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For commercial real estate professionals, California Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130 Housing) represents a tangible win for project efficiency and investment confidence. By streamlining the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, the legislation helps remove long-standing entitlement delays that have historically slowed housing development and constrained capital deployment. The result is faster approvals, clearer timelines, and greater predictability in project execution — key advantages for developers, lenders, and investors delivering much needed housing stock in the region.

As the broader commercial real estate market continues to navigate economic headwinds, the healthcare sector has quietly charted a course of resilience and growth. Healthcare real estate has demonstrated a unique ability to adapt, driven by rising demand, strategic investor interest and a shifting landscape of care delivery.

Partner has identified six levels of condition assessments to meet the needs of our clients, from lenders to commercial real estate investors. The levels range from an ASTM-standard assessment to an advanced team of specialists with customized scopes and reporting. A Partner Expert can help determine the appropriate level of assessment based on the subject property and real estate strategy.

Matthew Marcus, Managing Director of Partner Engineering and Science Inc., recently presented at the Construction Lender Round Table (CLRM) to 230 construction lenders nationwide. His presentation was well-received, sparking a wave of follow-up questions from the construction lenders. In this interview, Mr. Marcus provides in-depth insights and practical tips for mitigating geotechnical risks in construction lending.

With forecasts pointing to continued distress in the commercial real estate (CRE) market through year-end, lenders, servicers, attorneys, and investors are bracing for a new wave of troubled loans. Pre-foreclosure due diligence consulting can mean the difference between preserving value and compounding loss.

Zoning due diligence plays a critical role in every commercial real estate transaction. Whether you’re a lender, insurer, or buyer, understanding zoning regulations helps minimize risk and ensures your investment is smart, secure, and profitable. Check out these frequently asked questions from our audience during Partner’s Zoning Reports 101: Latest in Zoning Research Best Practices.

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has reshaped the federal tax landscape, making headlines for its new deductions and permanent extensions of prior tax cuts. Beyond changes to individual tax rates and withholding tables, OBBBA has refocused attention on a powerful but often underutilized financing tool for commercial real estate (CRE) investors: federal tax credits.

PFAS at Dry Cleaners, Car Washes, Airfields and Warehouses: A Phase II Data Deep(ish) Dive By Kathryn Peacock, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. Published in EBA Journal, Summer 2025 | […]

As urban growth accelerates and mixed-use developments become more common, managing noise impacts has become an important responsibility for property owners and managers. Partnering with a qualified Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional can make the difference between a smooth process and costly setbacks.