Seismic Risk Assessment and Seismic Probable Maximum Loss Reports
Seismic Risk Assessments are an assessment that can be “forgotten” when the lender/buyer is not themselves in a seismic risk zone. Property that is in a high risk seismic zone should be evaluated for...
View ArticleENERGY DISCLOSURE IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEALS
The State of California as well as individual municipalities within California are on the forefront of energy disclosure. Section 25402 of the California Public Resources Code requires benchmarking...
View ArticleThe Legacy of Birdsall Services Group
Birdsall Services Group (www.birdsall.com) was founded in 1919 and the assets of BSG were recently purchased by Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner). Birdsall Servicse Group (BSG,...
View ArticleA Marriage That Will Last
The excitement over the corporate marriage between Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. and the former Birdsall Services Group (BSG) seems justified as the idea of the two working in tandem has...
View ArticleA Quick Guide to Ordering an ALTA Survey
An ALTA Land Title Survey can be thought of as a pictorial representation of the title commitment or preliminary title report of the subject property. In essence, it’s a combination of a boundary...
View ArticleReady or Not, Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Requires Action in 2014!
Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.’s Bob Geiger and Joanne Choi discuss Chicago’s new benchmarking ordinance and the requirements for compliance. In September 2013, the Chicago City Council approved...
View ArticleAssessing the Assessor – What Makes a Quality Phase I ESA?
What are the key pillars of the Phase I ESA process that determine the quality of the report? Jason Bates discusses important things to look out for when selecting your environmental consultant.
View ArticleJohn Hancock Centre – Structural Engineering Creating Value
I recently wrote a blog about the value of architecture, in which I concluded that a building’s cultural symbolism or history, and the way its design is perceived by the public and the industry affects...
View ArticleA closer look at the new ASTM E2018-15 Standard Guide for Property Condition...
ASTM has updated it A2018-15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments. What were the key changes?
View ArticleHow a Geologic Review Can Avoid Costly Issues during Construction Projects...
How can geologic reviews or geotechnical investigations save you money?
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