As the country continues to reopen following the pandemic, market changes and uncertainties have made it difficult to plan for development and capital improvement projects. Construction costs have soared, and it can take months to obtain materials that were previously more readily available.
In this midyear outlook, I discuss rising construction costs and strategies to mitigate them. Click here to read the article.

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.

June 04, 2026
When managed well, the Owner's Representative punch list process supports a clean project closeout. Issues are resolved before occupancy, reducing disruptions and protecting long-term asset value. By combining discipline, accountability, and the benefit of fresh eyes, an Owner’s Representative helps ensure the project is delivered as intended and ready for successful operation from day one.




