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US Resiliency Council Standard Institutes Consistency, Transparency For CRE investors acquiring properties on the west coast, a seismic risk assessment is standard practice. In seismic zones three or four, the question […]

MAXIMIZE VALUE OF ADAPTIVE REUSE OR RENOVATION I recently contributed an article to Area Development entitled “Late-Cycle Site Selection: Risk Management Principles.” Choosing the right site or existing property for business objectives […]

Environmental and Construction Due Diligence Changes By now, you have already heard the Small Business Administration (SBA) just released the new SOP 50 10 5(K), which includes (among other minor revisions) […]

When Do You Need Testing and Removal? Lead is dangerous to many sensitive populations, including (most commonly) young children, the elderly, chronically ill adults, and adults whose occupations risk lead […]

WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CONSULTANT AND THEIR ASSESSMENT REPORT The difference between passing on a high-risk property investment and a successful transaction can often come down to this […]

An Overview of Accessibility Surveys/ADA Compliance for Hospitality Buildings As places of public accommodation, hotels and other hospitality properties are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Property owners […]

STAY AHEAD OF REGULATION CHANGES AND MANAGE RISK On June 26, 2016, in a national referendum on continuing membership in the European Union, Britons voted to leave 52 to 48 percent. […]

Helps Avoid Payment-Related Liens and Defaults The finances and complex logistics of carrying out construction projects carry risks for all relevant stakeholders, from the owner (or developer), to the general […]

SEISMIC EVENTS CAN TRIGGER STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Risks are abundant and varied in the world of commercial real estate. Some are apparent at the onset of the transaction and require an […]