What FM consulting does

FMBeratungsgesellschaft mbH is a privately held German B2B facility management consulting firm headquartered in Grafenau, Bavaria. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of professional services including expert witness work (Sachverständigenwesen) certified under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024, energy management audits per DIN EN ISO 50001, holistic facility management consulting across technical (TFM), commercial (KFM), infrastructural (IFM), and strategic (SFM) dimensions, construction-accompanying FM, and economic mediation and adjudication for dispute resolution. It also offers building diagnostics services including thermography, air germ measurement, indoor pollutant analysis, and noise measurement. Its primary customers are property owners and operators, industrial companies, and commercial real estate investors in the DACH region, with publicly named reference clients including Wacker Chemie AG, IBIS Hotel Hallbergmoos, TIVOLI Garden, Alpha Laser, and Forum am Hirschgarten.

The company's core technology stack centers on two proprietary platforms: KOMPASS, an AI-powered software for systematic operating cost calculation, allocation, and Soll-Ist (target-actual) comparisons across heating, water, electricity, waste, cleaning, security, and maintenance categories; and CAIFM (Computer Aided Integrated Facility Management), an intelligent building management system that integrates AI, Machine Learning, IoT sensors, BIM data, and ERP systems (SAP, Navision) with predictive maintenance, chatbot-based ticket management, and dynamic HVAC/lighting optimization. AI capabilities are further applied in building thermography for thermal anomaly detection and in automated air quality reporting against established thresholds.

FMB operates a sales-led, direct-engagement business model delivering professional services on a project-by-project basis with individual quotes per client requirement; no pricing is publicly disclosed. The company is founder-led, with Prof. h.c. Dr. oec. Helmut Sebald as the sole named Managing Director (Geschäftsführer), and distributes its services directly through professional referrals, a content-rich website (fmberatung.de), newsletter outreach (Infobriefe), and publicly displayed reference projects. There is no evidence of external investment, public listing, or subsidiary structure; revenue, headcount, and funding figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

FM consulting

Legal name

FMBeratungsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://fmberatung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FMBeratungsgesellschaft mbH is a German B2B facility management consulting firm offering DIN 17024-certified expert witness services, energy audits, CAFM/CAIFM software, and mediation to property owners, industrial companies, and real estate investors in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Facility Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset & Space Management Services (CMMS/Asset Tagging/Space Planning/Moves-Adds-Changes) (IMAIAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Facilities Operations, CMMS & Predictive Maintenance (IoT-enabled) (HSAPAPAI)

Keywords

• Facility management consulting
• Expert witness services
• Energy management auditing
• Building damage assessment
• Commercial mediation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grafenau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Facility Management Consulting: Advisory and consulting services for facility management including technical, infrastructural, commercial, and strategic FM. Includes expert witness services for facility management, building damage assessment, and property valuation.
2. Energy Management Services: Energy audits according to DIN EN ISO 50001, energy efficiency consulting, and thermography services.
3. Mediation and Dispute Resolution: Economic mediation and adjudication services for construction, industry, and organizational conflicts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FMBeratungsgesellschaft mbH is a German facility management consulting firm providing certified expert witness services (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024), facility management consulting across technical, infrastructural, commercial, and strategic dimensions, ISO 50001 energy management audits, mediation and adjudication services, and building diagnostics including thermography, air quality, and noise measurement. The company leverages its proprietary KOMPASS AI software for operating cost calculation and CAIFM (Computer Aided Integrated Facility Management) platform with IoT integration for intelligent building management, targeting property owners, industrial companies, and real estate investors in the DACH region.

Product overview

FMBeratungsgesellschaft mbH (FM consulting) is a facility management consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of expert services. The core offering consists of expert witness services (Sachverständigenwesen) with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 certification, covering facility management, building damage assessment, and energy management. The company provides facility management services spanning technical (TFM), commercial (KFM), infrastructural (IFM), and strategic (SFM) dimensions, supported by specialized modules including CAFM/CAIFM IT systems, KOMPASS AI-powered operating cost software, building diagnostics (thermography, air quality, noise measurement), and construction-accompanying FM. Additional services include dispute resolution through adjudication and mediation, energy audits per DIN EN ISO 50001, and property/plant management with operator models. The portfolio integrates with ERP systems (SAP, Navision), BIM data, IoT sensors, and building management systems (GLT) for comprehensive building intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sachverständigenwesen / Expert Witness Services Certified expert witness services covering facility management, building damage assessment, plant and property management, energy management, and property valuation, with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 personnel certification for court-admissible independent assessments.
• Adjudikation / Adjudication Formal dispute resolution service providing binding decisions through an authorized adjudicator for construction and facility management conflicts.
• Energiemanagement Audit DIN EN ISO 50001 Energy management audit service following DIN EN ISO 50001 standards, including energy consumption analysis, efficiency assessment, and sustainability recommendations.
• Facility Management Consulting Comprehensive facility management consulting encompassing technical, infrastructural, commercial, and strategic aspects of building and property operations for property owners and operators.
• Baubegleitendes Facility Management (BbFM) Construction-accompanying facility management service integrating FM solutions throughout all project phases (HOAI 1-9) from planning to handover.
• Infrastrukturelles Facility Management (IFM) Infrastructure facility management covering catering, waste management, fleet management, gardening, cleaning, security services, and moving management.
• Kaufmännisches Facility Management (KFM) Commercial facility management focusing on budgeting, financial management, contract management, procurement, and performance measurement.
• Technisches Facility Management (TFM) Technical facility management covering maintenance management, operations management, energy management, technical documentation, and safety management.
• Strategisches Facility Management (SFM) Strategic facility management providing long-term planning, FM consulting, and integration of FM strategy with overall business objectives.
• Flächenmanagement (Space Management) Space management service covering area analysis, space planning, space control, and space development based on DIN 277 standards.
• CAFM – Computer-Aided Facility Management IT-supported facility management system for documentation and optimization of FM processes including energy management, building administration, maintenance, and cleaning management.
• CAIFM – Computer Aided Integrated Facility Management AI-enhanced integrated facility management system with real-time sensor data, IoT integration, predictive maintenance, chatbots for ticket management, and dynamic optimization of building operations.
• Immobilien- und Anlagenbewirtschaftung (Real Estate and Plant Management) Real estate and plant management covering operator models, operating cost calculation, administrative costs, and comprehensive property administration.
• Betreibermodell (Operator Model) Operator model service covering inhouse, outsourcing, hybrid, and Total Facility Management approaches for FM service delivery.
• Betriebskostenberechnung mit KOMPASS Proprietary AI-supported operating cost calculation software for systematic recording, allocation, and billing of all operational costs related to property management; handles cost categories including heating, water, electricity, waste, cleaning, security, and maintenance.
• Gebäudethermographie (Building Thermography) Building thermography service using infrared technology to detect heat loss, insulation deficiencies, moisture, and thermal weaknesses in building envelopes.
• Luftkeimmessung (Air Germ Measurement) Air germ measurement service determining microorganism count and type in air for quality monitoring in sensitive areas.
• Schadstoffkontamination der Raumluft (Indoor Air Pollutant Testing) Indoor air pollutant contamination testing including VOC measurement, biological contamination analysis, and air quality assessment.
• Schallmessung (Noise Measurement) Noise measurement service for acoustic assessment of buildings and building components.
• Mediation / Wirtschaftsmediation Mediation and business mediation services for conflict resolution in construction, industry, water management, and energy sectors; provided by certified economic mediator.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EMIminorOthersPartnership logo displayed on the FMBeratungsgesellschaft partner page. No detailed partnership information available.
• IEminorOthersPartnership logo displayed on the FMBeratungsgesellschaft partner page. No detailed partnership information available.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Deutschland: German subsidiary of ENGIE providing energy and facility management services, including technical FM, energy audits, and building optimization. Comparable to FMB on energy management (ISO 50001) and integrated FM consulting; vastly larger scale.
• Apleona: Pan-European facility management provider with strong DACH presence offering integrated facility management, technical operations, and energy services. Comparable to FMB across the FM service taxonomy but at enterprise scale.
• Bilfinger: Industrial services and FM consultancy serving process industry clients in Germany, with capabilities in plant operations, energy management, and building services. Comparable to FMB on industrial/expert-witness work with Wacker-class customers, but with much larger engineering bench.
• STRABAG Property and Facility Services: Real estate and facility services arm of STRABAG, providing integrated FM, technical operations, and energy services across Germany. Comparable to FMB on full-stack FM and lifecycle services (Bauen + Nutzen).
• Wisag: One of Germany's largest FM and industrial service providers, offering technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management as well as energy management services. Overlaps with FMB on TFM/KFM/IFM and energy consulting, but at significantly larger scale.
• SPIE Deutschland: Multi-technical facility services and energy services provider in Germany offering technical FM, building automation, and energy efficiency solutions. Overlaps with FMB on CAIFM-style IoT-enabled building management and ISO 50001 energy consulting.
• Hochtief Facility Management: Subsidiary of Hochtief delivering integrated facility management, building operations, and energy services across Germany. Competes with FMB across the full FM value chain but with national delivery infrastructure and significantly larger headcount.
• Dussmann Group: Large German facility services group providing technical, infrastructural, and commercial FM plus building technology consulting. Competes with FMB on energy management, technical FM, and integrated facility management; much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Drees & Sommer: Germany-headquartered consulting and engineering firm specializing in real estate, building technology, and FM advisory. Comparable to FMB in offering strategic/technical FM consulting, energy and sustainability advisory, and serving large industrial/commercial clients across DACH.
• Caverion Deutschland: Building technology and facility services provider active in Germany, offering technical FM, energy solutions, and intelligent building services. Overlaps with FMB on TFM, energy audits (ISO 50001), and IoT-enabled building operations (analogous to CAIFM).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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