Environmental Due Diligence practices continue to evolve, and there were
several significant changes that shaped the industry in 2011. These likely will continue to have an impact on how lenders operate this year.
Commercial mortgage brokers should look closely into changes in due-diligence requirements that pertain to Small Business Administration (SBA) and Freddie Mac loans, as well as changing standards from ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials. This information will help brokers guide their clients in purchase and financing decisions.

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.





