Real estate and investment management firm JLL has launched new property management services in Calgary, Canada.

The property management group will be led by Ron Fiell based in the JLL Calgary office with practice leads in each city/region providing service with local expertise backed by global real estate knowledge.

“The property management industry is highly competitive and JLL’s management platform offers a level of service and customization that many national and regional firms cannot. JLL is able to bring resources, innovative ideas and national purchasing power to our clients,” says Fiell, vice-president of JLL’s property management group.

Building on its global reputation as an industry leader in property management, this introduction is consistent with JLL’s growth strategy and focus on expanding its Canadian business.

With this addition, JLL Canada is able to offer its clients integrated real estate services, including Capital Markets Investment Sales, Agency leasing, Corporate Services, Project Development Services, Valuation and Consulting and Facilities Management.

“The introduction of property management services is in line with our vision of becoming a key player in the Canadian commercial real estate industry. By leveraging our extensive suite of services, our teams are able to better service our clients as well as further expand the JLL brand” says Brett Miller, CEO, JLL Canada.

The Canadian team will be helping owners and investors to reduce risk, operating costs and occupant turnover by applying global best practices, proven engineering capabilities and the latest technology tools in property management.

JLL has more than 55 million square feet of management assignments in Canada, and more than 4 billion square feet globally. The company operates nearly 300 corporate offices in 80 countries.