With the 2024 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ruling on PFAS as a hazardous substance under CERCLA, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), its potential remediation efforts, and compliance considerations have become another level of due diligence commercial real estate investors and stakeholders must consider. Find thought-leadership articles, FAQs, webinars, and more to help guide you in this new reality.
Amid evolving and often uncertain federal regulations, state environmental agencies have increasingly taken the lead in developing policies to address PFAS.
As PFAS continue to reshape the construction risk landscape, lenders that proactively integrate PFAS considerations into underwriting, due diligence, and loan structuring are better positioned to manage uncertainty and protect collateral value.
Recent EPA Ruling About PFAS Has Ramifications for Buyers of Commercial Real Estate. Learn How PFAS Risk Is Assessed and Managed During Acquisition. By By Kathryn Peacock, & Steven Luzkow, published […]
What are PFAS? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals widely used in various industrial applications and consumer products. Why are PFAS a concern? PFAS are forever chemicals that may also pose serious health risks.
EPA designates two PFAS “Forever Chemicals” as hazardous substances and sets legally enforceable drinking water standards. By Kathryn Peacock, National Client Manager; and Steve Luzkow, Technical Director, both work at […]
The New ASTM E1527-21 Standard is Here! Every 8 years, the ASTM Standard in use undergoes a thorough review by a committee of peers from various backgrounds including but not […]
PFAS at Dry Cleaners, Car Washes, Airfields and Warehouses: A Phase II Data Deep(ish) Dive By Kathryn Peacock, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. Published in EBA Journal, Summer 2025 | […]
Partner experienced significant growth in 2024 despite challenges in the CRE market, with annual revenue increasing to $334,204 from $279,640 in 2023 (19%). To support this growth and in anticipation of increasing demand, Partner increased its staff from 1,300 employees in 2023 to over 1,400 at present.
In this Partner newsletter, we are taking deep dives into several urgent topics in commercial real estate, including evaluating and mitigating transition risks, how property resilience measures may impact the insurability of assets, and PFAS risk assessment and remediation strategies.
By Kathryn Peacock, Steven Luzkow and Jerry Ostrander
A Practical Guide to PFAS: From Phase I ESAs to Remediation Following the EPA’s 2024 ruling designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, managing PFAS risks in environmental […]
When it comes to PFAS risk and liability, assembling a team of experts is crucial. It is advisable that you rely on the expertise, guidance, and insights of an experienced environmental consultant, a knowledgeable environmental attorney, and a skilled insurance broker familiar with emerging contaminants.
Risk Management a Growing Concern for CRE Stakeholders PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of synthetic organic molecules, primarily consisting of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate acid […]
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