Industry Awards
2008
Houston Center Recycling Program receives a Proud Partner Award
Houston Center Recycling Program received a Proud Partner Award at the 24th Annual Mayor’s Proud Partner Award and Luncheon held November 17, 2008.
Congratulations to Kimberly Gauss and the Houston Center team for their continued efforts on helping to Keep Houston Beautiful. Through the efforts of Crescent Real Estate and Houston Center customers, an improved recycling program was initiated in 2008 that utilized a multi-stream program that recycles paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, batteries and fluorescent lamps. Though the new program has been in place only a few months, currently 60% of the trash is diverted from the landfill and recycled.
2007
Two Houston Center Law Firm Wins 2007 ASID Interior Design Award
This Houston law office was designed to reinforce the firm’s standing as an international law firm, connect to the local community and express the local Texas culture. Most importantly, the design was to reinforce the firm’s commitment to the Texas market and support the firm’s law practice in an efficient and cost effective manner. read more…
2006
Fulbright Tower awarded the 2006 Clean Air Award
Fulbright Tower was recently awarded the 2006 Clean Air Award given by the National Air Filtration Association. Only 21 facilities in the country receive this award. Congratulations to their building engineers, who are pictured here.
Back row, left to right: Chris Charron, Doug Adwers, Gilbert Castro. Front row, left to right: Gino Lopez, Johnny Villarreal, Glen Keith.
2005
Crescent Named Best in Customer Service for 5th Consecutive Year
FORT WORTH, Texas (BUSINESS WIRE) - April 7, 2006 - Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE:CEI) has been awarded for the fifth consecutive year the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence for the customer service it provides its office property customers. The award has been given by CEL & Associates, the largest surveyor of customer satisfaction in the real estate industry. In addition, 69 office properties owned by Crescent’s various subsidiaries have been named to the 2005 “A List,” the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence at the property level.
The awards recognize those companies whose management performance and commitment to providing the highest level and quality of service achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. For five years running, customers of Crescent properties ranked the Company’s customer service and management in the highest percentile of the commercial real estate industry in the U.S.
“We are honored to be recognized by CEL for the fifth year in a row. This success is a tribute to the dedication of our team members and their focus on providing exceptional customer service everyday,” said Denny Alberts, Crescent’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “According to the survey results, we showed improvement in every category, from quality of management services through intention to renew. In fact, 93% of our customers expressed an intention to renew with us, up from 92% last year. Integrating exceptional customer service into Crescent’s culture has paid off for us, and we are pleased to be a leader in this area. We will continue to strive to provide our customers with exceptional workplace environments and innovative solutions everyday.”
About Crescent
Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE:CEI) is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, Crescent owns and manages a portfolio of 75 premier office buildings totaling 31 million square feet located in select markets across the United States, with major concentrations in Dallas, Houston, Austin, Denver, Miami and Las Vegas. Crescent also makes strategic investments in resort residential development, as well as in destination resorts, including Canyon Ranch®.
2005
Houston Center engineering team receives second Energy Star Award
HOUSTON, TX, October 24, 2005 - Congratulations to 1 Houston Center, 2 Houston Center, 4 Houston Center, 5 Houston Center and the Shops at Houston Center, for receiving the Energy Star Award. The chief engineers involved in attaining the Energy Star are Karl Rush, Felix Tijerina and Kris Zimmerman, and a special thanks to chief engineer Paul Dudkowski who led the Houston Center teams in receiving this award. This recognition is a reflection of the superb effort by the engineering teams.
“In today’s market, where we are experiencing increasing energy prices and a competitive leasing market, the Energy Star Program gives Crescent an edge,” says Franks Staats, vice president property management for Houston Center. “The Energy Star tells our customers and partners that Crescent understands energy conservation. The annual Energy Star application process is rigorous and lengthy, which is a reflection of the dedication and commitment of the Houston Center team.”
The Energy Star program is an energy-management strategy designed to offer positive recognition to facilities that are environmentally aware and to further assist these companies in improving their energy consumption and performance. The process includes benchmarking energy consumption data and on-site certification by a mechanical engineer. The award Star distinguishes a building as one of the top 25 percent in the nation in terms of energy performance, and makes it a testament to improving the environment, as well as Crescent’s bottom line. This award demonstrates environmental leadership and allows others to recognize these Houston Center buildings as a top energy performer.
2004
Texas Construction Award of Excellence
In 2003, Crescent Real Estate selected Centex to renovate The Shops before Houston hosted the Super Bowl in February 2004. read more…
2003
Crescent Recognized for Excellence in Customer Service for Third Consecutive Year
Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE:CEI), one of the country’s largest real estate investment trusts, has been awarded for the third consecutive year the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence for office properties on the company level by Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) and CEL & Associates, the largest surveyor of customer satisfaction in the real estate industry. In addition, 56, out of the 65 surveyed, office properties owned by Crescent’s various subsidiaries have been named to the 2003 “A List,” the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence at the property level.
The awards recognize those companies whose management performance and commitment to providing the highest level and quality of service achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. In 2001, 2002 and 2003, customers of Crescent properties ranked the company’s customer service and management in the highest percentile of the commercial real estate industry in the U. S.
“Being named one of the nation’s top real estate companies for customer service is a result of tremendous dedication and attentiveness by our team members, and we are honored to have been chosen for the third year in a row,” said Denny Alberts, Crescent’s president and chief operating officer. “Our customers’ responses to the survey signify Crescent’s number one priority -- providing an exceptional workplace environment at each property, every day.”
2003
CEL Award for Customer Service
1, 2 and 4 Houston Center and Fulbright Tower Win CEL Award for Customer Service for the fourth consectutive year.
2003
CREW Partner of the Year
Debbie Wilson, vice president leasing at Houston Center, accepted two Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) awards for Crescent at the annual CREW luncheon.
Debbie, an active member of Houston CREW accepted these awards:
- The Partner Award - for Crescent’s sponsorship of CREW this year
- The Champion Award - for the company who has provided the most support to CREW over the year.
Both of these awards are currently in the Houston Center property management office. Congratulations to Debbie, Frank Staats, vice president property management, and Houston Center on these awards.
2003
CREW Houston Chapter Champion Award
Crescent has supported CREW Houston since its inception in 1996. Crescent has been a CREW Sponsor and is now a Partner. In addition, Crescent has sponsored special events, small group dinners, and the CREW Golf Classic. Crescent graciously opened doors and underwrote certain amenities when we moved our luncheon meetings downtown - first, with the Houston Center Club where we held luncheon meetings as well as Board meetings for over a year, and second, with the Four Seasons Hotel, where we have held luncheon meetings since 2000. Crescent’s members include Debbie Wilson, who is responsible for leasing all of the Houston Center buildings in downtown Houston; Jane Page, a Senior Vice President with Crescent; and Darlene Tietze, the Property Manager for 4 Houston Center. Crescent richly deserves, and we are proud to honor Crescent with our first Chapter Champion Award.
June 2003
Heart of the City Award
Houston Center and FACES of Change® were honored by the Downtown Houston Association with its 2003 Heart of the City award.
March 2003
Excellence in Transportation Award
Houston Center was awarded the 2003 Excellence in Transportation award by Central Houston, Inc.
February 2003
Customer Service Award for Excellence
Houston Center was named a Winner for the second straight year of the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence for office properties on the company level by Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) and CEL & Associates. In addition, 48 office properties owned by Crescent’s various subsidiaries have been named to the 2002 “A List”, the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence at the property level.
2002
EPA Energy Star Award
The Energy Star - it’s like a gold star for good performance when it comes to being energy conscious. 1, 2 and 4 Houston Center and Fulbright Tower were recently awarded the environmentally friendly label by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Department of Energy (DOE). To qualify, our buildings had to demonstrate that, as an energy-efficient building, it can lower energy demand, reduce air pollution, and provide quality indoor environment and occupant comfort.
2002
Governor’s Volunteer Award
Nomination for Governor’s Volunteer Award for FACES of Change
October 2002
Keep Houston Beautiful Award
Houston Center was honored at the 18th annual Keep Houston Beautiful Mayor’s Proud Partners luncheon for its commitment and dedication to the Houston environment.
July 2002
EPA Energy Star Award
Houston Center properties 1, 2, 4, and The Park Shops were awarded the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star award.
March 2002
Customer Service Award for Excellence
Crescent Real Estate Equities was named a Winner of the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence for office properties by the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) and CEL & Associates, the largest surveyor of customer satisfaction in the real estate industry.
February 2002
Central Houston Transportation Management Award
Houston Center received the Central Houston Transportation Management Award for outstanding recruitment of mass transit riders in 2001. Crescent and Houston Center was honored with the award for selling over $240,000 of monthly park and ride tickets to its customers.
2001
Crescent Recognized for Excellence in Customer Award
Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE: CEI), one of the country’s largest real estate investment trusts, has been named a Winner of the National Commercial Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence for office properties. The award, based on survey results from hundreds of thousands of customers in nearly 7,000 properties nationwide, recognizes those companies whose management performance and commitment to providing the highest level and quality of service achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The honor is awarded annually by Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) and CEL & Associates, the largest surveyor of customer satisfaction in the real estate industry.
Denny Alberts, Crescent’s president and chief operating officer, said, “Our customers’ response to the survey signifies Crescent’s number one priority - providing exceptional service at each property, every day. We continually look for ways to add value to our customer’s daily business experience. Being named one of the nation’s top five real estate companies for customer service is a result of tremendous dedication and attentiveness by our people. I am very proud of them and our customers’ recognition.”
2001
Central Houston Transportation Management Award
Houston Center received the Central Houston Transportation Management Award for outstanding recruitment of mass transit riders in 2001. Crescent and Houston Center was honored with the award for selling over $240,000 of monthly park and ride tickets to its customers.
2000
1 and 2 Houston Center and Fulbright Tower Win Real Estate Award