6.1 Professional associations in the DACH countries

People join professional associations for a variety of reasons, but participation is worthwhile in every respect. The opportunity to exchange ideas with other professionals is generally the main motivation. By contributing knowledge and personal experience, members can actively shape the further development of the industry. The resulting increase in competence is in turn reflected in the changing job profiles and their requirements. In addition to the development of regulations, guidelines, quality standards and white papers for the further professionalization of the sector, such associations also offer a platform for vital (personal) networking. This takes place, for example, through participation in cross-sectoral or professional events that offer access to leaders at management level and thus to a large number of renowned companies. Digitalization and especially social media have significantly expanded the reach in this regard. In topic-specific task forces and market-oriented communities of interest, members research, develop and promote FM themes. In regionally based working groups, associations and networks, they also undertake future-oriented projects.

Some of the major associations and institutions are listed below: