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New ASTM Standard for Phase I ESAs Becomes Effective

Those working in the real estate and banking sectors are no doubt aware of the recent updates to ASTM International Standard E1527-21, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. Here is a brief background of the significant changes and how they could affect the due diligence aspect of real estate […]

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Will Increase in Drone Use for Real Estate Due Diligence Affect the Industry?

As effective tools for collecting data, improving safety, and increasing efficiency, drones have been increasingly used in the real estate, insurance, and retail applications (with giants like Amazon and Walmart competing to be the first to roll out air deliveries). Earlier this year, ASTM International published F3411-10 (Standard Specification for Remote ID and Tracking) to meet the need for […]