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April 27, 2026

How to Keep Environmental Issues from Derailing Your Development Project

By Jerry Ostrander

By Jerry Ostrander, Managing Director and Principal, Environmental Solutions Group at Partner | Published on April 27, 2026 in Propmodo.com

Environmental challenges are a reality in many development projects. They pose a costly risk that is hard to fully underwrite. From contaminated soil to groundwater concerns and regulatory hurdles, these issues can quickly escalate into costly remediation efforts and debilitating delays if not managed strategically. The good news is that developers have more control than they might think. With the right approach, environmental considerations can be integrated into the project lifecycle in a way that protects both timelines and budgets.

There are a number of important factors to consider to help prevent environmental contamination concerns from becoming impenetrable roadblocks.

In this article from Propmodo.com, Jerry Ostrander discusses a number of important factors to consider to help prevent environmental contamination concerns from becoming impenetrable roadblocks.

About the Authors

Jerry Ostrander

Jerry Ostrander

National Practice Leader of Environmental Solutions
Jerry Ostrander is the National Practice Leader for Partner's Environmental Solutions Practice. He has almost 30 years of experience as a consultant and has managed various site investigations, remedial investigations, remedial actions, conducted closure forecasting, and environmental liability exposure assessments for a diverse range of impacted sites. He also has extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance statuses and guidance throughout the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Responsibilities include building positive Client relationships while assisting Clients with not only regulatory and site remediation issues, but also in achieving their end goals, such as revitalization and development of environmentally impacted properties.

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