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Multnomah County Central Courthouse

Multnomah County’s central courthouse was opened in 1914, long before there were building codes that included earthquake resiliency provisions. Facing heavy use, safety, security, accessibility, code compliance, and to meet the needs of population growth 1914, the county undertook this project to provide a safe and functional centrally located courthouse in downtown Portland.

Adding Seismic Resilience to a Historic Public Building

Innovative seismic upgrades included shock absorbers that will allow up to three inches of movement in each direction in the event of an earthquake. Working with the collaborative project team and stakeholders, Otak helped to create many opportunities for the community to take part in the project. To meet the aspirational goals for community outreach that the county set forth, an apprenticeship program was initiated to engage minorities, women, and emerging small business participation throughout the building trades. The team worked with all project partners to help meet these goals. Otak provided comprehensive owner’s representative and construction management services for this new 464,712 square-foot courthouse overlooking the Willamette River.

Congratulations to Phenom Under 40, Jonathan Nyone!

Congratulations to Jonathan Nyone, project manager with DAY CPM (a division of Otak), named as one of eleven Phenoms under 40 by the Daily Journal of Commerce. Phenoms & Icons is a new awards competition to honor the local building industry’s rising stars and building industry icons.

Jonathan is managing a critical, high-profile project for the City of Portland as owner’s representative: the $195 million complete renovation of the iconic Portland Building, adorned with the famous statue “Portlandia.” Not only is the project one year ahead of schedule and on budget, but the project team is also seeking LEED Gold and WELL certification for the building’s sustainable features. The Oregonian noted that “the fact that the massive renovation remains on budget is notable, given the white-hot competition in the construction market.”

Jonathan has promoted more active involvement with minority/women/disadvantaged business enterprises (M/WDBEs) on his projects, and consequently the Portland Building contains the most diverse subconsultant team we’ve ever had. He is also the social equity work group lead, representing the owner in bimonthly meetings, interfacing with procurement, talking about outreach opportunities, working closely with DAY’s equity subconsultant (FM Burch & Associates), coordinating with different subconsultant firms, and helping the City exceed its M/WDBE target.

Miro Radoynovski, DAY CPM senior project manager, said, “Jonathan is the champion of using new technology tools in the quest to better serve our clients. He is a natural leader who teaches, guides, and helps not only the people on his team, but also everyone who approaches him with a request. Jonathan conducts company-wide training sessions for how to use cloud-based project management software and improve work efficiency.”

Jonathan has also been working with Otak and DAY CPM to promote greater equity and inclusion on projects and in the company. Jonathan serves on Otak’s new Rising Together team, which is advising and educating Otak’s leadership and employees on how to create a more equitable, inclusive workforce and community.

“Jon has demonstrated unmatched forward-thinking, progressive management as a leader in our organization,” said Mike Day, president of DAY CPM. “He is always looking for opportunities to creatively serve our clients in addition to sponsoring new initiatives that advance our company.”

Jonathan will be honored with the other 22 Phenoms and Icons on December 13 at the Sentinel Hotel from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Congratulations, Jonathan!

DAY CPM Joins Otak, Inc. Combination of Firms Offers Clients Holistic Services

Portland, OR – Otak, Inc., (Otak), an award-winning engineering, urban design, architecture, and planning firm, announces the acquisition of DAY CPM Services LLC, a highly sought after Oregon owner’s representative and project management firm, effective January 1, 2017. This merger will enable both firms to offer clients throughout the west comprehensive planning, design, and project management services.

“This brings together two great firms, each with a focus on client service to provide the best possible value for our customers,” said Otak CEO James Hamann. “The joining of our firms combines the creative design skills and expertise of Otak with the leading project management team and innovative approach which is the hallmark of DAY CPM. This new entity will offer a unique set of services and exceptional value for our clients, and will produce results that are greater than the sum of our parts.”

“DAY CPM has always been a client focused organization, with an emphasis on continuous improvement to efficiently offer the highest quality of service at the best cost to our clients,” said DAY CPM President, Mike Day. “Joining with Otak, and being able to draw upon the rich experience of their staff, enables us to continue on our growth trajectory, adding depth and breadth to our knowledge and perspectives about our industry.”

The new entity of “DAY CPM, an Otak division” will continue to be led by Mike Day as President and Joshua Dodson as Vice President, who will also join Otak’s Management Team. The DAY CPM team will continue to operate from their Beaverton, Oregon office as integration of the companies progresses.

About Otak, Inc.

Otak, Inc. is an international award-winning engineering, urban design, architecture, and planning firm, specializing in transportation infrastructure, residential and commercial development, water and natural resources, and landscape architecture. The firm has more than 30 years of experience on public and private projects in the United States and internationally. Otak has offices in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona.

About DAY CPM

Acting as the owner advocate, the DAY CPM team capitalizes on its greatest strengths for the collaborative, coordinated and well executed implementation of capital projects. Their attention to detail and ability to anticipate, foresee and resolve project issues has landed them multiple awards and recognition. DAY CPM delivers their customer’s projects from concept through completion by becoming an integral and sustainable part of the community. DAY CPM provides high integrity leadership, always acting from the customer’s perspective.

“The depth of talent and level of integrity on the DAY CPM team is striking. Acting as Owner’s Representative, DAY CPM actually more than paid for their expenses in the savings they brought to the project.”
– JOANN BARTON, PAST PORT OF NEWPORT COMMISSIONER