2026 Trend Report:
How facilities across the Carolinas can stay ahead

Facility managers across North Carolina and South Carolina are operating in a dynamic environment. Growth and innovation are dramatically shifting expectations. Our latest trend report provides an exclusive look at the emerging pressures and opportunities transforming the region’s facilities landscape.

We’ve identified pivotal shifts defining the path ahead. For the Carolinas, the rapid rise of data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities reflects a period of dynamic disruption and reinvention. Resilient power systems are taking center stage as extreme weather events and grid demands test operational continuity. Meanwhile, talent availability continues to be a top concern, with workforce shortages prompting new approaches to recruitment, training, and labor flexibility.

Download the full report to learn what’s coming next and how ABM can help you stay ahead.