Facility leaders across the Carolinas are facing a rapidly changing landscape. Growth in data centers, advanced manufacturing, and commercial development is raising expectations for resilience, efficiency, and workforce readiness. ABM’s new 2026 Trend Report outlines the shifts defining the future of facilities in North and South Carolina and how leaders can stay ahead.

In this special report, you will learn how facilities can respond to:

• Rising demand from data centers and high-tech manufacturing that requires stronger resilience and higher technical performance
• Expanding regional growth that is increasing pressure on commercial properties to modernize and operate more efficiently
• Greater power reliability risks that make layered backup systems and real-time monitoring essential
• Workforce shortages that are prompting new staffing models and stronger partnerships
• The rise of connected systems that improve visibility, streamline operations, and elevate the occupant experience

ABM’s insights draw from thousands of facilities served across the region, giving leaders a clear view of what’s coming next and how to build more adaptable, future-ready operations.

Download the report to understand the trends reshaping facilities across the Carolinas.