Environmental contamination concerns are often the costliest liability associated with commercial real estate, and can significantly impact transactions. In a recent print article for the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal, I outlined three of the biggest environmental issues stakeholders should know about: radon gas, vapor intrusion, and the emerging contaminant PFAS. These environmental issues are complex in assessment scope and regulatory requirements for compliance, thereby requiring the engagement of knowledgeable environmental consultants.

April 27, 2026
In this article from Propmodo.com, Jerry Ostrander discusses a number of important factors to consider to help prevent environmental contamination concerns from becoming impenetrable roadblocks to development projects. Environmental challenges are a reality in many development projects.

April 23, 2026
An integrated, enterprise-level environmental strategy unifies environmental due diligence, remediation, environmental, health and safety (EHS), and compliance, energy and sustainability, and real estate support under one coordinated framework supported by building sciences expertise.

March 24, 2026
As PFAS continue to reshape the construction risk landscape, lenders that proactively integrate PFAS considerations into underwriting, due diligence, and loan structuring are better positioned to manage uncertainty and protect collateral value.




