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Decision-making in any business is complex, but so many variables can affect a commercial real estate development that deeper insights into all facets of risk are needed.
To better understand how the industry copes with construction risks, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. and GlobeSt.com continue efforts to identify and evaluate the concerns of industry participants with this latest in-depth survey, focusing on current market trends and risk management policies and practices in the commercial real estate industry. In this survey, we asked two key groups, lenders and developers/investors, to evaluate the current state of Construction risk management practices and how those practices affect the current business environment. We also wanted to learn more about survey respondents’ experience with failed construction loans and projects, and the factors contributing to the failures.
The responses suggest that while the industry’s prospects appear to be im-
proving over the near term, the financial crisis of 2007-2008—and its lessons
about prudent underwriting and deal selection—is still very much in the minds of market participants as they evaluate credit and construction risk of their deals.

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.




