…an understanding of Construction Risk Management tools is critical. Construction has started picking up more rapidly in recent months. According to Forbes, construction starts in January were up 10% nationally from January 2011, and some major metros in particular like NYC, Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix are seeing an uptick in new construction.
In the past, construction lenders have looked to independent, third-party consultants to help manage construction lending risk. Having gone through the recession and construction halt, many lenders are understaffed and the need to rely on 3rd-party firms may be greater than ever. With industry-specialized expertise most lenders don’t have, 3rd-party consulting firms have become a crucial asset to any commercial lender. Construction Risk Management is no exception.
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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.




