Case Study: Marx|Okubo Associates, Inc achieves real-time earthquake impact alerts for commercial properties with Claris

Get insight into commercial property earthquake damage ASAP

Marx|Okubo, a national architecture, engineering, and construction firm, was asked by clients for fast, property-specific insight after earthquakes. Owners often don’t know which buildings were affected, how severe the damage is, or where to deploy teams first—creating uncertainty and delayed responses.

Marx|Okubo built ASAP (Automated Structure Alert Program) with Claris FileMaker and SeedCode’s ProMaps to merge the firm’s seismic assessments with real-time USGS data, run automated server-side analyses, and deliver graphical, prioritized damage reports within minutes. Clients receive immediate, actionable lists of affected properties, severity classifications, and response priorities—enabling faster, targeted inspections, quicker re-occupancy decisions, and reduced uncertainty after an event.

Marx|Okubo Associates, Inc

Sandy Blair

Vice President