Gold Circle Award Profile: 迈克尔•莫里亚蒂, Building Engineer of the Year

迈克尔•莫里亚蒂, CBRE的总工程师在北克拉克353号, is the recipient of 博马/十大网赌靠谱网址平台’s 2019 Building Engineer of the Year Award.

How did you get involved in the commercial real estate industry?
我爸爸是一名工程师，也是当地399的成员. 他鼓励我考虑成为一名工程师. I began taking classes through Triton College at Local 399 Union Hall. In 1991 I began my apprenticeship at One North Franklin.  在完成我的学徒生涯之后, I continued working at One North Franklin as an Engineer, 助理轮机长，然后轮机长，直到2011年.

What are some trends you’re seeing in the commercial real estate industry that impact you the most?
科技在我们现在所做的每件事中都扮演着重要的角色. 工作指令, 预防性维护, 轮, 租户交互, 与同事沟通, 订购物资——这样的清单还在继续. I find myself using apps for more and more things every day. 作为楼宇营办商, we need to stay aware of the changes in our industry and prepare aging buildings to compete with the technology being offered at new buildings. 个别建筑系统，如管理办公室, 工程, 安全, 电梯, 租户, and tenant amenities will soon be integrated together on a building’s own network. Tenants and employees will be able to navigate everything in the building through an app on their phone or tablet. New buildings are already exploring the first generation of this new way. Older buildings are installing infrastructure to support this technology in the near future. 技术不仅影响着工业, it’s amazing to think about how our buildings will be operating in 5 or 10 years.

What tenant issues take up most of your time and how do you handle them?
租户改善项目是正在进行的任务. Projects can vary from new 租户 building out their space prior to their occupancy or an existing tenant improving or expanding their space. These projects often begin in the early stages with the leasing team or an existing tenant’s facility team. I will work with these teams to assist them with engaging architects and contractors to create a scope of work and a budget. 扩建过程将包括图纸审查, 承包商和建筑师演练, 每周例会, 打卡单，然后行动. 这项任务有时似乎很耗时, but it is a great way to create a relationship with a new tenant or build a stronger one with an existing tenant!

What tools and technology do you use the most to control energy costs and improve energy efficiency in your building?
我们目前正在参与 Comed的MBCx项目. Through MBCx we have been able to identify over ten measures to operate our building more efficiently. Comed已经验证过了.由于这些措施，节省了400万千瓦时. We recently have renewed our contract with our vendor, and we are currently working on new measures.

Tell us about some of the systems in your building that are new, unique or cutting edge and how they help you operate your building.
353 North 克拉克 has a 15,000-gallon water detention tank located on our lower level.  这个水箱收集屋顶排水管里的雨水. This water is used to irrigate our landscape beds and trees located around our building and on our plaza. The system consists of a tank, programmable clock, ten zone valves, and a pump. We recently added a meter to track how many gallons of rainwater we are using.

Were you involved in the TOBY process for your building? What advice would you give to other engineers involved in a TOBY application now or in the future?
I have participated in the TOBY process at One North Franklin and 353 N. 克拉克. One North Franklin was a past winner of the TOBY award and 353 N. 克拉克曾两次进入决赛. I encourage all building teams to consider trying to achieve TOBY status. The process is extremely challenging and very rewarding even if you are not successful. TOBY is a great way for you and your team to display the hard work and great achievements you have done. The process will also allow you to improve or add more detail to accomplishments you have already achieved.

Do you participate in 博马/十大网赌靠谱网址平台’s Building Lighting Program? What’s involved with lighting your building and what’s your favorite cause?
北克拉克353号参加了照明计划. We even recently installed a programmable outside lighting system. We have the colors for each cause programmed in for that month. Our exterior plaza wall, railings and pole lights will illuminate the colors. 我没有最喜欢的事业. I really think the entire program is a great program that promotes awareness to many great causes.

你得到过的最好的建议是什么?
The Best advice I’ve been given is “You only get out of life what you put into it.”

What are some of your interests and hobbies outside of work?
我喜欢和妻子孩子一起参加家庭活动. Coaching my kids in sports or helping at their school with events and fundraisers is always very fulfilling!  We also enjoy a nice weekend away or attending a White Sox game.

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