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RISK MANAGEMENT, PLANNING CAN SAVE TIME AND COST When you think of traditional modular construction, most people imagine cheap, single- or two-story buildings, or a cookie-cutter house on a rolling […]

Before Issuing a Construction Loan, Examine Costly Risks Originally authored by Leon Kouyoumdjian There are many variables that can ultimately affect the successful completion of the project. For example, if […]

PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE AND ASSESSMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL Mold colony growth can occur on commercial real estate property whenever moisture intrusion seeps in. This can happen either due to humid conditions or […]

Technical Due Diligence for Tower Acquisitions in the UK The latest release of The Grenfell Tower inquiry reveals a dismaying array of factors leading to the catastrophic fire, implicating builders, […]

PROPOSED REVISIONS AND CHANGES UNDER REVIEW The current standard for the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM E1527-13, is up for renewal, with a final deadline for the new E1527-21 standard in January […]

Environmental Risk Assessment for UK Investors Environmental issues can cause a real headache for commercial real estate investors in the United Kingdom. To protect yourself against costly cleanups, delays, or lowered […]

RENEWED STANDARDS A RESPONSE TO PERSISTENT CONTAMINATION Among all of the dangerous chemicals in our environment, lead has probably been the most prevalent in recent news. Nearly half a million […]

Fastest-Growing Source of Renewable Energy Every state along the East Coast, from Maine to South Carolina, has set a goal or mandate for obtaining a portion of its electricity from […]

INCREASE PROFITABILITY AND BUILDING HEALTH Indoor air quality (IAQ) can greatly impact a commercial building’s bottom line and net operating profit. Occupant wellness and olfactory perception are directly related to […]