Giuliani Teams Up With CB Richard Ellis

Giuliani Partners LLC, New York, and CB Richard Ellis, Los Angeles, have announced the formation of a strategic alliance that will marry the crisis management and the real estate expertise of the two companies.Giuliani Partners, a consulting firm operated by former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, will advise CBRE clients on issues related to emergency preparedness, business continuity, security, fire safety, transportation, location, and site assessment, the companies said. CBRE will advise clients of Giuliani Partners on global real estate markets, financing, appraisal services, and property, facilities, and project management. "Businesses now want to do a comprehensive assessment of their needs, ranging from economic viability, to quality of life and to safety and security, before they move to a different location," Mr. Giuliani said. CBRE can be found on the Web at http://www.cbre.com.