The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to cause mass commercial real estate vacancies throughout the US. Many buildings were ordered closed with limited notice and without proper decommissioning of building systems. These abrupt closures have created a great deal of uncertainty for property owners, including the physical and environmental conditions of their assets.
Who bears responsibility when government officials shut down a business or premises due to COVID-19? Do the insureds maintain the same duties during the crisis or are they absolved from their responsibilities?
In this post on GlobeSt.com, Partner’s Elizabeth Krol joins environmental insurance expert Jared Dubrowsy to discuss liabilities, risk mitigation measures, and insurance protection for buildings vacated during the pandemic crisis.

July 02, 2026
Adrienne Perez, an Environmental Due Diligence Consultant, joins as Technical Director for Agency Services in Partner Engineering and Science's environmental service line.

June 24, 2026
Legionella bacteria have long been a concern for building owners and operators, particularly after high-profile outbreaks in major cities. For commercial real estate owners and managers, staying informed is an essential part of risk management and operational compliance.

June 24, 2026
In this article from Propmodo.com, Brady Mills cautions that before CRE organizations can fully leverage the next generation of AI and technology, they must first address a more fundamental challenge: building the data foundation that makes better decisions possible.




