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2 Gables Residential recently completed a $200 million project with Granite. Due to the extremely complex nature of this project, it was imperative that we team with a partner willing to listen to and understand our needs as well as their own. Should another opportunity present itself, we would definitely partner with Granite again in the future. DOUG CHESNUT Senior Vice President of Investment, Gables Residential GRANITE PARK III Granite Park III is the centerpiece project for Granite Park, a 93-acre master planned mixed-use business park. Location: Plano, Texas Size: 375,848 SF Class AA Office and 45,425 SF Retail with parking for 1,500 cars Date of Completion: January 2006 Owner: Granite Properties

3 Westchase II Lobby STRATEGIC REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS Granite Advisory Services provides a highly detailed approach to commercial real estate development that ranges from master planning to construction oversight. As part of Granite Properties, Inc., a private investor, developer and property manager, we fully understand ownership and occupancy issues, and approach every project from a wide-angle perspective that goes far beyond design and construction. Our experienced team possesses the skills and a unique platform necessary to provide comprehensive program management and fee development services. TDIndustries has worked with Granite Our business is based on taking for almost 20 years on a variety of projects. investment opportunities from Their professionalism, proactive style and high concept through the development expectations increase project efficiencies and reduce process to a stabilized asset. Our total project cost. ability to procure land, conduct due diligence, navigate entitlements HAROLD MacDOWELL CEO, TDIndustries purchase design and construction services, and manage budgets sets us apart. We place a high priority on creating great working environments for our customers, while conserving natural resources. Although the terminology has changed over the years from energy efficiency to green initiatives to environmental sustainability, our firm s commitment to these principles has remained consistent, which shows in our many environmental awards and projects that achieve Silver and Gold Level LEED Certification. Granite Advisory Services benefits from our experience as part of Granite Properties, a diversified real estate investment and management company founded in 1991 that now has a national portfolio exceeding 11 million square feet. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver and Houston, we focus our expertise, business approach, and financial resources on distinguishing ourselves in meaningful service to others.

4 Because they deal so even-handedly with architects, engineers and contractors and create a collaborative team atmosphere, we are inspired to give Granite our very best efforts every time. It is no surprise that they have built strong, lasting relationships with their industry partners. R. LAWRENCE GOOD, FAIA, AICP, LEED AP President, Good Fulton & Farrell COMPLETE SERVICES Our comprehensive services and entrepreneurial structure allow us to make decisions efficiently and effectively. With proven methodology and an established commitment to quality, we are able to maximize results and profitability for our clients. Services include: Land Acquisition Master Scheduling Due Diligence Master Planning Budget Development Budget Control Land Entitlement Design Procurement Design Management Construction Procurement Construction Oversight Occupancy Management 17Seventeen McKinney one-acre deck park

5 CHILDREN S SPECIALTY CARE CENTER Children s Medical Center Dallas hired Granite as the development manager in December 2009 to evaluate 21 potential sites and provide contract acquisition and site management to deliver the optimum site to fulfill Children s need for a specialty care center in Southlake, Texas. As development manager, Granite also handled site zoning and entitlement management with the City of Southlake, design team management, general contractor identification, bidding and award, and, finally, construction oversight through completion in June Location: Southlake, Texas Size: 34,000 SF Phase I Date of Completion: June 2011 Owner: Children s Medical Center Dallas G-CON GREENVAX Granite served as owner s manager for this one-of-a-kind vaccine production facility that utilizes tobacco plants rather than the current egg-based technology to manufacture viral vaccines. The facility required multiple hydroponic grow rooms, process spaces for inoculating and harvesting plants, and clean room and laboratory space for extracting the target vaccine proteins. Location: Texas A&M University Campus, Bryan, Texas Size: 128,090 SF Date of Completion: April 2011 Owner: G-Con, LLC 17SEVENTEEN MCKINNEY Granite was the master developer for the 17Seventeen McKinney mixeduse project in Uptown Dallas. This twin tower project encompasses a full city block in the heart of Uptown with dining, shopping, museums, sports and entertainment venues all within easy walking distance. In partnership with Gables Residential, Granite produced a true live-work-play urban environment. Both the office and residential towers achieved Gold Level LEED Certification. The project s amenities include a one-acre deck park on the seventh floor, street-level restaurant and retail, fitness center and pool as well as parking for 1,500 cars. Location: Dallas, Texas Size: 390,000 SF Office, 409,000 SF/292 Apartments and 15,000 SF Retail with parking for 1,500 cars Date of Completion: April 28, 2010 Owner: Granite Properties and Gables Residential WESTCHASE II Granite developed the Westchase II office tower adjacent to the existing Westchase I tower constructed in The all-glass building provides an elegant contemporary compliment to the original building it mirrors. The flow-through lobby features limestone floors and walls accented by art glass and commissioned paintings. Westchase II achieved Silver Level LEED Certification. Location: Westchase office district in Houston, Texas Size: 335,000 SF plus 1,058-car garage Date of Completion: July 2008 Owner: Granite Properties

6 Pictured left to right: Jim Barron David Cunningham Jason Burke Aaron Bidne STRONG LEADERSHIP The Granite leadership team is experienced, talented and known for developing projects that are sound, long-term investments. At Granite, success is measured by the strength of relationships. We achieve this by being fair and ethical in our business dealings with clients, contractors, designers and vendors. Director of Development/Construction David R. Cunningham and Development Manager Aaron Bidne lead the Granite Advisory Services team of professionals that represents over 110 years of combined experience. David has more than 30 years of experience in property development, project design and construction management that encompasses diverse client needs and many property types ranging from 30,000 square feet to over 2 million square feet. David has been directly responsible for the development and construction of more than 10 million square feet of property. He has a bachelor s degree in Construction Management and Architecture from Texas A&M University. Aaron has managed development of over 3.3 million square feet of office and industrial properties in Dallas and Houston covering the full spectrum from land acquisition through shell construction. Aaron is a LEED Accredited Professional and a leader in Granite s sustainability mission. He has bachelor s degrees in Environmental Design and Construction Science from Texas A&M University. To learn more about Granite s proven track record of delivering projects under budget and on time, contact David Cunningham at Granite Parkway, Suite 800 Plano, Texas (972) graniteprop.com

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