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Carter Hosts Semi-Annual Chief Engineers Roundtable

By Jeff Clayton, RPA, SMA, LEED AP, director of technical services, Carter

ATLANTA (July 11, 2011) - We have all heard the phrase “Knowledge is Power” to describe the importance of learning and keeping abreast of new information and technology. One of the most predominant and significant resources within Carter is learning from each other. Learning from each other and sharing pertinent information is the primary concept and driving force behind our Chief Engineer Roundtable meetings. 

We held our semi-annual Chief Engineer Roundtable meeting on June 30 where we convened to discuss various topics that are pertinent to our industry and operations. More than 20 associates participated in our meeting either in person or via conference call, which brings more than 300 + years of combined industry experience to the table. That amount of knowledge is powerful and we should use it to our benefit.

During the meeting, we discussed program objectives and emphasized the importance of the Chief Engineer’s role in helping each team member through their minimum job classification requirements.  This program will help us understand each team member’s current skill level, target future training programs and provide a career path for each individual.

Some of Carter’s Chief Engineers from around the country presented during the meeting. Joel Ward, Chief Engineer at 171 17^th St. in Atlanta, shared some lessons learned regarding sub-metering and his experience going through a LEED EB certification process. David Walker, Chief Engineer at TECO, led a discussion about demand-side energy management practices with valuable insight and best practices from many of our Chiefs. Additionally, Hal Kordovsky, Chief Engineer at Fifth Street Towers in Minneapolis, provided an update on the safety committee initiatives and stressed the importance of our safety programs. Furthermore, we discussed Energy Star tracking and Electrical Systems Arc Flash Studies.

Our meeting was very productive and many offered their insight and shared best practices. At Carter, we like to take advantage of our extensive industry knowledge and experience and share it with each other. Knowledge is power, especially when you share it with others.

 

Carter’s PFM Team Announces Two Promotions

By Holly Hughes, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, Carter

ATLANTA (June 8, 2011) - Carter’s property and facility management team is pleased to announce the promotions of John Borowski and Caty Clements.

John has been promoted to general manager of UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Chatham Centre and Plantation Pipeline in Atlanta, Ga. John has been with Carter for seven years and continues to demonstrate his managerial and customer service skills. John worked on Carter’s AT&T account and transferred to Atlantic Station in 2008. Since his move, John has been working as an assistant building manager. John has played an instrumental role in receiving high ratings on property and overall customer satisfaction.

Caty has been promoted to property manager. In this new role she will oversee the 171 17^th St. and 201 17^th St. building in Atlantic Station, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Headquarters at 1275 Peachtree St. and a King & Spalding facility at 1230 West Peachtree St. Before joining Carter, Caty worked with real estate law firms in both Atlanta and Savannah while completing her degree at University of Georgia. Caty joined Carter on the 1100 Peachtree account in 2008 and then moved to Atlantic Station. Caty’s success can be attributed to her ability to develop and maintain relationships with landlords, tenants and vendors.

Carter would like to congratulate both John and Caty on their well-deserved promotions!

 

Cassidy Turley Announces Commitment to Acquire Carter’s Brokerage and Property Management Group

Cassidy Turley to Gain Position in Atlanta—Key Market for Growth Strategy

ST. LOUIS (May 27, 2011) – Cassidy Turley, a leading commercial real estate services provider in the U.S., announced today its commitment to acquire the brokerage and property management businesses of Carter, a national leader in project development, commercial real estate services and investments.  Based in Atlanta, Carter maintains full-service offices in Atlanta and Tampa and various offices throughout the U.S.

“Cassidy Turley is delighted to announce our commitment to acquire the brokerage and property management businesses from Carter,” said Mark Burkhart, Cassidy Turley CEO.  “Carter’s thoughtful and client-driven approach is consistent with ours and will provide our clients across the country access to the best advice from an industry leading team in this region.  The addition of Carter will allow us to offer our full spectrum of services in two significant markets—Atlanta and Central Florida.”

An industry leader for over 50 years, Carter was founded in 1958 in Atlanta as a brokerage and property management firm and evolved into a full service real estate company – offering corporate services, property management, investment sales and project management for clients across the nation. Once the acquisition is completed, Carter’s Brokerage Services and Property and Facility Management groups will operate as Cassidy Turley. Carter has completed transactions valued at $4.6 billion in Atlanta and Tampa alone in the past five years and manages 25 million square feet in 11 states on behalf of private, institutional and corporate clients as well as for its real estate funds.

Going forward, Carter will focus on continuing to grow its remaining and successful Development, Project Management, Investments, Asset Management and Strategic Consulting groups. Continuing to operate these business units as “Carter,” the company will be focused on delivering value as an investor, developer, project manager, consultant, and asset manager for its clients. Carter’s Asset Management division manages more than $2.5 billion of third-party and Carter-owned assets, while its Program Development Services division currently oversees projects across the country and is consistently ranked as one of the top 5 commercial real estate development firms in the nation.

“We are excited about moving forward in the process to join Cassidy Turley.  This move will allow us to grow and strengthen our service business by leveraging Cassidy Turley’s leading capital markets, leasing, property management and corporate services platforms,” said Bob Peterson, Chairman and CEO of Carter.  “With Cassidy Turley’s national platform and service approach, we can better serve our clients with multi-market needs.  In addition, Cassidy Turley’s scale and reputation for workplace satisfaction will enable us to offer our professionals additional growth opportunities and a culture that complements Carter’s.”

“This acquisition will allow reciprocal sharing of best practices between the two firms. We welcome Carter’s key leaders, including Bob Peterson, Chairman and CEO, Scott Taylor, President, Holly Hughes, Executive Vice President and Mike Shelly, Executive Vice President, to our team. We see joining forces as a win-win for Carter, Cassidy Turley, and most importantly, our clients,” added Mr. Burkhart.