In the race to decarbonize buildings, energy efficiency and electrification dominate the conversation. Behind the scenes is a powerful and often underestimated contributor to climate change: refrigerants. Used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems, refrigerants, especially hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) like R-410A, can have global warming potentials (GWPs) thousands of times higher than…
While consumers simply “Add to Cart,” a sophisticated world of automation powers every step between online ordering and doorstep delivery. Retailers today rely on a vast network of robotics, data-driven controls, and energy-efficient systems to keep pace with surging demand – making automation the backbone of modern retail. With online sales surpassing $1.3 trillion in 2024, fulfillment centers are…
Winter storms can put even the most well-designed facilities to the test. Freezing temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow can strain building systems, disrupt operations, and create safety risks for occupants and staff. For owners and facility managers, the best defense is a proactive plan. Preparing your buildings now before the first storm hits helps…
In today’s dynamic business environment, warehouse owners and operators face a variety of challenges. Addressing these concerns involves a combination of strategic planning, technology adoption, employee training, and continuous improvement initiatives. While the challenges vary based on the nature of their operations and the types of goods they handle, storing plastics poses specific challenges that…
As a signatory to the MEP 2040 Commitment, Henderson Companies is committed to achieving net zero carbon on all our projects by 2040 as part of our vision to build a better world. To us, that is through both the environments we provide for employees and the building spaces we help bring to life. As…
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is a design methodology that has been successfully applied in the manufacturing sector for decades to drive quality and minimize costs. In recent years, the AEC industry has been adopting these same principles to optimize the cost and quality of construction. However, in addition to cost and quality benefits,…
Jeff Helgerson, mechanical technical manager, recently represented Henderson Engineers at Indoor Ag-Con, a conference for professionals in indoor and vertical farming along with controlled environment agriculture (CEA) that was held on February 27 – 28, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the event and saw attendance double…
In addition to our Henderson 2040 Climate Pledge, we recently become a signatory to the MEP 2040 Commitment. Click here to learn more about this recent announcement from our sustainability director, Brian Alessi. This is part of our strategic plan to accomplish our vision of “building a better world” and we are excited to play an…
As part of Autodesk University 2021, I collaborated with Sean Turner, director of innovation, on DfMA for MEP with Generative Design and BIM Automation. We’ve continued to evolve and refine our toolset for DfMA, Generative Design, and BIM automation. Having an evolutionary mindset is critical to successfully deploying phased releases of design tools. We’re used…
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer The lighting controls are an integral part of any lighting system design and with all the components that impact system selection, it can seem intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the lighting system design intent and basic architecture of the main lighting control system types, designing any lighting…
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Microgrids have been around for quite some time, some as early as 1882. Microgrids were generally specified and installed on the electrical utility side of the industry. However, as building owners, governments and designers push for more sustainable, resilient building designs in the commercial and industrial sectors, a customer-owned microgrid…
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…
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