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Mack Group Completes Interior Demolition and Decontamination Project

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

The Mack Group, a premier asbestos abatement, decontamination and flooring removal contractor, recently completed the decontamination, demolition and removal of two dryers from an active Fortune 500 pharmaceutical facility.

The Mack Group utilized a crew of five technicians to start the process by installing a dust barrier system. The dust barrier system, made of polyethylene sheeting and negative air machines/ductwork, was necessary to prevent the migration of contaminated dust from the work area into the active clean areas of the facility. Once the dust controls were in place, decontamination of the dryer units was commenced. The chemical powders and dust in the units were vacuumed and properly stored. The containers of collected chemical materials were then handed over to the client for proper disposal and recycling.

Once the equipment was decontaminated, both units were demolished and removed from the facility. Due to doorway and access routes, the equipment had to be processed into small pieces to facilitate removal from the facility. The demolished equipment pieces were then sent off-site for scrap metal recycling.

The project was completed in approximately one week without incident or injury.

About Mack Group:

Mack Group is one of the premier contractors in the United States offering nationwide services including asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, flooring removal, shot-blasting, mold remediation, demolition, decontamination, lead abatement, duct cleaning, biological/chemical remediation and more.

Mail marketing@mackgrp.com for more information.

Call 973-759-5000 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.mackgrp.com

Thelen Instrumental in Closing $1 Billion Outsourcing Deal for Client Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

New York, New York

Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP has assisted long-time client Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in negotiating a $1 billion contract extension with Texas-based Perot Systems Corporation for IT and business process services.

Under the new contract, Harvard Pilgrim will realize approximately $150 million in administrative cost savings over the life of the agreement through the consolidation and leveraging of its technology, administrative functions and redesign of administrative operations. Perot Systems will operate and support Harvard Pilgrim's information technology infrastructure, business applications and administrative business operations.

Representing Harvard Pilgrim in the deal was Thelen partner Kenneth Adler, chair of the firm's Outsourcing Group and an authority on complex global and domestic outsourcing transactions. Mr. Adler was assisted in the deal by Thelen partner Steve Semerdjian, who also concentrates on complex outsourcing and IT matters. The Thelen team worked closely with the legal team from Harvard Pilgrim, led by General Counsel Laura Peabody, to create an agreement that is closely aligned with Harvard Pilgrim's business goals, including long term operations and IT strategies.

Harvard Pilgrim CEO Charles Baker praised Mr. Adler's handling of the deal. "Ken was a key adjunct to HPHC's team and instrumental in steering us through this unique and complex transaction," Mr. Baker said. Harvard Pilgrim General Counsel Laura Peabody agreed, "Ken has an acute knowledge of the outsourcing industry and current trends. He has the unique ability to navigate through the business and legal issues to focus on the key items and assist structuring a winning business solution."

Mr. Adler said, "The size, scope and mission critical nature of the deal to Harvard Pilgrim required an agreement that would address Harvard Pilgrim's current and long term business needs. This deal does accomplish that based on the hard work of Harvard Pilgrim team and Perot Systems' desire to address Harvard Pilgrim's outsourcing goals." As to working with Harvard Pilgrim, Mr. Adler said, "I have enjoyed an ongoing relationship with Harvard Pilgrim and am pleased that Harvard Pilgrim turned to us to assist on this critical agreement that addresses HPHC's core business."

Harvard Pilgrim is a not-for-profit health plan that provides a variety of health benefit options and funding arrangements to more than 1 million members in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

Mail klivingston@thelen.com for more information.

Call 415-369-7224 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.thelen.com

Commercial Mortgage Training

Jericho, New York

This commercial mortgage training will teach you how to analyze scenarios, determine the viability of a deal, locate the proper lender, prepare the loan package right the FIRST time, deal with underwriters, deal with borrowers (if a broker), sidestep potential stumbling blocks and lead your loan to closing.

Taught by nationally recognized commercial mortgage closer and trainer Charles Wallshein Esq., this 3-DVD program together with the 109-page Course Manual will cover the following and much more. By the end of the presentation, you will have learned everything that you need to know to get a viable commercial mortgage loan funded. You will learn how to:

- Analyze collateral using net operating income, capitalization rates and the debt service coverage ratio;
- Choose the correct lender for a given borrower and property type;
- Prepare the loan package right the FIRST time;
- Understand letters of interest, personal financial statements, commercial leases, tax returns, third party reports, exceptions and the deal pricing process;
- The underwriting process and how to maneuver through it;
- Commercial mortgage selling techniques;
- Much, much more

You will receive:

- Our 3-DVD set
- Full 89-page course manual
- Deal analysis spreadsheet
- Access to the professionals at Commercial Capital Alliance for questions

If you have any interest in the commercial mortgage market either as a new borrower or investor, are a current investor looking to refinance a property or if you are looking to get involved as a broker, this 3-DVD program will lead you through everything that you need to know.

By program’s end, using what you have heard from Charles, read in our Course Manual and put to practical use in our Deal Analysis Spreadsheet, you will be ready to go after commercial mortgage funding as a participant instead of just being taken along on the ride.

Commercial Capital Alliance is a commercial mortgage lender and broker in business since 1990. During this time, Charles has seen, worked on and closed virtually every conceivable type of commercial mortgage loan that is viable. This program allows you to take advantage of his experience.

In addition to lending, CCA also provides continuing education as well as seminar training to both mortgage brokers and investors on the mechanics of the commercial mortgage market. This 3-DVD program was developed from one of our live, one day seminars.
Michael Haltman, President
Commercial Capital Alliance

Mail haltman@easycommercial.com for more information.

Call 516 741 8880 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.easycommercial.com/seminar/orderdvd.asp

Universal Wrecking Completes Recycling of Shipping Containers for Scrap Metal

Brick, New Jersey

Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition and scrap metal contractor, recently completed the purchase and scrap metal recycling of damaged cargo containers.

A large client involved in shipping contacted UWC to purchase more than 50 cargo containers that were damaged beyond repair and needed to be scrapped. The containers varied in sizes from 20 feet long to 40 feet long. Approximately 15 of the containers were aluminum in composition, another 15 were steel and the remaining 20 were refrigeration units (“reefer units”).

The aluminum and steel containers were easy to process into scrap, but the reefer units posed a bit more of a challenge due to the amount of insulation in these units, which had to be separated and sorted from the scrap metal. UWC processed the cargo containers into scrap metal for recycling and provided the client with certificates of destruction.

Due to UWC’s strong relationships in the scrap recycling industry, UWC was able to offer the client a substantial value for the cargo containers as scrap metal. The client was very pleased with the offer as well as UWC’s prompt payments.

About Universal Wrecking Corp.

Universal Wrecking Corp. is one of the premier demolition contractor and scrap metal removal contractors in the United States. Demolition services include commercial and industrial demolition, interior demolition and renovations, scrap metal recycling and removal, dismantlement, tank and silo demolition, mobile and portable onsite concrete crushing and wrecking.

Contact Information

Universal Wrecking Corp.
2095 Route 88, Suite 5
Brick, NJ 08724
Fax: (877)-598-8645

Mail marketing@universalwrecking.com for more information.

Call 732-864-1194 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.universalwrecking.com

Thelen Holds Construction Insurance Summit

San Francisco, California

Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP held a first-of-its-kind Construction Insurance Summit titled, Construction Insurance: Best Practices and New Developments for 2008 and Beyond.

The recent insurance "summit" in New York provided a perfect opportunity to share the firm's knowledge in this area, as well as discuss recent developments and trends. Topics included: Construction Insurance Best Practices, Professional Liability Coverage in a Nutshell and An Introduction to London Market Insurance Coverage.

"Effective construction risk management requires a sophisticated understanding of insurance, which effects both project cost and profitability and our clients' long term protection against unexpected financial exposure after projects are completed," said Allen Ross, senior partner in charge of Thelen's NY Construction and Government Contracts department.

The firm's nationally recognized construction insurance practice has long provided clients with unique support in this area, as it is comprised of lawyers with deep knowledge of the intricacies of construction and insurance, and it's one more area of expertise that distinguishes Thelen's top-ranked construction and government contracts department.

Ross said he was particularly grateful for timely and informative presentations by some of the firm's clients, including Bill Noonan of Structuretone, John Hunt of Forest City, and Jose Pienkangura of Hunt Construction. Ross also thanked Thelen partner David Dekker, chair of the firm's insurance practice, and senior associate Stephen Palley, also a member of the firm's insurance practice, for helping to organize the summit and for their informative presentations on construction insurance and best practices.

Attendee feedback was overwhelmingly supportive, with many suggesting that the event needs to be repeated on a regular basis. Said Pienkangura of Hunt Construction: "The event was extremely informative. Thelen is one of the few law firms with an understanding of complex insurance coverage and risk management issues in the infrastructure and construction industries."

Thelen's Construction Insurance practice deals both with traditional dispute resolution and counseling clients on complex insurance and risk management issues. The firm has handled numerous claims under general liability, builders risk, professional, environmental, commercial property, subguard, EPL, business interruption, OPC, marine, and other policies.

Mail klivingston@thelen.com for more information.

Call 415.369.7224 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.thelen.com

Cadnetics Adds New Engineering Services Division Added

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cadnetics has created a process based on solid experience with architects, engineers, developers and contractors. We have assembled a team of specialists in CAD, 3D design to bring support services to the engineering community.

With over 30 years of combined experience, the firm has provided technical support in a wide range of facility and engineering types including industrial, research and development, advertising, medical, office, senior care, hospitality, retail, municipal, urban and residential development.

Representative projects include PNC Park, American Eagle Outfitters, Giant Eagle Supermarkets, Aeropostale Stores and the Alcoa Corporate Headquarters.

See our Web site for more information.

Mail tvalenza@cadnetics.com for more information.

Call 412-642-2701 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.cadnetics.com

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