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During my 40+ years in business, both as a client and consultant, I’ve made what feels like millions of decisions. In the early years, my decisions had limited consequences, but as I moved up in the industry, decisions became more complex, sometimes even resulting in broad industry impacts. I’ve spent a lot of time studying decisions in order to try to make the best ones along the way.

The eighth edition of the CLRM Journal, presented during CLRM’s 13th annual roundtable in Washington, D.C., highlights practical insight from professionals working across construction lending and risk management.

Effective communication is key to successful lender-consultant partnerships—improving clarity, reducing delays, and supporting better deals.

Subtle issues can signal major construction risk. Learn how lenders and owners can identify early warning signs and avoid project failure.

By following USDA guidelines and applying best practices in construction lending, lenders can manage risk while protecting the government guarantee.

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.

As of March 1, 2026, Connecticut officially transitioned to its new Release-Based Cleanup Regulations (RBCRs) , replacing the long-criticized Property Transfer Act for newly triggered environmental obligations.

In this Globe St. article, Brett Hayes discusses how sellers who complete due diligence before going to market can reduce re-trades and keep deals moving forward.