Company History 
 
1976 - Colliers International Property Consultants Begins in Australia

Several successful property companies merge and adopt the name of their mentor, Ronald Collier, a Chartered Surveyor who was instrumental in the development of the profession in Australia. Colliers rapidly grows throughout the Asia Pacific and Canada.

1985 - The Merger

Professionals at opposite ends of the globe form an alliance of shareholding members. The Americans adopt the Colliers name and a corporation is formalized with a headquarters established in Boston.

1986 - Asia Pacific Division Grows Stronger

Colliers becomes partners with Jardine Matheson Ltd., a trading company founded in 1832 in China. Jardine operates in 20 countries, employing 120,000 people. Colliers Jardine has grown to include 35 property offices throughout Asia Pacific.

1989 - On Line...Worldwide

Communication reaches a new level when Colliers electronically links its offices.

1990 – Colliers International Extends to New Boundaries and Emerging Markets

Colliers reconfigures its European coverage by establishing offices throughout the region to join Colliers International whilst exporting or developing talent in the new markets of the former Eastern bloc.

1991 – Colliers Jardine in Asia Pacific

The real estate operation of the Jardine Matheson Group merges with the Australian and New Zealand offices of Colliers International to form Colliers Jardine.

1995 - Colliers Continues Growth

Colliers continues its growth strategy aimed at anticipating clients’ needs and providing services in emerging markets. New offices in South America and South Africa were added.

1997 – Restructuring For A Truly Integrated Global Service

Colliers Jardine restructured its ownership to give an equal shareholding to the leading North American property services group, Colliers Macaulay Nicolls (CMN).

1998 – US Firms Get Stronger

Colliers International firms in the United States and around the world merge to better serve their clients through an expansion of services. New firms are established.

2000 - Colliers Offers Real Estate Investment Banking and Capital Markets Services

With the formation of Colliers Apogee, the organisation now raises private equity and debt for real estate operating companies (including REITs and privately held developer owners), arranges sale-leaseback and synthetic lease transactions, executes large property and portfolio sales and arranges structured project finance.

2001 - A Global Leader

For the first time, revenue tops $1 billion. Colliers ranks first in the world in terms of global reach, second largest in revenue, third largest in number of people, and fourth largest in property under management.

2002 - Back to Colliers International

Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc ("CMN") acquires an additional 50% interest in Colliers Jardine Holding Ltd., resulting in their full ownership. The new ownership structure will provide our clients with seamless service across the globe.

2004 - CMN welcomes new majority shareholder

Colliers Macaulay Nicolls, also known as CMN, obtained a new majority shareholder, First Service, who has continued to help the company accelerate its vision of providing the best property services in the world. First Service is a Canadian-based, institutional grade, public company who has an exclusive focus on the services sector.