ASTM’s incorporation of earthquake hazards in their forthcoming Property Resilience Assessment Guide may offer clarity and consistency to CRE investors struggling to understand their exposure to seismic risk and improve seismic resilience in their portfolios. In this NAREIM Dialogues article, Jason Coray, SE, discusses how the new guide intersects with seismic risk assessments as well as new risk assessment tools from the structural engineering community. Jason is National Technical Director of our seismic practice and one of our team members who participates on the ASTM committee that is developing the Property Resilience Assessment Guide.

May 20, 2026
Frank Krech, Sr. Engineer at Partner, brings years of expertise in structural engineering, building envelope consulting, & restoration engineering.

February 24, 2026
Earthquakes may strike without warning, but assessing seismic risk does not have to be unpredictable. Whether you are a property owner, lender, or investor, understanding Seismic Risk Assessment, how a building will perform during seismic activity, is essential to managing long-term exposure.

January 12, 2026
Across CRE stakeholders, the defining shift in 2026 is a move away from optimism-based planning toward evidence-based execution. Engineering, energy, and construction risk management are proactive tools that enable data-driven investment, lending, and asset management decisions.




