Get started now! Projects and to-dos for the 4th quarter of 2024!

Tackle quick wins and priority tasks now!

We are entering the last quarter of the 2024 financial year and many of our customers' to-do lists are still full. Now is the time to act prudently, prioritize activities according to the cost-benefit principle and deploy the necessary resources in a targeted manner

Hier also unsere Empfehlungen für Ihre Quick Wins und Priority Aufgaben:

Here are our recommendations for your quick wins and priority tasks:

1. changes to operator obligations with the new F-Gas Regulation from 2025Changes to operator obligations with the new F-Gas Regulation from 2025

From 2025, the new F-Gas Regulation (Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014) will come into force, which prescribes stricter regulations for the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases). Building owners who operate systems such as air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems or heat pumps that contain such gases must then take certain measures. In order to comply with this obligation, it is important to have knowledge of your own system inventory. Our job is to record precisely this current status and to delegate the obligations properly to the FM service providers.

2. tariff adjustments in FM

From 2025, there will be numerous changes to collective agreements in facility management. For example, the industry minimum wages in the building cleaning trade. There are currently numerous requests for price adjustments in asset and property management that need to be assessed. Our expertise often helps with the decision or helps to reach a compromise in order to find a remuneration agreement for the upcoming financial year.

3. expiring FM & PM service contracts

The average contract term is usually between 3 and 5 years. Due to the high price dynamics, we are currently noticing an increased number of contracts being awarded on the market. Short-term FM & PM contracts are not ideal, but can often be necessary for various reasons. If you are in this situation, it makes sense to start the project in September in order to establish a new contractual partner at the turn of the year. Take advantage of our expertise.

4 FM audits & annual audit

The average potential for invoice reductions due to poor performance in FM is between 10 and 20 percent. By carrying out our audits, the performance of your suppliers is checked and continuously ensured, thus laying the basis for acceptance of the final annual invoice.

5 CSRD, reporting obligation, decarbonization measures

Since 2024, companies that already fall under the previous Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) must report in accordance with the CSRD. Other companies covered by the CSRD will have to report from financial years 2025 and 2026. Our decarbonization analyses provide you not only with the status but also with concrete measures to reduce the energy consumption of your properties and thus the CO2 foodprint. 

6. energy performance certificates from 2025

There will also be changes in connection with the issuing of energy certificates from next year. Not only will there be stricter requirements for issuers, but there will also be additional content based on new calculation principles. Our energy design team in Cologne will be happy to help you with this. In particular, with our cooperation partner “Predium”, we integrate the energy certificates firmly into the decarbonization strategy of your buildings.

7 ESG / taxonomy audit

A taxonomy audit is relevant for real estate owners if they fall within the scope of the SCRD or are seeking sustainable financing and investments. Our ESG team in Munich can help you here.

8. §71a GEG (“Building automation”)

Energy measurement equipment or building automation systems must be installed in affected non-residential buildings by 31.12.2024 at the latest. We will be happy to support you, because with regard to supplier availability, urgency is required.

Feel free to get in touch with us to realize your goals and specifications in a partnership and solution-oriented manner. We would also be happy to present our product ranges to you in detail in person or online. Or how about meeting us at Expo Real?