 35967 800/235-2440; fax 256/997-5438 E-mail: info@gametime.com Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc. Richard Hagelberg 5400 Miller Avenue Gary, IN 46403 800/255-0153; fax 219/938-3340 E-mail: rhagelberg@kidstuffplaysystems.com PlayMart Inc. Chris St. John 170 Allens Way Somerset, KY 43501 800/437-5297; fax 606/678-0911 E-mail: cstjohn@playmart.com

SECURITY & SAFETY PRODUCTS CorKey Control Systems, Inc. Robin Walin 1535 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, CA 94010 800/622-2239; fax 650/692-9410 E-mail: corkeyus@earthlink.net

uKaba Multihousing & Institutional Fred Crum 31750 Sherman Avenue Madison Heights, MI 48071 877/272-3565; fax 248/583-3228 E-mail: fcrum@saf.kaba.com Web site: www.kabamultihousing.com Onity, Inc. Suzanne Child 2232 Northmont Parkway Duluth, GA 30096 678/512-8039; fax 678/512-7565 E-mail: suzanne.child@onity.com Stanley Security Solutions Jeff Huggins 112 Rivendell Court Mt. Holly, NC 28120 980/721-3536; fax 704/827-0149 E-mail: jhuggins@stanleyworks.com Wooster Products Inc. Chuck Hess P.O. Box 896 Wooster, OH 44691 800/321-4936; fax 330/262-4151

SHADE SYSTEMS Shade Systems, Inc. Steve Wilson 4150 S.W. 19 Street Ocala, FL 34474 352/237-0135; fax 352/237-2256 E-mail: steve@shadesystemsinc.com

SHOWER BASES u Mincey Marble Mfg., Inc. Donna Mincey P.O. Box 2381 Gainesville, GA 30503 770/532-0451; fax 770/531-0935 E-mail: dmincey@minceymarble.com Web site: www.minceymarble.com

SOFTWARE Infor-(SoftBrands) Sara Wilson 13560 Morris Road, Suite 4100 Alpharetta, GA 30004 864/422-5310; fax 864/422-5000 E-mail: sara.wilson@infor.com uuRealPage Stacey Blackwell 4000 International Parkway Carrollton, TX 75007 972/820-3015; fax 972/820-3383 stacey.blackwell@realpage.com Web site: www.realpage.com uuYardi Systems Brigitta Eggleston 430 South Fairview Goleta, CA 93117 805/699-2040 x424; fax 805/699-2041 E-mail: brigitta.eggleston@yardi.com Web site: www.yardi.com

Solar energy products Hannah Solar, LLC Peter Marte 2135 Defoor Hills Road, SE, Suite M Atlanta, GA 30318 404/609-7005; fax 404/609-7655 E-mail: pete.marte@hannahsolar.com

SPECIALTY COATINGS MANUFACTURER uSherwin-Williams Bill Rafie 101 Prospect Avenue, 10 Midland Cleveland, OH 44115 216/515-4313; fax 216/566-1392 E-mail: bill.g.rafie@sherwin.com Web site: www.sherwin.com

STRATEGIC PLANNING/SURVEY SERVICES uuCEL & Associates Inc. Kelley Calderon 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 204 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310/571-3113; fax 310/571-3117 E-mail: kelley@celassociates.com Web site: www.celassociates.com

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uCORT Furniture Rental Peggy Moore 801 Hampton Park Boulevard Capitol Heights, MD 20743 888/472-2678; fax 301/333-3530 E-mail: govsales@cort.com Web site: www.cort.com

uMincey Marble Mfg., Inc. Donna Mincey P.O. Box 2381 Gainesville, GA 30503 770/532-0451; fax 770/531-0935 E-mail: dmincey@minceymarble.com Web site: www.minceymarble.com

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UTILITY SUBMETERING & BILLING SERVICES

SaniGLAZE International, LLC Joel Mitchell P.O. Box 37209 Jacksonville, FL 32236 800/874-5554; fax 904/366-2690 E-mail: joel.m@saniglaze.com

ista North America Bill Kirk 3655 Northpoint Pkwy., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30005 325/895-8839; fax 770/396-8656 E-mail: bkirk@eso-global.com Minol, L.P. Tiffany Busch 15280 Addison Road, Suite 100 Addison, TX 75001 972/386-6611 x133; fax 877/791-4775 E-mail: tbusch@minolusa.com

Fibreworks Sean Voyles 2417 Data Drive Louisville, KY 40299 866/459-4976; fax 502/271-5954 E-mail: sean@fibreworks.com John Wayne Construction G.S.A. Division Wayne Griner 1520 NW 65th Avenue, Suite 5 Plantation, FL 33313 954/584-8160; fax 954/584-8161 E-mail: wgriner@jwcusa.com

TOUCHSCREENS/INFORMATION KIOSKS DynaTouch Paul Stahl 9901 Broadway, Suite 115 San Antonio, TX 78217 210/828-8343; fax 210/828-6640 E-mail: pstahl@dynatouch.com

Training uCallSource Laura Bavetz 31280 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361 818/673-4779; fax 888/299-0182 E-mail: lbavetz@callsource.com Web site: www.callsource.com

WINDOW TREATMENTS Custom Interiors and Supply Co., Inc. Gary Jones 501 Industrial Road Paris, TN 38242 731/644-7000; fax 731/644-7001 E-mail: gary@custominteriors.info

vanity tops uMincey Marble Mfg., Inc. Donna Mincey P.O. Box 2381 Gainesville, GA 30503 770/532-0451; fax 770/531-0935 E-mail: dmincey@minceymarble.com Web site: www.minceymarble.com

VIDEO CONFERENCE FURNITURE u AVTEQ, Inc. Angelina Kerr 1151 Empire Central Dallas, TX 75247 214/905-9001; fax 214/905-9666 E-mail: akerr@avteqinc.com Web site: www.agsinc.net

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