1. N+3 Inc.N+3 Inc.
Owner’s Representatives for Design, Construction andOwner’s Representatives for Design, Construction and
TechnologyTechnology
Presentation ofPresentation of
Qualifications forQualifications for
Owner’s RepresentativeOwner’s Representative
ServicesServices

2. Table of Contents for N+3’sTable of Contents for N+3’s
PresentationPresentation
Company Overview……………………………………………………………………..3Company Overview……………………………………………………………………..3
A History of Excellence………………………………………………………………..4A History of Excellence………………………………………………………………..4
Why an Owners Representative?...........................................5Why an Owners Representative?...........................................5
Taking the Initiative: The N+3 Difference………………………………….6Taking the Initiative: The N+3 Difference………………………………….6
Scope of Services………………………………………………………………………..7Scope of Services………………………………………………………………………..7
Deliverables…………………………………………………………………………….…12Deliverables…………………………………………………………………………….…12
Experience………………………………………………………………………………...15Experience………………………………………………………………………………...15
Meet the N+3 Team………………………………………………………………..…16Meet the N+3 Team………………………………………………………………..…16
Compensation………………………………………………………………………….…17Compensation………………………………………………………………………….…17

3. Company OverviewCompany Overview
 N+3, incorporated in 2000, is a telecommunications orientedN+3, incorporated in 2000, is a telecommunications oriented
project management firm headquartered in New York City.project management firm headquartered in New York City.
Rob Nichols, the company's President, responding to the needRob Nichols, the company's President, responding to the need
for an experienced and sophisticated approach to technologyfor an experienced and sophisticated approach to technology
and telecommunications, founded the firm with the expressand telecommunications, founded the firm with the express
intent of being the leader of project management service in theintent of being the leader of project management service in the
telecommunications industry.telecommunications industry.
Rob Nichols has over two decades of experience in the fields ofRob Nichols has over two decades of experience in the fields of
telecommunications and construction.telecommunications and construction.
The firm has an experienced staff of project managementThe firm has an experienced staff of project management
professionals, and maintains some of the most prestigiousprofessionals, and maintains some of the most prestigious
corporate and institutional clients in the nation.corporate and institutional clients in the nation.

4. A History of ExcellenceA History of Excellence
 N+3, incorporated in 2000, is aN+3, incorporated in 2000, is a
telecommunications oriented projecttelecommunications oriented project
management firm headquartered in Newmanagement firm headquartered in New
York City.York City.
 Rob Nichols, the company's President,Rob Nichols, the company's President,
responding to the need for an experiencedresponding to the need for an experienced
and sophisticated approach to technologyand sophisticated approach to technology
and telecommunications, founded the firmand telecommunications, founded the firm
with the express intent of being the leader ofwith the express intent of being the leader of
project management service in theproject management service in the
telecommunications industry.telecommunications industry.
 Rob Nichols has over two decades ofRob Nichols has over two decades of
experience in the fields ofexperience in the fields of
telecommunications and construction.telecommunications and construction.
 The firm has an experienced staff of projectThe firm has an experienced staff of project
management professionals, and maintainsmanagement professionals, and maintains
some of the most prestigious corporate andsome of the most prestigious corporate and
institutional clients in the nation.institutional clients in the nation.

5. Why an Owner’sWhy an Owner’s
Representative?Representative?
 Keeping Your Focus On BusinessKeeping Your Focus On Business
N + 3, Inc. will provide you with the professional resources required in order toN + 3, Inc. will provide you with the professional resources required in order to
execute a complex development/redevelopment assignment. This will enableexecute a complex development/redevelopment assignment. This will enable
you and your colleagues to focus on your core business, while still maintainingyou and your colleagues to focus on your core business, while still maintaining
an integral role in the planning of your facility.an integral role in the planning of your facility.
 Technology ExpertiseTechnology Expertise
As today's companies seek to establish connectivity and greater redundancy forAs today's companies seek to establish connectivity and greater redundancy for
their communications and information needs, demands on systems and facilitiestheir communications and information needs, demands on systems and facilities
grow more complex.grow more complex.
 Risk Assessment and PlanningRisk Assessment and Planning
N + 3, Inc.’s responsibilities include identifying risks to the project, advising onN + 3, Inc.’s responsibilities include identifying risks to the project, advising on
planning options and corresponding cost implications, and administering projectplanning options and corresponding cost implications, and administering project
activities with respect to achieving project goals.activities with respect to achieving project goals.
 Cost ManagementCost Management
Regardless of contract type, N + 3, Inc’s. cost management programs willRegardless of contract type, N + 3, Inc’s. cost management programs will
maintain strict control over the process to ensure a cost-effective means ofmaintain strict control over the process to ensure a cost-effective means of
creating an operational facility. For clients, N + 3, Inc’s. involvement translatescreating an operational facility. For clients, N + 3, Inc’s. involvement translates
into tangible results: project delivered on time, within budget and completedinto tangible results: project delivered on time, within budget and completed
to standards that are setting new levels for the industry today.to standards that are setting new levels for the industry today.

6. Taking the InitiativeTaking the Initiative
Rob – do you have insight for what else to include here?Rob – do you have insight for what else to include here?
 Approaching the role of Owners’ Representative aggressively.Approaching the role of Owners’ Representative aggressively.
Once establishing a client’s desires and goals, we work to anticipate theirOnce establishing a client’s desires and goals, we work to anticipate their
needs by taking a proactive stance on project management. This meansneeds by taking a proactive stance on project management. This means
diligent tracking of all documents, conducting research in order to assurediligent tracking of all documents, conducting research in order to assure
the lowest cost, and advocating for the owners’ budget, schedule andthe lowest cost, and advocating for the owners’ budget, schedule and
overall project goals.overall project goals.
 The Resources to Ensure The Best Quality and Price.The Resources to Ensure The Best Quality and Price.
N + 3 Inc. is a firm with extensive knowledge of local contractors, laborN + 3 Inc. is a firm with extensive knowledge of local contractors, labor
conditions and costs. This information will prove invaluable as we strive toconditions and costs. This information will prove invaluable as we strive to
meet the project's goals.meet the project's goals.

7. Scope of ServicesScope of Services
Due Diligence PhaseDue Diligence Phase
 Coordinate the team's effortsCoordinate the team's efforts
in performing a detailedin performing a detailed
review and analysis of thereview and analysis of the
location so as to enable alocation so as to enable a
thorough and effectivethorough and effective
evaluation. This process isevaluation. This process is
often referred to as the a dueoften referred to as the a due
diligence effort.diligence effort.
 Create a matrix of issues suchCreate a matrix of issues such
as existing electrical streetas existing electrical street
services, fiber optic backboneservices, fiber optic backbone
and associated systems, andand associated systems, and
all other telecomall other telecom
considerations.considerations.

8. Scope of ServicesScope of Services
Pre-Construction PhasePre-Construction Phase
 Develop a comprehensive project schedule.Develop a comprehensive project schedule.
 Monitor project work, programming effortsMonitor project work, programming efforts
and evaluate status versus projectand evaluate status versus project
objectives.objectives.
 Monitor all work in progress by consultantsMonitor all work in progress by consultants
and team members.and team members.
 Review documentation and evaluate againstReview documentation and evaluate against
program and budget.program and budget.
 Evaluate construction drawings.Evaluate construction drawings.
 Continue development of the projectContinue development of the project
budget.budget.
 Lead value-engineering review meetingsLead value-engineering review meetings
with project team.with project team.
 Coordinate the integration of all fiber opticCoordinate the integration of all fiber optic
installations, telephone, and data systeminstallations, telephone, and data system
work with project schedule.work with project schedule.
 Assure inclusion of all Owners' fiber opticAssure inclusion of all Owners' fiber optic
requirements and all other specialty itemsrequirements and all other specialty items
in project budget.in project budget.

9. Scope of ServicesScope of Services
Pre-Construction Phase (continued)Pre-Construction Phase (continued)
 Coordinate preparation and obtain all requiredCoordinate preparation and obtain all required
approvals.approvals.
 Prepare RFP’s for the fiber providers, and assist in thePrepare RFP’s for the fiber providers, and assist in the
evaluation and selection. Advise on bid packages forevaluation and selection. Advise on bid packages for
any additional consultants and coordinate the bidany additional consultants and coordinate the bid
process.process.
 Assist with the negotiation of any telecom or fiberAssist with the negotiation of any telecom or fiber
contracts.contracts.
 Recommend prospective sub-contractors and evaluateRecommend prospective sub-contractors and evaluate
pre-qualification list.pre-qualification list.
 Review bids and overall costs to ensure conformance toReview bids and overall costs to ensure conformance to
approved budget.approved budget.
 Identify long lead items and recommend purchasingIdentify long lead items and recommend purchasing
strategy.strategy.
 Identify all schedule requirements for switch usability.Identify all schedule requirements for switch usability.
 Analyze bids received, and make recommendations.Analyze bids received, and make recommendations.
 Analyze all fiber optic vendor options for the projectAnalyze all fiber optic vendor options for the project
with the design and engineering team.with the design and engineering team.
 Take the lead in initiating and scheduling all additionalTake the lead in initiating and scheduling all additional
power requirements for the facility.power requirements for the facility.

10. Scope of ServicesScope of Services
Construction PhaseConstruction Phase
 Monitor field construction activity for compliance withMonitor field construction activity for compliance with
schedule, budget and the master plan.schedule, budget and the master plan.
 Flag and assist in resolution of any problem areas andFlag and assist in resolution of any problem areas and
disputes.disputes.
 Advise on alternative scheduling to compress time scale.Advise on alternative scheduling to compress time scale.
 Assist in ensuring coordination between existingAssist in ensuring coordination between existing
operationsoperations
and construction activities.and construction activities.
 Monitor the site and other variables for use in negotiatingMonitor the site and other variables for use in negotiating
additional costs as they pertain to changes in the masteradditional costs as they pertain to changes in the master
plan, and prospective tenant amendments.plan, and prospective tenant amendments.
 Review and make recommendations regarding all changeReview and make recommendations regarding all change
and field directives, bulletins and change orders.and field directives, bulletins and change orders.
 Issue regular change order status reports.Issue regular change order status reports.
 Establish procedures for submittals of shop drawings,Establish procedures for submittals of shop drawings,
equipment schedules, and samples, etc.; monitor logs andequipment schedules, and samples, etc.; monitor logs and
assist in resolving coordination problems to mitigate delays.assist in resolving coordination problems to mitigate delays.

11. Scope of ServicesScope of Services
Construction Phase (continued)Construction Phase (continued)
 Review prices submitted by telecom related contractors for change orders including all necessaryReview prices submitted by telecom related contractors for change orders including all necessary
backup, and negotiate any additional costs or credits.backup, and negotiate any additional costs or credits.
 Consult with design and field team on problems, cost and schedule issues, likely costs of potentialConsult with design and field team on problems, cost and schedule issues, likely costs of potential
changes and cost efficient solutions to problems as they arise.changes and cost efficient solutions to problems as they arise.
 Continue to chair and minute regular telecom development project meetings as well as attendContinue to chair and minute regular telecom development project meetings as well as attend
contractor's field meetings as necessary.contractor's field meetings as necessary.
 Review and approve all applications for payment before submission, of specific fiber and telecomReview and approve all applications for payment before submission, of specific fiber and telecom
related invoices including verification with the architect and engineer and checking of all lienrelated invoices including verification with the architect and engineer and checking of all lien
waivers and other appropriate documentation.waivers and other appropriate documentation.
 Coordinate integration of work by contractor with work by others including telecommunications,Coordinate integration of work by contractor with work by others including telecommunications,
fiber optic backhaul upgrades, security, etc.fiber optic backhaul upgrades, security, etc.
 Advise on the determination of Substantial and Final Completion.Advise on the determination of Substantial and Final Completion.
 Supervise testing of systems and coordinate training on systems for the facility's designated staff.Supervise testing of systems and coordinate training on systems for the facility's designated staff.
 Coordinate obtaining of all required regulatory sign-offs and attend all necessary meetings forCoordinate obtaining of all required regulatory sign-offs and attend all necessary meetings for
approvals and incentives.approvals and incentives.
 Coordinate gathering of all documentation required by the specific contracts, such as as-builtCoordinate gathering of all documentation required by the specific contracts, such as as-built
drawings, final lien waivers, equipment warranties and manuals, commissioning and revenue-readydrawings, final lien waivers, equipment warranties and manuals, commissioning and revenue-ready
sign-offs.sign-offs.
 Coordinate and schedule installation of tenant fitouts, tenant special fixtures equipment andCoordinate and schedule installation of tenant fitouts, tenant special fixtures equipment and
systems.systems.
 Develop detailed occupancy schedule, and help coordinate the integration process of base buildingDevelop detailed occupancy schedule, and help coordinate the integration process of base building
and tenant telecom construction.and tenant telecom construction.
 Prequalify and solicit proposals from move consultants and/or vendorsPrequalify and solicit proposals from move consultants and/or vendors

12. DeliverablesDeliverables
 N+3 Inc. distinguishesN+3 Inc. distinguishes
itself from other Owners’itself from other Owners’
Representative firms withRepresentative firms with
our comprehensive list ofour comprehensive list of
deliverables, tailoreddeliverables, tailored
specifically to the needs ofspecifically to the needs of
each client.each client.
 Our Executive SnapshotOur Executive Snapshot
and Monthly Report bothand Monthly Report both
assist the client inassist the client in
understanding the preciseunderstanding the precise
status of the project.status of the project.

13. DeliverablesDeliverables
Budgets:Budgets: N + 3, Inc. will prepare a preliminary budget for Client’sN + 3, Inc. will prepare a preliminary budget for Client’s
review. This budget will include all hard and soft costs, potentialreview. This budget will include all hard and soft costs, potential
exposures due to base building conditions, unknown conditions, etc., andexposures due to base building conditions, unknown conditions, etc., and
appropriate contingencies. Budgets will be updated on a regular basis.appropriate contingencies. Budgets will be updated on a regular basis.
N + 3, Inc. would expect Client to approve budgets in a formal sessionN + 3, Inc. would expect Client to approve budgets in a formal session
on a number of occasions during the course of the project.on a number of occasions during the course of the project.
• Preliminary BudgetPreliminary Budget
• Schematic BudgetSchematic Budget
• Design Development BudgetDesign Development Budget
• Final Project BudgetFinal Project Budget
• Budget breakdowns for specialty rooms, technology, infrastructure and baseBudget breakdowns for specialty rooms, technology, infrastructure and base
building costsbuilding costs
Agenda and MinutesAgenda and Minutes:: Detailed agenda and accurate, timelyDetailed agenda and accurate, timely
minutes for all project meetings and work sessions.minutes for all project meetings and work sessions.
• Project Meeting Agenda and MinutesProject Meeting Agenda and Minutes
• Value-engineering review summariesValue-engineering review summaries
• Landlord Coordination MeetingsLandlord Coordination Meetings
• Budget and Schedule Work SessionsBudget and Schedule Work Sessions
• Coordination MeetingsCoordination Meetings

14. DeliverablesDeliverables
Schedules: N + 3, Inc. will develop a master project schedule, as well
as detailed “look-ahead” schedules for specific components of the project.
Schedules will be updated regularly in conjunction with the project team.
• Master Project Schedule
• Look-Ahead Schedules for critical tasks
• Milestone Charts and long lead schedules
• Break-out schedules for specialty areas
Monthly Report: On a regular basis, N +3, Inc. will submit a
comprehensive report. This will reflect our analysis of the project budget,
contingencies, exposures and potential savings. Analysis will be provided in
the areas of current status, major project milestones, open issues and
problem areas. In addition to reflecting cost commitments to date, it will
contain a forecast of the final cost of the project based on all known factors.
• Monthly Cost Monitors
• Cash Flow Charts and Comparisons
• Scope Development and Change Order Analysis
• Project Overview and Milestones
• Executive Snapshot

15. References in Data CenterReferences in Data Center
ConstructionConstruction
 New York LifeNew York Life Gary DavisGary Davis Chief Engineer (908) 236-3500Chief Engineer (908) 236-3500
 New York LifeNew York Life Margaret BradyMargaret Brady Corporate V.P. (212) 576-6502Corporate V.P. (212) 576-6502
 JB&BJB&B Augustine DiGiacomoAugustine DiGiacomo Senior PartnerSenior Partner (212) 530-9300(212) 530-9300
 TyCom LtdTyCom Ltd.. Scott MuskaScott Muska Senior Manager (732) 537-0811Senior Manager (732) 537-0811
 TyCo TelecommunicationsTyCo Telecommunications Bill KelseyBill Kelsey Director (973) 753-4235Director (973) 753-4235
 ExodusExodus Timothy HughsTimothy Hughs DirectorDirector (617) 943-5179(617) 943-5179
 QwestQwest Robert MazeRobert Maze DirectorDirector (212) 692-6980(212) 692-6980
 The Carlyle GroupThe Carlyle Group Thomas RayThomas Ray Vice President (202) 585-1519Vice President (202) 585-1519
 Syska & HennessySyska & Hennessy John HennessyJohn Hennessy Principal (212) 556-3201Principal (212) 556-3201
 GenslerGensler Jan GrossJan Gross Vice PresidentVice President (212) 492-1400(212) 492-1400
 GenslerGensler Joe BrancatoJoe Brancato Principal (212) 492-1541Principal (212) 492-1541
 Robert Director AssociatesRobert Director Associates Leib KoyfmanLeib Koyfman Managing PartnerManaging Partner (212) 536-3841(212) 536-3841
 Einhorn Yaffee PrescottEinhorn Yaffee Prescott Peter GrossPeter Gross CEOCEO (310) 914-3442(310) 914-3442
 Spector GroupSpector GroupScott SpectorScott Spector PrincipalPrincipal (212) 599 0055(212) 599 0055
 TM Technology PartnersTM Technology PartnersThomas A. Morley, Jr.Thomas A. Morley, Jr. PresidentPresident (212) 967-0833(212) 967-0833
 Global Crossing- EuropeGlobal Crossing- Europe Ronny VerheirstraetenRonny Verheirstraeten Senior EngineerSenior Engineer +322 658-5455+322 658-5455
Rob – let me know where to find specifics of bldgs – SQ footages, etc. ifRob – let me know where to find specifics of bldgs – SQ footages, etc. if
you want me to add description to the jobs here.you want me to add description to the jobs here.

16. Meet N+3Meet N+3
 Rob NicholsRob Nichols
 Carl BrannonCarl Brannon
 Steve LoGrassoSteve LoGrasso
 Phil MahoneyPhil Mahoney
 Tim HughesTim Hughes
 Chris LopiccoloChris Lopiccolo
 Bill LeuiBill Leui
 Darrell LivingstonDarrell Livingston
Mr. Nichols oversees all scheduleMr. Nichols oversees all schedule
analysis, systems, criteria, budgeting,analysis, systems, criteria, budgeting,
purchasing, and field implementationpurchasing, and field implementation
for all N + 3, Inc. projects.for all N + 3, Inc. projects.
Likewise, all of N + 3, Inc. staffLikewise, all of N + 3, Inc. staff
members are fully conversant withmembers are fully conversant with
the requirements, demands andthe requirements, demands and
challenges of technology and telecomchallenges of technology and telecom
companies.companies.

17. CompensationCompensation
 Rob – don’t know how to organize thisRob – don’t know how to organize this
page. Pls. advise.page. Pls. advise.