Research at the Institute for Facility Management
Research provides answers to today’s questions and tomorrow’s challenges. The IFM is Switzerland’s leading centre for facility management and is the only university institute with comprehensive expertise covering the entire life cycle of the built environment. We conduct practice-oriented and scientifically sound research for the benefit of the economy and society.
Join us in our research
Whether it’s a joint research project, a commission to address a specific issue, or a consortium partnership within a funded project: there are many ways to collaborate with the IFM. We work alongside you as partners throughout the development and implementation process.
The ways in which we work together
- Research collaborations with companies and organisations: working together to tackle current and future challenges
- Research and development contracts: you commission us to address a specific research question
- Research consortia with other universities and institutes, funded by Innosuisse, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), foundations or European programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe)
- Student disseratations as part of research projects
- Knowledge transfer and publications for professional practice and academia
Our key areas of focus
- Immobilien Management
The focus is on the user-centred life-cycle approach, from planning to decommissioning: economically viable, technically future-proof and sustainable. - Workplace Management
Spaces and places as powerful tools. Work, learning and living environments have a direct impact on well-being, productivity and sustainability. - Smart Building Management
The use of smart technologies for efficient, data-driven and resilient building management. - Hospitality & Service Management
The focus is on services and processes within the built environment for real estate services, property management and facility management.
How can we support you?
Please contact us here to discuss your challenge: send an enquiry. Alternatively, discuss your enquiry directly with us and together we will find the right expertise at the IFM.
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