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FoxCor—A Proven Advantage FoxCor, Inc. 9712 West MarkhamLittle Rock, Arkansas 72205 501.221.7036 Tel 501.227.5467 Fax“Symbol of Excellence”

FoxCor — A Proven Advantage Select Projects Harrah’s Jazz Casino, New Orleans, LA The following projects are representative of FoxCor services currently/recently under contract. Our Mission · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA FoxCor is a recognized industry leader providing value-added services to clients in a global economy. Quality and ¨ Change Order Estimating and Review client satisfaction are the focused objectives of our vision. We believe that qualified people, properly equipped with ¨ Project Scheduling tools and procedures, implement successful projects. ¨ CM Negotiations ¨ On Site Management Our mission is to utilize our combined strengths and · Diplomat Resort, Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Hollywood, FL provide our clients with superior performance on ¨ Change Order Management their projects. ¨ Project Scheduling ¨ Estimating and Budgeting ¨ On Site Management ¨ FF&E Management · Wilson Leather Stores—Nationwide ¨ Full Program Management Services for Nationwide Program—Approximately 130—150 stores per year (New Construction and Renovation) · Chicago Bears Stadium, Chicago, IL ¨ Peer Review Estimate on the 440 million GMP · The Griffin Group Hotels—Merv Griffin’s Wickenburg Inn and Dude Ranch, The Beverly Hills and Merv Griffin’s Resort Hotel and Givenchy Spa ¨ Physical Plant Assessment and Program · Tulane University; Tulane Mayer Residence and Freeman School of Business, New Orleans, LA ¨ Change Order Management ¨ Cost Estimating and Budgeting · Stations Casinos; Green Valley Ranch, Texas Station, Craig Station, Sunset Station, Santa Fe Hotel, Wild Wild West, Red Rock Station, The Reserve, Palace Station ¨ On-Site Management ¨ Cost Estimating and Budgeting · Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel & Convention Space, Cherokee, NC ¨ On-Site Management ¨ Cost Estimating and Budgeting

Management Software OverviewMANAGEMENT SYSTEM consisting of labor rates, material prices, equip- FoxCor is a program management services firm · Condition AssessmentFoxCor provides project information management ment prices, subcontract prices and man-hourutilizing Expedition productivity. comprised of senior individuals from the engineer- · Project Review8, the complete pro- ing, financial, energy consulting, architectural, cap-ject control software PC ICE accepts digitized quantity survey input,by Primavera. Pri- which improves survey speed and accuracy over ital projects development and construction man- · Master Planningmavera products are manual systems. This ultimately results in de-widely regarded as creased costs for our clients. To improve the accu- agement disciplines. Our personnel have the ex-the best and most racy of our cost data, we maintain and continuallyadvanced in the in- update a catalog of pricing trends and input these pertise and skills to deliver superior risk and asset FOXCOR HISTORYdustry and Expedition is the flagship of project trends into PC ICE. management for our client’s capital projects. Ourcontrol software. Expedition allows documentcontrol, project budgeting and forecasting, contract PC ICE pri- team experience, proven results and “total solu-and purchasing management, tracking of latest marily utilizesdrawings and revision, submittal tracking and ap- the Construc- tion” approach, distinguishes FoxCor from other Since it began operations in 1995, FoxCor has sus-proval review, requests for information processing, tion Specifica-real-time project status reporting as well as many tions Institute program management firms. tained one of the fastestother fundamental tasks. In short, FoxCor's pro- (CSI) format ofject information management will administer every reporting but also has seven other options availa- FoxCor has provided ser- growth rates of anyaspect of a project. ble. Two reports most often used are the EstimateRequests for Information, change orders and sub- Detail Report and the Cost Management Report. vices on projects with capi- company in the statemittals are addressed and tracked with Expedition's The Estimate Detail Report provides the work item description, work item quantity, unit man- tal budgets as large as one PEOPLE — The Key to by providing superior Change Management hour productivity, labor, material, equipment and module. The Change subcontract unit prices. The Cost Management billion dollars, currently Successful Projects consulting services on Management module Report provides the work item description, work overseeing contracts in ex- commercial construc- will analyze ripple item quantity, total unit price, total extended price effects of a change, and price per user defined unit. In essence, PC cess of two billion dollars. tion projects through-give current status and latest cost estimates for a ICE can be formatted to provide the informationsingle change. Specifications, codes, configura- our clients need in the format they choose. The FoxCor client list in- out the United States.tions, etc. are maintained and defined in Expedi-tion's custom dictionaries. PC ICE’s cost database file is called the Unit Price cludes numerous Fortune 500 companies from vari- Client satisfaction is our most important perfor- Catalog (UPC). The UPC is common to all jobsESTIMATING SYSTEM of FoxCor and contains records defining the most ous industries including hotel, hospitality, enter- infinitesimal units of work. When a FoxCor esti- tainment, casino, architectural and construction to mance measurement. Our highly qualified andFoxCor utilizes the PC ICE estimating system de- mator inputs the takeoff of a concrete wall, PC well-trained personnel achieve high levels of per-signed by Management Computer Controls, Inc. ICE’s UPC breaks the wall down into the quantity name a few.PC ICE is a database system which uses takeoff of concrete finish, concrete protect and cure, form- formance, project after project. With FoxCor, cus-matrices designed by trade or type of construction work, rough hardware for formwork, form oil, We bring innovative ideas backed up by years of reinforcing steel, and concrete material by com- pressive strength. This type of detail allows the experience, proven systems, and a FoxCor estimator to concentrate on the cost of the professional staff. The major ser- vices provided by FoxCor Inc are: · Cost Planning & Con- trol · Planning & Scheduling · Value Management · Project Management · FF&E Management9 2

Strategic Services ProjectsThe FoxCor foundation is built on the experi- ized control, monitoring and reporting tools in Harrah’s East Chicago Hotel Total remodel of the Hilton Hotel in Scottsdale,ence of seasoned industry professionals. This electronic web based format. This facilitates dis- Arizona. Upgrade of 185 guest suites with newmultifaceted talent base makes us an industry tribution of real time information to all stake- Chicago, ILleader in the delivery of Program Management holders, reporting of progress, identification of bathrooms, HVAC, and fur-Services. From project inception to end-user oc- problems and effecting corrective actions. This Harrah's East nishings. New 10,000 squarecupancy, we work very closely with our clients, management approach is employed throughout Chicago Hotel foot ballroom, new Porte Co-to ensure that the objectives of schedule along the duration of a program including, but not lim- is a 293 room chere and Lobby. All new sitewith those of cost and quality are achieved in ex- ited to the following: hotel, done in work, paving and landscaping.cess of expectations. We offer a comprehensive Harrah's luxuri- Refaced entire building exterior.systems approach to capital projects, through risk ¨ Evaluation of project or program cost ous style to Refurbished courtyard, pool andassessment/management, program management, in the feasibility stage please the cus- new pool bar. Complete kitchendesign/construction management, commission- tomer. There is remodel including new Koshering and occupancy. ¨ Conceptual assessment of programs approximately kitchen. New Presidential suite, 225,000 sq. feet laundry facilities, support officesRISK MANAGEMENT ¨ Design development and management. in the project, 15,000 sq. feet Santa Fe Station Hotel and CasinoThere is no doubt that our clients understand the ¨ Firm assessment of hard and soft costs per floor. It has a \"Grand Lobby\" that connects thepotential risks associated with any real estate in- casino to the hotel, with (7) seven high end suites, a Las Vegas, NVvestment. ¨ Purchasing, contract, subcontracting Porte Cochere and exercise room at a projectedHowever, and scheduling The project consisted of new 1583 car, 600,500it has been Merv Griffin’s Hilton Scottsdale square foot cast-in-place, post tensioned 4-storyour experi- ¨ Management of disbursements Resort and Villas Parking Garage. The garage was completed andence that opened to the public on June 1, 2001; New 8 ten-risks identi- ¨ Change Management Scottsdale, AZfied in a ant Food Court with common seating area fordue dili- ¨ Ongoing follow up and reporting to 282 people. Food Court completed andgence re- meet financial institution requirements opened to public in July, 2001. Complete re-port can model throughout entire casino. The majori-sometimes ¨ Program closeout, commissioning and ty of the casino remodel is complete at thisend up all turnover to end users time. Back-of-house remodel throughout thebut forgotten until they result in crisis. The Fox- entire back-of-house. Work to include newCor team employs a focused proactive approach FoxCor provides the required level of on and team dining room and team kitchen. Enclo-to risk management to provide clients with a off site personnel to meet risk management sure of hotel breezeway area which will be thecompetitive advantage. We implement a program requirements. They are supported with the new home for slots, accounting, food & bever-of Systematic Management for each phase of a requisite hardware, software and other infor- age offices, surveillance; back-of-house Re-project, to ensure that the risks associated with mation technology. Included in our programs are model work was completed in June, 2001.time and money are effectively identified, de- the necessary training of identified stakeholders New East Expansion which will include 2fined, controlled and the investment is protected. to ensure a seamless transition from total project execution to operations and maintenance person-The “System” involves utilization of standard- nel. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FoxCor’s foundation is built on the experience of3 8

Strategic Services ...continued Projectsto our clients. The services generally include: ¨ Solicit bids or price quotations Wilson Leather Stores $12 million. In the ensuing year, FoxCor provided program management for 102 stores in 33 states ¨ Prepare and maintain FF&E Budgets. ¨ Review and evaluate bid proposals Nationwide Westin Diplomat Resort, Hotel, ¨ Create FF&E schedule compatible ¨ Issue purchase orders, subcontract FoxCor is in the 4th year of program management Country Club and Spa with construction schedule and vendor agreements for Wilsons Leather – a major presence in high-end malls coast to coast. FoxCor has provided estimat- Hollywood, FL ¨ Assist in coordination of FF&E Inte- ¨ Review vendor shop drawings for ing, design and budgeting services for over 150 Wil- rior Designer and Architect design conformance sons stores. FoxCor has also provided program The Diplomat Resort and Country Club is a $600 management and construction management for 300 million develpment located on the Atlantic beach ¨ Provide quantity survey of all FF&E ¨ Track and expedite deliveries Wilsons projects. Our program management in- in Hollywood, Florida. Consisting of a 40 story elements cludes permit expediting, bid management, pur- hotel, 217,000 square foot convention center, retail ¨ Administrate receipt of goods chase order production, budget monitoring, site center and golf/tennis country club, the Diplomat visits before and during construction, punch work is one of the most anticipated resort offerings in Westin Diplomat Resort & Country Club Hollywood, Florida management,5 closeout over- years. sight and final cost account- Diplomat Properties Limited ing. Partnership (DPLP) contracted FoxCor in December 1999 to complete an In 1998, Wil- estimate of unfinished work for the over sons Leather -budget contract. Subsequently, an contacted estimate of completed work was added FoxCor to to help develop an overall project budget begin discus- to assist the owner in management sions of devel- oversight. oping a program management system that would help them totally reinvent the way they were con- Since that time, DPLP has continually structing their stores. The basic plan was to out- increased the scope of services requested of Fox- source the bulk of their construction related activi- Cor to improve the budget and schedule delivery ties to FoxCor while still maintaining a construc- of the project. To date, FoxCor has provided the tion presence within their internal organization. following services to the DPLP management team: FoxCor immediately began building a budget mod- el based on historical data supplied by Wilsons. ¨ On Site Project Management In the first year, FoxCor handled 50 stores, which ¨ Cost Estimating were slated for construction management totaling ¨ Budget Compliance Oversight ¨ Change Order Management 6

Projects Strategic Services … (continued) ¨ FF&E Management The twin, eight story garages of the retail center seasoned architects, engineers, cost estimators and ¨ Maintain Master Budget are constructed of precast and cast-in-place con- construction managers. This multifaceted talent ¨ MEP Services Management crete, with a structural slab on grade supported by base makes FoxCor an industry leader in Pro- ¨ Maintain All Project Records grade beams and pile caps on augered piles. gram Management Services. FoxCor offers a ¨ Forensics Investigation comprehensive systems approach to capital pro- ¨ Commissioning Services The garages are connected to each other by pedes- jects, with the coordinated control of planning, ¨ Project Scheduling trian and vehicular bridges and to the hotel by a design, construction and occupancy phases, as a Occupancy Phase Services structural steel arch pedestrian bridge over six lanes single unified development effort. Our servicesThis 998 room five star hotel has over one million of local traffic. The first floor of the “retail village” are the red thread that runs through and connects ¨ Monitor/Resolve “Punch List” Itemstwo hundred fifty thousand square feet of gues- is designed to house theme restaurants with a view all phases of a project. The services include, buttroom, parking, terrace, and pool deck; connected of the intercoastal waterway, and upscale retail are not limited to: ¨ Monitor/Resolve Warranty Com-to an eight story convention center with over eight shops. The garages provide parking for the restau- plaintshundred thousand square feet of conven- rants, retail shops and additional self and valet Planning Phase Servicestion/meeting space, parking and terraces. Adjacent parking for the hotel and convention center. ESTIMATING SERVICESto the hotel and convention center is a re- ¨ Strategic planning FoxCor has developed a highly skilled staff oftail/parking/hotel support development with re- The hotel has been constructed over two below ¨ Program and Project Budgeting professional estimators with over 100 years oftail, courtyard, parking, and mechanical areas of grade levels of parking garage. The convention ¨ Site Selection, Assessment and Acquisi- combined experience in estimating project costsapproximately seven hundred thousand square center has four levels of parking under the ball- for all types of projects. Our goal is to give ourfeet.. tion clients the tools necessary to make informed deci- ¨ Master Scheduling sions throughout the design and construction ¨ Project Scope Development process and avoid potential cost overruns. We ¨ Needs Assessment/Condition Analysis offer the following estimating services: ¨ Selection of Design Team ¨ Conceptual Budgeting Design Phase Services ¨ Schematic Estimating ¨ Design Development Estimating ¨ Constructability Analysis ¨ Construction Document Estimating ¨ Value Engineering ¨ FF&E Estimating ¨ Cost Estimating ¨ Change Order Estimating ¨ Selection of Construction Team ¨ Budget Tracking and Cash Flow Pro- jections Construction Phase Services FF&E MANAGEMENT SERVICES FoxCor plans and implements the procurement ¨ On Site Owner Representation of non-affixed furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for all types of facilities. FoxCor has a ¨ Contractor Schedule Monitoring division devoted solely to providing these ser- ¨ Quality Control and Construction vices, with extensive experience and bulk buying power which can result in significant cost savings Document Conformity ¨ Change Order Management 4 ¨ Claims Management7