CORFAC Joins FIABCI as Direct Corporate Member, Strengthening the Global Commercial Real Estate Network

Oct 23, 2026 Latest News

The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) and CORFAC International, a global network of independently owned commercial real estate brokerage firms, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for closer collaboration and new opportunities across the global commercial real estate industry.

The partnership brings together two international networks with complementary expertise and a shared commitment to professional excellence, ethical standards, knowledge exchange, innovation, and sustainable growth.

As part of the agreement, CORFAC International will join FIABCI as a Direct Corporate Member, strengthening its engagement with FIABCI’s global community of real estate professionals and its international councils, committees, working groups, chapters, and activities.

The cooperation will span a broad range of commercial real estate sectors, including industrial and logistics, office, retail, investment, brokerage, property and asset management, and related fields.

“FIABCI is pleased to welcome CORFAC International as a Direct Corporate Member and to establish this framework for deeper collaboration,” said Lily Chang, FIABCI World President. “Both organizations share a strong commitment to professional excellence, international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and creating tangible opportunities for our members. This partnership will strengthen connections between commercial real estate professionals across markets and help facilitate new conversations, partnerships, and business opportunities globally.”

Joe Santaularia, 2026 President of CORFAC International, welcomed the partnership, highlighting the value of connecting CORFAC’s global network with FIABCI’s international community.

“We are excited to join FIABCI and connect CORFAC’s global network with a prestigious international community of real estate professionals,” Santaularia said. “FIABCI offers tremendous value through its worldwide relationships, diverse industry expertise and opportunities for meaningful business connections. We look forward to collaborating and reinforcing our shared commitment to professional excellence.”

Advancing Thought Leadership and Industry Dialogue

An important focus of the partnership will be the development of opportunities for thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and professional dialogue on issues shaping commercial real estate markets worldwide.

FIABCI and CORFAC International will explore high-level roundtables, expert discussions, and working sessions covering topics including logistics and supply-chain infrastructure, industrial and commercial development, retail transformation, investment trends, sustainable commercial buildings, adaptive reuse, PropTech, market data and transparency, professional standards, and asset and property management.

The organizations will also explore opportunities to develop joint or complementary papers, reports, market studies, and policy contributions in areas where their expertise and interests intersect.

Through the MoU, FIABCI and CORFAC International aim to leverage their respective networks and expertise to create new avenues for professional development, international business connections, and industry collaboration.

The partnership reflects a shared belief that stronger international connections, knowledge exchange, and professional cooperation can contribute to a more innovative, sustainable, and globally connected commercial real estate industry.