Business services at the Institute of Facility Management
The IFM (Insitute of Facility Management) at the ZHAW is the leading centre for facility management in Switzerland and is the only university institute with comprehensive expertise covering the entire life cycle of the built environment. We combine research and practice and provide you with systematic, scientifically sound support in tackling your challenges.
Offers for collaboration
Your challenges in property management are our starting points. We work with you as partners to develop solutions.
Our services
- Analyses, measurements, simulations
- Feasibility studies, expert reports, assessments, evaluations
- Consultancy, coaching
- Courses and workshops
- Student projects
- Research and development projects
- Continuing professional development
Our key areas of focus
- Workplace Management
Spaces as a powerful tool: How can you create working environments in which your teams are healthy, productive and happy? - Smart Building Management
How do you make smart use of technology – in a data-driven and people-centred way – to manage your building more efficiently? - Immobilien Management
How do you ensure the economic and sustainable future of your property portfolio: in terms of your existing portfolio, ESG and resilience? - Hospitality & Service Management
How do you design catering, operations and services within the built environment in such a way that they genuinely improve the everyday lives of your users?
How can we support you?
Please contact us here to discuss your challenge: Send request. Alternatively, we can assist you personally in accessing the right IFM expertise for your situation.
Networking and exchange
Events and round-table discussions bring together people working on the same issues: practitioners and researchers focusing on the topics that are currently making waves. The newsletter shares the latest findings directly with you. And are you looking for a partner? We know the right people in our network and would be happy to put you in touch.
Events and Round Tables
Newsletter & Knowledge transfer
FM Community, Network & Partner
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