Due Diligence

Real estate has always relied on data. Environmental assessments, engineering reports, and building condition evaluations have played a central role in understanding asset-level risk and informing investment decisions.

In this Globe St. article, Brett Hayes discusses how sellers who complete due diligence before going to market can reduce re-trades and keep deals moving forward.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stronger requirements about how lead dust hazards are identified and addressed in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. The rule became effective in early 2025 and full compliance with key elements is required starting January 12, 2026.

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Richard Kim to Technical Director of SBA Services. Kim joined Partner in March 2025 as a Senior Project Manager and quickly became a trusted resource for SBA lenders and Certified Development Companies (CDCs) seeking support on environmental risk.

Partner has identified six levels of condition assessments to meet the needs of our clients, from lenders to commercial real estate investors. The levels range from an ASTM-standard assessment to an advanced team of specialists with customized scopes and reporting. A Partner Expert can help determine the appropriate level of assessment based on the subject property and real estate strategy.