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Tailoring MEP Services for Fitness Facilities
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 …
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Remodeling? Emergency Generators, Code Compliance Explained
Proper operation of a facility’s emergency life-safety systems is critical for occupant safety. Some may think an old generator and associated wiring systems can be used without any upgrades. However, old installations often don’t comply …
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The State of Mission Critical
As the backbone of the digital economy, data centers are the necessary power behind cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) services that people, businesses and governments use every day. As demand for those services …
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What You Don't Hear in the Built Environment
From the hush of a library to the echoing grandeur of a cathedral, acoustics quietly shape how we experience the built environment. Sound does more than fill a space; it defines it. It can often be an invisible layer of design, but …
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4 Ways to Leverage Building Data for Capital Planning
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 …
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Sustainable, Cost-Effective Refrigerant Management
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) …
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From Clicked to Shipped: Powering Automated Warehouses
While consumers simply “Add to Cart,” a sophisticated world of automation powers every step between online ordering and doorstep delivery. Retailers today rely on a vast network of robotics, data-driven controls, and energy-efficient systems to keep …
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Passing the PE Exam: Why it Matters and How to Do It
The Professional Engineering Exam (the PE) is one of the most defining (and stressful) times in any engineer’s career. A professional engineer is licensed to practice engineering and has the authority to sign and seal engineering plans. To become a PE, you generally must meet …
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Cut Compliance Confusion: Refrigeration Regulations in 2026
Rapid policy evolution, overlapping rulemakings, and ongoing proposals have created confusion across the refrigeration industry. As we start 2026, Henderson is here to help you distinguish what is officially in effect from what remains proposed, so you can make informed, resilient decisions. …
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Built for What’s Next: Future Proofing Your Building
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. …
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How to Meet Sustainability and Energy Cost Goals Despite Increasing Prices
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 …
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EPA Signals Change on GWP Refrigeration Thresholds
The regulatory landscape continues to evolve, shaping how building systems, refrigeration, and sustainability strategies are implemented across the industry. As part of the ongoing refrigerant transitions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a …
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Navigating Retail Complexities: Westfield World Trade Center
Take the coordination and communication it takes to manage a project successfully. Multiply that by 15 retail spaces. Add an immense level of security, stringent Port Authority regulations, and one very hard deadline. That’s what …
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Fire Protection Services for Cold Storage Solutions
Walking through rows of frozen food items, fire hazards aren’t usually the first thing on someone’s mind. But just because a space is cold doesn’t mean there isn’t a risk of fire. Corrugated cartons, plastic …
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Inside Docking State Office Building: Energy-Smart HVAC
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 …
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Beyond Budgets and Schedules: The Real Value Project Managers Bring to the AEC Industry
In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, projects are becoming more complex, timelines are tightening, and client expectations are rising. Amid these pressures, project managers are essential to driving clarity, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes. …
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Designing Retail Banking Adaptably and Sustainably
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 …
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Healthcare Consulting: Patient-Focused Engineering
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 …
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Exploring the Future of Mission Critical Infrastructure
As the appetite for AI grows, the pressure on providing power and efficient cooling systems is fundamentally reshaping the way we design and operate data centers. The entire ecosystem, from infrastructure to operations, is evolving …
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Refrigeration Reimagined – Cooler Systems, Cleaner Future
World Refrigeration Day underscores a pressing truth: refrigeration is essential to modern life. At Henderson, we know refrigeration plays an important role in preserving food, protecting vaccines, and enabling safe industrial processes. But behind these …
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