As the backbone of the digital economy, data centers are the necessary power behind cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) services that people, businesses and governments use every day. As demand for those services grows, states across the country are seeing a surge of investment from providers looking to build new facilities. Projections estimate…
As the appetite for AI grows, the pressure on providing power and efficient cooling systems is fundamentally reshaping the way we design and operate data centers. The entire ecosystem, from infrastructure to operations, is evolving to keep pace with rising demand. At Henderson Engineers, we’re not just responding to this shift; we’re leading it, helping…
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…
Team Henderson recently returned from AFCOM Data Center World 2024 and Data Center Dynamics Connect 2024, two events focused on the mission critical technologies and concepts necessary to plan, manage, and optimize data centers. Earl Wilcox, vice president of mission critical, Dan Rakes, regional director of mission critical, and Leighton Peters, senior pre-construction manager, represented…
Drew Rimmer, Business Sector Design & Construction Director and Mission Critical Practice Director at Henderson Engineers, and Earl Wilcox, Mission Critical General Manager at Henderson Building Solutions, recently represented Henderson at AFCOM’s Data Center World 2023. The event brings together experts to strategize and provide insights on technologies and concepts being used to plan, manage,…
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,…
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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