With a goal to improve overall fan experience, Arizona State University (ASU) has spent the last five years completing a six-phase renovation of Sun Devil Stadium. The result of the reinvention is a stadium that now sets the standard in the Pac-12 Conference with upgrades that include: The $307 million project was a partnership between…
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…
Spring training is a nostalgic time of year for professional baseball fans. It’s synonymous with Arizona and Florida sunshine, unprecedented access to players and coaches, and the beginning of a quest for a World Series championship. Behind the scenes, this crucial time of year calls for state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for the top players and…
Building commissioning has experienced a rise and fall in terms of reputation, understanding, and value. In the 80s and 90s, the introduction of computerized, direct digital controls (DDC), brought new complexities to the built environment and energized the buzz around building commissioning. The unprecedented technology advancements of the last three decades have only made the…
For many of us, the friends we made in college have become our friends for life. Between roommates, teammates, and classmates — personal connections infuse the collegiate experience. Unfortunately, today’s college students are spending more time on their phones than they are interacting with other students. This lack of personal interaction, which used to be the center…
Since the expansion of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) requirements to include single-phase receptacles up to 50A and three-phase receptacles up to 100A, we’ve seen a trend of increased GFCI nuisance tripping. While these trips can be frustrating, it’s important to not create a code violation or put personnel…
Sports and recreation are key aspects of living a healthy life. Facilities supporting these endeavors are available in nearly every city and college campus throughout the United States. Henderson Engineers attended the NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association) Facilities Institute in Miami recently and shared some key takeaways below. 1. Collaborating is key. By…
After attending the DBIA annual conference in early November, our team took some time to discuss the key takeaways we believe will have the most impact in the design-build community. Below are the top five trends we’re keeping our eyes on. There must be an enhanced focus on performance-based design as opposed to prescriptive design….
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