CHICAGO, IL — Nationally-recognized builder F.H. Paschen today released a new report: 2026 Trends in School Construction. This education-industry construction guidebook is the latest installment of the company’s five-part 2026 Construction Trends Educational Series.
Covering infrastructure, housing, parks and recreation, municipal and education construction, the 2026 Construction Trends Series from F.H. Paschen highlights emerging trends that are defining the built environment in 2026 and provides a roadmap for public agencies and administrators to build better communities and public progress.
This newly-released education-specific construction guide outlines five major shifts in how K-12 educational facilities are being designed and built. These include the move toward flexible “thinking” and “making” spaces, the increased move of using schools as community hubs and the increasing reliance on renovation over new construction in service of maximizing the district’s existing assets.
“At F.H. Paschen, we work hard to share what we’ve learned building schools over the years and help district leaders see around corners for what is coming next,” said Josh Curran, Head of F.H. Paschen’s Education Team. “Whether it is managing a tight construction schedule during the on-going school year or repurposing a vacant building into a new campus, this guidebook offers practical ways for education leaders to think about the delivery of construction projects that serve both students and taxpayers.”
The school construction report also highlights how districts are balancing safety with a welcoming experience. By using new tools like Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), builders can use natural light and clear sightlines to keep students and educators secure without making schools feel like fortresses.
The 2026 Trends in School Construction Guide is available for download at F.H. Paschen’s website.
F.H. Paschen has released the full five-part 2026 Construction Trends Series:
- Issue 2: 2026 Trends in Government Multi-Family Housing Construction
- Issue 3: 2026 Trends in Parks & Recreation Construction
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