With many factors increasing the need for reduced energy usage, lower emissions, and less dependency on fossil fuels, California’s latest energy code has implemented stronger requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a large percentage of new buildings now requiring not only PV but also battery storage. Systems that have historically lived on the peripheral of…
Article courtesy of Autodesk DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) doesn’t have to be an exclusive club of certain project types. Building on the concepts of modular construction, DfMA is the next evolution for an automated AEC industry. The BIM process and VDC process need to fit with the overall design process. The final output also needs to meet…
We at Henderson understand the vital role we play as a member of the built community in helping to combat global warming through the spaces we design. It is literally the center of my role every day as Henderson’s sustainability director as we help do our part in making the world a better place. I’m…
Henderson Engineers recently attended the 2022 Energy & Store Development Conference hosted by the Food Industry Association (FMI). Jen Jewers Bowlin, client sector practice director, Dennis Hagler, refrigeration technical director, Andrew Knight, client sector operations director, Conner Meadows, refrigeration technical manager, Chad Vande Velde, grocery practice manager, and Tony Welter, client sector executive, returned from…
In recent years, the grocery industry has seen an unprecedented demand for online shopping. To meet the needs of consumers making the switch to online shopping, many retailers are choosing to expand their warehouses and for grocers that means expanding their refrigerated warehousing. As the footprint of refrigerated warehouse space and infrastructure grows it’s important…
Henderson Engineers recently attended two conferences geared towards combatting CO2 emissions from refrigeration systems. Dustin Padget, Refrigeration Technical Director, was in attendance for both the 26th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference (the GC&E Conference) and the ATMOsphere America Summit 2022 (ATMO America). Refrigeration is in the spotlight, and we need to do something about…
This is the final article in a recent series on design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA). Previously, I introduced DfMA as a concept in the AEC industry, explored how to implement DfMA during design, and shared how DfMA can improve project installations. In this article, I’ll tie it all together and explore the impacts of…
The update for Title 24 (The California Building Energy Efficiency Standards) is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023. Brian Alessi, Henderson’s Sustainability Director, and Brent Felten, Retail Sector Client Relationship Director, are sharing their knowledge this week at the SPECS Show 2022 in Grapevine, Texas, on the impacts these changes will have…
In our effort to identify solutions that can help solve the climate crisis from within our firm and the broader construction industry, Henderson Engineers has zeroed in on building electrification as a top priority. So, why is that our focus and how does it play a role in the global effort to solve the climate…
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disrupted global supply chain has resulted in an unwelcome purchasing experience, including empty store shelves, delayed deliveries, and unavailability of merchandise. Given the worldwide scope of this issue, the building industry hasn’t been immune to these shortages and delays either. The demand for building facilities of all…
Reviewing construction documents for quality is a well-oiled process at Henderson Engineers given our five-plus decades of industry experience. However, our approach to reviewing Building Information Modeling (BIM) for quality initially required a different mindset, toolset, and skillset than we were accustomed to. In one of my previous articles, I explained how we approach BIM…
What if the buildings we design produced more energy than they used? In theory, it’s a simple question. But sustainable design can be complicated. As Sustainability Director at Henderson Engineers, I lead the firm’s efforts to create building systems that are healthy and resilient, and support clients on their path to net zero. I’m a…
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