Cushman & Wakefield was founded in 1917 in New York as a commercial real estate firm and later expanded into a global business with roots in both the United States and Europe. Cushman & Wakefield provides services across brokerage, agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, workplace and occupier solutions, project and development services, valuation, and consulting for owners, occupiers, and investors. The company also places emphasis on sustainability and broader advisory work tied to the built environment. Today, Cushman & Wakefield remains a full-service commercial real estate services business with a broad international market presence.