Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Romania’s facility management sector is taking on a more significant role in the performance, sustainability and long-term value of commercial real estate. As property owners and occupiers face rising operational expectations, greater technical complexity and pressure to manage costs, facility management providers are increasingly expected to deliver more than routine maintenance and cleaning. This changing market is reflected in the ten nominations for Best Facility Management Company of the Year at the CIJ Awards Romania 2026, bringing together companies with different operating models, portfolio sizes and approaches to property services.
This year’s nominees are Atalian Romania, B+N Integrated Facility Services, BMF Grup, Bog’Art Building Management, Building Permits Services, BSS, Coral Companies, Dussmann Romania, Genesis Facility Management and Square 7, part of M Core. Their submissions illustrate the diversity of Romania’s facility management industry, ranging from international service providers and large national operators to specialist technical management companies and property owners managing their own commercial portfolios.
Atalian Romania enters the competition with an established nationwide operation and a broad range of international and domestic clients. Part of the Atalian Group, the company has operated in Romania since 2006 and reports managing approximately 4 million sqm for more than 145 clients, supported by over 800 employees. Its Romanian business generated turnover of approximately €35 million, with services extending across retail, office, industrial and other commercial environments.
An important element of Atalian’s submission is the continuity of its client relationships, including contracts maintained for more than 15 years. The company also reports an employee turnover rate of 3%, highlighting workforce stability in an industry where recruitment and retention can influence service consistency. Technology forms another part of its strategy through ifTask, a proprietary computer-aided facility management platform being developed to incorporate artificial intelligence and predictive maintenance capabilities. Its approach combines established service delivery with efforts to improve operational planning and energy efficiency.
B+N Integrated Facility Services represents a regional operating model supported by the wider LIWO Group, formerly B+N Referencia. The Romanian business employs more than 1,000 people directly and provides services across over 1 million sqm of offices, retail networks and industrial facilities. The company reports annual growth exceeding 30%, alongside an expansion of its integrated service offering.
During 2026, B+N strengthened its presence in Class A office buildings, combining cleaning, technical maintenance, security and fire protection within integrated contracts. Catering services were also reintroduced to its portfolio. The company emphasises direct employment as a means of maintaining control over service quality and operational accountability, supported by internationally recognised management standards. Its participation in the Romanian Facility Management Association, ROFMA, also reflects involvement in professional standards and industry development. The nomination illustrates how regional scale and standardised processes can support the delivery of services across multiple property types.
BMF Grup presents one of the largest operational portfolios among this year’s nominees. Established in 2011, the company reports managing more than 15 million sqm across Romania, supported by over 5,000 employees and specialists. Its services cover technical maintenance, cleaning, security, fire safety, energy management and other specialist building operations.
The company’s business model concentrates on integrating multiple services within a coordinated management structure, supported by nationwide coverage, technical resources and round-the-clock intervention capabilities. This approach is particularly relevant for owners and occupiers managing geographically dispersed property portfolios, where consistent operating standards and rapid responses are important considerations. BMF Grup’s nomination highlights the role of operational scale and service integration, although the submission provides limited quantified information on recent performance improvements, client retention or energy savings.
Bog’Art Building Management focuses on the development of technical capabilities and the application of new technologies to building operations. Drawing on more than 25 years of market experience, the company reports having doubled the size of its internal technical division over the past year, strengthening its ability to undertake preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs and more complex interventions.
The expansion of in-house technical resources is intended to improve service control and reduce reliance on fragmented external provision. Bog’Art Building Management has also introduced artificial intelligence into selected internal processes, including cost estimation and operational documentation. Its adoption of drone technology for specialised façade cleaning and maintenance represents another area of innovation, with potential benefits for safety, access and execution efficiency. The nomination reflects a strategy centred on technical specialisation and operational modernisation rather than portfolio scale alone.
Building Permits Services brings a more specialised commercial office management profile to the competition. With over 14 years of experience in Romania, the company reports managing more than 245,000 sqm, including established Bucharest office properties such as S-Park, Metropolis Center, Charles de Gaulle Plaza, Green Gate, Dacia One and Crystal Tower.
The company recorded turnover of approximately €3.3 million in 2025 and employs 145 professionals, including 90 technicians based in Bucharest. Its client portfolio includes major property investors and developers, reflecting a focus on the technical and operational requirements of commercial office buildings. While its managed area is smaller than those of several national competitors, the concentration of technical personnel and experience with established office properties provide a different basis for assessing its capabilities. The nomination demonstrates how specialist knowledge and direct technical resources can support the management of complex commercial assets.
BSS, part of Reiwag Facility Services GmbH, has operated in Romania’s property and facility management sector since 2003. The company reports managing approximately 2.5 million sqm across more than 360 buildings, supported by 410 employees. Its activities cover office, industrial, logistics, retail and residential properties, combining technical and non-technical facility management with cleaning, regulatory services, property administration and accounting.
An important element of the BSS nomination is its investment in automation and robotics. The company has introduced drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging capabilities to inspect difficult-to-access building components and equipment. It has also developed the use of robotic cleaning equipment for large indoor spaces. These technologies may improve inspection coverage and reduce dependence on manual processes, although the submission does not quantify their effect on operating costs or productivity. BSS illustrates how automation is becoming part of the facility management service offering.
Coral Companies brings more than three decades of experience to the category, having been established in 1992 and entered the facility management market in 1996. The group reports managing almost 4 million sqm across office, residential, retail, industrial and logistics properties, with services extending into technical maintenance, energy efficiency and construction consultancy.
Its operating structure has expanded to include dedicated cleaning, gardening, HVAC and electrical divisions, allowing a wider range of services to be coordinated within the same organisation. Coral has also introduced digital systems intended to improve maintenance planning, operational visibility and communication. A distinctive element of its submission is Coral Community, a platform connecting landlords, tenants, employees and service partners through business and lifestyle offerings. This initiative reflects an approach in which facility management extends beyond technical building operations into the wider experience of people using managed properties.
Dussmann Romania, part of the international Dussmann Group, has operated in the country since 1997 and currently reports approximately 670 employees serving more than 55 clients. Its activities include cleaning, technical maintenance, security, catering and industrial support services, delivered through a nationwide operating structure.
The company’s nomination places particular emphasis on consistency, workforce development and compliance rather than major expansion announcements. Dussmann operates an integrated management system certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22000, covering quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and food safety. These standards are particularly relevant for clients operating facilities with demanding service and regulatory requirements. Its submission demonstrates the importance of established processes, employee training and reliable daily operations within the facility management industry.
Genesis Facility Management represents a different operating model as the dedicated facility management company of Genesis Property. The business manages approximately 150,000 sqm across West Gate Business District and YUNITY Park in Bucharest, combining technical maintenance, security, fire protection, cleaning, landscaping, help desk services and fit-out project management.
The company’s responsibilities include the maintenance of more than 20,000 sqm of green areas and the operational management of workplace environments designed around tenant wellbeing and community facilities. Genesis FM also supports the transformation of YUNITY Park, where Genesis Property has invested more than €50 million in developing a broader workplace ecosystem. A distinguishing element of the nomination is its registration under the European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, EMAS, which the company states it became the first Romanian real estate management business to obtain in 2023. This provides a formal framework for monitoring environmental performance and setting improvement objectives, although its claimed unique status in Romania would require independent confirmation.
Square 7, part of M Core, completes the nominations with a business model that differs from conventional third-party facility management providers. The company combines real estate investment, development and asset management, concentrating primarily on retail parks and commercial properties designed around local shopping requirements.
Square 7 reports having delivered more than 36 retail parks across Romania and is developing 18 Lidl stores under the M Park concept. Its activities extend from acquisition and permitting through construction, leasing and long-term management, providing continuity across the property investment lifecycle. The company has also expanded its Romanian portfolio through major acquisitions, including shopping centres in Suceava and Focșani. Its nomination highlights the relationship between asset management and the operational performance of retail properties, although the submission places greater emphasis on investment and development achievements than on specific facility management services or measurable operating results.
Taken together, the ten nominations demonstrate how facility management in Romania encompasses several distinct business models. Large integrated operators such as Atalian, B+N and BMF Grup emphasise service coverage, workforce resources and operational scale. Companies including Bog’Art Building Management, Building Permits Services and BSS place particular attention on technical expertise, specialised maintenance and operational technologies. Coral Companies and Dussmann Romania highlight service integration and established management processes, while Genesis Facility Management and Square 7 illustrate approaches connected more closely to the management of specific property portfolios.
Technology is a recurring theme across the submissions. Digital reporting, predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence, drones and robotic cleaning equipment are increasingly being introduced into building operations. However, the commercial value of these technologies ultimately depends on measurable improvements in maintenance costs, response times, building performance and service reliability. The adoption of new systems alone does not necessarily demonstrate better results, making documented operational outcomes an important consideration when evaluating the nominations.
Environmental performance is another area receiving increased attention. Energy management, efficient maintenance practices and formal environmental management systems are becoming more relevant as property owners respond to sustainability requirements and the operating costs of their buildings. Several nominees describe initiatives intended to improve resource efficiency, although the level of supporting evidence varies. Quantified energy reductions, waste management results and independently verified environmental performance would provide a stronger basis for comparing their achievements.
The nominations also highlight the importance of people within facility management. Despite increasing automation, the sector remains dependent on qualified technicians, cleaning personnel, security teams and operational managers. Employee retention, professional training, workplace safety and the ability to maintain service standards across multiple locations remain essential components of business performance. The different workforce sizes and employment structures represented in this category underline the need to assess organisational effectiveness rather than simply compare employee numbers.
For the CIJ Awards Romania 2026 jury, the Best Facility Management Company of the Year category presents a broad assessment involving companies of substantially different sizes and operating structures. Relevant considerations include service quality, client retention, technical capabilities, financial performance, workforce development, innovation, sustainability and demonstrated improvements in the performance of managed properties. The jury will also need to distinguish between companies providing comprehensive third-party facility management services and those whose submissions focus more heavily on asset ownership, investment or property management.
The category ultimately reflects the increasingly important contribution of facility management to Romania’s commercial property industry. As buildings become more technically sophisticated and occupiers demand greater efficiency, comfort and operational reliability, the companies responsible for managing these environments play a central role in protecting property value and supporting long-term investment performance.
The winner will be determined through the CIJ Awards Romania 2026 judging process, with the professional jury accounting for 61% of the final result and online voting representing the remaining 39%. The successful nominee will also qualify for the HOF Awards 2027, bringing Romania’s facility management sector into the wider regional awards programme.
