New seismic regulations are rippling across California. Connect Media asked Partner Engineering and Science’s Jenny Redlin to share how ordinances at the state level cascade out to local markets. She shared how the changes are expected to affect the Los Angeles CRE sector, as well as what they mean for owners, investors, and financing for properties in the market.
Continue reading the Connect Media Q&A here.

February 24, 2026
Earthquakes may strike without warning, but assessing seismic risk does not have to be unpredictable. Whether you are a property owner, lender, or investor, understanding Seismic Risk Assessment, how a building will perform during seismic activity, is essential to managing long-term exposure.

October 22, 2025
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.

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Matthew Marcus, Managing Director at Partner Engineering and Science Inc., was recently featured as a guest speaker by The Ground Investigation Podcast. He shares his extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, seismic resilience, and project management.




