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.

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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.

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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.

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In cities across the country, historic industrial assets continue to present challenges and untapped potential. For developers willing to navigate the complexity – and for advisors equipped to translate that complexity into actionable insight – these properties can become catalysts for long-term urban reinvestment.




