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February 6, 2020

Simplify in 2020: Strategies for CRE Lenders

By Partner ESI

Looking for ways to work smarter in the new year? We’re all juggling projects and priorities as we strive to stay ahead in this competitive market. Read on for strategies to help you simplify, streamline, and succeed in 2020. 
 
Five Risk Management Trends to Watch in  2020
At the start of a new decade, cautious optimism prevails among CRE players—with a healthy dose of perspective gained during the last recession. While transaction volumes are cooling, there are still plenty of deals to be made. Partner Operations Director Steve Kitzke discusses hot market sectors, the regulatory climate, and due diligence strategies as he breaks down five risk management trends to watch in 2020. Read the full article on GlobeSt.com.
Would You Like a Zoning Report with That?

Partner’s zoning team has doubled in size over the last year, as shifts in the competitive landscape have allowed us to add seasoned zoning experts from coast to coast.  Now more than ever, Partner is positioned to help you check all your due diligence boxes with just one call: ESA, PCA, PML, ALTA survey, zoning reports, construction reports, and other specialty reports as required by your financing platform. By obtaining all your reports from a single source, you’ll save time, money, and headaches. 
Featured: Due Diligence and Construction Risk Management for an Affordable Housing Project

A Freddie Mac lender and a CRE syndicator co-engaged Partner to perform a property condition assessment along with construction risk management services for the $11.4 million rehabilitation of a 94-unit affordable housing project in Baltimore, Maryland. Get full project details here. 
 

 
MBA LATE NIGHT: Just What the Doctor Ordered!
Get ready for a heavy dose of fun at Partner’s Late Night Party, Monday night at MBA CREF! These feel-good festivities are by invitation only, so talk to your Partner Practitioner for details or visit our booth in the MBA CREF Exhibit Hall. This is one operation you won’t want to miss! 
How Can We Help?

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., provides engineering, environmental, energy, and construction risk management services to commercial real estate lenders and stakeholders throughout the United States and Western Europe. Our in-house experts include specialists in CMBA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, LIHTC as well as other unique scopes. Visit our website to learn more.

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Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is a full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting and design firm with over 1,000 professionals with experts based in locations throughout in the United States, Canada, Caribbean & Latin America (CALA), and Europe. As industry leaders in due diligence assessments, they bring over 100 years of collective experience to complex engineering challenges and risk management in commercial real estate and development. Founded on technical excellence and client service, Partner's team includes licensed Professional Engineers, Environmental Professionals, Geologists, Architects, LEED Accredited Professionals, and other credentialed specialists who provide comprehensive solutions across the real estate lifecycle. Their deep expertise spans environmental site assessments, property condition assessments, seismic risk analysis, construction risk management, industrial hygiene, energy efficiency consulting, regulatory compliance, and more.
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