Shifting Sails–Navigating CRE Risk in the Era of Uncertainty–Holly Neber on Climate Risk, Insurance Shocks & Resilience

What does it take to make a property—and a team—resilient in today’s volatile CRE landscape? Holly Neber, Chief Resilience Officer at AEI Consultants, joins the LightBox team to unpack the rising urgency around climate risk, insurance hurdles, and resilience planning. A 30-year environmental veteran and chair of the ASTM task group behind the industry’s first Property Resilience Assessment (PRA) guide, Holly breaks down how stakeholders are turning climate risk into actionable insight—before it derails deals or distorts value. 

From PRAs and insurance blow-ups to investor ‘walk-aways’ and model fatigue, Holly gives a masterclass in what CRE pros need to know now. She explains why resilience isn’t just physical—it’s cultural—and why the next wave of opportunity will belong to those who can identify risk and adapt. 

Don’t miss her insight on lender vs. investor expectations, how climate risk is already showing up in property pricing, and the mindset shift she sees among the next generation of consultants. This one’s packed with clarity, candor, and a forward-looking vision CRE needs right now. 

01:15 Understanding Property Resilience

04:54 Climate Risk and Insurance Challenges

05:32 The ASTM Property Resilience Assessment Guide

09:37 Investor and Lender Perspectives on Climate Risk

14:37 Holly Neber's Journey and Leadership

16:13 Impact of Climate Risk on Property Valuation

26:50 Managing and Inspiring Teams

29:58 The Evolution of Environmental Site Assessments

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