Earlier this year, we reported a rapid pick-up in construction activity. The recovery of the residential housing market has been steady since 2011—led initially by a rise in multifamily and student housing construction, and later boosted by a revived demand for single-family homes. The US Census Bureau’s latest residential construction figures for May 2013 show a steep increase in multifamily housing starts (up 28.6% from May 2012), and a steady rise in single-family housing starts (up 16.3% from the year before).
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June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

June 05, 2026
Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




