The desire to live in an urban environment is still on the rise and with little or no free land on which to build, developers are looking at existing buildings that can be re-purposed for other uses. The process of reconfiguring a building for another use is referred to as adaptive reuse. While this can be a valid option for saving some of our obsolete or historical structures, it does present its own variety of challenges including those related to building codes. In recent years, new and ever complicating codes have forced developers and property owners to teeter precariously between the minimal requirements for existing buildings and the level of functionality, safety and attractiveness found in new construction.
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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.

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.




