LOS ANGELES-CBRE has acquired the KLMK Group, a healthcare consulting and project advisory firm, and CB Richard Ellis Carmody, a Charleston-based real estate services firm. The acquisitions enhance CBRE's platforms in the growing healthcare sector and Southeastern region.

The KLMK Group will be a part of CBRE's healthcare platform of 60 major hospitals and healthcare systems in the nation. CBRE Healthcare executive managing director Jim Hayden is at the helm of the platform and will lead the merger of the two companies with John Kemper, senior managing director.

“Adding KLMK Group's premier professionals to the CBRE Healthcare team will significantly enhance our ability to offer innovative solutions to improve the capital planning process and lower costs, thereby enabling our clients to focus on their central mission of serving their communities,” says Bill Concannon, CEO of CBRE's global corporate services.

The acquisition of CB Richard Ellis Carmody expands CBRE's Southeastern presence. Previously a CBRE affiliate, CB Richard Ellis Carmody manages 4 million square feet of commercial properties in coastal markets in South Carolina. According to CBRE, the Charleston market is growing rapidly. Much of the growth can be attributed to the expansion of Port of Charleston, which will fuel businesses throughout the region. Additionally, Charleston is experiencing high office demand and stable employment growth.

“CB Richard Ellis Carmody's integration with CBRE is a winning move for our clients and our people across the southeast,” says John Ferguson, executive managing director of CBRE's Southeast region. “We have worked closely with [the company] for many years, and we see significant opportunities to expand our work together throughout the region.”  

CBRE is also leading office space trends in the Downtown Los Angeles market with a new creative office global headquarters. Unveiled last month, the space has open floor plans, mobile workstations and workout areas for employees to recharge.