TFM Names Stu Carron Facility Executive Of The Year continued
Measured Improvements
With Carron’s guidance, achieving LEED-EB certification produced significant operational and financial improvements for JohnsonDiversey:
- Energy savings exceeding $90,000 per year (relative to a similar building designed without an integrated design approach and energy efficiency measures).
- Use of collected storm water for turf grass irrigation (reducing potable water use by more than two million gallons per year).
- Documentation that over 50% of site generated solid waste is recycled.
- The development of a high-performance cleaning program in alignment with LEED requirements.
- Procurement and construction management programs that impact maintenance materials choices from light bulbs to carpet, paint, office paper and toilet paper, thus improving indoor environmental quality and reducing waste and emissions.
Judge Springer says, “If all buildings were like this, we would be in much better shape as a society.”
In terms of financial savings, the economic benefits realized as a result of the building’s certification breakdown in the following manner:
- Annual net savings: $137,320
- Annual net savings per square foot: $0.49
- Life cycle net present value: $1,351,535
- Life cycle net savings per square foot: $4.87
- Return on investment: 0.5 years
Judge Tom Condon, facility technologist with Chicago, IL-based System Development Integration notes, “Carron’s savings are impressive, and he obviously knows how to calculate true savings. He even calculated the net present value—something I have not seen anyone else do!”
A Better Place To Be
In addition to achieving LEED-EB certification for the headquarters building, Carron also spearheaded the company’s move to apply LEED principles to its other properties.
“Through occupant satisfaction surveys, we know that green buildings are not only more efficient, but they are also better places to work. We are extending programs at the core of LEED-EB to additional properties and are looking at more certifications. Also, any new construction the company undertakes will be LEED certified.”
Through his work at JohnsonDiversey, Carron has been elected to chair the LEED-EB committee of the US Green Building Council for the next two years. Despite his efforts, he acknowledges, “There are still those facility managers reluctant to embrace sustainability holistically. One of the challenges is that they don’t recognize the value in having a third party acknowledge what they already feel they’re doing a good job at—energy conservation, waste management, etc. That’s where the value proposition for LEED as a comprehensive program needs to be developed. Our work on the LEED-EB Committee is focused on this and will drive further recognition and acceptance in the marketplace.”
Leading by example, Carron’s methodical approach has certainly made a positive impression on those who matter most. Judge Ken House, regional sales vice president for Lake Forest, IL-based Grainger refers to Carron as “a perfect example,” of facility management. He says, “Not only does he manage large, multiple buildings well, he also gains operational efficiencies and makes sure of other things so people won’t have to worry. The role he plays across so many different aspects of the business is incredibly impressive.” And as someone who sets the pace rather than watching and reacting, Carron has hit his stride at just the right time.
Product Information:
- Furniture: Herman Miller.
- Seating: Steelcase.
- Lighting: Philips Lighting.
- Cleaning Contractor: One Source.
- Security Service Contractor: Securitas.
- Maintenance Service Contractor: Johnson Controls.
- Food Service Contractor: Aramark.
- Mail and Reprographics Services: IKON.
- Landscaping Services: The Brickman Group.
This article was based on the nominee’s entry, which was supplemented by interviews with Carron and House.
To nominate someone for next year’s award, please contact schwartz@groupc.com.
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