CBRE India Appoints Shivakumara Arehalli as Head of Health, Safety & Environment for Project Management Division

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd, India's premier real estate consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Shivakumara Arehalli as the Head of Health, Safety & Environment for their Project Management (PJM) division in India.

CBRE's commitment to fostering a culture of safety and well-being is underscored by this strategic appointment, highlighting the company's dedication to maintaining and elevating safety standards. The imperative focus on construction safety aligns with industry awareness that negligence in safety measures at construction sites is a significant contributor to project delays.

In his new role, Shivakumara will oversee the planning, implementation, and management of a secure working environment for project teams across India, ensuring a zero-injury work environment. Responsibilities include assessing health and safety risks, providing safety education, conducting safety hazard avoidance planning, site safety inspections, and audits. Shivakumara's role extends to ensuring compliance at project sites in accordance with policies, procedures, contracts, and industry best practices.

Shivakumara brings over 21 years of professional expertise in the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) domain, having previously served at STT Global Data Centers India Private Limited, a global property consultancy, and IBM India Private Limited. His extensive experience includes notable achievements in team management, contractor evaluation, evidence-based HSE review methods, and implementing paperless construction site initiatives.

Shivakumara holds a Graduate Programme in Construction Safety Management from NICMAR Pune and a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Environmental Engineering Science) from Vishweshwariah Technological University. He is recognized as a Chartered Safety Professional and holds the Certified Safety Personnel (CSP®) designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, USA.

Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, welcomed Shivakumara to the team, expressing confidence in his leadership to enhance CBRE's commitment to providing top-tier services. Gurjot Bhatia, Managing Director & Head, Project Management Advisory, Asia-Pacific, CBRE, emphasized Shivakumara's valuable experience, adding immense value to CBRE's Project Management division in India.

CBRE India, a leading provider of integrated real estate services, aims to deliver project solutions from 'Concept To Completion' by optimizing costs, minimizing risks, and creating value. With a diverse service portfolio and a team of experienced professionals, CBRE caters to various segments in the real estate industry.

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, headquartered in Dallas, announced 2023 revenue, a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company with over 130,000 employees worldwide, including Turner & Townsend employees. CBRE serves clients in more than 100 countries, offering a suite of services such as facilities, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, appraisal and valuation, property leasing, strategic consulting, property sales, mortgage services, and development services.

Since establishing its first office in India in 1994, CBRE's operations have grown to include more than 11,000 professionals across 15 offices, present in over 80 cities. As a leading international property consultancy, CBRE provides clients with a wide range of real estate solutions, including Strategic Consulting, Valuations/Appraisals, Capital Markets, Agency Services, and Project Management. The guiding principle at CBRE is to provide strategic solutions that make real estate holdings more productive and economically efficient for its clients across all service lines. For more information, please visit https://www.cbre.co.in/.