This year we virtually attended the world’s largest Net Zero Building Conference & Expo on September 15-16. It comes at a time when we are currently witnessing extreme weather events coast to coast, from record breaking wildfires in the west to intense hurricanes in the east. The effects of climate change are happening, and it…
The warehouse and distribution industry has been evolving in recent years. With shifts in consumer behavior and the growing prevalence of one- or two-day shipping and same-day pick-up, online ordering has taken hold as the preferred shopping method for many. Fulfilling these online orders has necessitated expanded and more advanced warehousing for many of our…
As consumers have grown more comfortable with online shopping and their expectations relating to delivery times and convenience have climbed, warehouse and distribution centers have been steadily growing in importance across the country. However, when stay at home orders went into place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for online shopping skyrocketed causing retailers…
The hospitality industry has undoubtedly been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To do their part to flatten the curve, many hotels closed their doors while society stayed home. As more cities across the country reopen, it’s imperative that the industry implement design strategies for infection control to keep guests as safe and comfortable in their…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the grocery industry has seen an unprecedented demand for online grocery 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. When considering refrigerated systems for increased infrastructure, discussing the…
At Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, we believe in continually finding ways to help solve our client’s challenges so they can be successful, especially when it comes to third-party inspections, plan review, and commissioning. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine has complicated projects in many ways, including the availability of the building and fire…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Henderson Engineers Director of Engineering Dustin Schafer and many of our technical leaders, including Electrical Technical Director Sean Turner have been fielding questions relating to infection control technologies like UV disinfection. Below are some of the most common questions we’ve received. What is UV light? Ultraviolet or UV…
Transmission of COVID-19 in buildings requires two things, the active virus being present in sufficient quantity to cause infection and the transmission of that active virus into the respiratory tract of the person being infected. In public buildings, it’s often difficult to control for the presence of the virus, but good design practices can work…
Due to COVID-19, warehouses have played a crucial role in keeping the retail and grocery industries running, powering online shopping and supporting the delivery of essential goods. Now more than ever it is critical to protect the health and safety of essential workers, while keeping the facilities they work in operational. To do this, we’ve…
Due to COVID-19, many workplaces, including corporate office buildings and coworking environments, have closed for the foreseeable future, leaving many buildings unoccupied. When shelter-in-place orders are lifted, the health and safety of the workforce will be a primary concern for employers to ensure employees can return to their normal workspaces without fear of exposure. To…
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across every vertical market. As some jurisdictions begin phasing toward reopening, many of our clients have asked us what they can do to make their buildings feel safe for their customers and employees. Our research has shown the virus is spread through a building in three ways: (1)…
As states begin lifting their stay at home orders and offices, stores, and venues, etc. begin reopening, there’s a lot to consider with respect to designing spaces that feel safe for occupants. In this panel, six experts in building systems design, healthcare facilities, venues, workplaces, retail spaces, and aviation/transportation hubs joined in a conversation about…
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