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Our January issue always features an economic outlook to reveal what the industry may face in the coming year. Economists Michael Guckes and Devin Bell from ConstructConnect offer their insights on what dominated the industry in 2025 and look look ahead to 2026.

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2026 Industry Outlook

While policy shifts and rising costs challenge traditional sectors, new opportunities are emerging for firms that adapt quickly — especially in high-tech infrastructure and residential construction.

January 5, 2026

This 2026 construction outlook analyzes how AI-driven megaprojects, labor shortages, inflation, and policy shifts will shape opportunities and risks for PHCP businesses in the year ahead.

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Implementing Onsite Water Reuse Using the Risk-Based Framework, Part 1

A case study on the Mission Rock neighborhood — San Francisco’s first district-scale blackwater treatment system.

January 5, 2026

This case study explores how a risk-based, multi-barrier blackwater treatment system at San Francisco’s Mission Rock meets stringent microbial log reduction targets to enable safe, large-scale onsite non-potable water reuse.

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Designing Modular Geothermal and Hydronic Systems for Simpler, Lower-Risk Installation

Standardized, repeatable designs can scale innovation and make geothermal systems a mainstream solution for sustainable building design.

January 5, 2026

Albert Wallace

This article explores how modular design, hydraulic separation, and advanced controls can transform geothermal systems from incremental efficiency gains into scalable, high-performance solutions for commercial and residential buildings.

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From Design to Operation: Writing Control Sequences That Work

Control sequences should evolve based on lessons learned, feedback from commissioning and operational realities. When well written, they reflect your team’s values: clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

January 5, 2026

Clear, well-written HVAC control sequences are the critical link between design intent and real-world system performance, ensuring DDC programming, commissioning, and long-term building operation succeed as intended.

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Gearing up for 2026 Design & Construction Week

Put on your walking shoes — it’s time for the KBIS and IBS Shows.

January 5, 2026

Ruth Mitchell

Design & Construction Week 2026 brings KBIS and IBS together in Orlando for three days of product innovation, education, and networking shaping the future of the building and design industries.

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2026 AHR Expo Preview

The annual HVACR event heads to Las Vegas to showcase new industry products and trends and provide continuing education opportunities.

January 5, 2026

Amalia Deligiannis

Collaborative Health Care Design

ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 Water for the Processing of Medical Devices

The standard helps plumbing engineers design one of the most critical water systems in a hospital.

January 5, 2026

This article explains why ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 has become a de facto enforceable standard and offers practical design guidance for plumbing engineers to ensure compliant water systems in hospital sterile processing departments.

FPE Corner

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Sprinkler Protection of Storage Occupancies, Part 2

High-piled storage protection is an intimidating task. However, by breaking it down into simpler steps, it becomes a much easier path to a confident, accurate design.

January 5, 2026

This in-depth guide breaks down NFPA 13 requirements for high-piled storage, helping fire protection designers confidently select the right sprinkler systems for complex storage occupancies.

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Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 2

Through initiatives like Sewing Seeds of Hope and partnerships with programs such as Days for Girls, the international group helps young women stay in school and gain skills for self-sufficiency.

January 5, 2026

Ron George

From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families.

Geothermal HVAC

The Architect and the Inheritance: How Dr. James Bose’s Vision Made the Geothermal Boom Possible

Today’s geothermal professionals are addressing large-scale decarbonization projects worldwide, marking a collective inheritance and commitment to advancing the industry’s future.

January 5, 2026

Jay Egg

The 2025 Geothermal Rising Conference marked a turning point for geothermal energy, honoring Dr. James Bose’s legacy while showcasing how heat pump innovation is powering a scalable, decarbonized future.

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