I was recently interviewed in Commercial Property Executive about the growing necessity for a resiliency standard in commercial real estate similar to the probable maximum loss assessment that is used for properties in seismic zones. Among the topics of discussion: how much more are clients asking for and utilizing resiliency to make business decisions; what factors go into creating a new resiliency due diligence standard; and how best to protect properties and prepare for damage from natural disasters.
March 28, 2025
The San Jose City Council has approved a mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance and Program, which will go into effect on April 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
New Jersey Senate Bill 2188 introduces new requirements in which all New Jersey building owners, New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and public water utilities will need to comply to prevent the transmission of Legionnaires’ disease.
March 24, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updated regulations for several chemicals under the Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA) Section 6(a). These new regulations list EPA's Existing Chemical Exposure Limits (ECELs).
