Warehouse design is evolving and changing the way retail operates in many ways. Store fronts with stylish ensembles and grocery locations showcasing appetizing fresh produce are being replaced by well-lit product photography and easy to use online shopping portals. Rather than building new stores, retailers are building warehouses to meet the high delivery expectations consumers…
As one of the premier events for the world of retail development, design, and construction, #TeamHenderson was present and accounted for in Phoenix earlier this month for ICSC’s annual CenterBuild Conference. While in years past discussion at events like this centered around the retail apocalypse, the tone at this year’s conference was much more positive…
Following the recent Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, our Henderson experts learned of new ideas, innovations, and tips on implementing design-build concepts. Take a look at our lessons learned below. Production of Bridging Documents Not Suggested as a Best Practice As part of best practices with design-build teams,…
School today feels more like the workplace of tomorrow. The growing trend is to design education facilities that mirror occupational reality, which helps students better prepare for their future careers. Medical education programs are simulating emergency situations, culinary programs are engraining kitchen safety, and even high schools are striving to recreate the corporate workplace environment….
Adaptability is a common term in today’s construction climate as more building spaces are becoming multi-functional. Instead of creating various rooms for specialty functions, schools are now incorporating educational spaces that can serve many needs. This helps districts future-proof with adaptable spaces that can be repurposed as needs change in the future. ADAPTABLE SYSTEMS FOR…
The goal of educational institutions has always been to create an optimal environment for learning. With the list of needs often exceeding the capital budget’s available balance, achieving that goal can seem impossible. Many facility managers are forced to find quick solutions to everyday issues just to keep things running. As a result, they are…
Fires today burn faster and create greater heat release than they did just a few decades ago, due in part to the evolution of building materials and construction techniques. This not only leads to greater property damage and more rapid structural collapse, but the time to escape a burning residential structure prior to flashover has…
Last year at FMI’s Energy and Store Development Conference, our grocery and refrigeration design team spotted five trends making a big impact on the food retail industry. After this year’s conference, we decided to revisit those trends and assess just how they’ve changed the way we design grocery environments and shoppers experience them. Convenience is…
Last week, #TeamHenderson made our way to Seattle, WA for the SCUP 2019 Annual Conference with some of higher education’s finest college and professional planners. Together, we discussed key trends and lessons learned – basically, all things higher ed. In case you missed it, here are some themes we took away: Evaluate, Formulate, Implement Learning…
Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions have a longstanding relationship with the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), providing our staff as guest experts for conference presentations, continuing education courses, and thought leadership articles. Four of our venue experts, Paul Villotti, Kevin Lewis, Russ Murdock, and Julie LeClair, will present on the topics below at…
One of the greatest things about being an engineer is designing systems that impact people and enhance their experiences within a space — which is why our work on the recently completed B.E. Smith Family Center was so rewarding. From the project’s inception, the design team collaborated with educators, therapists, and hospital staff to understand…
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…
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