August 19, 2010 Luau on the Lake Charity Event
Shoreline Aquatic Center, Mountain View
The CRC committee's event "Luau on the Lake" -- which followed our August chapter meeting at Shoreline Park -- was a great success. Everyone enjoyed a lovely evening and a delectable Hawaiian meal. Sponsored by Allen Matkins, Britta Campbell Art Consultant Inc., DES Architects and Engineers and DFS Commercial, the Luau raised money to benefit Leap, a non-profit organization which provides programs in art and architecture to Bay Area elementary and middle school students. Thanks go out to everyone who participated; the event's profits exceeded the goal set by CRC.
June 28, 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
Sequoyah Country Club, Oakland
June 17, 2010 Chapter Monthly Meeting
Union Bank, San Francisco
Those who attended the June CoreNet event were entertained by celebrity guest speaker, John Ratzenberger, best known for his role as mail carrier Cliff Clavin on "Cheers", and many Pixar characters.
In a very funny speech, John described his life growing up and how he was selected for the role on Cheers. He also explained an upcoming shortage in skilled labor and what he is doing to inspire tinkering and innovation among today's youth through the Nuts and Bolts Foundation www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org. John graciously took many questions from the audience, signed autographs and posed for pictures with attendees. The meeting was held on Union Bank's patio with the reception held inside the historic bank.
May 18, 2010 Chapter Monthly Meeting
San Francisco Federal Building
The May CoreNet meeting attendees
enjoyed interesting presentations from a panel of government speakers
covering:
- key findings from the GSA's green building analysis
-
changes in the GSA's workspace design
- energy savings from highly
controlled lighting in open office space
- survey results of the
occupant experience in office buildings
Following the
presentation, attendees enjoyed the fresh air and view from the Federal
Building's Skydeck 11th floor patio. Fascinating tours were also
provided, describing the architect's vision for the building along with
the building's unique features.
Denise de Ville, Chapter President Panelists
February 18, 2010 Joint Chapter Meeting with ULI at the Oracle-Conference Center
Trouble in the Commercial Real Estate Debt Markets - Opportunity or Threat
Panelists:
- Sven Pole, SVP of Global Corporate Services at CBRE
- Sam Hooker, Director of Acquistions at Embarcadero Capital Partners
- D. Tim Mahoney, Middle Market Real Estate at Wells Fargo
- Kurt Altvater, SVP of National Loan Sales Advisory Group at CBRE
- Clay Gantz,
- Frank Robinson, VP at McKesson Company
CoreNet Global’s Northern California Chapter and Urban Land Institute-San Francisco District Council are hosting an informative panel discussion focusing on the coming troubles in the commercial real estate debt markets and whether they represents an opportunity or threat for investors and occupiers alike. This panel discussion will feature views from Opportunistic Buyers, Mortgage Brokers, Attorneys, Lenders, and Corporate Occupiers. The panelists will examine the emerging complex set of factors influencing the commercial real estate industry - including changes in the commercial debt arena, the impact of government programs, capital market trends - and how these issues will impact our market and what you can do to hedge the risk or capitalize on the opportunities.
January 14, 2010 Annual Holiday Party
The CoreNet Global Northern California Chapter 2010 Holiday Party was a great success. The event was held at a new location this year, Astaria Restaurant on 3rd Street in San Mateo. The new venue was fantastic, with separate rooms for socializing and for dining; and there was plenty of both that night! If you weren't able to attend this year, make sure you can make it next year as this was the place to be and an excellent start to the New Year.
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12th Annual CRE Awards Banquet
The Four Season's Hotel San Francisco
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The mood at the 12 Annual CRE Awards Banquet was definitely FUN! Everyone enjoyed the opportunities to celebrate, visit with friends and make new contacts. The award presentations for our two honorees were entertaining, touching and inspiring. Congratulations David M. Harris and Meade Boutwell!
And thanks to the following Corporate sponsors who contributed to the success of
this year's event:
AlphaTech, BCCI, Corportate Care, The CRE Group LLC, Herman Miller, Interface Flor,
Interior Architects, Johnson Controls, Jones Lang LaSalle, Pivot, Rudolph and Sletton, Teknion,
XL Construction
July 16, 2009 - Chapter Monthly Meeting
BIM
- Lean Construction - Integrated Project Delivery
The Meeting took place at the Haworth Showroom in San Francisco. Some Members were treated to a quick tour before the program.
Program Summary:
Whether you see them as new buzz words, passing fads or have yet to hear them, they are becoming increasingly common. In an industry not normally known for disruptive innovation, they afford a fresh opportunity for us all - even the answer to what many see as over a century of real estate and construction dysfunction. They are the key to unlocking new levels of value in whatever we do. Whether early adopter or strategic follower, this event has something for everyone from tire kickers to innovators. Hear from industry experts about these leading approaches and how they are becoming an overall concept of delivering at new levels on the three cornerstones of Time, Quality and Cost. In our current challenged economy there has never been a better time to innovate and in doing so emerge from our challenges stronger and more competent than before. This session and this dialogue is the key to our recovery and a new future in our industries and professions.
The Speakers:
Howard W Ashcraft, Jr, Partner – Hanson Bridgett Law Firm
Scott Arsten, Regional BIM Manager – Turner Construction Company
Bill Black, National Director Strategic Business Solutions - Haworth Inc.
Jim Cutts, Director of Lean Construction - MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions
Eric Ibsen, LEED AP - FME Architecture & Design
Speakers Presentation
Annual Golf Tournament
June 22, 2010
Sequoyah Golf Club
Oakland, CA
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Thank you!
For those of you who attended the golf tournament, you know it was a fabulous event. Great weather, great friends, food, and drink.
This is always a well attended and fun event each year, and I want to take a moment to send a special thanks to everyone who helps make this happen. Thank you to our sponsors....your generous contributions are key to our ability to host these events. As many of you know, I did my best to try to sample all the great food and drink available all around the course - and enjoyed visiting with many of the sponsors along the way.
Of course putting together an event of this scale takes a dedicated team of volunteers. A big thanks to our committee members: Larry Bell, Ed Shea, Lou Galiano, Lunny Lundstrom, Jennyfer Aguilear, Michael Ma, Elizabeth Monti, Therese Hazelroth, and guidance from our EVP, Denise DeVille.
Look forward to seeing you all there next year as well!
Barbara Donaldson, President 2009-2010
June 18, 2009 - Chapter Monthly Meeting
The Second Generation Outsourcing
Members gathered in San Francisco's Mission Bay district to hear panelist's discuss the candid story of a groundbreaking outsourcing contract for real estate and facilities – a relationship that saved over $30 million in its first generation.
May 21, 2009 - Chapter Monthly Meeting
Cisco, Milpitas
Cisco's Next Generation Workplace
The meeting took place at Cisco in Milpitas. The presentation topics included:
Designing and Deploying work environments, tools and talent that contribute to:
• Responding to dynamic growth/contraction Business Cycles
• Collaborative – the next wave of Innovation & Productivity
• Four Generations – Unleashing the productivity of Next Gen Workforce
• Technology/Tools Enablers – Leveraging Web 2.0
• Driving adoption of new work places, practices and tools for employees, managers and organizations
April 16, 2009 - Chapter Monthly Meeting
Synopsys, Sunnyvale
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CA Assembly Bill 1103 and Energy Benchmarking
We met at Synopsys to discuss:
- AB 1103. AB 32 and other legislative requirements
- The Energy Star Portfolio Manager system and CBECS
- Principles of Energy Consumption Benchmarking
- Interpreting consumption benchmark data
- Strategies to reduce energy consumption of non-residential buildings