The State of FM: ICYMI

Facilities management is changing fast, and 2026 is poised to become a year of big change. This episode breaks down the top takeaways from JLL’s 2025 Global State of Facilities Management Report that facility leaders need to know.
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Dec. 29, 2025

Key Highlights

  • FM is shifting from a cost center to a strategic, human-centric partner shaping workplace experience and long-term value. 
  • Operational resilience is rising in priority, with cybersecurity, energy reliability, and continuity planning at the forefront. 
  • AI adoption is accelerating, enabling predictive maintenance, automated workflows, and data-driven decision-making. 
  • Workforce shortages are driving investment in cross-training, succession planning, and attracting digital-native FM talent. 
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Big changes are afoot in facilities management—and that’s putting it lightly. This episode of the Buildings Podcast examines some of the top trends and challenges facing facilities professionals as 2026 approaches.

Read By: Janelle Penny

Written By: Lauren Brant

Read Article HERE: JLL Releases Global State of Facilities Management Report 2025: What FM Leaders Must Know

Show Notes:

  • Listen to another podcast episode about facilities management challenges and trends.

About the Author

Lauren Brant
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Lauren Brant

Buildings Editor

Lauren Brant is the editor of Buildings. She is an award-winning editor and reporter whose work appeared in daily and weekly newspapers. She strives to create content that is informative and actionable for professionals, helping them discover new products, technology, and insights to make smarter building decisions. In 2020, the weekly newspaper won the Rhoades Family Weekly Print Sweepstakes—the division winner across the state's weekly newspapers. Lauren was also awarded the top feature photo across Class A papers. She holds a B.A. in journalism and media communications from Colorado State University-Fort Collins and a M.S. in organizational management from Chadron State College.

Janelle Penny
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Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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