Findings from the New 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report

Asset, facility, and infrastructure management are as complex and critical as ever. From tightening budgets and compliance demands to aging infrastructure and workforce concerns, leaders today face challenges that go beyond short-term fixes. 

The new 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report offers insights into how organizations are evolving their approach to asset lifecycle management (ALM) to build long-term resilience and improve operational performance. The report was developed by third-party survey data from 400 qualified facilities managers across the U.S.  

What is the 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report? 

The 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report covers findings from hundreds of asset and facilities leaders across the country – representing a range of industries including education, manufacturing, local government, healthcare, and senior living. Their insights indicate considerable shifts in asset lifecycle management practices to find new ways of optimizing their operations and meeting growing performance goals.  

The report is chock-full of statistics, charts, highlights, takeaways, and future projections, and the findings explore how well organizations are leveraging software to manage assets today, where progress has been made most, and where challenges continue to remain. 

Here’s a quick glance at the report:  

Reactive maintenance is on the decline

In our previous survey, 52% of respondents reported that “one quarter to half” of their annual work orders were reacting to a breakdown or emergency repair. This year, only 22% said the same. And 35% of total respondents said that “less than a tenth” of their annual maintenance was reactionary. Meanwhile preventive maintenance is becoming more of a priority. 91% of respondents said they use their current asset management system to schedule and track preventive maintenance tasks and 88% say they believe that preventive maintenance routines reduce costs, compared to traditional reactive methods.

Another 87% expressed confidence in their asset maintenance strategy to avoid unplanned downtime in the future, a sign that maintenance is becoming more data-driven and reliable. But despite this confidence, only 32% acknowledged having performed a facilities condition assessment (FCA). Without a detailed analysis of asset and facility conditions to ensure accurate data, are asset managers overly confident while relying on outdated or inaccurate information? 

And notably 51% are ready to shift toward more predictive capabilities. Asset managers who adopt future technologies and best practices earlier may gain a competitive advantage before their competitors catch on. These are just a few of the important thought starters found throughout. You can get more benchmarks and insights in the 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report. 

Conclusion 

The findings in the 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report, compiled from 400 qualified facilities managers and decision-makers across the U.S., reinforces a key message: asset lifecycle management is no longer about managing short-term costs. It’s about building a foundation for long-term resilience and growth. Organizations that approach asset maintenance, capital investment planning, and sustainability as a unified strategy – rather than siloed practices – are seeing greater efficiency, experiencing stronger financial outcomes, and making data-powered decisions. 

As you reflect on your own operations, think about where you might still be siloed, where reactive fixes are taking up too many resources, and how you can connect day-to-day maintenance with long-range goals. This and much more is all in the report. See exactly what the respondents have to say, and how your organization compares, in this easy-to-read, comprehensive, free report. 

Download your copy to see out the complete findings.