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Facility Site Surveys by Himes Associates, Ltd.
Himes Associates, Ltd. offers Facility Site Surveys to its clients. Himes will identify and inventory the existing building components and it's building systems currently in place. Our expert personnel identifies and anticipates problems that may materialize over time, and will develop contingency solution plans to mitigate future risks and problems.
Facility Assessment Studies identify a building's cost effective utilization and/or adaptive re-use for the following building types:
- Mission Critical
- Call Centers
- Adaptive Re-use of Existing Buildings
- Office Buildings
Facility Assessment Studies provide the following benefits:
- Financial accountability provides an acute understanding and awareness of what you have, its condition, and operating costs.
- Proactive knowledge enables proactive management for a strategic plan in leveraging a property for asset improvement, acquisition, or disposition.
For more information on how this service can benefit your portfolio, please contact the Himes Associates, Ltd. team:
Click Here for Karen S. Fields or call 703.591.7272
Click Here for Sheila Sipes or call 312.466.5676
Seeking new talent for Himes Chicago office
We are currently expanding our Chicago office and are in search of new project management talent! We are currently seeking bright, motivated, experienced and positive individuals for the following positions:
- Project Manager:The position will provide management of various construction projects ($500K - $10M). This includes being a member of the project team for management of the design and construction teams as well as communication and coordination with cross-functional, internal project teams. A critical aspect of this position is to minimize the client's risk. This is accomplished through thoughtful leadership and managing consistent processes, maintaining thorough records, minimizing disruptions to work processes, and monitoring for errors and omissions...
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- Vice President / Director of Operations:The position will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects and multiple project managers as projects progress from design through completion of construction and final occupancy. Project types vary from TI work to full build-to-suits. Duties include internal resource scheduling and management, involvement in business development presentations and proposals, as well as client consulting and account management. This position is to be the leader of our Chicago office, and as such will require skills at professional networking and business development in coordination and concert with our Director of Business Development... Click here for full description
Please contact info@himesassociates.com for more information or to apply
Himes Associates, Ltd in Attendance as Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell Speaks at Mid-Atlantic Luncheon
On May 31st, the CoreNet Mid-Atlantic Chapter held its first ever Governor's Luncheon Event featuring The Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Bob McDonnell. The Governor discussed a large array of hot topics ranging from technology expansion to relieving area traffic congestion.
The Governor focused specifically on Virginia's Economic Development plan and the State's plans for creating more jobs and opportunities. With the increased need for a well-qualified and educated workforce, improving affordability and accessibility in Virginia's higher education system was definitely a topic of interest for many in attendance. Governor McDonnell stressed the intrinsic link between education and employment and how the State planned to promote degrees in business, information technology and other burgeoning industries.
After his discussion, the Governor opened the floor to questions. Incentivizing tele-working, the possibilities of a new by-pass and marketing to international corporations were just a few of the topics on audience member's minds. The luncheon concluded with a discussion of how federal budget cuts impact Virginia and how the State plans to ensure that programs and initiatives remain funded without increasing taxes.
Paul Himes to Speak at CoreNet Luncheon
For those of you in the Chicago area April 14th, we invite you to attend the CoreNet Lake Michigan Chapter Luncheon. Our very own Paul Himes will be speaking to the Chapter about data centers, mission critical technology and more! For more details, check out:
T. Rowe Price - LEEDing by Example
Himes Associates, Ltd. congratulates T. Rowe Price for achieving LEED Gold New Construction certification by the U.S. Green Building Council at their recently completed Remote Support Center. Their new 14-acre campus in Washington County, Maryland includes a single 58,500 SF building with room for future expansion. Himes' LEED accredited professionals are proud to have had the opportunity to provide design and construction management at their new facility.
Himes Associates, Ltd. Expands Chicago Mission Critical Team
Himes Associates, Ltd. Welcomes Tom Stratford and Alan Belohlavek
Chicago, Illinois., January 24, 2011 - Himes Associates, Ltd., an industry leading owner's representation services provider, has hired Tom Stratford and Alan Belohlavek as Mission Critical Senior Project Managers.
Mr. Stratford is an IT/ Mission Critical Architect and consultant with over 25 years of experience in the critical and commercial construction industry with particular emphasis on data centers, call centers and operation centers. His strengths include managing, design and commissioning coordination supporting the implementation of highly specialized electrical, mechanical, fire protection, security and IT systems.
Mr. Belohlavek brings to Himes more than 30 years of experience as an Architect and Senior Project Manager. His focus and expertise have been in commercial, industrial, governmental, financial, and educational markets with specialization in Mission Critical operations including data and operations centers, disaster recovery facilities, call centers and corporate office facilities.
Paul Himes, Himes Associates, Ltd. President and CEO, states "Tom and Alan's impressive reputations make them ideal additions to Himes. Their experience working in the Mission Critical market as well as their extensive knowledge of data center design and construction will add great value to our organization. We are pleased to have them on the team and look forward to their contributions to our continued success."
About Himes Associates, Ltd.:
Since 1982, Himes Associates, Ltd. has served as an industry leading Owner's Representative Services provider. Our management services are comprehensive and include Project Management, Real Estate Development Management, Construction Management and Relocation Management Services. Our primary mission is to identify and mitigate risk while implementing the most cost effective solutions to our client's real estate and facility needs. As an independent consultant, Himes takes great care to assess your needs in order to develop a strategic master plan that best captures your vision and ensures that every project is completed on time and in budget.
Contact:
Sheila Sipes, Director of Marketing
Himes Associates, Ltd.
312-235-3195
http://www.himesassociates.com
Paul Himes to Lead Technology Executive Club's January Seminar
Paul will be traveling to Chicago the week of January 24th to participate in the Technology Executive's Club seminar on "Balancing PPM, IT Governance & Project Management." As the seminar's moderator, Paul will facilitate a discussion regarding how implementing a project management strategy can increase IT operations, efficiency and governance. The discussion will include top members of the IT community including executives from Hyatt, TransUnion and Seaton Corp.
Please visit http://technologyexecutivesclub.com/Events/2011/0811.php to learn more about the event. We can't wait to see you all in the Windy City this month!
Wednesday, Octocer 20th, 2010
7x24 Chicago -Is your Data Center Optimized?
Paul Himes, CEO and President of Himes Associates, Ltd., will be in Chicago to participate in the Lake Michigan 7x24 Exchange conference on "Using Data Centers Today While Anticipating Changes for Tomorrow." As a thirty year veteran of the design and construction industry, Paul will add insight as to the benefits of utilizing an owner's representative services firm when planning and constructing your data center. Joined by colleagues from all aspects of the data center market including systems, operations and business development professionals, the group will discuss different avenues that the end-user could explore in order to maximize data center efficiency.
Want to know more about the event and upcoming 7x24 events? Check out http://www.7x24exchange.org/lakemichigan/news.htm for more details.
The New Face of Himes Associates, Ltd.
Himes Associates, Ltd. celebrates a fresh look with the launch of a new and improved website
Fairfax, Va., May 20, 2010 - Himes Associates, Ltd., an industry leading owner's representation services provider, is proud to unveil a new look for the company's website at www.himesassociates.com.
The new site is the culmination of an aggressive campaign to rebrand Himes Associates, Ltd. and to capitalize on the company's continued growth. Himes new branding concept was inspired by the firm's Fortune 1000 clientele and their call for a strong, straight-forward message in a recessing economy. The site's new image serves as a visual nod to Himes' commitment to quality service and efficient solutions.
The site's changes are not merely aesthetic. The redesigned site boasts in-depth project experience narratives and detailed service offerings. A new Information Center was also developed to share Himes' latest news and provide links to some of our favorite associations and organizations. A revamped sitemap was developed to enhance usability and promote more seamless navigation and a real-time blog provides continuous updates for viewers on new projects and where to find Himes in the community.
As Himes' Director of Marketing, Sheila Sipes, points out, "We're no longer living in an age of newspaper advertisements and television commercials - if you want your company to be recognized and your voice to be heard, a strong online presence is no longer a maybe; it's a must." The new site encourages user participation by connecting to Himes and its employees via our official LinkedIn page. "We are a rabidly, client centric firm that wants the site's viewers to know that there are everyday people just like them on the other side of the screen" adds Sipes.
About Himes Associates, Ltd.:
Since 1982, Himes Associates, Ltd. has served as an industry leading Owner's Representative Services provider. Our management services are comprehensive and include Project Management, Real Estate Development Management, Construction Management and Relocation Management Services. Our primary mission is to identify and mitigate risk while implementing the most cost effective solutions to our client's real estate and facility needs. As an independent consultant, Himes takes great care to assess your needs in order to develop a strategic master plan that best captures your vision and ensures that every project is completed on time and in budget.
Contact:
Sheila Sipes, Director of Marketing
Himes Associates, Ltd.
312-235-3195
http://www.himesassociates.com
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
At 16:53 local time, a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, shocked the island nation of Haiti. By January 24th, at least 52 aftershocks measuring 4.5 or greater had been recorded. An estimated three million people were affected by the quake with the Haitian Government reporting that an estimated 230,000 people had died, 300,000 had been injured and 1,000,000 made homeless.
On January 27th, Paul Himes took off for the first of two Haitian relief missions. With his beloved Malibu N888PK packed tight with food, water and supplies, Paul, through the relief organization www.bahamashabitat.org, took to the air for his first of many trips to the devastated Haitian nation.
Want to learn more about Paul's experience and how you can help? Check out "Operation: Haiti Relief 2010"
Haiti_Newsletter_-_March_2010.pdf (5780 KB)