A recap of the 2026 PDC Summit The annual summit broke attendee records and put a firm focus on future innovation in health care planning, design and construction Apr 7, 2026 By Jamie Morgan The transformation of the FGI Codes FGI broadened its 2026 revision cycle to produce a set of planning and design codes that are more accessible, cohesive and resilient Apr 2, 2026 By Barbara Stretchberry The 2026 Vista Award winners ASHE honors UAB Medical West and Morristown Medical Center for team-based new construction and infrastructure projects Mar 20, 2026 By Ed Avis Building accessibility into health care facilities Early integration of accessibility into facility planning helps prevent operational barriers and costly post-occupancy modifications Mar 5, 2026 By Sivaji Muggari Latest from HFM 3D-printed models help visualize design changes NFPA weekly update: March 23-27 EPA proposes repeal of commercial sterilizer rule Design & Construction 2026 Hospital Construction Survey results Annual report highlights the need for better security and cybersecurity planning, and trends in health care construction Right-sized, resilient and ready The new Lee Health campus incorporates lessons learned from Hurricane Ian to protect critical systems and provide care continuity Industry News Expansion elevates cardiac care Facility costs rise heading into 2026 Hannibal Regional brings cancer care back to small community SSM Health transforms space into behavioral health unit Codes & Standards ASHRAE guidelines and standards open for comment A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment Expert Insights The big shift in annual incentive bonuses More facilities professionals report bonuses being tied to clinical performance and patient safety goals Products & Field Reports Four product updates in building automation tech New building automation system products built to enhance efficiency, collaboration and system connectivity Innovations in plumbing and building management A range of new products for health care facilities designed with safety and efficiency in mind New products to watch for at the 2026 PDC Summit Products to look for at the 2026 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction More from HFM See More News Stories Health system invests millions in high-tech beds Unclench your jaw to learn about stress and self-awareness Modular building accelerates care delivery in rural locale NFPA weekly update: March 9-13 IU Health adds energy capacity to enable future technology NFPA weekly update: March 2-6 ACHC receives deeming authority extension for critical access hospitals Treating facilities like patients to maintain peak performance NFPA weekly update: Feb. 23-27 Improving the budget process for facilities ASHE director highlights new educational resources What the Cowardly Lion teaches us about courage NFPA weekly update: Feb. 16-20 DNV and Joint Commission update their physical environment standards NFPA weekly update: Feb. 9-13 Baptist Health breaks ground on all-electric hospital
2026 Hospital Construction Survey results Annual report highlights the need for better security and cybersecurity planning, and trends in health care construction
Right-sized, resilient and ready The new Lee Health campus incorporates lessons learned from Hurricane Ian to protect critical systems and provide care continuity
ASHRAE guidelines and standards open for comment A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment
The big shift in annual incentive bonuses More facilities professionals report bonuses being tied to clinical performance and patient safety goals
Four product updates in building automation tech New building automation system products built to enhance efficiency, collaboration and system connectivity
Innovations in plumbing and building management A range of new products for health care facilities designed with safety and efficiency in mind
New products to watch for at the 2026 PDC Summit Products to look for at the 2026 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction
