Circular and Future-Adaptive Facilities
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Call for Papers
Circular and Future-Adaptive Facilities
Journal: Facilities
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Full Manuscript Deadline: 7 December 2026
The journal Facilities invites high-quality research contributions for a Special Issue on “Circular and Future-Adaptive Facilities.” The issue explores how Facilities Management (FM) can support the development of more sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, digitally enabled, and adaptable built environments.
About the Special Issue
The built environment is increasingly affected by climate change, resource scarcity, rapid technological advancement, urbanisation, and changing societal expectations. These developments are expanding the role of Facilities Management beyond traditional operational functions toward strategic management of long-term asset performance and sustainability.
Developed in conjunction with the Facilities Management Futures (FMF) 2026 Conference, held in Sri Lanka on 22 May 2026, this Special Issue focuses on the integration of circularity, digital transformation, climate resilience, lifecycle thinking, and future-oriented facilities strategies.
The issue also examines the growing role of technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and data-driven analytics in improving maintenance, building performance, energy efficiency, safety, resilience, and decision-making.
Key Research Areas
Redefining building performance and lifecycle value through Facilities Management
Digital transformation in Facilities Management
Climate resilience and future-adaptive FM strategies
Sustainable building operations
Innovations in energy efficiency
Circularity and resource-efficient facilities
Lifecycle thinking and adaptive asset strategies
Safety and risk management
Waste and emission management
Wellbeing-centred facility strategies
Digital technologies for improved building and asset performance
The Special Issue welcomes research that advances both theoretical understanding and practical applications of circular and future-adaptive Facilities Management.
Key Dates
Manuscript Submissions Open: 7 June 2026
Full Manuscript Submission Deadline: 7 December 2026
Guest Editors
H W N Madhusanka, Nayanthara De Silva, Joseph H.K. Lai
Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted according to the journal's submission requirements. Authors must select the relevant Special Issue title during the submission process and strictly follow the journal's author guidelines.
Submission & Author Guidelines – Facilities
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