Colliers International Secures Role in Commonwealth Property Portfolio


CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading commercial real estate services firm Colliers International Group Inc. has been appointed as subcontractor to Broadspectrum Property in the delivery of integrated property and facilities management services on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.

The Commonwealth Government announced the appointment of three providers to deliver greater efficiency in the management of the government’s property portfolio. Working together, Broadspectrum Property and Colliers International are responsible for two out of five packages equating to 37 out of a total of 90 entities.

“Colliers is keen to contribute its global experience and utilise our industry-leading platform to ensure the goals of the Commonwealth Government are successfully achieved,” said Doug Henry, Managing Director, Occupier Services at Colliers International.

“We are excited to partner with Broadspectrum Property and deliver the property requirements of the Commonwealth Government. This appointment means we will be representing a number of Departments across the Commonwealth Portfolio over the contract period,” Said Rupert Cullen, who will lead the Colliers’ team as a National Director of Occupier Services.

The appointment commences immediately and is for an initial term until June 30, 2021, with possible extensions of up to a further four years.

About Colliers International Group Inc.
Colliers International Group Inc. is an industry leading global real estate services company with 15,000 skilled professionals operating in 68 countries. With an enterprising culture and significant employee ownership, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Services include strategic advice and execution for property sales, leasing and finance; global corporate solutions; property, facility and project management; workplace solutions; appraisal, valuation and tax consulting; customized research; and thought leadership consulting.

Colliers professionals think differently, share great ideas and offer thoughtful and innovative advice that helps clients accelerate their success. Colliers has been ranked among the top 100 global outsourcing firms by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals for 12 consecutive years, more than any other real estate services firm. Colliers also has been ranked the top property manager in the world by Commercial Property Executive for two years in a row.

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Andrew Palfreyman, Director | Communications
Colliers International
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