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Property Condition Assessment
Owner’s Representation
Rest assured. Today and tomorrow.
Minimize project risk. Maximize return.
Repair | Reconstruction Services It’s in the details.
Construction Loan Services Take us to the bank.
Sustainability
The big, green picture.
Accessibility
Structural Engineering
Improve, maintain and preserve.
Find compliance clarity.
Collaborative consulting and realistic solutions for property investments. Marx|Okubo is a national AEC consulting firm that works with real estate owners, investors and lenders —AT EVERY POINT OF THE PROPERTY LIFECYCLE—
to evaluate their building projects,
solve complex challenges and
implement tailored solutions.
We help clients understand their projects’ complexities, so they can make more informed decisions and, ultimately, mitigate their risk.
Broad practical expertise. Local market insights.
THE FIRM BEGAN IN 1982 WITH A SIMPLE MISSION:
Use pragmatic construction expertise to solve problems in a troubled real estate market.
From its beginnings as a small, locally focused organization, our firm has transformed into a national architecture and engineering consultancy with offices coast to coast.
Acting as an impartial affiliate to keep everyone accountable, Marx|Okubo brings together two key components:
BROAD PRACTICAL EXPERTISE
&
LOCAL MARKET AWARENESS.
Openly and collaboratively, we provide greater perspective,
integrate with existing project teams,
synthesize critical information
and deliver what our clients need to make intelligent decisions.
As environments and rules have changed, Marx|Okubo has also adapted and evolved. Building on the collective power of integrity and excellence, we have strategically broadened our team, capabilities and geographical areas to serve
the commercial development, financial services and construction industries.
TODAY OUR FIRM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES TO A DIVERSE AND GROWING CLIENTELE WORLDWIDE.
National reach. Local approach.
Over the past few decades, Marx|Okubo has worked on thousands of diverse architecture, engineering & construction consulting projects
from coast to coast.
During that time, we have
grown our technical talent,
strengthened our network of experts
and opened new offices to serve clients throughout the U.S.
Our entrenched regional teams know that real estate projects are all about location. And for that you can count on local insight from licensed architects and engineers who know local construction practices as well as expert, integral consultants in your area. Marx|Okubo brings together diverse internal resources and collaborative community relationships to deliver exacting standards for each and every complex construction endeavor.
Services
Material insight. Solid solutions.
Services
finance
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT— project management construction
design development
& other elements
engineering
architecture
—IS AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM.
Therefore we consider it a prerequisite to provide cohesive services that cover critical aspects of your multifaceted project. Marx|Okubo works on behalf of building owners, lenders and equity investors to bring valuable, realistic solutions to the complexities within each variable real estate investment. We consult to limit your exposure now, giving you greater confidence in your decisions for the future.
Our multidisciplinary regional teams include experienced, licensed architects and engineers who leverage core architecture, engineering and construction expertise and collaborate with top-tier industry consultants to deliver a comprehensive, highly qualified service set, including:
Owner’s Representation
Minimize project risk. Maximize return.
Repair | Reconstruction Services It’s in the details.
Construction Loan Services Take us to the bank.
Property Condition Assessment Rest assured. Today and tomorrow.
Sustainability
The big, green picture.
Accessibility
Structural Engineering
Improve, maintain and preserve.
Find compliance clarity.
Services
Owner’s Representation
Minimize project risk. Maximize return. A DEDICATED ADVOCATE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT. As an owner’s representative, Marx|Okubo acts as the owner’s advocate to keep projects on schedule and on budget, while also minimizing project execution risks to meet investment objectives. With a national platform n and scopes owner’s representation services to meet the needs of a and skilled staff, Marx|Okubo scales diverse client and project universe. Whether working as a key advisory member of a project team, focusing on constructability issues and monitoring progress and quality, or taking a more active role as construction project manager, Marx|Okubo tailors its efforts to support and augment the investor or project teams’ strengths and weaknesses. Our teams help align interests and facilitate collaboration, ultimately executing a well-constructed, quality project. Our range of owner’s representation services may include: • Definition and refinement of project scope and budget • Professional team scope/qualifications and selection • Construction document oversight and coordination • Construction document peer reviews • Bid process oversight and evaluation • Contract negotiations • Construction observation and reviews • Schedule and contract management • Pay application/project draw processing • Project closeout/punch list and warranty reviews
Services
Property Condition Assessment Rest assured. Today and tomorrow. A MORE PRECISE PROPERTY PICTURE. Marx|Okubo’s property condition assessment (PCA) services are predicated on giving real estate owners, investors and lenders an accurate picture of what a property‘s capital needs will be in the short and long term. Our staff of licensedn architects and civil, structural and mechanical engineers deliver detailed, impartial reports that can help building owners and investors gain a clear, informed understanding of current and future capital risks and benefits. Marx|Okubo also maintains a strong network of the industry’s top specialty consultants in areas such as vertical transportation, roofing, fire/life safety, building envelope and other disciplines for situations where a more specific detailed review of building systems or components is required. In addition, we offer facilities condition assessments (FCAs) to meet the asset management and capital reserve planning needs of our local, state and federal government clients. As we understand the nuances involved in assessing large and small government real estate portfolios, we have extensive experience tailoring our FCA reports to the specific needs of institutional clients as well as government organizations. While all of our services meet the general requirements of the ASTM E2018-15 baseline protocols for most lender circumstances, our strength lies in delving much deeper than minimum requirements as we clearly understand the risks a property owner or equity investor faces if large capital surprises occur. Think of our consultancy as documented assurance that you are making the most informed property decisions possible. Property condition assessment services for both acquisition and disposition can include: • Site and parking structure reviews • Building envelope reviews • Building systems analyses • Seismic evaluations
• Accessibility reviews • Sustainability reviews • Specialty consultant integration • Lifecycle costs
Services
Repair | Reconstruction Services It’s in the details.
GETTING TO—AND SOLVING—THE ROOT CAUSE. Whether it’s the age of the building, poor maintenance or faulty construction, the reasons for failure are not always obvious. And, typically, neither is the solution. Marx|Okubo helps clients understand the complex n issues and domino effects involved in repair and reconstruction by investigating the underlying causes of failure and researching materials and corrective construction methods. Our integrated teams also produce documents and specifications for bid and consult on preventive fixes, such as accessibility upgrades, structural retrofits, waterproofing projects and other capital efforts. Specific repair and reconstruction services include: • Detailed condition assessments • Investigative and destructive testing • Discussions with property maintenance and engineering staff • Research for viable and cost-effective solutions • Preparation of corrective drawings and specifications • Preparation of contracts and bid documents
Services
Sustainability
The big, green picture. SUSTAINABLE PROPERTIES: INCREASED BUILDING VALUE. Green design is becoming a standard solution for reducing the long-term operating costs of a property and adding greater efficiencies and value to the built environment for the next generation. Providing sustainability n consulting on both new construction and existing property projects, Marx|Okubo’s sustainability teams help owners, investors and lenders determine the sustainability potential of a property and life-cycle cost benefits; navigate government regulations and environmental certifications; and comply with sustainability benchmarking and reporting initiatives. Sustainability services can include: • Green property condition assessments • LEED existing building (EBOM) gap analysis • Building commissioning and retro-commissioning services • Energy and water audits/benchmarking • Pre-construction sustainability reviews • Indoor air quality audits • Building resiliency and natural hazard risk analysis • Healthy building certifications • Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarking (GRESB) consulting
Services
Structural Engineering
Improve, maintain and preserve. IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING YOUR VALUABLE ASSETS. Marx|Okubo’s Structural Engineering Group (SEG) knows your real estate portfolio is a substantial investment, and growing its short- and long-term value means staying on top of the property’s physical condition in n order to properly improve, maintain and preserve it. Our specialized in-house group is staffed with licensed structural and civil engineers who have expertise in all aspects of analysis and design and can evaluate a building’s condition, diagnose causes of degradation or failure, conduct seismic assessments and develop strategies to renovate, repair or retrofit, as well as perform new construction services and resiliency studies. Working with Marx|Okubo, real estate owners, lenders and private equity groups get access to and insight from architects and engineers who are on staff. As our firm is multidisciplinary and takes 360-degree approach, our experienced/credentialed Structural Engineering Group is already informed and trained to consider the bigger-picture—the industry and all disciplines involved, local economies and competition—in order to reduce your risk, maximize your investment and ensure nothing is missed. In the process, we are keenly aware and respectful of our industry’s demand for accountability—to adhere to budgets and schedules with attention to detail. Our structural engineering services include: Construction Services • Structural repair/retrofit design and consultation • Structural preliminary project review • Constructability studies • Peer review Assessment Services • Structural condition assessment • Seismic/wind evaluation and risk assessment • Earthquake resiliency studies
Forensic Investigation • Construction defects • Structural damage • Foundation settlement
Services
Accessibility
Find compliance clarity. ACCURATE UNDERSTANDING FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AND DESIGN TEAMS. Marx|Okubo serves as an impartial reviewer of a project’s accessibility compliance. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Federal Fair Housing Act (FFHA) are more than 25 years old, accessibility n compliance remains a challenging prospect for many property owners. Even in new construction, overlapping requirements can bewilder owners, designers, architects and engineers. Non-compliance items involve serious questions of cost and risk analysis. Property owners are best served by an accurate understanding of which accessibility codes, standards and regulations truly apply to their buildings and which portions of a property must be upgraded to meet current requirements. Marx|Okubo can provide owners clarity about conformity with federal laws and, ultimately, a plan of action through an opinion of cost, timeline scenarios, and even drawings, project bidding and management. Our range of accessibility services include: • Americans with Disabilities Act compliance reviews (Title III) • ADA Title II accessibility transition plans • Federal Fair Housing Act compliance reviews • Certified Access Specialist (CASp) - California-specific inspections • Accessibility plan review and plan check for design teams • Accessibility project management and owner’s representation • Accessibility construction monitoring • Accessibility code/standards consulting • Construction documents for accessibility repairs • Litigation support and expert witness services
Services
Construction Loan Services Take us to the bank.
DIRECTING AND MONITORING DISBURSEMENTS TO POWER YOUR PROJECT. Every construction project requires careful controls to stay within budget and on schedule. With experience gained on thousands of construction projects throughout North America, the professionals at Marx|Okubo n are versed in tracking and documenting loan disbursements and project-team payments to keep building construction as efficient and financially sound as possible. Specific loan construction services include: • Pre-construction feasibility reports • Construction progress observations • Monthly draw disbursement monitoring • Change order reviews • Scheduling/permitting/testing and inspection status • Workout services
Projects
National reach. Local approach.
Projects: The Crimson Apartments
CLIENT
Campus Advantage
LOCATION
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
SERVICES
Repair Assessment and Design
During our Phase II investigation to assess the deterioration of the exterior brick soldier and rowlock in order to determine the cause of distress and scope for future repair, Marx|Okubo discovered extensive improper construction methods. This finding led to our team recommending critical new repair procedures and immediate safety measures, as well as assisting our client in negotiating repairs with the developer.
Projects: Avalon
CLIENT
PGIM Real Estate
LOCATION
Alpharetta, Georgia
SERVICES
Owner’s Representation; Pre-construction Review
Avalon is a mixed-use development containing residential, commercial, hospitality and office buildings on approximately 86 acres. The development is being constructed in three phases, each with different equity investors. Marx|Okubo provided owner’s representation services for the completed Phase I and has been selected to conduct owner’s representation services for Phases II and III, currently underway. Phase I included four multi-family residential buildings over retail, two office buildings over retail, Regal Cinemas, Whole Foods Market, two small retail buildings along the mall walk, two retail support buildings, two parking garages, a branch bank and four standalone outparcel retail and restaurant buildings. Phase II will include a five-story, multifamily residential building with an enclosed parking garage and street-level retail, the Container Store, a standalone parking garage, and an office and retail building with dedicated parking garage. Phase III includes the 43,000-square-foot, 330-guestroom Alpharetta Hotel & Conference Center. The entire Phase III facility, including all hotel amenity areas and public spaces, will encompass 270,298 square feet. The most significant challenge faced by Marx|Okubo during this project has AWARDS
been coordinating the multitude of contractors, tenant representatives,
• Urban Land Institute’s 2015 Project of
architects and designers working on this intricate, multifaceted project –
the Year • Real Estate Forum’s 2015 Pioneering Project • Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2015 Retail Deal of the Year
yet we have successfully integrated project protocols to ensure the owners that the project is well-organized, on schedule, on budget and completed according to the original construction and contract documents.
Projects: Nassau Bay
CLIENT
US Bank Commercial Real Estate
LOCATION
Orlando, Florida
SERVICES
Water Intrusion Investigation; Destructive Testing; Repair Recommendations
Our Phase II investigation assessed water intrusion to identify the extent of deterioration at exterior stucco and vinyl walls. Ultimately, Marx|Okubo removed all materials to reveal structure, photographed issues and fully tested for moisture. Destructive testing revealed extensive unforeseen wood deterioration on the exterior walls and wood balconies, which provided our client with scientific knowledge for future mitigation.
Projects: Charter Square
CLIENT
Prudential Real Estate Investors
LOCATION
Raleigh, North Carolina
SERVICES
Property Condition Assessment; Pre-construction Project Review; Owner’s Representation
This 11-story office tower was constructed over an existing below-grade parking garage originally designed for phased vertical expansion based on a residential tower. In conjunction with the original architect and a new structural engineer, Marx|Okubo performed enhanced due diligence, including forensic investigation of a sub-grade drainage system, to ensure risk-control measures during a condition assessment of the existing parking garage. We are also currently monitoring Charter Square’s bid for LEED Platinum certification on its core/shell.
Projects: Solis Downwood Apartments
CLIENT
Prudential Real Estate Investors
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
SERVICES
Pre-construction Project Review; Owner’s Representation
Due to our client’s scheduling demands, Marx|Okubo was asked to review preliminary plans at 60 percent for a pre-construction project review, then a re-review at 85 percent just prior to issuance of a report. Our thorough review of early design documents allowed closing to occur as scheduled. Our team generated a thorough deviations and outstanding issues table, as well as identified “holes” in the drawings for future updates by Marx|Okubo.
Projects: Newport Plaza
CLIENT
Equity Office
LOCATION
Newport Beach, California
SERVICES
Energy Audits; Retro Commissioning
This Equity Office-owned modern commercial building was not functioning efficiently enough. After performing an energy audit, Marx|Okubo determined that various systems and building components needed re-calibration or upgrading to allow the building’s performance to match the quality of its architectural design. Under tight time constraints, due to a pending sale of the property, our California team led a retrocommissioning effort to minimize Newport Plaza’s energy footprint and to help keep operating costs in line.
Projects: Marina Palms
CLIENT
HSBC
LOCATION
North Miami Beach, Florida
SERVICES
Construction Loan Services
Located in North Miami Beach, Marina Palms consists of two 25-story residential towers adjacent to a fullservice, 110-slip private marina. The complete 14.66acre property includes full frontage along Maule Lake, the Intercoastal Waterway and Biscayne Boulevard. Other features include two- and three-bedroom residential units with balcony areas; common areas, including a clubhouse, business center, mailroom, children’s center and fitness studio; a third-floor pedestrian bridge; and a five-level, 431-space concrete parking structure. Acting as the bank’s representative to review construction status and applications for payment, Marx|Okubo has seen Marina Palms through challenges related to the economic downturn. After purchasing the property from the lender, the current developer has made minimal modifications while reusing the existing foundations prepared for the north tower and its adjacent parking structure, as well as repurchasing and using the precast concrete parkingstructure components.
Projects: Grand Naniloa Hotel
CLIENT
Hall Structured Finance
LOCATION
Hilo, Hawaii
SERVICES
Pre-Construction Plan Review; Construction Loan Monitoring
The Grand Naniloa Hotel is a 389-room resort hotel on a 6.35-acre waterfront site with an adjacent ninehole golf course. The hotel’s three towers are named after three of the five volcanoes that make up the big island: Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and Kilauea. The Marx|Okubo team was engaged to evaluate the renovation plans and monitor the construction for an out-of-state client. We provided valuable feedback to the design and construction teams, and kept our client abreast of the project’s schedule, budget and construction status, as well as advised on the unique conditions of constructing in Hawaii. Marx|Okubo provided timely and accurate review of each month’s applications for payment.
Projects: Jade Signature
CLIENT
HSBC
LOCATION
Sunny Isle Beach, Florida
SERVICES
Construction Loan Monitoring
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Jade Signature, upon completion in March 2018, will consist of a 58-story residential condominium tower totaling over 907,000 square feet, including a three-level parking garage. The development, on more than 2.4 acres, features full frontage to the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Units will range from one-bedrooms to penthouses, and planned on-site amenities are vast, including rooms for poker, entertainment, lounging, kids and business to a restaurant, fitness center, juice bar, nail salon, pool, cabanas and sun deck. Marx|Okubo is acting as the bank’s representative to review the status of construction and applications for payment. With one of the most complex foundation systems in the Southeast, challenges on this infill site have included extensive demolition, which included a yearlong foundation excavation. This work required placing soldier pilings around the perimeter of the site; soil conditioning with a sand/cement mixture to allow for the placement of 1,500+ auger-cast pilings; and interior excavation for below-grade parking.
Projects: Queen Mary
CLIENT
Queen Mary
LOCATION
Long Beach, California
SERVICES
Disabled Accessibility Review; Creation of Repair Documents; Construction Administration
Working with challenges, including the historic nature of the Queen Mary, now operating as a hotel, as well as the ship’s “slope” and tide fluctuation, the Marx|Okubo team provided permit repair documents to address immediate accessibility deficiencies, which added way finding and accessibility signage. We also developed creative, non-traditional verification and drawing documentation for the ship’s unique conditions, meeting the intent of the code while taking into consideration existing physical and historical constraints of the ship.
Projects: California Retail Center
CLIENT
Withheld
LOCATION
Los Angeles County, California
SERVICES
Project Design Review; Disabled Accessibility Review
As a part of the redevelopment of a former aerospace industrial plant and film studio property into a 665,000-square-foot retail center, the project developer retained Marx|Okubo to perform an accessibility review of the site plans and several on-site reviews during the course of construction to verify that site features and path of travel were compliant with applicable standards. The Marx|Okubo team was able to additionally serve as an on-call advisor, assisting the architect and the developer with recommendations for the inclusion of accessible electric vehicle charging stations.
Leadership
Broad practical expertise. Local market insights.
Leadership
NAME
Leo James Marx, AIA, NCARB
LOCATION
Denver, Colorado
POSITION
Executive Chairman
Jim Marx is Founder and Executive Chairman of Marx|Okubo. He established the company in 1982 and has successfully led Marx|Okubo to its current national status. With over 40 years of architectural, development and construction-related experience in all property types, Jim is responsible for coordinating and overseeing large, multi-layered projects in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. His expertise in the project and construction management process, including contract preparation and review, project scheduling, job costing, feasibility studies, on-site construction observation, construction litigation and coordination of related project consultants, has resulted in continued success and millions of dollars worth of savings for Marx|Okubo’s clients over the years. Jim holds a bachelor of architecture degree and has completed advanced studies in the urban and regional planning department from University of Colorado. He is a licensed architect in Colorado, Georgia, California, Massachusetts and Tennessee, and is certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Jim is also a member of the American Institute of Architects, Construction Specification Institute and Urban Land Institute. jim_marx@marxokubo.com
Leadership
NAME
Parrish S. Boren
LOCATION
Denver, Colorado
POSITION
President/CEO
Parrish Boren, President/CEO, has been with Marx|Okubo for more than 20 years. Directing all financial and operational concerns, he has been a key part of growing the firm to a national platform. He has over 25 years of experience in management and commercial real estate, including contract negotiations, asset management, redevelopment/development and brokerage, involving over 10 million square feet of commercial space and 30,000 multifamily units. Previously Parrish served as an executive with a national multifamily firm and for an institutional real estate investor. He is proficient in the economic analysis of all commercial and multifamily property types and real estate ventures, including sensitivity, redevelopment analysis, loan modifications, operating strategies and distressed work-out situations. Parrish holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from Texas A&M University and an MBA with an emphasis in real estate finance from Southern Methodist University. He is a licensed real estate broker in Texas and Colorado as well as a member of the Urban Land Institute and National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. parrish_boren@marxokubo.com
Leadership
NAME
Gary C. Cohn, AIA
LOCATION
Orange County, California
POSITION
Executive Vice President
Gary Cohn, Executive Vice President, has been with Marx|Okubo for over two decades and has successfully broadened the company’s client base in the Southwest, including work in California, Arizona and Nevada. Working on commercial, retail, industrial, multifamily residential and hospitality projects, he has successfully managed the construction of everything from mid-rise office buildings to multi-unit condominium properties. With this range of experience, Gary can quickly evaluate property issues and help solve the challenges of the firm’s private and institutional clients. His broad professional background includes four decades of work in architecture, stints at civil engineering and environmental consulting firms, and high-rise office and hotel construction projects for a large general contractor. Gary holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona and completed additional coursework in development finance and construction law at the University of California. He is a licensed architect in California and is registered with the state as a disaster service worker. gary_cohn@marxokubo.com
Leadership
NAME
Edward A. Bernard, AIA
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Vice President
Edward Bernard, Vice President, directs operations at the Atlanta office and Marx|Okubo’s work in the Southeast region. With over 25 years of architectural design, development and forensic evaluation experience, he provides complete analysis of projects and existing buildings, including due diligence, feasibility studies, construction document review, and project performance and cost reviews across multiple project types. Ed’s specialty in forensics and analytical architecture includes cause and origin evaluation, cost analysis, remedial repair for structural damage due to construction defects and improper design as well as damage assessments due to storm events. Additional areas of expertise include program management, project management and real estate strategies. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University. Ed is a registered architect in Georgia and North Carolina, as well as a member of the American Institute of Architects, Urban Land Institute and Southern Polytechnic State University’s College of Architecture Professional Advisory Board. In addition, he has served as AIA Atlanta President and AIA Georgia President, has received “Service to the Profession” awards from AIA and is the recipient of the AIA Georgia Bronze Medal. edward_bernard@marxokubo.com
Leadership
NAME
Charles Killebrew, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Vice President
Charles Killebrew, Vice President, oversees construction project management, property condition assessments, pre-construction project reviews and owner’s representation in the Atlanta office, where he also brings a comprehensive understanding of pre-construction project management, design liability risk management and construction contract administration. Charles has over 20 years of experience in the architecture profession. He has successfully coordinated design and construction-phase services on complex projects for leading corporate and institutional clients worldwide, including high-rise office and residential projects as well as regional destination retail, hospitality and international mixed-use developments. Prior to joining Marx|Okubo, he worked as a project manager for such notable firms as Pickard Chilton, John Portman & Associates, NBBJ, and Perkins & Will. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a licensed architect in Connecticut, Georgia and Illinois. Charles is a LEED Accredited Professional, Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP), Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure Knowledge Requirements (CxA+BE) and is certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects and a past member of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats. charles_killebrew@marxokubo.com
Leadership
NAME
Joseph Milam, PE, CIAQP, LEED AP, CEM
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Director of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Vice President
Joseph Milam, Director of Mechanical Engineering and Assistant Vice President, oversees the technical areas of Marx|Okubo’s mechanical, electrical and fire protection services. He has over 34 years of experience in consulting engineering, including surveys, evaluations and design of building systems. Joe’s areas of expertise include facility and property condition assessments; building diagnostics and forensic investigations; energy assessments and consulting; ENERGY STAR benchmarking; LEED consulting; LEED GAP analysis; APPA maintenance and custodial evaluations; IAQ proactive monitoring, complaint response and mitigation; commissioning of new and existing buildings; systems training; operations and maintenance reviews; and design peer reviews. Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a multidisciplinary certificate in energy engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a registered engineer in Georgia, Colorado and Ohio. Joe is also a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional, LEED Accredited Professional, as well a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Association of Energy Engineers, U.S. Green Building Council and National Fire Protection Association. joseph_milam@marxokubo.com
Team Members
NAME
Dan B. Yntema, Jr., AIA
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Senior Associate
Dan Yntema, Jr., Senior Associate in the Atlanta office, is responsible for overseeing services such as pre-construction project reviews, property condition assessments, building due diligence, repair design and owner’s representation. In his over 25-year career, he has acquired a high degree of technical expertise while working on commercial, retail, mixed-use, educational, religious, hospitality, adaptive re-use, postal, housing and institutional projects as well as specialty project types, including mausoleums and Olympic athletic venues. Prior to joining Marx|Okubo, Dan served as an architect manager of a small design-build firm, then moved into a studio manager role at an architectural firm specializing in multifamily and senior housing projects in the southeast. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University, and is a registered architect in the state of Georgia. Dan is a member of the American Institute of Architects. dan_yntema@marxokubo.com
Team Members
NAME
Joel E. Aycock, AIA
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Senior Associate
Joel Aycock, Senior Associate in the Atlanta office, is responsible for overseeing services such as pre-construction project reviews, property condition assessments and owner’s representation. With over 32 years of experience in design and construction, he has developed a high level of expertise while working on commercial, educational, assembly, institutional and healthcare projects, as well as specialty ventures, including private custom homes and sporting venues. Prior to joining Marx|Okubo, Joel was the principal of his own architectural practice primarily focused on assembly and educational facilities. He handled marketing, management and design work at the firm for nearly two and a half decades. Joel holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Polytechnic State University and is a registered architect in the state of Georgia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects. joel_aycock@marxokubo.com
Team Members
NAME
John Kundak, PE
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Senior Associate
John Kundak, Senior Associate, performs structural and seismic evaluations involved with property condition assessments, seismic risk assessments, and owner’s representation in the Atlanta office. He has more than a decade of structural engineering experience working on residential, commercial and industrial facilities with construction costs over $300 million. Prior to joining Marx|Okubo, John was a project manager at structural engineering firm Ellinwood+Machado, where he managed and performed the design and analysis of new commercial and residential projects. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Istanbul Technical University and both a master’s degree in architecture and in civil engineering from Clemson University. John is a licensed professional engineer in Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. john_kundak@marxokubo.com
Team Members
NAME
David Standard, AIA, LEED GA
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Associate
David Standard, Associate in the Atlanta office, focuses on property condition assessment work. He brings to the firm professional design management skills, including leading and delivering architectural services across commercial, residential, retail and hospitality industries. David also has directorship experience in design consultancy, real estate, hospitality, construction and branding. He has led projects in the commercial, public and residential spheres in Louisiana and Houston, and for three decades at major firms in Atlanta. More recently David’s work has included designing for and directing teams through a dozen sustainable-based projects, including international work in India. He also helped set up operations for an architectural and interior design consultancy operating in the U.S., India and Canada, and has led global teams for local deliveries, providing innovative solutions to improve organizations’ top and bottom lines, as well as strategies for diversification, new markets, geography and processes. David holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Louisiana State University. He is a licensed architect in Georgia, as well as a LEED Green Associate, Certified Energy Management training recipient and member of the American Institute of Architects. david_standard@marxokubo.com
Team Members
NAME
Keith Brockman
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Associate
Keith Brockman, Associate, is responsible for delivering core services, including pre-construction project reviews, construction loan monitoring, owner’s representation, construction project management and property condition assessments. He also serves as the accessibility expert, performing accessibility review design services, in the Atlanta office. As Project Coordinator for Marx|Okubo, Keith was previously responsible for monitoring and scheduling day-to-day project operations and working with senior staff to meet client goals. As Senior Project Coordinator, he developed company standards for project management while training and managing staff in the Atlanta office. Prior to joining Marx|Okubo, Keith worked in zoning review, building inspection and architectural design, as well as on projects in the residential and government sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Mary Washington and a master’s degree in architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Keith is also a member of the American Institute of Architects. keith_brockman@marxokubo.com
Team Members
NAME
Gustavo G. Chaves, CEM, LEED AP, CPMP
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Associate
Gustavo Chaves, Associate, performs various services, including property condition assessments, design and constructability reviews and owner’s representation in the Atlanta office. He brings to Marx|Okubo nearly a decade of mechanical engineer experience, including surveys, evaluations, and design of building systems for more than 1,600 facilities throughout the world. Gustavo’s areas of expertise include property condition assessments; fundamental and enhanced commissioning of new and existing buildings; energy audits, energy modeling, Energy Star benchmarking and LEED consulting; mechanical design, controls, measurement and verification (M&V), and indoor air quality; proactive monitoring, complaint response and mitigation; and design peer reviews. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with the AEE, LEED Accredited Professional with the EB+OM specialty and LEED Certified Project Reviewer by USGBC. He is also a Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) by ASHRAE and a member of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and AirConditioning. gustavo_chaves@marxokubo.com
Team Members
NAME
David Black, AIA, NCARB
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION
Associate
David Black, Associate in Marx|Okubo’s Atlanta office is involved in managing pre-construction project reviews, performing property condition assessments and representing owners. With over 30 years of experience in the design and construction industry, David’s background includes management of significant healthcare, laboratory, vivarium, higher education, commercial, corporate and multifamily residential projects. David has been responsible for projects of Fortune 500 clients, universities, academic medical centers and Department of Defense clients. In addition, he has provided construction dispute and project risk management consulting services for corporations, owners, developers, contractors and design firms. Prior to joining Marx|Okubo, David worked as a project manager for Perkins and Will, The S/L/A/M Collaborative and CUH2A, and as a construction consultant with the Brookwood Group and Berkeley Research Group. David has both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as an MBA from Georgia Tech. He is a licensed architect in Georgia, and a member of the American Institute of Architects and NCARB. david_black@marxokubo.com
Clients
Intelligent and insightful. Private and public.
Clients Marx|Okubo meets the needs of a wide range of private and public clients with architecturaland engineering-based project management, due diligence, and owner’s and lender’s representation services. Our clients include intelligent, insightful firms all over the world.
Below is a small list of representative clients.
Affiliations
Affiliations The staff at Marx|Okubo are active members of many professional and civic organizations. This keeps us current with changes in the building industry and allows us access to a wealth of information. Below is a partial list of organizations we belong to.
AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association ACI American Concrete Institute AEE Association of Energy Engineers AEI Architectural Engineering Institute AIA American Institute of Architects AISC American Institute of Steel Construction ANSI American National Standards Institute ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASTM International (formerly American Society of Testing and Materials) BEC Building Envelope Council BOMA Building Owners and Managers Association CAI Community Associations Institute CCIM Institute Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute CSI Construction Specifications Institute EERI Earthquake Engineering Research Institute ( Energy Star Partner) FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency ICC International Code Council NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards NFPA National Fire Protection Association NIBS National Institute of Building Sciences NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association SEAOC Structural Engineers Association of California SEI Structural Engineers Institute SWRI Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute ULI Urban Land Institute USGBC US Green Building Council
Locations
Locations
Seattle, WA
New York, NY San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
Pasadena, CA Orange County, CA
Atlanta, GA Dallas, TX Houston, TX
455 Sherman Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80203
303.861.0300
1904 Third Avenue, Suite 525, Seattle, WA 98101
206.621.9122
444 Spear Street, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94105
415.957.9240
225 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 1185, Pasadena, CA 91101
626.792.6842
4 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 950, Santa Ana, CA 92707
949.660.8908
1431 Greenway Drive, Suite 410, Irving, TX 75038
972.580.0300
1160 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77079
713.659.1175
41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346
770.407.2900
445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 404, White Plains, NY 10601
914.269.5700
www.marxokubo.com
www.marxokubo.com