Team Henderson attended the 18th Annual Healthcare Design & Construction Symposium, hosted by Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, on August 7 and 8. The event was a great opportunity for designers, contractors, and owners to discuss current and future topics surrounding healthcare operations and construction. This year’s gathering was centered on the theme of “SEE,…
In this latest edition of our ongoing series on converting former office spaces to ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), we explore some fire and life safety related considerations that may impact design and construction. For reference, we will be utilizing the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2012 NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 101, Life…
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 the U.S. office real estate market continues to reel from widespread vacancies, building owners nationwide are eager for solutions as the number of office workers fails to return to pre-pandemic levels. Atypical tenants like healthcare providers are increasingly attractive to office landlords. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are a great fit for this environment due…
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…
The ATMOsphere America Summit 2024, held in Washington, D.C., on June 10th and 11th, brought together industry leaders, environmental advocates, and policymakers to address critical challenges and innovations in refrigeration technology. With a predominant focus on the shift towards natural refrigerants and the environmental impacts of synthetic alternatives, the conference provided a comprehensive overview of…
Listen to an AI-generated, text-to-speech version of this article. When you hear the term “computational thinking,” it’s easy to assume it’s a complex and intricate subject reserved for computer programmers and software developers. This common misinterpretation of “computational” has led to misconceptions and feelings of intimidation. However, computational thinking (CT) is not a labyrinth of…
Henderson Engineers had several attendees at the recent BOMA International Medical Real Estate Conference in Orlando, Fla. It is one of the top healthcare real estate events in the industry and a great time to learn and connect with old and new friends. The conference started with a great presentation on trends in the healthcare…
Team Henderson recently returned from the 2024 Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management (TAHFM) Annual Conference. The event focused on facilities management and covered a diverse range of topics pertinent to today’s professionals in the field. Sessions provided deep dives into regulatory readiness, sustainability in energy usage, hospital upgrades, mental health awareness for staff, and…
Team Henderson recently returned from the 2024 ASHE Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) Summit in San Diego. Representatives from Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions attended the event, regarded as one of the top healthcare design and construction events in the industry, to learn, connect and recharge their design and construction batteries. The conference started…
Team Henderson’s health sector hit the conference trail this fall to connect with industry leaders, share best practices, and discuss what’s next in healthcare design. Russ Carter, inpatient practice director at Henderson Engineers, and Greg Johnson, business development director at Henderson Building Solutions, attended the 39th annual FPC Seminar + Expo. The event brings Florida’s…
As a longtime sponsor of the Vanderbilt School of Engineering’s Annual Health Care Design & Construction Symposium, Henderson Engineers proudly participated in the 17th edition of the conference on August 9-10. Representing Team Henderson were Russ Carter, health sector inpatient practice director, Mark Chrisman, health sector executive, and Greg Johnson, business development director at Henderson…
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