Partner News Room Archive

January 2012- Kevin Schmitt, PE joins Partner in New York office.

Change is in the Air, by Jay Grenfell. Published in Scotsman Guide

December 2011- Ira Grossman, RA joins Partner in Southern California office.

November 2011- Pamela Froelich, PE, LEED joins Partner in Dallas, TX office.

Radon Affects Real Estate Deals, by Richard Morgan. Published in Colorado Real Estate Journal

November 2011- 3Q Phase I Environmental Reports up 6.5% in South
Hike signals resurgent commercial real estate market Austin leads the U.S. Other dramatic increases seen in San Antonio and Oklahoma City

November 2011- 3Q Phase I Environmental Reports up 10.4% in West
Hike signals reviving commercial real estate market Most dramatic increases seen in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle

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October 2011- Partner Energy to Provide No-Cost Energy Audits for Qualifying Oncor Customers in Texas Dallas, TX

October 2011- US-based Partner Engineering and Science expands across the Atlantic, teams with UK firm GO Contaminated Land Solutions

Bradley Fountain, MBA, article published in Multi-Housing News: Mapping Your Way through Due Diligence Requirements for the FHA Loan Program

August 2011- Mark Lambson tapped by Partner to head newly formed Equity Advisory Group

August 2011- Partner Opens Colorado Office

July 2011- Partner Sees Increase in REO Sales

June 2011- Partner has opened its first office in the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, headed by environmental scientist Ryan Golden.
Story featured on GlobeSt.com, by Natalie Dolce

April 2011- Partner acquires new Headquarters
Stories featured by Real Estate Rama-California and Globe Street

February 2011-Press Release: Partner Acquires ALTA Survey Company Continental Surveying

February 2011-Press Release: Partner Ranked #1 in US, Nevada, North Carolina, and Alabama in Phase I ESAs by EDR Scorekeeper for the 4th quarter of 2010.

February 2011- Press Release: Chris Gregor joined Partner as Senior Project Manager and Head of SBA team.

February 2011-Press Release: Agatha Kim, PE and Dominic Juego join Partner in El Segundo office.

February 2011-Press Release: Partner Ranked #1 in Florida in Phase I ESAs by EDR Scorekeeper for the 3rd quarter of 2010.

February 2011- Press Release: Eric Correia tapped as Technical Director of Fannie Mae Services at Partner.

Matt Pheanis "Groundbreaker" in November 5th issue of Western Real Estate Business E-Newletter.

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Partner Lead Story on GlobeSt.com
Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.'s growth covered in cover story by West Coast Editor, Natalie Dolce

Frank Romeo, Covered by Globe Street
Partner Principal, Frank Romeo, heads up new Partner HUD due diligence practice Read More

December 2010-Press Release: Partner opens Philadelphia office. Aaron Epstein joins Partner to head it.

October 2010-Press Release: New Orange County Office in Irvine opens.

Energy Disclosure for Commercial Properties by Joseph Derhake, PE

October 2010- Amy Rudegeair named RMA 2010 Paperwriting Competition Winner for article that she coauthored. For complete article, visit Resources Page.

May 5, 2010- Press Release: Andrew Brack, PG joins Partner.

Get to Know PCAs
February 2010 Scotsman Guide-- A quality property-condition assessment is imperative for many clients. Read More

Jenny Redlin Profiled in Brownfield
Partner Principal, Jenny Redlin, was profiled in Brownfield Profiles. Read More

During Pre-Foreclosure, Complete A New ESA
Foreclosing on a property can expose a lender to a host of new liabilities, even if an ESA was conducted when the loan was originated. Read More

Marshall Stanclift Joins Partner
September 2009 -- Marshall Stanclift, Sales and Marketing Professional, has recently joined Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. as the National Client Manager within the firm's SBA Division. Read More

Understanding PMLs and Managing Engineering Providers
The strength of a PML report is based on its transparency and consistency. Here's how to ensure you are getting the most out of your PML. Read More

Energy Plans Help Projects Secure Loans
A new SBA loan program doubles the allowable loan limit for borrowers who reduce energy consumption, according to Tony Liou, President of locally-based Partner Energy.  Read More

Assessment Districts Give Government Power to Fund Renewable Energy
California cities and counties are finding out that some local residents are willing to take on an additional tax to pay for solar panel installations on their homes and businesses.
(As Published in CARealEstateJournal.com) Read More

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Multifamily Due Diligence Requirements
Getting a loan from Freddie or Fannie? Then you need to know about what they will require in their due diligence-and what their "hot buttons" are. Read More

Partner Acquires Assets of LandAmerica Assessment Corporation (LAC)
April 2009-- Partner Engineering and Science, a national provider of environmental and engineering due diligence services has acquired the assets of LandAmerica Assessment Corporation (LAC), a LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. subsidiary which had filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, announced Joseph Derhake, PE principal with Partner.   Read More

All About Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Due Diligence
April 2009-- Summer Gell, Principal with Partner, discusses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac environmental and engineering due diligence. The article discusses scope requirements for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Property Condition Assessments in the world of agency finance. (As published in the Scotsman Guide) Read More

California Getting Real Energy
March 2009-- Joseph Derhake, PE, discusses new California law AB1103 and how it mandates energy audits and benchmarking of commercial buildings in the State of California. (As published in ENR) Read More

Partner Acquires Assets of National Environmental Due Diligence Provider
February 2009 -- Partner has acquired the assets of the environmental site assessment practice of Colorado-based US-Reports, Inc. by consummating an Asset Purchase and Release Agreement on February 3, 2009. Read More

Mortgage Orb Names Joe Derhake Person of The Week -- Derhake discusses new trends in the field of environmental due diligence that affect the commercial real estate industry. Read More

New Energy Disclosures Required by Assembly Bill 1103
November 2008 -- Starting January 1, 2009, the new Energy Star Standards as required by California law, Assembly Bill 1103, will require California non-residential buildings to begin the benchmark process and disclose the building's energy efficiency. Read More

Romeo, Gell Make the Move to Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
September 2008 -- Partner seeks to employ the best in the business and our two new Partners are proof of our endeavor. Read More

Brian Mende, Environmental Banking Veteran, Joins Partner
July 2008 -- Brian Mende, a professional geologist, joined Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. in April 2008. Mr. Mende brings 25 years of experience in due diligence and environmental consulting. Read More

"All About Probable Maximum Loss Reports"
Knowing what goes into earthquake-related estimates helps guide what comes out. Read More

EBA Technical Committee Risk Tolerance Survey
June 9, 2008 -- Joseph P. Derhake presented the results of a Risk Tolerance Survey to the Environmental Bankers Association at the June Membership Meeting in Utah. The survey attempted to develop industry benchmarks for risk tolerance, highlight areas where opinions differ, and encourage discussion in those areas to achieve greater consensus. Read More

Partner Engineering and Science Supports California's Largest Real Estate Transaction of 2008
May 12, 2008 -- Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) engaged Partner Engineering and Science to conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments during their acquisition of six large office properties from Arden Realty. Read More

Partner Opens Offices in Dallas and Chicago
Partner Engineering and Science opened offices in Dallas and Chicago expanding their Phase I Environmental Consulting and their Commercial Building Inspection practices to Texas and the Midwest. Read More

"The New Vapor-Intrusion Standard"
Learn the ins and outs of ASTM’s recently released benchmark for toxic-vapor assessment.
By Joe Derhake, president, Partner Engineering and Science. Read More

"Granite Distributor Sponsors Radon/Granite Testing Project"
Jenny Redlin give some interesting facts about the on-going concern over radon. Read More

"Secrets of an Environmental Banker"
Environmental risk manager turned consultant, Brian Mende, tells all in this detailed article. Read More

"New Law Ranks Commercial Buildings by Efficiency"
Joe Derhake discusses the new law with GlobeSt.com Read More