In 2023, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner) navigated through a challenging year for the commercial real estate sector marked by high interest rates and banking sector uncertainty. The firm’s success was driven by growing investor demand for environmental consulting, such as Renewable Energy, Environmental, Social, Governance, and Resilience (ESG + R) services, and environmental remediation, aligning with the global environmental services market that generated $169.7 billion in revenue, according to ENR. In the commercial real estate industry, Partner is known as a top provider of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Partner secured its position on Engineering News Record’s 2024 Top 200 Environmental Firms list through its expanded expertise in building efficiency, resilience, and renewable energy, along with its growing presence in both the public sector and international markets. This marks Partner’s 12th consecutive year on the prestigious list, which evaluates firms across multiple categories including:
“We are proud to be selected for the 12th year in a row for ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms,” says Chief Operating Officer Monique Burrola. “As environmental and sustainability consulting becomes increasingly vital in our changing global environment, we’re excited to continue serving our clients’ evolving needs.”

May 20, 2026
The opportunity to preserve federal solar tax incentives for commercial real estate projects remains available, but the timeline to act is increasingly defined by near-term financial and construction milestones. For CRE owners evaluating rooftop solar across their portfolios, the 5% Safe Harbor pathway may provide the clearest opportunity to preserve flexibility while securing available tax benefits before current deadlines take effect. At the same time, projects capable of reaching Placed in Service status by the end of 2027 may remain viable in many markets.

January 12, 2026
Across CRE stakeholders, the defining shift in 2026 is a move away from optimism-based planning toward evidence-based execution. Engineering, energy, and construction risk management are proactive tools that enable data-driven investment, lending, and asset management decisions.

December 18, 2025
The national housing shortage continues to challenge municipalities, developers, and community stakeholders. At the same time, many markets are experiencing elevated vacancies in office, retail, and industrial properties. This imbalance has renewed interest in adaptive reuse as a financially driven strategy to increase housing supply, reduce development costs, and unlock value in underperforming assets.




