Facilities in 2026: Tech-Forward Leadership & Execution

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Insights for facilities leaders across retail, restaurant, grocery, and c-store operations.

Leadership

Facilities leadership for multi‑site operations—strategy and org design, asset management governance, SOPs and change management, safety culture, vendor partnerships, training/certifications (IFMA/ProFM), KPIs/SLAs, team development.

Sports Venues Elevate Fan Experience, Tie Facilities Strategy To Loyalty And Revenue

Facilities Leaders Turn Smart Building Data Into Measurable ESG Results

Museum of Ice Cream's Ops VP Takes a Systems-First Approach to Delighting Experiential Guests at Scale

Facilities Leaders Gain Boardroom Authority by Framing Maintenance as Business Continuity

Disconnected, Tech-Driven Workplaces Push Facilities Leaders Into Cultural Leadership

Retail Facilities Teams Gain Ground As Leadership Development And Tech Drive Scale

Improved Patient Outcomes Start with Great Quality of Care in the Front Office of Health Facilities

Inside the New Facilities Leadership Models That Put People First to Drive Profits

Modern FM Strategy Links Facilities Tech Spending To Measurable Business Impact

Aging Assets and Rapid Expansion Have Facilities Teams Rethinking the Meaning of Proactive Operations

Procurement Alignment Emerges As The Key To Breaking Reactive Facilities Operations Cycles

Facilities Teams Turn Preventative Maintenance Into Predictable Time and Capital Control

Shake Shack Taps Arby's Veteran to Lead Growth

Yesway Taps Rival CTO to Lead Tech Overhaul

How Facilities Leaders Address Reliability and Training Gaps as Strategic Expectations Expand

Lifetime Fitness Ops Lead Turns Facilities Into Strategic Assets for Retention and Revenue

Decisive Action Will Define Successful Facilities Leadership in 2026: Fexa President

NACS's New CEO Bets on Food and Tech to Reinvent Convenience

Marcus Lemonis Takes CEO Helm at Bed Bath & Beyond, Plots Tech-Fueled Revival

Modern Facilities Teams Are Scaling Faster Through Workforce Ownership Of Operations

Michaels FM On How Collaboration Turns Retail Facilities Into Proactive Business Partners

How Fexa’s CCO Uses a ‘People-First’ Strategy to Solve Tough Challenges in FM

How Emser Tile Is Escaping the Reactive Maintenance Trap with Smarter Investments

FM Manager of the Year Makes Empowerment His Winning Strategy at Five Guys

CAVA Regional FM Strengthens Outcomes, Builds Trust Through People-First Management

How Top Retailers Use Operational Precision to Execute Seamless Sales Events

Fexa CEO Predicts 10x Productivity Leap with AI for Facilities Management

Operational Excellence is Driven by Leadership, People Development, and Daily Discipline

At Sprouts Farmers Market, Local Leaders Protect Cultural Roots During Rapid Growth

As Industry Pressures Mount, New Campaign Spotlights Facilities Management’s Unsung Heroes

A FedEx Leader's Framework for Effective Communication, from Facility Floor to Boardroom

The Secret Recipe for 50 Years in Business? At The Melting Pot, It’s Flexible Facilities

OSHA's New Chief: From Amazon and UPS to Workplace Watchdog

Inside the 'Mentor-as-Leader' Model Multiplying Forces in Facilities Management

At KFC, Hands-On Expertise Redefines Facilities Management in AI Era

Leaders Building for a Flexible Future Battle Aging Healthcare Infrastructure

How Facilities Excellence is Marriott’s Secret to Safeguarding Brand Integrity

Inside the Nevada Dept. of Veterans Services Future-Focused Metrics for Facilities Success

Beyond Maintenance: How Hospitals are Rethinking Facilities Roles to Meet Patient Safety Demands

How 'Human-First' Culture Redefines Client Trust, Team Cohesion for Facilities Partners

Fexa offers advanced facilities management software built to meet the complex needs of modern, multi-site organizations. Designed for agility, cost control, and compliance, Fexa helps teams streamline operations, reduce repair and maintenance spend, and maintain efficiency and oversight at scale.

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