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Corporate RE Departments Reorganizing, Downsizing, Outsourcing
As companies continue to grapple with the industry-wide downturn, they are increasingly looking to make their corporate real estate departments operate as efficiently as possible, according to a new report by CB Richard Ellis Inc. and CoreNet Global.
As Firms Move to Outsource Project Management, CBRE Inks Deal with Cisco
As companies work to streamline operating efficiencies and cut costs, the outsourcing of services has become increasingly popular, and real estate services are high on the priority list. In the latest high profile outsourcing, CB Richard Ellis Inc. has agreed to a deal to provide project management services for Cisco Systems.
For FirstService, Expansion via Investment
When an advisory firm is looking to expand its geographic presence, that typically means it will either establish a new office, or partner with—or buy out—a local firm. But FirstService Real Estate Advisors, a subsidiary of FirstService Corp., has taken a different strategy in its bid to expand its operations abroad.
CREW Awards 20 Women Under 40
The Commercial Real Estate (CREW) Network last night lauded 20 Under 40 women from throughout the commercial real estate industry as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. The awards, unveiled during the organization’s 2009 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace in Boston, honor women age 39 or younger working within a qualified area of the industry and considered a “woman to watch” and likely to be an influential leader in the industry.
Cushman to Handle RE for Jaguar Land Rover
Cushman & Wakefield Inc. has been appointed by Jaguar Land Rover as its global real estate partner for the next three years. The account is managed by Cushman & Wakefield’s Client Solutions team and services provided include strategic consulting, transaction management, office and industrial agency, planning, valuation, rent review/lease renewals and building consultancy.
Mohr Partners Acquires EDO Consulting Firm
Corporate real estate adviser Mohr Partners Inc. has acquiredBurnsideAnalytics, a Cleveland-based firm that specializes inconsulting to economic development corporations
New CBRE Americas Head Aims to Increase Outsourcing Role
Michael J. Lafitte, recently appointed president of the CB Richard Ellis Group's Americas business, spoke with CPE regarding what he anticipates in his new role in the midst of a rocky time for commercial real estate.
Colliers B&K to Head Services for Allstate in Western US
Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler Inc. has been named transaction management services provider for Allstate Corp.’s Western United States region.
Michigan Turns to CBRE for Real Estate Services
CB Richard Ellis Inc. has been selected by the State of Michigan as its real estate services provider.
CBRE to Head Up Property Strategy for Nissan in Europe
CB Richard Ellis Inc. has been tapped by Nissan Europe S.A.S as the automaker’s strategic property advisor for the region.
Susoreny to Lead Grubb & Ellis' Corporate Services Group
Grubb & Ellis Co. has tapped David Susoreny as its new executive vice president, corporate services group.
Iron Mountain Turns to Jones Lang LaSalle for Transaction Services
Real estate services provider Jones Lang LaSalle will take over managing the real estate transactions of Iron Mountain Inc.
Economic Update - Corporate RE Plays New Role in Tough Times
It's a whole new world for corporate real estate owners, according to the 2009 State of the Industry Report by CoreNet Global, which was released Monday. The report distilled the views and opinions of more than 60 corporate real estate executives from around the world, along with information gleaned from various corporate real estate case studies.
In Troubled Times, Firms Turn to RE Service Providers for Guidance
With the United States and much of the global economy in a perilous state, many corporations are looking to their real estate service providers for advice on how to make the best use of their real estate portfolios. To this end, telecommunications firm Nokia has chosen CB Richard Ellis Inc. as its global strategic real estate advisor.
 

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