Although seismic retrofit ordinances are now fully in effect in San Francisco and Los Angeles, many property owners and lenders still have questions about the applicability and impact of these new rules. The recent LA Seismic Retrofit Resource Fair attracted a huge crowd, and San Francisco’s Earthquake Safety Implementation Program (ESIP) will be hosting another fair on April 18th to provide further resources and technical assistance to owners, lenders, brokers, and investors who may be impacted by the ordinance.
Partner also recently hosted a webinar about the LA Seismic Retrofit Ordinance to help those affected address new requirements as efficiently as possible. The webinar clarified specifics of the ordinance, various compliance options, and available financing mechanisms, and can now be watched on demand free of charge via our website. During the webinar, we received several great questions, which readers may find helpful.
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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.

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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.




