About BLOC Global Group
BLOC Global Group (BLOC) is a commercial real estate services firm that designs, builds, develops, and invests in complex real estate and building projects. The Company helps property owners, corporations, and government entities identify business opportunities and solve business problems related to real estate. BLOC adds value by simplifying the complexities of the real estate transaction, development, and construction processes for clients; ensuring that projects are delivered with appropriate forethought and managed to completion to exceed customer expectations
Areas of Expertise
BLOC’s principals are specialist in the field of Project Delivery, providing a comprehensive set of services across the building lifecycle. The Company has delivered successful projects for both public and private sector clients, and is well-versed with numerous methods of project finance.• Architectural Programming & Design • Pre-Construction Planning
• Construction Management • Project & Program Management • DBE Subcontract Management • Owners Representation
• Real Estate Development Services
• Real Estate Transaction/Advisory Services • Real Estate Due Diligence Management • Public Private Partnership Development • Project Finance
• Community Economic Development • Certified Payroll Specialist
• Aviation/Airfield Construction
• Sales Tax Savings Management on Owner Direct Purchases • Community Relationship Building
• Corporate Real Estate Services
Business Information
Year Established: 2003
State of Incorporation: Delaware
Number of Team Members: 10
Website: www.blocglobal.com
DUNS Number: 099399292
CAGE: 3PYJ8
Security Clearance: Birmingham Airport SIDA Access
Offices
505 North 20thStreet 818 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 900 Suite 1100
Birmingham, AL Washington, DC 20006
205.328-4435 202.496.3496
205.328-4436 205.328.4436
Geographic Coverage
Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions - United States of America
NAICS CODES
531390 – Other Activities Related to Real Estate 236115 – New Single-Family Housing Construction 236116 – New Multi-Family Housing Construction 236117 – New Housing Operative Builders
236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction 238890 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
523920 – Portfolio Management
531110 – Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings 531120 – Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings
531190 – Lessors of Other Real Estate Property 531210 – Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers 541310 – Architectural Services
541350 – Building Inspection Services 561210 – Facilities Support Services 562910 – Remediation Services
General Information
Industry Licenses
General Contractors Licenses - AL, GA & DC Real Estate Broker’s Licenses – AL, DC, & WI
Architecture Licenses – AL, AK, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, OK, TN, TX, & VA
MBE/DBE Certifications
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BSIA) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) District of Columbia Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) North Central Texas Regional Agency (NCTRA)
System Award Management (formerly CCR) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
National Minority Supplier Development Council (South-Region)
Industry Association Memberships
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
KEY CONTACTS
Herschell L. Hamilton J. Michael Carpenter
Managing Partner Director of Development Services
Direct: 205.328.3835 Direct: 205.328.8445 FAX: 205.328.4436 Fax: 205.328.4436 [email protected] [email protected]
Antonio Williams Clarence E. Wadkins
Director of Construction Services Director of Programming and Design Services Direct: 205.328.4435 Direct: 202.496.3496
FAX: 205.328.4436 FAX: 205.328.4436 [email protected] [email protected]
Key Contacts
BLOC Global Group Herschell L. Hamilton, CCIM
Managing Partner BLOC Services Tony Williams Director BLOC-Atlantic Clarence Wadkins Principal BLOC Development Mike Carpenter Principal
BLOC Real Estate Markets Herschell Hamilton Principal Architectural Programming Design Construction Administration Construction Management Design/Build Safety/Specialty Trades Master Development Owners Rep. P3 Management
Comm. Real Estate Brokerage Investment
Project Finance
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Performance History
Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport
(Birmingham, AL)
The Birmingham Airport Authority engaged the joint venture of Brasfield and Gorrie/BLOC to serve as construction manager at risk for this $200 million terminal modernization and expansion project.
Client: Birmingham Airport Authority Role: CM at Risk
Project Value: $200,000,000
Stage of Construction: The first phase was completed
and successfully delivered to the client in March 2013. The second phase is scheduled to be completed in June 2014.
Capri Condominiums ( Birmingham, AL)
48 Unit mid-rise condominium located in the in the historic Highland Park Neighborhood.
Client: Euro American Advisors Role: Fee Developer
Project Value: $39,000,000
Stage of Development: Site preparation began
September 2005. Construction began October 2005. Project was completed successfully in May 2007.
Heritage Landing Mixed-Income Development
(Memphis TN)
This mixed-income development is a four phase master development that includes the development of senior housing, multi-family housing and related infrastructure.
Client: Pennrose Properties Role: Construction Administration Project Value: $55,000,000
Performance History (continued)
Kingman Island Park (Washington, DC)
The District of Columbia Government engaged BLOC to manage the restoration of Kingman Island as an urban greenspace with an extensive trail system, outdoor classrooms, pavilion, and enhanced landscaping.
Client: District of Columbia Role: Construction Manager Project Value: $950,000
Stage of Development: The nature trails and outdoor classrooms were completed in 2010. The Park
serves as the venue for the wildly popular Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival
Railroad Reservation Park ( Birmingham, AL)
Redevelopment of a 4 square block, 19 acre former rail yard and warehouse district into an award winning urban park and destination. Railroad Park was awarded the prestigious ULI Open Space Award in 2013.
Client: City of Birmingham, Alabama
Role: Commercial Real Estate Service Provider (Land Acquisition), Program Management Program Value: $12,000,000
Stage of Development: Railroad Park was completed in 2010. It has served as a catalyst for
redevelopment in the Mid-town District, and has spurred approximately $100 million in announced projects to-date.
Project Delivery Approach
Quick assessment of program status to include scope, participants, commitments, budgets and schedules.
Assemble and organize all program documents to facilitate communication.
Secure sign-off on proposed organizational structures and modify as required.
Evaluate established lines of communication and modify as required.
Set up project management “Command Center” in a central district location.
Set up management systems ( internet-based ) to address program documentation, communication, reporting, etc.
Engage all participants and identify needs and issues.
Establish priorities for addressing needs and issues.
Address needs and issues on a daily basis.
Coordinate project with client staff, neighborhoods, governments, utilities, etc.
Monitor progress.
Document program activities for the record to include coordination with required program audits.
Report to appropriate client division.
Identify opportunities to improves delivery processes for future initiatives.What Differentiates Us from Others
BLOC’s reputation for results is built upon…
• The ability to conceive-of and deliver unique solutions to challenging real estate and building projects.
• Highly relevant general management skills that provide structure and organization to our work, and clear and concise reporting to our clients and partners.
• The experience and capacity to structure long-term public / private / philanthropic partnerships to deliver difficult projects and programs.
• The ability to successfully structure and staff joint venture partnerships with significantly larger construction management and professional services firms.
Building BLOC
“The Company’s foundation is based on a mission to offer clients the highest possible level of hands-on professional support for a broad range of real estate and construction needs– while maintaining unsurpassed standards of integrity and ethics. In every endeavor we undertake, our sole focus is to create and maximize value for the individuals and organizations we serve.”
