As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many retail spaces have closed their doors to protect shoppers from the spread of this new disease. Although retailers will reopen and greet customers again, it won’t be business as usual. New social distancing and infection control measures are necessary not only to keep consumers safe but to…
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across every vertical market. As some jurisdictions begin phasing toward reopening, many of our clients have asked us what they can do to make their buildings feel safe for their customers and employees. Our research has shown the virus is spread through a building in three ways: (1)…
As states begin lifting their stay at home orders and offices, stores, and venues, etc. begin reopening, there’s a lot to consider with respect to designing spaces that feel safe for occupants. In this panel, six experts in building systems design, healthcare facilities, venues, workplaces, retail spaces, and aviation/transportation hubs joined in a conversation about…
The recent spread of the pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought several new questions to the forefront with respect to the design and operation of the buildings in which we spend much of our time, specifically when it comes to infection control. Many of us are asking “how clean are our buildings, really?” and, “what can…
The world as we know it has changed dramatically over the past couple of weeks, but construction is considered essential to health and safety, and we must agree. That means things for us are still moving. At Henderson Building Solutions, we are equipped to tackle your infrastructure and other project needs and committed to delivering…
It’s no secret that core growth in dense urban areas is on the rise. From cities like Austin, Nashville, and Atlanta that are experiencing massive spikes in development through revitalization, to more established cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City, growth is rampant. While spaces in these areas present many benefits, they can…
As one of the premier events for the world of retail development, design, and construction, #TeamHenderson was present and accounted for in Phoenix earlier this month for ICSC’s annual CenterBuild Conference. While in years past discussion at events like this centered around the retail apocalypse, the tone at this year’s conference was much more positive…
Following the recent Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, our Henderson experts learned of new ideas, innovations, and tips on implementing design-build concepts. Take a look at our lessons learned below. Production of Bridging Documents Not Suggested as a Best Practice As part of best practices with design-build teams,…
Fires today burn faster and create greater heat release than they did just a few decades ago, due in part to the evolution of building materials and construction techniques. This not only leads to greater property damage and more rapid structural collapse, but the time to escape a burning residential structure prior to flashover has…
Extreme cold spells across the country this winter made it difficult for many buildings to maintain comfortable temperatures. Many street-level tenants of high-rise buildings found it nearly impossible to keep occupants warm despite having thermostats set to maintain comfortable temperatures. In many cases the problem, while fairly common, is not widely understood — it’s known…
The impact of environmental noise like construction, traffic, and even weather is an important, though often forgotten, part of the design process. At Henderson Engineers, we have a team of dedicated acoustics professionals who recognize the impacts of environmental noise and help our clients achieve comfortable sound levels in their buildings. We’ve compiled some general…
It’s no secret that today’s successful retail brands have evolved; and that evolution has a lot to do with consumer’s definition of convenience. From the earliest examples of bazaars and town squares, to super stores and malls, to today’s two-day shipping and online order pick up, the retail industry has changed based on the consumer’s…
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