WAXAHACHIE, Texas — Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, has completed a new six-floor inpatient tower at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie in the Dallas exurb of Waxahachie, Texas. The project represents the largest phase of an ongoing $240 million expansion of the 52-acre healthcare campus, which opened in 2014. …
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, has earned the designation of Giga Guru as part of Walmart’s Project Gigaton, an ambitious initiative to reduce, avoid or sequester 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions from the retailer’s supply chain and operations by 2030. Walmart awards Giga Guru status to suppliers who…
LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Companies, the parent company of Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of two leaders within its venue sector, which specializes in the design and construction of large-scale, multipurpose facilities nationwide. Bridget Lowe has joined the firm as convention center practice director and Jason Kartak has been promoted to entertainment practice director. Lowe brings 15 years of industry experience to her new role, where she will lead Henderson’s convention center practice. Her responsibilities include overseeing client experience, technical quality,…
CPKC Stadium, home of the KC Current, is the world’s first stadium purpose-built for a professional women’s sports team. Henderson Engineers served as Engineer of Record for the groundbreaking project, with a women-led team playing a key role in its design. SWE Magazine, the official publication of the Society of Women Engineers, recently interviewed Andrea Mulvany,…
LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Companies, the parent company of Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, is proud to welcome Alan Sinks as corporate safety director. Based out of the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, Sinks will lead the continued advancement of the company‘s safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and support efficient project execution and the well-being of employees, clients, and partners. Sinks began his career serving in the United States…
The Kansas City Star recently published an op-ed by Jen Jewers Bowlin, distribution and cold storage practice director at Henderson Engineers, highlighting the benefits of employee ownership. In the article, Jen shares Henderson’s journey to becoming a 100% employee-owned company in 2021 and discusses the strong tradition of employee-owned businesses in the Kansas City region. She also explores the advantages of this…
Henderson Engineers has been ranked fourth on VMSD magazine’s 2026 Top Retail Design Firms list, which recognizes the leading retail design organizations worldwide. Rankings are based on retail design fees from the previous calendar year. View VMSD’s full rankings here.
Henderson Engineers colleagues Jen Jewers Bowlin, distribution and cold storage practice director, and Craig Handy, practice manager, were recent guests on the From the Cold Corner podcast. The show is produced by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine, a leading trade publication covering the cold and frozen foods supply chain. With a combined 34 years of industry experience, Jen and Craig shared insights on how flexibility and future proofing are becoming essential to cold storage development amid rapid advancements in automation, sustainability,…
Retrofitting, rather than full replacement, is a common strategy for upgrading aging building systems in commercial buildings. However, working within the constraints of existing infrastructure can present unique challenges. Al Spinelli, senior mechanical engineer at Henderson Engineer, recently shared insights on how engineers and contractors navigate retrofit projects in an article by Plumbing & Mechanical magazine. A 10-year industry veteran, Spinelli discussed key…
Building Operating Management magazine recently interviewed Al Spinelli, senior mechanical engineer at Henderson Engineers, for an article on HVAC retrofits in institutional and commercial buildings. An industry veteran since 2008, Al shared expert insights into how to effectively plan HVAC upgrades while navigating emerging technologies and balancing costs. Read part one of the article here and part two here.
As cities across the U.S. prepared to host matches for the 2026 global soccer tournament, many American football stadiums underwent significant upgrades to meet international standards set by the sport’s governing body. Henderson Engineers was among the firms leading these complex renovations. Tyler Johnson, sports practice director at Henderson, played a key role in guiding these efforts…
The Kansas City Business Journal recently highlighted eight Henderson projects set to play a central role in the summer 2026 international soccer showcase. The Henderson-engineered venues include three team basecamps: Compass Minerals National Performance Center, The University of Kansas Health System Training Center, and Q2 Stadium, as well as five matchday venues: SoFi Stadium, Gillette Stadium, Lumen Field, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and MetLife…