Government & Public-Private Partnerships

A diverse and complex sector requiring experience and transparency

Public sector departments and agencies operate within a diverse and often complex environment. Government and other public sector organizations fulfill disparate roles that include acting as land-use regulators while on other occasions as a significant developer; or acting as landlord and tenant.

Our government, PPP and public sector experts understand the unique challenges that come with juggling multiple roles and adjusting to the shifting priorities of multiple stakeholders. Our public sector clients range from senior levels of government to local municipalities, institutions and agencies.

Learn more about our public sector project and engagement experience, insights and expertise.

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Our work

Hospitality REIT

Personal property tax consulting, audit defense

Entertainment and casino

Personal property tax consulting, asset reclassification, asset exemptions, value reduction, appeal work

Hospitality industry sales tax audit defense

Transaction tax consulting, audit defense and recovery, leadership relationship building, tangible personal property appraisal

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

Real property consulting, valuation, assessment reductions

LAX People Mover

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Lenders' technical advisory

I-70 and Central 70

Metropolitan Denver Area, Colorado, USA

Owner’s technical advisory, Risk management, Procurement advisory, Operations & maintenance specifications, Payment mechanism, Construction cost estimating

Gilcrease Expressway West

Tulsa, OK, USA

Lenders' Technical Advisory

Automated Fare Collection System

Boston, MA, USA

Due diligence, Lenders’ technical advisory, Risk management, Schedule & budget advisory, Progress certification

NYSTA Service Plazas

Various, NY, USA

Technical advisory

Project NEXT

Various, VA, USA

Project management

Insights

Infrastructure projects: Managing project feasibility / planning & procurement risk in the new environment

Jun 10, 2020

With infrastructure projects, there are always a multitude of unknown risks and activities that occur during the conceptual development of the project and surround the project feasibility/planning and procurement phases.

Infrastructure projects: Managing project delivery risk in the new environment

Jun 16, 2020

Managing infrastructure project delivery risks in the ‘new environment’ requires an appreciation of current developments and how these changes affect infrastructure projects moving forward. What are the current risks and/or influencing factors? And, how could these be mitigated in the near and long term?

As good as gold: opportunities for institutions to extract land value through strategic redevelopment

Jan 28, 2019

As land values climb and structures wear out, rather than simply selling their property and bidding goodbye to their buildings and land forever, more and more institutional administrators and boards would like to determine whether a redevelopment partnership may be possible to safeguard their future.

Three questions to keep in mind when securing a commercial appraisal

Nov 29, 2018

Having a reliable, top quality commercial appraisal puts power in your hands. It clarifies and enhances information, reduces risk and ultimately contributes to successfully completing a wide range of real estate transactions. When renewing a mortgage on a property for example, with a timely, accurate appraisal in hand, a borrower can negotiate with a variety of lenders for the best financing terms.

CRE Innovation Report 2020

Jan 26, 2020

IRS New Income Tax Regulations Make Property Tax Reporting More Complex

Mar 16, 2015

PODCAST: Helping D.C. Property Owners Manage New Tax Increases for Vacant Properties

Nov 15, 2016

Petition filed to U.S. Supreme Court regarding South Dakota’s sales tax nexus law

Oct 30, 2017

Sales tax credit applies to local taxes – Supreme Court declines to review

Oct 30, 2017

Understanding California’s Taxable Possessory Interests in Real Estate

Apr 9, 2021

Private use of public property can create a taxable interest.

Events & Webinars

Valuing in turbulent times | Global panel discussion

April 13, 2020

Hear our valuation professionals from around the globe share their perspectives on valuing in turbulent times, and what they are seeing and hearing in the wake of COVID-19

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Our expertise

Infrastructure advisory

Minimize risk and enhance control measures on infrastructure projects with impartial expert advice.

Portfolio valuation

Get an accurate and independent understanding of the value of your commercial property or nationwide portfolio.

Cost estimating & pro formas

Set realistic budget and development scenario expectations and maintain them.

Expropriation services

We have been hired on behalf of all parties – including government, lawyers and property owners, and are able to back-up our appraisals with expert reports and testimony during negotiations or in the case of arbitration or litigation.

Municipal finance studies

Understand the financial impact of a development on a municipality.

Physical asset management

Understand the current state of your facilities and their maintenance practices so you can make asset and operation decisions.

Project management

Deliver successful developments with hands-on project management and controls.

Property appraisals

Get an accurate and independent understanding of the value of your property or nationwide portfolio.

Property tax assessments & appeals

Understand the valuation parameters, legislation and tax policy that drive your property’s assessment and tax liability.

Property tax management & compliance

Manage your single largest operating expense and remain compliant where you own or lease property.