The buzzword “Disruptive Technologies” was coined by Clayton M. Christensen in 1995 (although he later he changed it to “Disruptive Innovation” because he argued that few technologies are disruptive, rather it’s the business model that the technology enables that creates the disruptive impact). In our world of commercial real estate, technology is having a profound impact. Market forces are increasingly forcing investments in technology: tenants and investors are demanding upgrades in IT, MEP, and energy efficiency and as a result, greener and smarter buildings yield better tenant attraction/retention, lower operating costs and higher rental rates.
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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.





