Learn from government leaders and facility managers about their workplaces, energy performance, cybersecurity and AI

In collaboration with an independent market research firm, Johnson Controls conducted an online survey of U.S. facility managers and government leaders in facilities, finance, HR, IT and real estate. All respondents work for organizations that have 200 or more employees.

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2026 AI & Digitalization in Facilities Management Report for Government

Key takeaways from the 2026 AI & Digitalization Report for Government

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AI demand is high, but budgets limit progress

57% of government leaders use AI today, and 51% plan to adopt AI-powered solutions next year. However, budget constraints remain the top barrier.

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Security is driving public sector AI

27% of government leaders rank physical and digital security as their top workplace challenge, shaping AI investments in safety, security and access control.

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Workplace analytics adoption is rising

Among government leaders using workplace management solutions, 65% have implemented workplace analytics, up from 38% in 2024.

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Predictive maintenance tops planned investments

37% of government leaders plan to invest in AI-driven predictive maintenance, making it the top technology priority for the year ahead.

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