Six Things That Changed in 2026 That Make Early Kitchen Coordination Non-Negotiable
2026 Executive Summary: In 2026, the transition to all-electric commercial kitchens and the arrival of robotic infrastructure (LOD 350) have moved kitchen coordination from a late-phase task to a Schematic Design requirement. Mandatory codes like California’s Title 24 and NFPA 96 (2025) now dictate electrical loads and fire suppression specs that can no longer be […]