Prof. Dr. Carsten K. Druhmann

Work at ZHAW

Position

Head of Competency Group Real Estate Management

Professional development teaching

• MAS in Real Estate und Facility Management
• BIM for FM

Experience

• Professor Real Estate Management
  ZHAW - IFM
  04 / 2007 - today
• Project Manager & Consultant Real Estate
  Freelancer
  04 / 2003 - 03 / 2007
• Senior Consultant
  agiplan TechnoSoft AG
  09 / 1999 - 03 / 2003
• Trainee Facility Management
  Raab Karcher Facility Management
  09 / 1998 - 08 / 1999

Education and Continuing education

Education

• Doctoral Degree / Economics of education
  University of the Bundeswehr Munich
  11 / 2006 - 05 / 2013
• Diplom-Kaufmann / Business Sciences
  FernUniversität Hagen
  10 / 1996 - 05 / 2003
• Diplom-Ingenieur / Civil Engineering
  Leibniz Universität Hannover
  10 / 1992 - 09 / 1998

Continuing Education

CAS Higher Education Didactics
University of Teacher Education Zurich
11 / 2012

Network

Membership of networks

• MRICS - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyers (RICS)
• Bauen digital Schweiz - Member of the Board
• Swiss Sustainable Building Council (SGN) - Co-Founder and Dep. CEO
• ZHAW Mentoring Program - Mentor
• ZHAW Runway Start-up Inkubator - Coach
• Facilities, peer-reviewed journal, published by Emerald - reviewer
• Bavarian Chamber of Civil Engineers - Member

ORCID digital identifier

ORCID ID: 0009-0003-2743-7798

Social media

LinkedIn

Projects

• An integrated, data-driven Smart Real Estate life cycle benchmark as a foundation for innovative delivery models in the real estate sector / Team member / ongoing
• Sustainable Investments in Real Estate Development driven by Digital Technologies: New Value Creation Systems / Deputy project leader / completed
• Ethinking Sustainability TOwards a Regenerative Economy / Project leader / completed
• Facility Management & BIM in Hospitals / Project leader / completed
• Pre-project "Standard Sustainable Operation Switzerland" / Project leader / completed
• System for integrated, data-driven asset controlling of real estate / Team member / completed
• Implementation of BIM for a new building – cantonal hospital Baden / Project leader / completed
• Facility Management goes virtual (FM2VR) / Project leader / completed
• Virtual Design and Construction – Digital Building – BIM Building Models and Product Data / Project leader / completed
• Integration of FM Know-how and 3D Laser Scanning in BIM / Project leader / completed

Publications

Articles in scientific journal, peer-reviewed

• Ashworth, S., Tucker, M. and Druhmann, C. K. (2019) 'Critical success factors for facility management employer's information requirements (EIR) for BIM', Facilities. doi: 10.1108/F-02-2018-0027.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Ashworth, S. (2016) 'Rating systems in conjunction with BIM deliver outstanding possibilities for sustainable construction', Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research, 3(10), pp. 1711–1717.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Hohenberg, G. (2014) 'How can economically successful training be conducted in a shortage occupation? : a single study from the healthcare sector on the economic viability of a blended learning training course', International Journal of Education, 2(2), pp. 23–32. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.1292363.
• Hohenberg, G. and Druhmann, C. K. (2009) 'Ein Blended-Learning-Szenario für die MTA-Ausbildung der Fachrichtung Radiologie im Vergleich zu einer Präsenzausbildung', GMS Zeitschrift für Medizinische Ausbildung, 26(4).

Books, peer-reviewed

• Peretti, G. and Druhmann, C. K. (eds) (2019) Regenerative construction and operation. European Cooperation in Science & Technology. Available at: https://www.eurestore.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RESTORE-WG3-Booklet.pdf.
• Druhmann, C. K. (2013) Individualisierung in Blended Learning Weiterbildungsszenarien : eine Fallstudie zu individuellen Wirkungen und ökonomischen Effekten. Doctoral dissertation. Universität der Bundeswehr.

Written conference contributions, peer-reviewed

• Gonzalez Martinez, A. et al. (2026) 'Simulation-based decision support in real estate and facility management : a multi-level integrative framework for workplace, hospitality, real estate, and smart building management', in Wiesweg, N. (ed.) Proceedings der Make Some Noise in Real Estate meets FMPlus 2026. Münster: FH Münster, pp. 38–61. doi: 10.25974/fhms-19955.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Meslec, M. (2021) 'Living Lab concept for driving change in real estate', in FTAL Conference 2021 – Sustainable smart cities and regions, Lugano, Switzerland, 28-29 October 2021.
• Meslec, M., Steger, B. and Druhmann, C. K. (2019) 'Common data environment for sustainable smart real estate portfolios', in CIB World Building Congress 2019. International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, pp. 1858–1868. Available at: https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC32324.pdf.
• Meslec, M., Ashworth, S. and Druhmann, C. K. (2018) 'Integrating life cycle sustainability analysis with BIM', in Tucker, M. (ed.) Research papers for the 17th EuroFM research symposium, 5-8 June 2018 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Schiphol-Rijk: EuroFM, pp. 96–108.
• Ashworth, S., El-Arousy, M. and Druhmann, C. K. (2017) 'Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) : a BIM case study to meet client and facility manager needs', in EFMC 2017 : research papers for EUROFM's 16th research symposium, 25-28 April 2017 in Madrid, Spain. Lyngby: Polyteknisk Forlag, pp. 112–121. Available at: http://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/research-papers-for-eurofms-16th-research-symposium-efmc-2017(b018a23c-0715-434b-a4e7-1fee4f50a8c4).html.
• Bernegger, H. J. and Druhmann, C. K. (2017) 'Boost sustainability certification by using BIM', in Conference Proceedings for World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Construction Industry Council, Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited, pp. 2040–2045.
• Ashworth, S. and Druhmann, C. K. (2015) 'Integration of FM and asset management expertise in digital 3D building models', in Journal für Facility Management. Technische Universität Wien, pp. 40–54. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-4817.
• Ashworth, S. and Druhmann, C. K. (2015) 'Integration of FM and asset management expertise in digital 3D building models', in Journal für Facility Management, p. 38.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Hohenberg, G. (2014) 'Proof of economic viability of blended learning business models', in Proceedings 8th International Conference on e-Learning 2014, pp. 15–19.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Zingg, M. (2014) 'Budgetary control for external Facility Management service providers', in Proceedings IFMA WorldWorkPlace Conference 2014, New Orleans.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Bernegger, H. (2011) 'Adaptation of certification systems for sustainable buildings : opportunities and challenges due to geographic and cultural diversity', in World Sustainable Building Conference (SB11), Helsinki, Finland, 18-21 October 2011, pp. 414–415.

Other publications

• Druhmann, C. K. (2021) 'Die Vielfalt der Aufgaben verändert das Kompetenzprofil', Immobilien im Blickpunkt, 2021(2), pp. 6–8. Available at: https://robe-verlag.ch/flipbooks/immobilien-im-blickpunkt/02-2021/#page=1.
• Druhmann, C. K. (2019) 'Facility Management und Building Information Modeling : it's a match!', Baubible Print, pp. 68–69.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Backofen, M. (2018) 'Investitionssicherung durch BIM2FM', Heime und Spitäler, 2018(2).
• Ashworth, S. and Druhmann, C. K. (2017) 'Employer`s Information Requirements (EIR) : template and guidance', BIFM: Advancing our Profession.
• Ashworth, S., Tucker, M. and Druhmann, C. K. (2017) 'The role of FM in preparing a BIM strategy and Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) to align with a client's asset management strategy', in European Facility Management Conference 2016, Milan, Italy, 8-9 June 2016.
• Ashworth, S., El-Arousy, M. and Druhmann, C. K. (2017) 'Swiss-COBie : development of a design for information exchange between planners, contractors and FM in Switzerland', in EFMC 2017 : research papers for EUROFM's 16th research symposium, 25-28 April 2017 in Madrid, Spain. Lyngby: Polyteknisk Forlag, pp. 91–99. Available at: http://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/research-papers-for-eurofms-16th-research-symposium-efmc-2017(b018a23c-0715-434b-a4e7-1fee4f50a8c4).html.
• Druhmann, C. K. (2017) 'Digitales Facility Management : die digitale Transformation lässt sich in allen Lebensbereichen, Branchen und Disziplinen beobachten. Sie gilt als irreversibel, birgt Chancen und Herausforderungen gleichermassen. Das gilt auch für das Facility Management', Immobilia, 2017(6), pp. 21–30.
• Ashworth, S. et al. (2017) 'Integration of FM expertise and end user needs in the BIM process using the Employer`s Information Requirements (EIR)', in 20th CIB World Building Congress 2016, Tampere, May 30 – June 3, 2016.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Ashworth, S. (2017) 'Das FM und seine Daten', fmpro service, 2017(5), pp. 30–32.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Ashworth, S. (2016) 'Zusammenspiel Facility Management und Building Information Management : Chance, Herausforderung oder beides?', in Komplettanbieter im Facility Management 2015/16. Zürich: RESO.
• Druhmann, C. K. (2016) 'Die Zukunft des Spitalbetriebs : Dank dem Building Information Modeling werden erste Schweizer Spitalprojekte effizient', Immobilia, 2016(4).
• Ashworth, S. and Druhmann, C. K. (2016) 'Was die Schweiz von England lernen kann : nationale BIM-Produktdatenbanken erleichtern der lokalen Bauindustrie das Daily Businesss', Architektur + Technik, 2016(1), pp. 60–61.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Ashworth, S. (2015) 'FM-Expertise und digitale Gebäudemodelle', fmpro service, 2015(4), p. 33.
• Bernegger, H. and Druhmann, C. K. (2013) 'Der Facility Manager als Nachhaltigkeitsspezialist : auf dem Weg zu Nachhaltigkeitszertifikaten der dritten Generation', Facility Management, 19(2), pp. 16–17.
• Berner, T. and Druhmann, C. K. (2009) 'Nachhaltiges Bauen zertifizieren lassen', Organisator, 2009(12), p. 20.
• Druhmann, C. K. and Wesesslintner, S. (2008) 'CAFM in der Hochschullehre', Real Estate Object & FM Solutions, 2008(3).
• Druhmann, C. K. (2007) 'Die Basis für optimierte Gebäudebewirtschaftung', Facility Management, 2007(5/8), p. 58.
• Druhmann, C. K. (2007) Individualisierung durch Feedback in der Weiterbildung. Universität Augsburg. Available at: https://opus.bibliothek.uni-augsburg.de/opus4/files/480/Arbeitsbericht15.pdf.

Oral conference contributions and abstracts

• González Martínez, A. et al. (2026) 'Simulation-based decision support in real estate and facility management : a multi-level integrative framework for workplace, hospitality, real estate, and smart building management', in Make Some Noise in Real Estate meets FMplus, Münster, Deutschland, 6. - 7. Mai 2026.
• Meslec, M. and Druhmann, C. K. (2023) 'Impact investments in real estate development : no trade-offs with digital entrepreneurship', in Conference Book of Abstracts ICREDM 2023, p. 137.
• Junghans, A. et al. (2022) 'Zusammenspiel von Building Information Modelling und Facility Management : BIM x FM', in Swissbau Compact, Basel, Schweiz, 3.-6. Mai 2022.

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