The Towers at Williams Square

All contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, service providers, moving companies and others performing work of any type for the tenant are required to carry insurance and show proof of coverage. The tenant should deliver to the Management Office a Certificate of Insurance that shows the required coverage and names the owner as the certificate holder and as the additional insured. This must be provided at least 10 days prior to entry into the project. A sample Certificate of Insurance form reflecting the insurance coverage requirements can be obtained by contacting the Management Office. Renewal certificates must be provided at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of certificates previously on file in the Management Office. For insurance coverage amounts and any other questions, please contact the Management Office.

Contractor Rules and Regulations

1. Parking: Contractor parking will be in areas designated from time to time by the Management Office and will be at the expense of the contractor or contractor’s employees. Parking is prohibited in all fire lanes and vehicles permitted to park on the dock are prohibited from parking in front of building garbage compactors (Parking tickets will not be validated by the Management Office).
2. Entry to Building: Contractor access to the building will be through the loading docks unless otherwise directed by the Management Office.
3. Deliveries and Material Scheduling: Scheduling for the independent use of the freight elevator shall be coordinated through the Management Office, with at least (24) twenty four hours advance notice. (No exceptions). The freight elevator or modified passenger elevator(s) will be used as designated from time to time by the Management Office for the following: Vertical Contractor Transportation, delivery of supplies, tools, materials and removal of trash and excess material. The loading dock area will be utilized for all deliveries. (The lobby entrances or fire lanes will not be utilized for deliveries.)
4. Material and Trash Removal: All material and trash will be removed through the loading dock after 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Roll-off containers are permitted, however, must be authorized by the building. Management Office at least (24) twenty-four hours in advance of their intended use. Monday through Friday, roll-off’s must be dropped off after 6:00 PM and picked up prior to 6:00 AM the following morning. If loading dock activity permits, roll-off’s may be authorized by the Management Office to remain on the loading dock through Saturday and Sunday.
5. Elevators: Under no circumstances, including personal transport, will contractors use passenger elevators designated for tenant use. Smoking in the elevators is prohibited. Unusually heavy items brought into the building must be coordinated through the Management Office. Large projects must have a designated elevator operator.
6. Smoking: Smoking or the use of any tobacco products are absolutely prohibited in the building lobbies, elevators, stairwells, restrooms, and other public areas.
7. Jobsite Condition: On a daily basis, jobsites should be cleared of all trash and returned to a clean, orderly state. Flammable or hazardous materials must be clearly identified and kept properly secured.
8. Insurance: A certificate of insurance for each contractor showing proof of general liability, workers compensation and automobile coverage must be submitted for approval to the Management Office prior to the commencement of work. Sufficient insurance must be maintained throughout the duration of the project. To request a sample insurance form, which reflects all insurance requirements, please contact the Management Office at (972) 869-5900.
9. Work Schedule / Misc.: All contractors will provide updated construction schedules to the Management Office on a weekly basis. The General Contractor will provide a list of proposed subcontractors to the Management Office for approval. In addition, the GeneraL. Contractor will provide the Management Office with a list of all contractor names, addresses, and telephone numbers for emergency notification purposes.
10. Base Building Alteration: Any alteration to the base building ductwork return air, fire, dampers, electrical panels, roof membrane, exterior, or structure must be approved in writing by the Management Office’s authorized representative, prior to commencement of work. An updated architectural drawing of any changes, alterations, or additions to the ductwork must be supplied to the Management Office upon job completion. All construction shall be performed in a good and workmen like manner. No construction of any kind may be performed where upon completion; such construction in any manner is not fully compatible with all base building systems.
11. Disturbances: Any work or action that disturbs the tenants of the building, such as excessive noise, odor, or service interruptions (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, life and safety systems) must be scheduled through the Management Office prior to their occurrences. Under no circumstances may a contractor enter into any tenant, or otherwise occupied area, either during business hours or non-business hours without first scheduling such activity through the Management Office.
12. Telephones: A pay telephone is located on the loading dock for your convenience. Do not ask a tenant to provide a telephone for your use.
13. Standards of Conduct: Any individual employee, subcontractor or other agent of the contractor will be dismissed from the property at any time the Management’s Office authorized representative so requests. The reasons may include, but are not limited to, loitering, improper dress, inappropriate behavior, or failure to comply with any other building rule. Loitering, lunch breaks, and general breaks, will not be tolerated in the public and common areas of the building. Travel through the lobby is prohibited. Building-to-building foot traffic must be made through the loading docks only.
14. Identification: Any contractor doing work on the property must wear a shirt at all times which clearly identifies the individual’s name and the name of the contractor or subcontractor he or she is doing work for.
15. Building Protection: It is the contractor’s responsibility to protect base building doors, hardware, fixtures, or the physical structure. All building assets must be left in their original condition or be replaced by the General Contractor, regardless if negligence can be proven. Prior to demolition, carpet from within the suite will be removed or protected by masonite. Hall carpets will be protected by masonite or carpet walk-off mats.
16. Base Building Areas: Contractor’s are responsible for insuring that all base building areas accessed during a job are kept clean during and at the completion of that job. These areas include: all dock areas, all service elevators and service elevator lobbies, and all telephone, electrical and janitorial closets.
17. Ceiling Work and Inspection: All wiring, duct work, plumbing, or any other above ceiling material, must be suspended off of a ceiling grid no less than two (2) inches above grid, and all scrap material or discontinued material shall be removed from ceiling. A forty-eight (48) hour notice for above ceiling inspections must be given to the Management Office upon completion of work, and prior to closing the ceiling.
18. Jobsite Dust: Public areas are to kept free of dust and materials at all times. The contractor will install filter media on all power induction boxes and return air dampers within the construction area. Walk-off mats will be provided by the contractor at all exits and will be cleaned daily to prevent tracking onto building carpet / flooring.
19. Security / Emergencies: The building hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays. After hours and weekend work access requires scheduling through the building Management Office with at least (24) twenty four hours advance notice, in order to obtain security clearance and must be submitted on the Management Office’s After Hours Security Clearance form. No verbal notifications or requests will be accepted. All After Hours Security Clearance forms must reach the Management Office prior to 2:00 PM for scheduling purposes. Your cooperation will prevent an unnecessary work stoppage. In the event of an emergency, please contact the Management Office at (972) 869-5900, for notification.
20. Fire Life, and Safety Systems: Proper precautions should be taken by the contractor so that smoke detectors are not set off from dust caused by construction. The general contractor is required to have an approved fire alarm contractor clean all smoke detectors, which have accumulated excessive dust. Please notify the Building Management Office with at least (24) twenty-four hours prior notice before working on the fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and other life safety systems.
21. Permits / Misc.: All construction permits will remain posted throughout the duration of the project. All contractors performing work in the building will comply with all national, state, and local codes for safety issues, method of construction, and materials used. All welding performed on the project will be conducted utilizing The Factory Mutual Welding Procedures, as amended from time to time.
22. Final Clean: Prior to job completion, the general contractor will schedule a final walk-through with the Management Office and the evening janitorial service for project acceptance. It is the contractor’s responsibility to properly protect and bag mini blinds prior to commencement. The final clean will be a detail clean including, but not limited to, the removal of all project waste, cleaning of light fixtures and lenses, wiping down all doors and cabinets, interior window cleaning and detail vacuuming.
23. Damages: All damages to the building or property, whether due to negligence, theft, vandalism, or mischief, intentional or not will be the general contractor’s responsibility The general contractor will also be responsible for any labor or material costs incurred due to any failure to comply with these rules and regulations. These rules and regulations will be applicable to subcontractors and material suppliers; though the general contractor will be held responsible for their actions.
24. Changes: The Management Office reserves the right to alter and change any and all of the Contractors Rules and Regulations at any time.
25. Plans: The Owner requires as-built drawings at the conclusion of each project. The plans must contain the entire floor, and all related improvements. Drawings are to be delivered to the Management Office.
26. Restrooms On Construction Floors: Restrooms for contractor’s employees and sub-contractors are located on level B-1 and on the loading docks of the East and West Towers; and levels1 and 2 in the Chamber Tower. Restrooms may be utilized during a full floor build-out. Under no circumstances are contractor’s employees or sub-contractors permitted to travel to another tenant’s floor, or another multi-tenant floor, to utilize the restroom facilities. Access to these designated floors is via the service elevators only. The General Contractor is responsible for posting signage, in English and Spanish, in their work area to communicate this policy to all construction team members.
27. Janitorial Closets: Janitorial closets must be closed and locked at all times. The job superintendent will be issued a key by the building’s on-site security command center. The superintendent will be solely responsible for access into the closet. The mop sink located in the closet will be used for water and paint brush / roller clean up only. Under no circumstances will the sink be used for the disposal of paint, mortar, concrete, adhesives, etc. All excess construction related liquids will be removed from the property at the contractor’s sole expense. Further, at no time shall the janitorial closets be used for storage of construction materials. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the closet is left in a clean and orderly manner at the end of each day.
28. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Texas State Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
29. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Texas State Penal Code (trespass by holder of license to carry a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (concealed handgun law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.

Questions about the above building rules and regulations may be addressed to the Building Management Office by calling (972) 869-5900, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. The Management Office may make changes to these rules and regulations at any time as deemed necessary.