It’s getting colder. It’s getting hotter. With climate change, the extremes are becoming more extreme. Facilities will need to face these extremes head on to keep maintenance, budgets, and comfort stable. Over the past decade, the stretching of the polar vortex, which normally traps cold air in the Arctic region in a ribbon of high-altitude,…
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…
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…
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…
When it comes to the long-term safety and reliability of your building portfolio, Team Henderson understands the biggest risks aren’t always visible. Arc flash hazards and uncoordinated circuit breakers may not dominate boardroom conversations, but their consequences can be devastating, ranging from catastrophic equipment failures, personnel injuries, prolonged downtime, legal liabilities, to permanent operational damage….
At Henderson Companies, we believe that true greatness lies in the dedication to achieving ambitious goals, not merely setting ambitious goals. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wisely stated, “Not in his goals but in his transitions man is great.” This quote resonates as we navigate the path in meeting the sustainable and regenerative goals established within…
Listen to an AI-generated, text-to-speech version of this article. The development of computational design tools is rapidly transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As digital technologies continue to evolve, the ability to encapsulate domain expertise and design principles into software applications has become a game-changer. These computational design tools automate complex tasks, optimize…
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…
As the industry moves toward a sustainable future, Team Henderson headed to the big apple to learn more about how to reduce carbon emissions in existing buildings—especially large and tall structures that face unique decarbonization challenges during cold weather. Al Spinelli, senior mechanical engineer; Hannah Blake, mechanical engineer; and Matt Higgins, lead energy analyst, joined…
Listen to an AI-generated, text-to-speech version of this article. Welcome to our second series on computational thinking (CT). In the first series, we introduced the key elements of CT: investigation, decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and logic design. We also discussed why CT is relevant to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and briefly shared…
Listen to an AI-generated, text-to-speech version of this article. In “Exploring the Key Elements of Computational Thinking (Part 1),” we dissected the elements of investigation and decomposition, and gained insights into how computational thinking (CT) breaks down complexities, setting the foundation for deepened understanding. In Part 2, our focus will be on the subsequent elements…
As a large firm, we have a big responsibility. Henderson Companies is trusted with large, complex projects with large energy and emissions footprints, and we have an enormous opportunity to design solutions to reduce environmental impacts. We often design and engineer projects, campuses, cities, and developments that contribute to the 35 giga-ton per year carbon…
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