LOS ANGELES—The sharing trend can create new opportunities, but also presents new risks in the CRE space, Partner Engineering & Science’s CEO Joseph Derhake tells GlobeSt.com. We spoke with Derhake and several other experts on the sharing economy to get their take on what the commercial real estate industry can learn from the sharing economy in order to succeed. Stay tuned for a comprehensive feature on technology and the sharing economy in the May issue of Real Estate Forum.
GlobeSt.com: How can the commercial real estate either beat or join the sharing economy to remain current and relevant in the age of technology?
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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.

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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.

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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.




