Bob Geiger, Executive Director at Partner Engineering and Science Inc.’s Chicago office, was interviewed by Multifamily Executive about proactive ways that owners and building managers can prepare ahead for the upcoming summer hurricane season.
Especially for owners in coastal areas that have gone for a long time without a major hurricane, “They’ve been lulled into a sense of security that those areas aren’t as risky for natural disasters,” [Geiger] says. “We had a decade without major hurricane damage in some of these coastal areas.”
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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.

May 27, 2026
In cities across the country, historic industrial assets continue to present challenges and untapped potential. For developers willing to navigate the complexity – and for advisors equipped to translate that complexity into actionable insight – these properties can become catalysts for long-term urban reinvestment.




