February 17, 2026 — Facilities management (FM) stands at a crossroads.
FM teams face aging buildings, tightening budgets, and rising expectations for efficiency, sustainability, and data-driven decision making. Yet the FM function remains one of the most operationally intense — and too often, one of the most resource-constrained — disciplines in real estate.
What does this mean for FM? Modernization is no longer aspirational. It’s essential.
The State of Facilities Management – 2026, developed by MRI Software and CoreNet Global, captures the voices of FM leaders and practitioners across industries, regions, and organizational sizes. Their responses reveal a profession that deeply understands what must be done, but struggles to bridge the gap between aspiration and execution.
The survey gives facilities teams, executives, and partners a clearer view of where our industry stands today — and what must happen next to build stronger, smarter, and more resilient FM operations.
Key findings include:
- Modernization is the goal, but resource gaps strain execution.
- Confidence is outpacing actual performance.
- Offline work is not optional. It’s operational.
- Real-time data visibility remains elusive.
- Energy management is the top ROI driver.
- Automation is universally embraced.
- The workforce is aging while the skills gap is widening.
The State of Facilities Management – 2026 is available to download at MRI Software.
