“ESI complements our existing suite of facilities-related outsourcing services. Our clients increasingly look to us to leverage new and existing controls — and the data that can be extracted from systems — and remote monitoring to drive greater energy efficiency,” said Bill Concannon, chief executive officer of Global Corporate Services for CBRE. “This is a core strategy and growing capability for CBRE. ESI's professionals will enhance our expertise and service offering in energy and sustainability management.”

Founded in 1986, ESI, based in Brookfield, WI, offers a range of technology, solutions, and services in the areas of systems integration, building automation, energy management, advanced analytics, security systems, and support services. The company serves a range of facility types including office, retail, industrial, critical environments, health care, and education.

The acquisition of ESI follows CBRE’s announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire the Global WorkPlace Solutions (GWS) business of Johnson Controls, Inc., expected to close in the late third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2015. GWS is a provider of integrated facilities management solutions for major occupiers of commercial real estate.

“We value long-term relationships with our customers and work closely with them to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maximize their facility investment,” said Paul Oswald, president of ESI. “Joining CBRE’s high-quality, integrated energy and sustainability service offering will further our goal of providing superior solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients.”