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1 WAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. design strategy vision

2 Starting with miscellaneous jobs at Greek houses on the campus of the University of Alabama over 25 years ago, WAR Construction, Inc. has become the leading general contractor on campus for the Greek system. WAR has completed over 150 projects ranging from life safety, code compliance, repair, renovations and additions to new facilities. WAR Construction, Inc. built its business by providing quality planning and construction, reliable project management, and outstanding customer engagement and service. This experience makes WAR an expert in Greek housing projects by: Understanding the mission of Greek housing is to provide safe, clean, and modern on-campus communities for living, dining, studying and pursuing recreation. Knowing the value a property must maintain to provide income while competing with other Greek houses and housing options, both on and off campus. Relating the various systems necessary to operate a commercial residential establishment and providing solutions for efficient energy management. Comprehending the structure of Greek chapters and house corporations then utilizing this knowledge to efficiently tailor projects to include planning, budgeting, financing, and scheduling. Use the experience of WAR on your chapter property by scheduling an appointment for your chapter or house corporation board to discuss future project possibilities. The personal attention, expert analysis and advice, and successful track record with other Greek organizations, will help alleviate concerns, save time, facilitate ideas, and help your chapter maintain or create a property for which it can be proud to call home. WAR Construction, Inc Joe Mallisham Pkwy. Tuscaloosa, Alabama info@warconstruction.com WAR Construction, Inc. is a general contracting firm licensed in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

3 Construction Services As a general contractor, WAR has access to architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to assist in planning, budgeting, and scheduling property improvements. With both experience and familiarity to Greek projects, WAR is a fast and efficient turn-key source. WAR provides property assessment of existing structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing conditions with recommendations for repair or improvement. With knowledge of code and compliance issues, we can help cut the red-tape in administrative tasks such as filing for fees, licenses, permits, institutional approval, and insurance discounts or claims. Finally, knowledge of current trends in Greek housing coupled with our previous project history provides our clients with both cost and time savings.

4 Life Safety, Code Compliance and Energy Management At the heart of any Greek property is concern for the safety of its members and their guests. Previous WAR projects have included asbestos abatement, fire sprinkler systems, fire doors, emergency evacuation plans, electrical system upgrades, security locks and cameras, and ADA accessible walk ways, elevators, restrooms and showers. WAR can also help provide maintenance on equipment, such as kitchen hood and exhaust systems, grease traps, dryer venting, and heating and air conditioning equipment. Additionally, we can assist in designing solutions for energy management to prolong the lifecycle of systems and control the cost of operating them. With an extensive property review, WAR can assess the current state of life safety, code compliance, and energy management issues, and give suggestions for phasing mandatory or optional upgrades along with an overview of how these upgrades should be reported to insurance companies, campus safety personnel, national offices, and local authorities.

5 Repairs Greek properties exist to provide the amenities of a residential lifestyle with the functions of a small group, on-campus dorm and dining hall. This unique structure, paired with management by a private, volunteer-led board, make Greek properties function like a private hotel in the middle of a University campus. Frequently, boards are consumed with wear and tear repair projects that occur as time, weather, and residents have left their mark. However, WAR s experience and professional service can handle these situations and provide solutions quickly; most of the time with minimal interruption to the daily operation of the house. The value of having a general contractor in control frees your volunteer-led house corporation from coordinating suppliers and subcontractors that are handling repairs while providing best practices, pricing, and documentation for claims and reference. Among the many items WAR has repaired for Greek properties are roofs, ceilings, water damage, gutters, draining and sealing, broken doors and millwork, sheetrock, railings, showers, plaster and masonry, and debris removal.

6 Renovations and Additions Renovations and additions to existing properties can be the most extensive and expensive work but are often necessary to keep up with growing chapter membership, competition from other properties, and delivering value from members housing and dining dollars. Few chapters have the financial luxury or space to build new properties but renovations and additions to existing properties can provide an alternative that can be phased over several fiscal years to ensure funding. WAR provides superior customer service and cost-saving solutions in providing upgrades, amenities, and space for the housing operation. When you rely on WAR s experience, house corporations can be assured the proposed solutions will fit within the current footprint and flow of the property and provide equipment, space or services that can be recouped through additional revenue or savings in operational costs. WAR has built its knowledge of trends in Greek housing through continuous work in the market. Using experience in the field and knowledge of codes and trends, we can reliably discuss the merit and value of projects with attention to cost and benefits. WAR s portfolio of renovations and additions include: kitchen layout and operation, dining service, outdoor living and property enhancement, restrooms, bedrooms, foyers, common areas and meeting rooms, indoor recreational areas, and auxiliary party rooms.

7 New Construction The range of WAR s expertise from small repairs to a major addition can be attributed to its construction of over 150,000 square feet of newly constructed Greek houses. Overseeing new construction lends insight into current trends in desired systems and amenities that can be adopted and adapted to older properties. This also makes WAR an excellent partner for building a new house because of the experience and understanding of the owner s needs. Contact WAR to discuss the options you have with your Greek property. References available upon request.

8 WAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. General Contractors and Construction Managers Post Office Box 1218 Tuscaloosa, Alabama Joe Mallisham Parkway Tuscaloosa, Alabama Fax: SoLinc: