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15 CaringforCommunityA new community center brings an Olympic-size pool, Internet café, playground, and much more to Air Force families in Colorado. By Meryl Large

18 Eco-FriendlyExteriorThe finishing touches on new barracks at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, are attractive, sustainable, and kind to the environment.By Darrin Haugan

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8 RisingtotheTopThe 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.

12 PlantingfortheFutureInnovative 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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20 NewStandardIssuePaints 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

24 CarefulCleaningCheck out these quick tips for implementing a green cleaning strategy that’s not only sensitive to the environment, but also kinder to your budget. By Lynette Dempsey

28 SolarSweetSpotMilitary housing benefits from lower equipment costs and gov-ernment incentives for support-ing solar power strategies. By Dave McNeil

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

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4 President’sMessagen PHMA President Del Eulberg reflects on priva-tization’s progress and the benefits these partnerships have reaped for military service members.

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

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

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ThoughtsonPrivatizedHousingBy Del Eulberg, Major General (Ret.), USAF

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

These partnerships attract the best financial firms, developers, and property management firms in the coun-try 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 hous-ing 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 hous-ing markets in the past few years have certainly chal-lenged all of us and required us to revalidate long-held assumptions as we plan these initiatives at our installa-tions, 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 train-ing, equipment, and living conditions we can afford. Housing privatization has proven to be a valuable tool in meeting that objective.

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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.

Taking care of our people has always been a top priority of the military services. Every suc-

cessful nation, throughout history, has understood the need to invest in the profession of arms in order to protect its national security and eco-nomic 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 hous-ing has been the foundation of our ability to achieve that objective.

In the mid-1990s, a significant percentage of our mili-tary 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, invest-ments 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 nec-essary 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 leg-islation, 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 privatiza-tion to build/renovate our homes at our installations is approximately five years, sometimes faster. Privatized

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Condolences 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 gradu-ate 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-cov-ered, 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 [email protected]. n

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i t’s been called the new centerpiece of Alexandria, Virginia—the multi-story Department of Defense (DoD) administrative office complex. The new facil-ity is now the tallest structure in the region and tallest

building ever erected by the US Army Corps of Engineers. But what isn’t as obvious as the building’s beautiful appear-ance 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-friend-ly project progressed.

Expansive and impressiveIn 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 nation-al 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.

The new 1.7 million-square-foot facility sits on a 16-acre campus. When construction is complete, it will be com-prised 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 Silver-certified 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 GoldTo 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:

By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D.

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

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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 tremen-dous 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 occupan-cy 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 com-plex will feature low cubicle partitions.

Indoor air quality. Low cubicle partitions also will help facilitate air circulation and improve air quality. The com-plex will have an energy-efficient central air system that will keep the indoor air comfortable year-round for the person-nel. 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, with-out wasting considerable energy.

The team is also constructing green roofs on top of the

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 interi-ors 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, keep-ing indoor air cool during the warmer months.

Indoor air toxins are also a threat to air quality, and the team is taking measures to minimize this issue. One 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.

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ways they are doing this is by using paints, carpets, and wooden furniture that emit lower levels of toxic fumes.

After the structures are painted, car-peted, and furnished, the team will air out the structures before the DoD per-sonnel 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 com-plex, there will be no landscape irriga-tion 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

and contaminants before they go into the storm drains.

Recycling system. When the proj-ect 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 dis-posal 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 per-sonnel 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 show-ers 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 mis-sion 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 [email protected].

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t he Air Force has declared this the Year of the Air Force Family—and among the eco-friendly ini-tiatives working toward that goal are two innova-tive construction projects underway at Colorado’s

Schriever AFB and Peterson AFB. New sustainable homes at these bases will soon house airmen and their families.

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 care-fully 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.

Strategic choicesWhere appropriate around the new construction, landscape planners and professionals are using landscape rock and

mulch to reduce the demand for irrigating and to conserve existing moisture. Project managers and team members also are selecting drought-tolerant plants. At both communities, landscapers are using xeriscaping techniques to create an attractive environment for the families in residence.

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 con-trol system known as the WaterOptimizer. This state-of-the-art irrigation controller reduces water consumption through mois-ture 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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An added benefit to the Tierra Vista project is that up to 50 percent of the cost of the WaterOptimizer is eligible for a water conservation rebate from Colorado Springs Utility.

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 lim-ited the shock of transplanting from other regions, they also limited the transportation time, expense, and carbon footprint of the project.

Novel green ideasTierra 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. Other sustainability commitments include a commitment to

using 100 percent compact fluorescent energy-efficient light-ing, 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 719/638-1210 or [email protected].

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t 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, chil-dren’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 ser-vices 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.

By Meryl Large

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

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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. Sgt. Rafael Meneses, 50th Space Communications Squadron.



Creating communityThrough 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 curb-side and incentive-based recycling pro-gram, on-site 24-hour maintenance service, and other programs aimed at promoting a sense of community. Residents also benefit from educa-tional programs, such as the Actus Lend Lease SYNERGY (Saving Your

Nation’s Energy) program, which fea-tures 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 energy-efficient lighting, tankless water heaters and soy-based spray foam insulation to reduce energy loss, and xeriscape land-scape 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 worksThe community center is the first in a series of amenities that will be devel-oped 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 appli-ances, spacious kitchens with islands, increased storage space, roomy master bedrooms with attached master baths, home office space with technology niches, and covered porches for inte-grated 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 [email protected].

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among the many requirements military housing must meet, facilities must be cost-efficient, durable, and provide aesthetically pleasing, quality hous-ing for military families. The world’s largest Naval

Station Norfolk in Virginia is no exception. 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 greenThe 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, basket-balls courts, and two spas.

For a traditional look with a contemporary edge, the building features a brick exterior in multiple colors. However, natural brick didn’t meet the additional sustain-able, cost-effective requirements for the facility. To accom-

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 sup-port 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 considerationsThe fiber cement brick panels are an “aesthetically pleasing product at a very competitive price point, particularly com-pared 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 manag-ers and privatization partners are using to keep quality high and costs down while being good stewards of the environment. n

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New barracks at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, feature an innovative alternative to traditional brick

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a s demand for green design and construction solu-tions continues to grow, maintenance profession-als and property managers must stay ahead of standards and regulation changes for achieving

green building certifications. And when it comes to finish-ing or updating buildings with paints and coatings, guide-lines 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 achiev-ing green indoor air requirements.

Analyzing VOCsTo 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 proper-ties that resist mold and mildew on the paint film to main-tain 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.

Keeping up with regsWhile performance benefits make specification of qual-ity 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 differ-ent sets of VOC regulations being followed throughout the United States. For maintenance staff and managers, these

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Finishing or updating buildings with paints and coatings can also be part of environmentally sound housing strategies, particularly when it comes to air quality.

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varying regulations require a thorough understanding of every regional stan-dard at all times to ensure compliant products are specified for each project, no matter the location.

What’s more, VOC regulations are not hard and fast, but instead are chang-ing every year. For instance, in 2009 alone, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island joined the major-

ity of states in the Northeast follow-ing the Ozone Transport Commission Model Rule guidelines for VOC emis-sions. Indiana is also expected to join this group sometime in early 2011. Additionally, the EPA has proposed a new national standard to VOC emis-sions that, if passed, could take effect in early 2011. And in California, where the California Air Resources Board

Standard is the standard, changes to VOC emissions policies also are expect-ed to take effect in 2011.

While the explicit details of these pending regulation changes are unknown, and specifying green coat-ings 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 spec-ifications 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.

Green-based successAs technology improves and we all become more aware of our global footprint, the green trend will simply become the green standard, and under-standing how to meet the new regula-tions 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 knowl-edgeable 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, perfor-mance, and value. n

Steve Revnew is Vice President, Product Development, for Sherwin-Williams. Reach him at [email protected].

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By Lynette Dempsey

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

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t hese days, we’re all hearing plenty about the impor-tance of green cleaning—using products that are better for the environment and for the well-being of the people who live and work in environmentally

conscious buildings. Unfortunately, there is no standard consensus about exactly what qualifies as green cleaning. 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 Cleaningn use concentrated detergents and cleaning prod-

ucts, which reduce packaging waste and fuel used in shipping.

n use dispensers that control cleaning product usage to keep excess chemicals out of the waste stream.

n train employees on sustainable procedures, such as not leaving water running and turning equip-ment off when not in use.

n Keep equipment operating at peak efficiency by scheduling regular preventative maintenance.

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

n use no-rinse cleaning formulas to conserve water.

n look for completely contained, fully automated dispensing systems, which help promote user safety by preventing spills and splashes.

one thing: a product’s ingredients. But to truly be good for the environment, an environmentally responsible cleaning program needs to involve a lot more than just reading labels.

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 environ-ment in other ways. They may require more energy to pro-duce or may be designed with excessive packaging that will eventually end up in landfills.

Furthermore, some green products do not offer protec-tion against the viruses that cause colds and flu or bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. While many cleaning prod-ucts 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 impactA 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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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

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 pro-vide 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 no-rinse formulas, solid concentrates, and effective formula-tions that require fewer wash cycles can directly reduce the amount of water you use on a regular basis.

Watch your consumptionLook 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 ser-vices 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. Packaging designs and materials can control product usage

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Evaluate your suppliersRather than jumping on the latest bandwagon and pur-chasing special products to satisfy whatever environmental concern is making the news, look closely at the overall envi-ronmental impact of products throughout their life cycle. To do this, you’ll need to evaluate the sustainability of your suppliers, not just their products.

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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 [email protected]. This updated article was previously published in the July/August 2008 issue of Defense Communities.

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When it comes to America’s energy needs, two things are cer-tain: The sun will come up every day and deliver the solar energy we require; and the cost of electricity in the United States will continue to rise at an unprecedented rate.

Fortunately, solar power is gaining momentum, thanks in large part to federal and state incentives. Plus, solar systems are more eco-nomically viable than ever before. Combine incentives with afford-able 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 trendsSolar 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

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Lower equipment costs combine with government incentives, making renewable energy strategies even more attractive

for military housing

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Solar Sweet Spot

Solar Energy Factsn the desert southwest is the best location in

the united states for solar energy generation opportunities, followed by the southeast. However, solar PV generation is also viable in alaska and new england.

n insolation (exposure of something to sun-light) 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 insola-tion rate. at the end of 2009, germany had a cumulative installed solar electric capac-ity 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.

n for 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 ther-mal 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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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 essen-tially 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 produc-ing 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 appli-cation 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 thermalThere 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 electric-ity in all seasons regardless of temperature.

Solar PV is a reliable source of peaking power as the out-put 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 malfunc-tion. 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 effi-ciency 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


the tube. Absorber plates are usually painted with selective coatings that absorb and retain heat better than ordinary black paint. They are nor-mally made of metal, typically copper or aluminum, because they represent a good conductor of heat. The solar collector is usually mounted on the roof and is connected to a circuit con-taining water with propylene glycol

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.

Military housing benefitsPrivatized government housing and lodging can greatly benefit from the installation of solar systems. First,

lower energy costs translate into more funds for capital improvements; sec-ond, 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 gener-ate electricity, in addition to the roof-tops 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 strat-egy 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 tem-porary 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 popu-larity 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 impera-tive. Soaring global demand for energy security is driving material costs down, while rapid technology improvements are increasing efficiency, and installa-tion 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

COL (Ret) Dave McNeil is President of Atlanta-based Hannah Solar Government Services, a service disabled veteran-owned small business. Reach McNeil at [email protected].

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t he remodeling and renewal of dorms and quarters on military installations has recently moved onto the front burner, and funding is becoming available from both APF and NAF budgets. According to the

Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III, many military housing units have stood for 50 years or more. Much of the housing stock, neglected for years on the federal budget, is showing its age. The current administration has begun work on renovating some aging installations. Many of these projects are now being speci-fied with green products that are more energy efficient and contribute to healthier indoor air quality.

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, world-renowned scientist, indoor air quality expert, and founder of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an orga-nization 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.”

Product specificationsAccording to the GEI, furniture, cabinets, and other case-work found in a typical facility may contribute to indoor air pollution. Many wood products contain chemicals that may emit toxins such as formaldehyde into the air. High

concentrations of formaldehyde, which is classified as a car-cinogen, can cause significant health problems. Designers and contractors should look for products that are third-party certified for low chemical emissions. The GEI requires materials to be tested for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and provides certification to products that meet their stringent criteria.

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Fast Facts on Indoor Air Qualityn americans spend more than 90 percent of their

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n indoor air contains up to 100 times more contam-inants than outdoor air.

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n Sick building symptoms include eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, itching, fatigue, and nausea.

n us companies could reclaim $200 billion in worker productivity by improving indoor quality.

n One in 15 homes contains radon concentrations that exceed the ePa’s recommended action level.

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casework has long been suspected to be a significant contributor to “sick building syndrome” and IAQ issues. Specifiers are looking for real sus-tainability, making product durabil-ity 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 man-agers 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 case-work that is designated GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. The product line is designed to contribute to healthier living envi-ronments for military personnel and

their families without sacrificing looks or durability.

Military housing and living quar-ters, 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 with-stand years of heavy use. For example, aluminum cabinets with Thermofoil fronts were selected for the new bar-racks at Camp Humphrey in South Korea because of their GREENGUARD certification and their durability.

LEED outlookMany 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 avail-able 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 informa-tion. Make certain to look for third-party 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 630/741-7905 or [email protected].

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t he US military began its environmental efforts more than a decade ago, but has expanded them dramati-cally in recent years. One such effort, focused on implementing environmentally preferable products,

is taking place at Fort Stewart, Georgia. 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.

The SFAC needed to provide playground equipment for children visiting with their family members and for the children enrolled at the childcare center within the facil-

By Lynn Pinoniemi

The Warriors in Transition complex at Fort Stewart, Georgia, features a new eco-friendly playground

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ity. Project leaders decided on a sys-tem called the PlayShaper, which is scaled to fit children ages 2 to 5 and designed to help develop physical and social skills.

Green playFort Stewart’s newest playground con-tains more than 325 pounds of recy-cled steel and 65 pounds of recycled aluminum. Additionally, equipment

features nearly 16 percent post-con-sumer recycled material, which is a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been diverted or recovered from waste intended for disposal. The entire play-ground is 100 percent recyclable at the end of its life.

The playground also features a wide variety of play components that encourages kids to stay active. The

slide and climbers as well as the free-standing swings offer great develop-mental 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 chil-dren 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 protec-tion, natural look, and environmental profile.

Carbon footprintsAlong with their playground equip-ment order, the Fort Stewart Army Base also received an environmental state-ment that lists the carbon footprint of the playground. To manufacture the playground equipment, including the freestanding play panels, swings,

and shade structure, nearly three tons of carbon dioxide were produced. However, the base was able to neu-tralize 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 [email protected].

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CHAPTER NEWS

At 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 confi-dent 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 wip-ers 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

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 opportu-nity. 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 leav-ing 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.

Memorable Trip to PDSChapter 37 member relates her adventurous trip to Atlanta

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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Acrylic Tub & WAll linersBath Fitter

Kevin Neville102 Evergreen DriveSpringfield, TN 37172877/395-2284; fax 866/472-3504E-mail: [email protected]

APPliAncesABSOCOLD Corporation

Tim McCullumP.O. Box 1545Richmond, IN 47375800/843-3714; fax 765/935-3450E-mail: [email protected]

Alliance Laundry SystemsJamie ZafkeShepard Street, P.O. Box 990Ripon, WI 54971920/748-1671; fax 920/748-1720E-mail: [email protected]

Allied Contract Inc.Dawn Bradford124 N. Peoria AvenueTulsa, OK 74120918/556-1241; fax 918/556-1245E-mail: [email protected]

uCapitol SupplyPhil Harris1000 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 452Sunrise, FL 33323954/485-5000; fax 945/485-0407E-mail: [email protected] site: www.capitolsupply.com

Elmbrook Corporate ServicesMichael Ruez8220 Elmbrook DriveDallas, TX 75247877/356-2766; fax 214/689-6180E-mail: [email protected]

uHD Supply Facilities MaintenanceCynde Beedle10641 Scripps Summit CourtSan Diego, CA 92131858/831-2171; fax 858/831-2497E-mail: [email protected] site: www.hdsupplysolutions.com/gov

uuIntirion/MicroFridgeBenjamin Otte10 Walpole Park SouthWalpole, MA 02081800/994-0165 x2663; fax 508/660-9242E-mail: [email protected] site: www.microfridge.com

Kenyon International Inc.Suzanne Owens8 Heritage Park RoadP.O. Box 925Clinton, CT 06413860/664-4906; fax 860/664-4907E-mail: [email protected]

M Rentals, Inc.Mamie Salazar-Harper10910 Montana Avenue #AEl Paso, TX 79936915/775-1155; fax 915/532-4771E-mail: [email protected]

Pioneering Technology Corp.Laird Comber220 Britannia Road E.Mississauga, ON L4Z156905/712-2061; fax 905/712-3833E-mail: [email protected]

uThe Home DepotLyn Alvarado5481 W. Waters AvenueTampa, FL 33634813/806-3170; fax 888/806-0119E-mail: [email protected] site: www.homedepot.com

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ATHleTic, PlAygrOund, & recreATiOnAl surfAcingSurface America, Inc.

James DobmeierP.O. Box 157Williamsville, NY 14231800/999-0555; fax 716/632-8324E-mail: [email protected]

bAr cOde AsseT TrAckingBarTracks

Benjamin A. Saltzer2892 Collier AvenueSan Diego, CA 92116619/282-3211; fax 619/282-0108E-mail: [email protected]

bArrAcks MAnAgeMenT sOfTWAreSYNCADD Systems, Inc.

John Jaquess1833 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 1000Honolulu, HI 96815808/941-8286; fax 808/941-7173E-mail: [email protected]

bATH PrOducTsSwanstone Corp.

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bedrOOM & lOunge furnisHingsuADM International

Gary Raphael5565 North Elston AvenueChicago, IL 60630-1314773/774-2400; fax 773/774-2099E-mail: [email protected] site: www.admintl.com

uuBlockhouse Contract Furniture CompanySteve Perko3285 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406717/764-5555; fax 717/767-8939E-mail: [email protected] site: www.blockhouse.com

uInovaJerry Blackwell685 West End AvenueNew York, NY 10025212/932-0366; fax 212/932-1447E-mail: [email protected]

uSealy Contract Tom TervoOne Office ParkwayTrinity, NC 27370336/861-3596; fax 336/861-4045E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sealy-contract.com

uValley Forge Fabrics, Inc.Jeff Taragano2981 Gateway DrivePompano Beach, FL 33069954/971-1776; fax 954/968-1775E-mail: [email protected] site: www.valleyforge.com

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Byron Whetstone11000 Lakeview AvenueLenexa, KS 66219913/677-5588; fax 913/677-5576E-mail: [email protected]

DuPont Surfaces and Building InnovationsSteve Lewis4417 Lancaster Pike, CRP 721Wilmington, DE 19805800/436-6072E-mail: [email protected]

LP Building ProductsYuri Lawrence818 Golf House Road WestWhitsett, NC 27377336/404-6952; fax 866/264-3637E-mail: [email protected]

Norandex Building Materials Distribution, Inc.Thomas Tomaselli300 Executive Parkway West, Suite 100Hudson, OH 44236330/656-8807; fax 866/586-0861E-mail: [email protected]


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MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.Steve WhalenOne MasterBrand Cabinets DriveJasper, IN 47546812/482-2527; fax 812/482-9872E-mail: [email protected]

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Laura Bavetz31280 Oak Crest DriveWestlake Village, CA 91361818/673-4779; fax 888/299-0182E-mail: [email protected] site: www.callsource.com

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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

A d v e r T i s i n g i n d e x

cOMPensATiOnuuCEL & Associates Inc.

Kelley Calderon12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 204Los Angeles, CA 90025310/571-3113; fax 310/571-3117E-mail: [email protected] site: www.celassociates.com

cOnsTrucTiOnuuHunt Military Communities

Richard Theroux4401 N. MesaEl Paso, TX 79902915/298-0479; fax 915/298-0478 E-mail: [email protected] site: www.huntcompanies.com

cOnsTrucTiOn cOnsulTing & engineering servicesuBureau Veritas


cOnsulTAnTsuuBooz Allen Hamilton

Christopher Cole1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1100Arlington, VA 22202-4158703/412-7802; fax 703/412-7820E-mail: [email protected] site: www.bah.com

cOnTrAcTOrsGFS Group

David AlcornBox LHagatna, Guam 96932671/646-8437; fax 671/646-6097E-mail: [email protected]

SAB Co.David C. Bland III4101 East Irvington RoadTucson, AZ 85714520/750-6277; fax 520/750-6659E-mail: [email protected]

Satellite Services Inc.Don Parker7547 Waterside Loop Road, Suite BDenver, NC 28037704/812-4081; fax 704/812-4086E-mail: [email protected]

cOunTerTOPsOldcastle Surfaces, Inc.

Mark Nelson1400 W. Marietta Street NWAtlanta, GA 30318404/355-3108; fax 404/355-7893E-mail: [email protected]


debT cOllecTiOn fOr MiliTAry HOusingHunter Warfield

John Bechtold3111 West MLK Boulevard, 2nd FloorTampa, FL 33607888/486-8927; fax 813/283-4498E-mail: [email protected]

develOPersuuActus Lend Lease

Charles Parker1801 West End Avenue, Suite 1700Nashville, TN 37203615/324-8800; fax 615/963-2686E-mail: [email protected] site: www.actuslendlease.com

America First CommunitiesNiles AndersenOne Burlington Place1004 Farnam, Suite 400Omaha, NE 68102402/930-3013; fax 402/930-3047E-mail: [email protected]

uuBalfour Beatty CommunitiesChris Williams10 Campus BoulevardNewtown Square, PA 19073610/355-8000; fax 610/335-8201E-mail: [email protected] site: www.bbcgrp.com

uClark RealtyCleve Johnson4401 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600Arlington, VA 22203703/294-4500; fax 703/294-4650E-mail: [email protected] site: www.clarkrealty.com

uuHunt Military CommunitiesRichard Theroux4401 N. MesaEl Paso, TX 79902915/298-0479; fax 915/298-0478 E-mail: [email protected] site: www.huntcompanies.com

uuLincoln Military HousingSam Merrick3360 Murray RidgeSan Diego, CA 92123858/874-8100; fax 858/874-3259E-mail: [email protected] site: www.lpcmil.com

uuMichaels Military HousingRonald Hansen3 E. Stow RoadP.O. Box 994Marlton, NJ 08053 856/596-3008; fax 856/797-8956E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mmhusa.com



uuPicerne Military HousingBill Mulvey1405 South County Trail, Suite 530East Greenwich, RI 02818401/228-2800; fax 401/228-2899 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.picernemilitaryhousing.com

uUnited Communities, LLCMike Haydinger78 East Main StreetMarlton, NJ 08053 856/985-1777; fax 856/985-2445E-mail: [email protected] site: www.mcguiredixuc.com

develOPMenT & PrOPerTy MAnAgeMenTuuBalfour Beatty Communities

Chris Williams10 Campus BoulevardNewtown Square, PA 19073610/355-8000; fax 610/335-8201E-mail: [email protected] site: www.bbcgrp.com

uuForest CityAngelo Pimpas50 Public Square, Suite 1200Cleveland, OH 44113216/621-6060; fax 216/263-4800E-mail: [email protected] site: www.forestcity.net


uuPicerne Military HousingBill Mulvey1405 South County Trail, Suite 530East Greenwich, RI 02818401/228-2800; fax 401/228-2899 E-mail: [email protected] site: www.picernemilitaryhousing.com

uUnited Communities, LLCMike Haydinger78 E. Main StreetMarlton, NJ 08053856/985-1777; fax 856/985-2445E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mcguiredixuc.com

drAPeries, bedsPreAds, & WindOW TreATMenTsuADM International

Gary Raphael5565 North Elston AvenueChicago, IL 60630-1314773/774-2400; fax 773/774-2099E-mail: [email protected] site: www.admintl.com

Casson ArtCarolyn SmartP.O. Box 4187Martinsville, VA 24115276/638-1450; fax 276/638-3877E-mail: [email protected]

Contract Décor Inc.Marc Stewart 72-184 N. Shore StreetThousand Palms, CA 92276760/343-4444; fax 760/343-4441 E-mail: [email protected]

Mill Distributors Inc. Thomas Wieder45 Aurora Industrial ParkwayAurora, OH 44202800/322-6555; fax 330/995-9207E-mail: [email protected]

RMP AssociatesRhonda Pearson2208 Newcastle StreetBrunswick, GA 31520-8737912/280-0773; fax 912/280-0595E-mail: [email protected]

Southwest DécorEdd Ligendza3645 Fredericksburg RoadSan Antonio, TX 78201800/880-5701 x18; fax 210/732-9347 E-mail: [email protected]

Thomas W. Raftery Inc.Gary Rigoletti1055 Broad StreetHartford, CT 06106860/278-9870; fax 860/278-9873E-mail: [email protected]

uValley Forge Fabrics, Inc.Jeff Taragano2981 Gateway DrivePompano Beach, FL 33069954/971-1776; fax 954/968-1775E-mail: [email protected] site: www.valleyforge.com

educATiOnAlInstitute of Real Estate Management

Nancye J. Kirk430 N. Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60611-4090312/329-6010; fax 312/410-7910E-mail: [email protected]


“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.

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 experi-ence 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 environmen-tally 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.

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THE COMFORT OF HOMEVALUE, 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 (800) 605-2130

elecTrOnic lOcksuKaba Multihousing & Institutional

Fred Crum31750 Sherman AvenueMadison Heights, MI 48071877/272-3565; fax 248/583-3228E-mail: [email protected] site: www.kabamultihousing.com

energy-efficienT PrOducTsUSI Green Energy, LLC

Raman Malhotra960 Bridle Path RoadAllentown, PA 18103610/439-2122; fax 610/439-8242E-mail: [email protected]

fAbricsMayer Fabrics

Richard Mayer321 S. Alabama StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204800/428-4415; fax 317/267-2629E-mail: [email protected]

uValley Forge Fabrics, Inc.Jeff Taragano2981 Gateway DrivePompano Beach, FL 33069954/971-1776; fax 954/968-1775E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.valleyforge.com

fAuceTsMoen, Incorporated

David Ricci7 Pointe CircleJackson, NJ 08527973/220-7859; fax 732/367-9215E-mail: [email protected]

flOOringuAmtico International

Philip Hughes66 Perimeter Center EastAtlanta, GA 30346937/829-8316; fax 404/267-1901E-mail: [email protected] site: www.amtico.com

uCBC AmericaDale Carson1813 Augusta BoulevardFairfield, OH 45014631/835-0275; fax 631/864-8151E-mail: [email protected] site: www.cbcamerica.com

uCMA Inc.Paul Snyder8425 Progress Drive, Suite BBFrederick, MD 21701240/215-9700; fax 240/215-9721E-mail: [email protected] site: www.cma-gsa.com

Commercial Carpets of America, Inc.Sharon Johnson430 South Pickett StreetAlexandria, VA 22304703/370-0000; fax 703/823-8335E-mail: [email protected]

Continental Flooring CompanyDiane Conti9319 N. 94th Way, Suite 1000Scottsdale, AZ 85258480/949-8509 or 800/825-1221; fax 480/945-2603E-mail: [email protected]

DEHCO/CAST ProductsPatrick Phillips58263 Charlotte AvenueElkhart, IN 46517574/294-2684; fax 574/296-7564E-mail: [email protected]

FloorExpoWilliam Graham Howerton811 Livingston Court, Suite AMarietta, GA 30067770/528-4740; fax 770/424-1988E-mail: [email protected]

GFC, Inc.Eugene Hartley3816 Binz-Engleman, B-125San Antonio, TX 78219210/651-5002; fax 210/651-6910 E-mail: [email protected]

uMohawk IndSeth Arnold508 E. Morris StreetP.O. Box 1448 Dalton, GA 30722706/272-4912E-mail: [email protected] site: www.mohawkflooring.com

Shaw Contract GroupJeff ManleyP.O. Box 2128Dalton, GA 30722706/275-2423; fax 706/428-3393E-mail: [email protected]

uSherwin-Williams Bill Rafie101 Prospect Avenue, 10 MidlandCleveland, OH 44115216/515-4313; fax 216/566-1392E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sherwin.com


furnisHed APArTMenTs/TeMPOrAry lOdgingPreferred Corporate Housing

Michelle Velasquez9119 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77024800/960-0102; fax 713/722-9013E-mail: [email protected]

furniTureAdden Furniture Inc.

Linda Kane26 Jackson StreetLowell, MA 01852800/625-3876; fax 978/453-1449E-mail: [email protected]

uADM InternationalGary Raphael5565 North Elston AvenueChicago, IL 60630-1314773/774-2400; fax 773/774-2099E-mail: [email protected] site: www.admintl.com

uAVTEQ, Inc.Angelina Kerr1151 Empire CentralDallas, TX 75247214/905-9001; fax 214/905-9666E-mail: [email protected] site: www.agsinc.net

uuBlockhouse Contract Furniture CompanySteve Perko3285 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406717/764-5555; fax 717/767-8939E-mail: [email protected] site: www.blockhouse.com

uCapitol SupplyPhil Harris1000 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 452Sunrise, FL 33323954/485-5000; fax 945/485-0407E-mail: [email protected] site: www.capitolsupply.com

uCMA Inc.Paul Snyder8425 Progress Drive, Suite BBFrederick, MD 21701240/215-9700; fax 240/215-9721E-mail: [email protected] site: www.cma-gsa.com

uCORT Furniture RentalPeggy Moore801 Hampton Park BoulevardCapitol Heights, MD 20743888/472-2678; fax 301/333-3530E-mail: [email protected] site: www.cort.com

uDCI Inc.Henry Kober265 S. Main StreetLisbon, NH 03585800/552-8286; fax 803/838-6826E-mail: [email protected] site: www.dcifurn.com

uDehler Manufacturing Inc./Three MountainMike Gittinger5801 W. DickensChicago, IL 60639800/624-9101; fax 773/637-5042E-mail: [email protected] site: www.3MTF.com

Foliot Furniture, Inc.Dana Rios721 Boul Roland GabrielSt. Jerome, QC J7Y4C1450/565-6659 x309; fax 450/565-8932E-mail: [email protected]

uFurniture By Thurston/Three MountainMike Gittinger12250 Charles DriveGrass Valley, CA 95945530/272-4331; fax 530/272-4962E-mail: [email protected] site: www.3MTF.com

GSA Integrated Workplace Acquisition CenterDan McAneney20 North 8th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215/446-5094; fax 215/446-5115E-mail: [email protected]

uHD Supply Facilities MaintenanceCynde Beedle10641 Scripps Summit CourtSan Diego, CA 92131858/831-2171; fax 858/831-2497E-mail: [email protected] site: www.hdsupplysolutions.com/gov

uInovaJerry Blackwell685 West End AvenueNew York, NY 10025212/932-1447; fax 212/932-1447E-mail: [email protected]

Integra, Inc. Chandra PutnamP.O. Box MWalworth, WI 53184800/235-0234; fax 262/275-3614E-mail: [email protected]

John Savoy & Son Inc. David KratzerP.O. Box 248300 Howard StreetMontoursville, PA 17754570/368-2424; fax 570/368-3280E-mail: [email protected]

KJL-Letts Design, Inc.Debra Joyce2733 Via Orange Way, Suite 103Spring Valley, CA 91978619/464-8010; fax 619/464-8016E-mail: [email protected]

uKLN Steel Products Company/Three MountainMike GittingerP.O. Box 34690San Antonio, TX 78265-4690800/624-9101; fax 210/227-4047E-mail: [email protected] site: www.3MTF.com

KloppenbergGary Kiepke2267 W. Oxford AvenueEnglewood, CO 80110303/761-1615; fax 303/789-1741E-mail: [email protected]




uMarvin J. Perry & AssociatesMalcolm Wilson4101 Howard AvenueKensington, MD 20895-2495301/564-1112; fax 301/564-1076E-mail: [email protected] site: www.mjpw.com

Marvin J. Perry, Inc. Skip Yeager10563 Metropolitan AvenueKensington, MD 20895301/949-1301 x12; fax 301/949-1304E-mail: [email protected]

ModuForm, Inc.Darlene Bailey172 Industrial RoadFitchburg, MA 01420-0004800/221-6638; fax 978/345-0188E-mail: [email protected]

New England Woodcraft Peter Osborne481 North StreetP.O. Box 165Forest Dale, VT 05745802/247-8211; fax 802/247-8042E-mail: [email protected]

Old Dominion Wood ProductsSherri Stilwell800 Craddock StreetLynchburg, VA 24501800/245-6382; fax 434/845-7614E-mail: [email protected]

RT LondonGerard Barry1642 Broadway NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504-2027877/613-2027; fax 616/364-1131E-mail: [email protected]

Rodco-BrandtJuergen RichterP.O. Box 270Mansfield, TX 76063817/477-4118; fax 817/477-4728E-mail: [email protected]

Sauder Manufacturing CompanySteve Britton930 West Barre RoadArchbold, OH 43502800/777-5055; fax 260/627-6496E-mail: [email protected]

This End Up Furniture Co., Inc. Janet CostinP.O. Box 5410 Sanford, NC 27331919/774-7474; fax 919/776-2173E-mail: [email protected]

uThomasville FurnitureCarole Snider401 East Main StreetThomasville, NC 27360336/476-2175; fax 336/472-4057E-mail: [email protected] site: www.contract.thomasville.com

uTrade Products CorporationAllyn Richert12124 Pope’s Head RoadFairfax, VA 22030888/352-3580; fax 703/502-9399E-mail: [email protected] site: www.tradeproductscorp.com

Transformations FurnitureJaret Wieland16840 State Road 37Harlan, IN 46743260/657-5527; fax 260/657-5691E-mail: [email protected]

Trinity Furniture Inc.Jorge LagueruelaP.O. Box 150Trinity, NC 27370336/472-6660; fax 336/475-0037E-mail: [email protected]

uUniversity LoftJames Jannetides433 E. Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204317/631-5433; fax 317/631-1516E-mail: [email protected] site: www.universityloft.com

furniTure insTAllATiOnCrowning Touch Installations

Richard Tyner 1801 S. Myers StreetOceanside, CA 92054760/224-4555; fax 888/881-1370 x3E-mail: [email protected]

furniTure refinisHing & reuPHOlsTeringThe Refinishing Touch

Roberta Bernhardt9350 Industrial TraceAlpharetta, GA 30004770/642-4169; fax 770/475-4782E-mail: [email protected]

gOvernMenT servicesuNorthrop Grumman Technical Services

Joe Munter1235 South Clark Street10th Floor, Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22202703/604-4469E-mail: [email protected] site: www.northropgrumman.com

green building cOMPliAnceuBureau Veritas


grOunds MAinTenAnce MAnAgeMenTuDavey Commercial Grounds Management

Blane PshigodaP.O. Box 75563Colorado Springs, CO 80970719/638-1210; fax 719/638-1233 E-mail: [email protected] site: www.davey.com

Turf Design Lawn and Landscaping Joseph AaronP.O. Box 860303Shawnee, KS 66286913/764-6531 x11; fax 913/764-0647E-mail: [email protected]

guesT AMeniTiesAmerican Hotel Register Company

Scott LeCalsey100 S. Milwaukee AvenueVernon Hills, IL 60061847/743-1520; fax 847/743-2092E-mail: [email protected]

HOusing PrivATiZATiOnuuBalfour Beatty Communities

Chris Williams10 Campus BoulevardNewtown Square, PA 19073610/355-8000; fax 610/335-8201E-mail: [email protected] site: www.bbcgrp.com

uLincoln Military HousingSam Merrick3360 Murray RidgeSan Diego, CA 92123858/874-8100; fax 858/874-8137E-mail: [email protected] site: www.lpcmil.com

uuMichaels Military HousingRonald Hansen3 E. Stow RoadP.O. Box 994Marlton, NJ 08053856/596-3008; fax 856/797-8956E-mail: [email protected] site: www.mmhusa.com

HOusing referrAl sysTeMsRunzheimer International

Kraig Rodenbeck1 Runzheimer ParkwayWaterford, WI 53185262/971-2312; fax 262/971-2373E-mail: [email protected]

insurAnce servicesuAlliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Patty Cosman1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 210Troy, MI 48084248/205-2934; fax 248/203-7510E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.alliantinsurance.com

CRES Insurance ServicesDave Miller15373 Innovation Drive, Suite 250San Diego, CA 92128800/880-2747; fax 858/618-1655E-mail: [email protected]

key cOnTrOluKaba Multihousing & Institutional

Fred Crum31750 Sherman AvenueMadison Heights, MI 48071877/272-3565; fax 248/583-3228E-mail: [email protected] site: www.kabamultihousing.com

KeyTrak, Inc.Jordan Dent 200 Quality CircleCollege Station, TX 77845879/595-2600; fax 979/595-2717E-mail: [email protected]

lAndscAPe MAnAgeMenTBrickman Group

Tom Davis9250 Rumsey Road, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045443/766-1397; fax 410/992-0943E-mail: [email protected]

uDavey Commercial Grounds ManagementBlane PshigodaP.O. Box 75563Colorado Springs, CO 80970719/638-1210; fax 719/638-1233E-mail: [email protected] site: www.davey.com

Mainscape, Inc.Craig Brooks13418 Britton Park RoadFishers, IN 46038317/577-3155; fax 317/577-3161E-mail: [email protected]

Multi Family Services, LLCPhil White1701 Hazelwood DriveMarietta, GA 30067770/509-0456; fax 770/234-6351E-mail: [email protected]

Munie Greencare ProfessionalsNancy Nekola1000 Milburn School RoadCaseyville, IL 62232618/624-5005; fax 618/632-5475E-mail: [email protected]

uTidewater Landscape Management, Inc. Jimmy DeloachP.O. Box 7571Garden City, GA 31418912/966-7391; fax 912/966-7395E-mail: [email protected] site: www.tidewater-lm.com

YardmasterKurt Kluznik1447 N. Ridge RoadPainesville, OH 44077440/357-8400 x144; fax 440/357-1624E-mail: [email protected]

ligHTingArkansas Lamp Manufacturing Co.

Ed Carr1701 S. 28th StreetVan Buren, AR 72956479/474-0876; fax 479/474-9007E-mail: [email protected]

Epiphany LightingJim Shaw2805 S. Shiloh RoadGarland, TX 75041972/276-3800; fax 972/276-9838E-mail: [email protected]


linensA-1 Textiles

Carol MoranP.O. Box 5259Chatsworth, CA 91313800/351-1819; fax 800/453-0952E-mail: [email protected]

lOdging & HOsPiTAliTyGSA, FAS Greater Southwest Acquisition Center

Cheryl Allen819 Taylor Street, Room 7QSAAFort Worth, TX 76102817/674-2310; fax 817/574-2689E-mail: [email protected]

MAinTenAnceKIRA Inc.

Carlos Garcia3141 Commerce ParkwayMiramar, FL 33025305/374-7775; fax 305/374-8228E-mail: [email protected]

United Laboratories, Inc.Eric Frazier320 37th AvenueSt. Charles, IL 60174630/377-0900; fax 630/762-7377E-mail: [email protected]

Windsor IndustriesLeean Bradburn1351 W. Stanford AvenueEnglewood, CO 80110303/762-1800 x206 or 800/444-7654 x206; fax 303/865-2807E-mail: [email protected]

MAinTenAnce servicesWilmar Industries, Inc.

Michael Brooks6426 Harbor MistMissouri City, TX 77459800/345-3000; fax 832/618-1669E-mail: [email protected]

MAinTenAnce suPPliesuHD Supply Facilities Maintenance

Cynde Beedle10641 Scripps Summit CourtSan Diego, CA 92131858/831-2171; fax 858/831-2497E-mail: [email protected] site: www.hdsupplysolutions.com/gov

Lowe’s CompaniesMichael Watkins1000 Lowe’s BoulevardMooresville, NC 28117704/758-1000; fax 336/217-2761E-mail: [email protected]


MATTressesAmerican Bedding Manufacturers, Inc.

Dale ReynoldsP.O. Box 1048Athens, TN 37371423/745-1512; fax 423/745-2772E-mail: [email protected]

L C IndustriesDavid Henderson4500 Emperor BoulevardP.O. Box 13629Durham, NC 27709919/596-8277; fax 919/598-1179E-mail: [email protected]

Lions Volunteer Blind Industries, Inc.Don BrittonP.O. Box 706758 West Morris BoulevardMorristown, TN 37815423/586-3922; fax 423/586-1479E-mail: [email protected]

Paramount Industrial Cos., Inc. Richard Diamonstein1112 Kingwood AvenueNorfolk, VA 23502757/855-3321; fax 757/855-2029E-mail: [email protected]

uSealy ContractTom TervoOne Office ParkwayTrinity, NC 27370336/861-3596; fax 336/861-4045E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sealy-contract.com

uSimmons Bedding CompanyMike RyanOne Concourse Parkway, Suite 800Atlanta, GA 30328770/206-2734; fax 770/206-2750E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.simmonshospitality.com

Winston-Salem Industries for the BlindJohn Trenholm7730 North Point DriveWinston-Salem, NC 27106336/759-0551; fax 336/759-0990E-mail: [email protected]

MOrTgAge servicesuWells Fargo Home Mortgage

David Gibbons2701 Wells Fargo WayMinneapolis, MN 55408612/312-4363; fax 612/312-4390E-mail: [email protected] site: www.wellsfargo.com/militarymortgage

MulTiPurPOse bAll fieldsuABC TEAM Playgrounds GmbH

Rainer KronbachP.O. Box 255Ransback Baumbach GE 562220049 7161 929530; fax 0049 7161 929532E-mail: [email protected] site: www.abc-team.de

PAinTs And cOATingsPPG Industries – Pittsburgh Paints – Porter Paints

Dan Passinault2701 Timberglen DriveWexford, PA 15090412/302-3873; fax 724/935-7855E-mail: [email protected]

uSherwin-WilliamsBill Rafie101 Prospect AvenueCleveland, OH 44115216/515-4313; fax 216/566-1392E-mail: [email protected] site: www.sherwin.com

PAyMenT PrOcessing servicesuMilitary Assistance Co.

Rick BoswellP.O. Box 1270Elizabethtown, KY 42702270/706-6220; fax 877/237-7960E-mail: [email protected] site: www.macallotment.com

PlAygrOund eQuiPMenTuABC TEAM Playgrounds GmbH

Rainer KronbachP.O. Box 255Ransbach-Baumbach GE 562220049 7161 929530; fax 0049 7161 929532E-mail: [email protected] site: www.abc-team.de

PluMbing/HvAcHD Supply Plumbing/HVAC

Ken Ward4815 West Buckskin TrailPhoenix, AZ 85083623/362-8575; fax 866/521-9195E-mail: [email protected]

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 E M B E R S A T L A R G E

John busca, uSAFlinda Cruz, Navy

Suzanne Harrison, uSAWalt kelly, Private Sector

Connie lotfi, uSAF Sheila Schwartz, uSAFbarbara Sincere, uSAJoyce VanSlyke, uSA

Charlie Williams, Private Sector

*Indicates Executive Council Members

P H M A M i s s i O n

Contributing toward better qualityhousing 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.



POrTAble MOving & sTOrAge cOnTAinersPODS Enterprises, Inc.

Cherlyne Rouse5585 Rio Vista DriveClearwater, FL 33760727/538-6418; fax 727/532-2660E-mail: [email protected]

PrivATiZed MiliTAry HOuingBoyer Hill Military Housing

Mark Pace4049B Cambridge Loop Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056801/784-5600; fax 801/784-5602E-mail: [email protected]

PrOPerTy MAnAgeMenTuuCE McKenzie & Associates, LLC

Charles McKenzie724 S. Shelmore Boulevard, Suite 100Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464843/849-1122; fax 843/849-0595E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cemallc.com

uuForest CityAngelo Pimpas50 Public Square, Suite 1200Cleveland, OH 44113216/621-6060; fax 216/263-4800E-mail: [email protected] site: www.forestcity.net

uuHunt Military CommunitiesRichard Theroux4401 North MesaEl Paso, TX 79902915/298-0479; fax 915/298-0478E-mail: [email protected] site: www.huntcompanies.com


uuMichaels Military Housing Ronald Hansen3 E. Stow RoadP.O. Box 994Marlton, NJ 08053856/596-3008; fax 856/797-8956E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mmhusa.com

uNew Orleans Navy Housing LLCBrian May8027 Jefferson HighwayBaton Rouge, LA 70809225/924-4828; fax 225/924-4945E-mail: [email protected] site: www.patricianmanagement.com

uuPicerne Military HousingBill Mulvey1405 South County Trail, Suite 530East Greenwich, RI 02818401/228-2800; fax 401/228-2899 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.picernemilitaryhousing.com

uUnited Communities, LLCMike Haydinger78 East Main StreetMarlton, NJ 08053 856/985-1777; fax 856/985-2445E-mail: [email protected] site: www.mcguiredixuc.com

uWinnResidential-Military Housing ServicesPatrick Appleby6 Faneuil Hall MarketplaceBoston, MA 02109617/239-4590; fax 617/239-4482E-mail: [email protected] site: www.winnco.com

reAl esTATe services, PrOPerTy MAnAgeMenT, relOcATiOnCarrsun Company

Phil Carroll3355 S. Arlington Ave., Suite BIndianapolis, IN 46203317/784-2341; fax 371/788-7604E-mail: [email protected]

uCORT Furniture RentalPeggy Moore801 Hampton Park BoulevardCapitol Heights, MD 20743888/472-2678; fax 301/333-3530E-mail: [email protected] site: www.cort.com

Equity Residential PropertiesClancy Weaver1953 Gallows Road, Suite 340Vienna, VA 22182703/714-1650 x1635; fax 703/288-3046E-mail: [email protected]

uuForest CityAngelo Pimpas50 Public Square #1200Cleveland, OH 44113216/621-6060; fax 216/263-4800E-mail: [email protected] site: www.forestcity.net

uuMilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc.David Gran129 Lupine DriveStafford, VA 22556866/604-9126; fax 540/752-1591E-mail: [email protected] site: www.militarybyowner.com

uuPinnacle, an American Management Services Company

Mike Rouen2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 200Seattle, WA 98121206/215-9700; fax 206/215-9777E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.pinnaclerealty.com

uWinnResidential-Military Housing ServicesPatrick Appleby6 Faneuil Hall MarketplaceBoston, MA 02109617/239-4590; fax 617/239-4482E-mail: [email protected] site: www.winnco.com

recreATiOnAl eQuiPMenTuABC TEAM Playgrounds GmbH

Rainer KronbachP.O. Box 255Ransbach Baumbach GE 562220049 7161 929530; fax 0049 7161 929532E-mail: [email protected] site: www.abc-team.de

uCreative Outdoor Designs Inc.Grace KellerP.O. Box 300Ballentine, SC 29002803/732-3620; fax 803/732-9210E-mail: [email protected] site: www.creativeoutdoordesigns.com

GameTimeMatt MeeksP.O. Box 680121150 PlayCore Drive SEFort Payne, AL 35967800/235-2440; fax 256/997-5438E-mail: [email protected]

Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc.Richard Hagelberg5400 Miller AvenueGary, IN 46403800/255-0153; fax 219/938-3340E-mail: [email protected]

PlayMart Inc.Chris St. John170 Allens WaySomerset, KY 43501800/437-5297; fax 606/678-0911E-mail: [email protected]

securiTy & sAfeTy PrOducTsCorKey Control Systems, Inc.

Robin Walin1535 Bayshore HighwayBurlingame, CA 94010800/622-2239; fax 650/692-9410E-mail: [email protected]

uKaba Multihousing & InstitutionalFred Crum31750 Sherman AvenueMadison Heights, MI 48071877/272-3565; fax 248/583-3228E-mail: [email protected] site: www.kabamultihousing.com

Onity, Inc.Suzanne Child2232 Northmont ParkwayDuluth, GA 30096678/512-8039; fax 678/512-7565E-mail: [email protected]

Stanley Security SolutionsJeff Huggins112 Rivendell CourtMt. Holly, NC 28120980/721-3536; fax 704/827-0149E-mail: [email protected]

Wooster Products Inc.Chuck HessP.O. Box 896Wooster, OH 44691800/321-4936; fax 330/262-4151

sHAde sysTeMsShade Systems, Inc.

Steve Wilson 4150 S.W. 19 StreetOcala, FL 34474352/237-0135; fax 352/237-2256E-mail: [email protected]

sHOWer bAsesu Mincey Marble Mfg., Inc.

Donna MinceyP.O. Box 2381Gainesville, GA 30503770/532-0451; fax 770/531-0935E-mail: [email protected] site: www.minceymarble.com

sOfTWAreInfor-(SoftBrands)

Sara Wilson13560 Morris Road, Suite 4100Alpharetta, GA 30004864/422-5310; fax 864/422-5000E-mail: [email protected]

uuRealPageStacey Blackwell4000 International ParkwayCarrollton, TX 75007972/820-3015; fax 972/[email protected] Web site: www.realpage.com

uuYardi SystemsBrigitta Eggleston430 South FairviewGoleta, CA 93117 805/699-2040 x424; fax 805/699-2041E-mail: [email protected] site: www.yardi.com

sOlAr energy PrOducTsHannah Solar, LLC

Peter Marte2135 Defoor Hills Road, SE, Suite MAtlanta, GA 30318404/609-7005; fax 404/609-7655E-mail: [email protected]

sPeciAlTy cOATings MAnufAcTureruSherwin-Williams

Bill Rafie101 Prospect Avenue, 10 MidlandCleveland, OH 44115216/515-4313; fax 216/566-1392E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sherwin.com

sTrATegic PlAnning/survey servicesuuCEL & Associates Inc.

Kelley Calderon12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 204Los Angeles, CA 90025310/571-3113; fax 310/571-3117E-mail: [email protected] site: www.celassociates.com



PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR XXIII


SEE YOU AT PDS NEW ORLEANS

17-21 JAN 2011


TeMPOrAry QuArTers uCORT Furniture Rental

Peggy Moore801 Hampton Park BoulevardCapitol Heights, MD 20743888/472-2678; fax 301/333-3530E-mail: [email protected] site: www.cort.com

Tile & grOuT MAinTenAnce/resTOrATiOnSaniGLAZE International, LLC

Joel MitchellP.O. Box 37209Jacksonville, FL 32236800/874-5554; fax 904/366-2690E-mail: [email protected]

TOucHscreens/infOrMATiOn kiOsksDynaTouch

Paul Stahl9901 Broadway, Suite 115San Antonio, TX 78217210/828-8343; fax 210/828-6640E-mail: [email protected]

TrAining uCallSource

Laura Bavetz31280 Oak Crest DriveWestlake Village, CA 91361818/673-4779; fax 888/299-0182 E-mail: [email protected] site: www.callsource.com

Tub And sHOWer surrOundsuMincey Marble Mfg., Inc.

Donna MinceyP.O. Box 2381Gainesville, GA 30503770/532-0451; fax 770/531-0935 E-mail: [email protected] site: www.minceymarble.com

uTiliTy subMeTering & billing servicesista North America

Bill Kirk3655 Northpoint Pkwy., Suite 450Alpharetta, GA 30005325/895-8839; fax 770/396-8656E-mail: [email protected]

Minol, L.P.Tiffany Busch15280 Addison Road, Suite 100Addison, TX 75001972/386-6611 x133; fax 877/791-4775E-mail: [email protected]

vAniTy TOPsuMincey Marble Mfg., Inc.

Donna MinceyP.O. Box 2381Gainesville, GA 30503770/532-0451; fax 770/531-0935 E-mail: [email protected] site: www.minceymarble.com

videO cOnference furniTureu AVTEQ, Inc.

Angelina Kerr1151 Empire CentralDallas, TX 75247214/905-9001; fax 214/905-9666E-mail: [email protected] site: www.agsinc.net

WAllcOvering & PAinT/rePAirFibreworks

Sean Voyles2417 Data DriveLouisville, KY 40299866/459-4976; fax 502/271-5954 E-mail: [email protected]

John Wayne Construction G.S.A. DivisionWayne Griner1520 NW 65th Avenue, Suite 5Plantation, FL 33313954/584-8160; fax 954/584-8161E-mail: [email protected]

WindOW TreATMenTsCustom Interiors and Supply Co., Inc.

Gary Jones501 Industrial RoadParis, TN 38242731/644-7000; fax 731/644-7001E-mail: [email protected]


After

Completed projeCts:Fort jackson

New Furniture: $2,732,811.72

Refinished by TRT:$770,216.92

Savings of 72%

NAs pensacolaNew Furniture: $1,023,232.63


Savings of 74%

U.s. HouseNew Furniture: $1,104,448.20


Savings of 84%

and many more... AfterBefore

Before

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