As a national firm headquartered in the Midwest and offices spanning the country, big temperature swings are something we’re used to. Each year it seems we face an artic blast brought on by a polar vortex or change in weather patterns that result in us, and our clients, facing single digit (or below) temperatures. These…
Daily updates on COVID-19 vaccine progress are now the norm. Some of the current forerunners specify cold storage requirements which would influence how manufacturers are able to distribute the vaccine to the mass public. Luckily, a handful of our clients (including those in healthcare and retail, among others) are already discussing their ultra-low temperature (ULT)…
At Henderson, our priorities are a little different. We believe that when you put relationships first, people and projects thrive. Our connections with our clients extend throughout the entire design experience and progresses for the life of your building. One unique area where we believe in adding value for our clients is assisting them in…
In today’s modern classroom, technology is used as a tool to help guide students through lessons, presentations, and real-time engagement with teachers and peers. As we navigate this new era of education in the midst of COVID-19, the traditional teaching model is having to adapt to one that allows for social distancing and remote learning,…
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…
As the world discusses how to reengage our society in the wake of COVID-19, healthcare facilities will be looking at key learnings from this time to better host the public in safe and effective ways now and in the future. There are many ways spaces within hospitals and other healthcare facilities can be modified to…
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…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants across the country have endured significant decreases in revenue, jobs, and overall profit, radically impacting the industry as a whole. Despite the challenges presented over the last several months, the restaurant sector, ranging from fast food chains to fine dining establishments, has been continuously adapting by implementing unique solutions to…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, campuses across the country have closed their classrooms, dining areas, libraries, residence halls, recreation facilities, and student life spaces, all in an effort to mitigate the potential spread of infection. To help ensure colleges and universities are safe to reopen their campuses this fall, our team of education design experts have put together…
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…
As the world discusses how to reengage our society in the wake of COVID-19, healthcare facilities will be looking at key learnings from this time to better host the public in safe and effective ways now and in the future. There are many ways spaces within hospitals and other healthcare facilities can be modified to…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and wellness industry, including fitness studios, gyms, and spas, have closed their doors to protect patrons from contracting and/or spreading the virus. The nature of these spaces presents a high risk of surface and airborne transmission, which makes implementing design strategies for infection control crucial for reopening. To…