GVA Grimley and the newly launched U.S. property consultant Cassidy Turley have signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” announcing their intention to create a new international platform, capable of delivering best in class property solutions to clients. This follows Cassidy Turley’s breakaway from Colliers International and corresponds with its intentions to deliver property services to clients internationally.
Cassidy Turley has more than 2,800 associates in 58 locations in the major centres of the U.S. With a Property Management platform comprising 420 million sq ft of managed space, it is one of the largest Property Management firms in the U.S. Cassidy Turley completed $16 billion in transactions in 2008.
Wally Pinkard, Chairman, of Cassidy Turley, commented: “We are creating something new and exciting, and we are doing it at a time when the industry is looking for a fresh solution. Our agreement with GVA Grimley further strengthens our international offer for our clients in a fast changing market. The professionals from GVA Grimley are recognized as thought leaders within our industry. We are impressed with the quality, stability and professionalism of the firm, and we look forward to working with them to develop a truly exceptional delivery of professional services.”
Steve Halbert, Chairman of GVA Grimley said, “We are really excited by the opportunity to work with Cassidy Turley. We want to provide our teams and clients with a premier service provider across the U.S. With their extensive network of offices, and a truly impressive range of professional services, this is a great fit with our own business. We share a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture approach to client service.”
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