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About This Thought Leadership Blog

Thought leadership on a variety of CRE related issues including phase 1 and phase 2 environmental site assessments by expert environmental consultants and building engineers.

Contributing Editorial Bloggers: Joe Derhake, Bruce Dalton, James Davenport, Terry Dungan, Bradley Fountain, Summer Gell, Jay Grenfell, Kimberly Houston, Tony Liou, Erika Petty, Jenny Redlin, Doreen Spinoso, Charles Tallinger, David Umbach, Nikki Walker

Synergy Between Survey, Title and Client

Title and Survey are two vital facets of due diligence that ensure a successful acquisition in the realm of commercial real estate. FULL STORY

Cautious Optimism at MBA CREF Conference

The tenor at MBA CREF was one of optimism mixed with reserved outlooks for the year, and Partner has seen this reflected in the CMBS physical due diligence world. FULL STORY

Accessibility Surveys During Due Diligence

How do accessibility concerns come into play during due diligence? FULL STORY

Do I Really Need a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?

We are often asked: "Do I really need a Phase 1 ESA?" The answer really depends on your goals. FULL STORY

A History of Accessibility Regulations

Sixty years ago there were no laws governing accessibility in the U.S. - today there are several. In this blog I'll take a look back at the regulatory foundations for today's accessibility codes. FULL STORY

Accessibility in Real Estate

Accessibility concerns are a common component of real estate transactions, though they can be a source of some confusion. FULL STORY

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San Francisco Building Due Diligence

San Francisco and its buildings have some unique characteristics that makes due diligence a bit different. FULL STORY

A Second Serving of Risk

As we look back on the year and ready ourselves for a new one, it is a perfect time for lenders to ask: "Are my risk management policies protecting me from a second serving of risk?" FULL STORY

Does Anyone Care About Asbestos Anymore?

Asbestos was banned back in the 80's right? Wrong. Even newer buildings may need asbestos sampling before rennovations or demolition. FULL STORY

View from the Field - Who Was Lending in 2011?

Partner has a unique "boots on the ground" perspective of the CRE market in 2011. FULL STORY

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About Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner) is a full-service environmental and engineering consulting firm completing projects nationwide. We specialize in evaluating properties in connection with real estate transactions, development or management.