Airports aren’t just a utilitarian pit stop in a traveler’s journey from point A to point B. They’re part of the experience. As leisure travel rises, so does the demand for an experiential airport. Leisure travelers often arrive earlier and stay longer, needing environments that create welcoming and memorable experiences. The lounge experience is tiered with a push for more accessible lounges and a push for more indulgent…
Designing high-performance fitness facilities requires more than strong branding and quality equipment. Behind every successful gym and boutique fitness studio is a carefully engineered system of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure that supports the experience fitness enthusiasts expect. As contrast therapies like infrared saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunge pools grow in popularity, the importance of tailored MEP services in fitness facilities has never been greater. Unlike traditional big-box gyms, boutique fitness spaces…
Planning for the future begins with a clear understanding of the present. Real-time building performance analytics are crucial to understanding, managing, and leveraging your building portfolio to make informed long-term capital planning decisions. Sifting through Excel sheets, Word docs, and static PDFs makes predictive decisions and collaborating with various teams difficult. How do organizations ensure…
In the race to decarbonize buildings, energy efficiency and electrification dominate the conversation. Behind the scenes is a powerful and often underestimated contributor to climate change: refrigerants. Used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems, refrigerants, especially hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) like R-410A, can have global warming potentials (GWPs) thousands of times higher than…
Climate change and evolving energy markets are rewriting the rules for facility management. Rising temperatures, volatile weather, and unpredictable utility costs mean your building needs to do more than just operate; it needs to adapt. At Henderson, we think about how projects can be designed to survive and thrive with little outside help. Facilities that…
Electricity prices are increasing faster than the rate of inflation, with an expected 13-18% increase forecasted to 2026, according to the US Energy Information Administration Short-Term Energy Outlook. Some regions in the U.S. – the Pacific, Middle Atlantic, and New England – could increase more than the national average (13%), as these regions already pay…
The future, past, and sustainability come together in the historic preservation of the Docking State Office Building for the State of Kansas. Henderson Engineers partnered with PGAV Architects to honor the spirit of the original 1957 Docking State Office Building while designing a sustainable space built to last. Four new stories were built on top…
Where retail banking construction goes, overall retail design and construction tend to follow. If banks slow their plans, it may be a sign of caution for the industry, and other retailers may follow suit. When banks are in full swing, hold on tight, it’s often a fast-paced arms race to provide the best environment to…
At Henderson Engineers, we focus on systems that prioritize people first. Because we know that at the heart of every design is not the structure or the building systems; it’s the people who seek and provide care in the buildings we design that matter most. When we design healthcare facilities, we always consider what families…
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…
As restaurant and entertainment, or eatertainment, venues evolve to improve their customer experience, our team continues to adapt and enhance strategies to deliver innovative solutions. Whether transforming existing spaces into tenant-ready locations for entertainment or designing new venues, combining creativity and technical expertise to meet the unique demands of the industry is becoming the norm…
When leasing commercial space, clients often focus on exterior factors such as location, square-footage, and surrounding demographics. However, overlooking critical aspects like mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, as well as acoustic assemblies, can lead to significant costs down the road, especially when repurposing a space for a new use. For instance, transitioning a retail…