GEFMA standards: the normative framework shaping German facility management
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GEFMA (German Facility Management Association) standards provide the reference framework for professional FM in the DACH region. From service catalogues to benchmarking, these standards define what good FM looks like.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- GEFMA standards cover service definitions, cost structures and quality benchmarks
- GEFMA 100 (FM fundamentals) and GEFMA 200 (cost accounting) are the most widely applied
- Compliance with GEFMA standards strengthens positioning in public-sector tenders
- Standards are evolving to incorporate sustainability and digitalisation requirements
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