Partner CEO Joe Derhake, PE shared his market predictions for the remainder of 2017 in the Midyear Outlook published by National Real Estate Investor (NREI). In it, Joe discusses new risks and opportunities he expects to see amid continued competition, deregulation, and changing technologies and consumer behaviors throughout the rest of the year.
Access the entire publication here.

July 20, 2026
San Francisco Ordinance 70-25 establishes a Concrete Building Screening Program requiring owners of certain older multi-story concrete buildings permitted before July 1, 1999, to submit seismic screening information by June 9, 2027, aiming to identify potentially earthquake-vulnerable structures without mandating retrofits but promoting transparency and voluntary upgrades, with exemptions for some buildings and the recommendation to consult experienced seismic professionals for compliance and planning .

July 02, 2026
Adrienne Perez, an Environmental Due Diligence Consultant, joins as Technical Director for Agency Services in Partner Engineering and Science's environmental service line.

June 23, 2026
For commercial real estate owners, developers, and investors, the program offers a more flexible and efficient path to address contamination, particularly at lower-priority sites enrolled in voluntary cleanup.




