Training paradox stalls FM digital transformation

Published: March 20, 2026

FMJ

New Bidvest Noonan research reveals a critical disconnect between FM technology ambitions and actual adoption. While most organisations invest in smart building platforms, staff training consistently lags behind — creating a modernisation bottleneck.

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