It’s a new year and time for a new Fannie Mae Physical Needs Assessment! This past Fall, Fannie Mae announced changes to its Multifamily Guide (Update 13-09) which include significant changes to the Physical Needs Assessment requirements. These changes are set to take effect on February 3rd, 2014 and will change the way Physical Needs Assessment (PNA) Reports are conducted and written. Fannie Mae lenders and brokers are preparing to incorporate the changes into their policy – are you ready?
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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.





