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July 17, 2026

Johnson Controls Earns Spot on Wall Street Journal's 2026 Best Companies for the Future List

Construction Owners Editorial Team

Highlights

  • Johnson Controls has been named to the Wall Street Journal's inaugural 2026 Best Companies for the Future list.
  • The ranking evaluated S&P 500 companies across AI readiness, innovation, talent, resilience and financial performance.
  • Johnson Controls ranked among the top 10% of companies for AI readiness.
  • The company attributed its AI performance to its OpenBlue digital ecosystem and internal AI adoption.
  • The recognition highlights the growing role of AI in building technology and facility management.

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape building operations and infrastructure management, with technology providers expanding digital capabilities across the built environment. Johnson Controls has been recognized on the Wall Street Journal's inaugural 2026 Best Companies for the Future list, reflecting the company's progress in AI adoption and innovation.

AI Capabilities Recognized

The Wall Street Journal evaluated companies in the S&P 500 using 30 indicators covering artificial intelligence readiness, innovation, talent development, financial strength, resilience and organizational agility.

Johnson Controls ranked among the top 10% of participating companies for AI readiness. The company cited its OpenBlue AI-powered digital ecosystem and the use of artificial intelligence across internal operations as key contributors to the recognition.

Digital Building Technologies

Johnson Controls develops building automation, HVAC, fire protection, security and energy management solutions used across commercial, industrial and institutional facilities.

The company's OpenBlue platform integrates AI and digital technologies to support building performance, operational efficiency and facility management, reflecting broader adoption of intelligent building systems throughout the construction and real estate sectors.

Why It Matters

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important component of smart buildings and facility operations. For construction owners, developers and facility managers, advancements in AI-enabled building technologies can support more efficient operations, improved energy management and data-driven decision-making throughout a building's lifecycle.

Source: Johnson Controls.

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