CHICAGO, IL — Nationally-recognized builder F.H. Paschen today announced the release of 6 Trends Shaping Public Infrastructure in 2026, a comprehensive guide designed to help government administrators and job owners navigate the complex landscape of modern infrastructure construction. This publication marks the first installment in a new five-part thought leadership series dedicated to the trends defining the built environment in 2026.
The inaugural guide outlines critical shifts in the industry, including the surge of federal funding requiring strict compliance, the standardization of speed and sustainability through methods like Job Order Contracting (JOC), and the migration of digital tech from the trailer to the job site. It also addresses how workforce shortages, rising community expectations, and climate resilience are reshaping project decisions.
"Job owners and elected officials are under immense pressure to do more with less while maintaining transparency and speed," said Tom Cross from F.H. Paschen. "We created this series to help our partners see around corners. By anticipating these shifts that are taking place, whether it’s navigating federal compliance or integrating resilience into design, we empower agencies to deliver projects that truly serve their communities."
F.H. Paschen will release four additional guides in the coming weeks to complete the series:
● Issue 1: 2026 Trends in Infrastructure Construction
● Issue 2: 2026 Trends in Government Multi-Family Housing Construction
● Issue 3: 2026 Trends in Parks & Recreation Construction
● Issue 4: 2026 Trends in Municipal Construction
● Issue 5: 2026 Trends in School Construction
"At F.H. Paschen, we are committed to building public progress projects in communities all across the country," said CEO Jim Blair. "This series is an extension of that commitment. We are building the future and part of our job is to ensure that every decision-maker has the insights they need to build smarter, faster, better for the future."
The full guide is available for download at F.H. Paschen’s website.
Originally reported by F.H. Paschen.
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