M|O Perspectives
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Another Marx|Okubo project in the news - Santa Monica's Pen Factory
May 18, 2016
Marx|Okubo provided property condition assessment services on this development to assist our client in determining the proper scope for the renovated structures. This project shows how reusing existing buildings in creative ways can be attractive and sustainable, both from an environmental as well...
Technology enhancing the way we deliver construction services
Apr 28, 2016
In our experience, every building comes with issues. The key to navigating construction challenges successfully is to have the knowledge base necessary to identify those issues, communicate them effectively and efficiently, and champion prudent solutions. Luckily, constant improvement in the...
Going net zero: What about the envelope?
Mar 10, 2016
Setting new precedents in green energy, California made significant revisions to energy requirements as part of the state’s 2014 building code. The revisions also proposed an extensive mandate for new commercial buildings to be “zero net energy” by 2030. While we assume the rest of the country will...
Does your roof warranty have you covered?
Feb 12, 2016
Warranty issues on roofing are a common problem in the world of property investment and building construction. Unknowns stem from the fact that there is a wide range of roof manufacturers, all of which have their own warranties for differing systems. Adding to the confusion are various coverage...
What you need to know now about EBM
Jan 03, 2016
The trouble with exterior building maintenance requirements (EBM) is they’re not widely known. Buildings are not typically reviewed for compliance with state and federal safety codes, and enforcement is by complaint only. We don’t acknowledge this to alarm real estate builders, owners and investors,...