THE LATEST: Partner Engineering and Science recently completed environmental assessment and construction risk management for the world's tallest modular hotel building, Marriott's 26-story AC Hotel NoMad, now under construction in New York. The modular rooms are being built in a factory in Poland. Partner also recently completed document and cost review, contractor evaluation, and construction monitoring for the 38-story, 412,000-square-foot Virgin Hotel that was completed in December in Manhattan.



BACKGROUND: Derhake founded Partner Engineering and Science 10 years ago with 10 employees; the firm now employs more than 700. Partner provides engineering and environmental services, including sub-surface investigations and site remediation as well as energy consulting and design services for development projects. In 2018, Partner Engineering acquired Las Vegas-based Nevada Construction Services Inc. Derhake has more than 25 years of experience in engineering and real estate. He holds an MBA from USC and a BS in civil engineering from Michigan State.



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