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The CA Balcony Inspection Law has been incorporated into the California Health and Safety Code – HSC, Article 2.2 [17973]. The new name for the service is California E3 Inspections/California Balcony Inspections. E3 is short for Exterior Elevated Element.

Whether they are recapitalization events, acquisitions/preservations, or new construction deals, it is all hands-on deck to ensure affordable housing is not left behind. Despite the challenges, there is optimism that there are viable ways to address the funding gaps, allowing affordable housing and eco-friendly development to continue progressing. The industry’s ability to innovate and remain flexible will be key to overcoming these difficulties and achieving long-term success.

The San Jose City Council has approved a mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance and Program, which will go into effect on April 1, 2025.

New Jersey Senate Bill 2188 introduces new requirements in which all New Jersey building owners, New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and public water utilities will need to comply to prevent the transmission of Legionnaires’ disease.

Christy Kim, AIA CASp, and Sara Ehrentreu provide insightful perspectives on the potential changes to building codes and their impact on rebuilding efforts after a fire.

The ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys standards are updated every 5 years. Here are the latest standards released at the end of 2025, which will take effect in early 2026. To facilitate a smooth transition in standard adoption for our CRE clients, Partner’s team of experts has provided you with a suite of educational materials.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updated regulations for several chemicals under the Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA) Section 6(a). These new regulations list EPA’s Existing Chemical Exposure Limits (ECELs).

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights legislation providing equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination in access to jobs, public accommodations, government services, public transportation, and telecommunications. Additionally, Title II of the ADA prohibits public entities from excluding people from programs, services, or activities (PSA) on the basis of disability. The accessibility team at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., includes specialists with over 20 years of experience helping public entities complete self-evaluations and transition plans.

The hospitality sector is enjoying renewed interest from investors, with more deals in the pipeline, increased refinancings, and improved transaction volume. While the industry still faces challenges, optimism prevails for modest growth over the next year.