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Henderson Companies Sustainability Update: April 2023
As a signatory to the MEP 2040 Commitment, Henderson Companies is committed to achieving net zero carbon on all our projects by 2040 as part of our vision to build a better world. To us, …
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Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Disassembly: The Evolution of DfMA
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is a design methodology that has been successfully applied in the manufacturing sector for decades to drive quality and minimize costs. In recent years, the AEC industry has been …
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Using BIM and Generative Design to meet the MEP 2040 Commitment
In addition to our Henderson 2040 Climate Pledge, we recently become a signatory to the MEP 2040 Commitment. Click here to learn more about this recent announcement from our sustainability director, Brian Alessi. This is part …
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Evolution of Toolset for DfMA, Generative Design, and BIM Automation
As part of Autodesk University 2021, I collaborated with Sean Turner, director of innovation, on DfMA for MEP with Generative Design and BIM Automation. We’ve continued to evolve and refine our toolset for DfMA, Generative …
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Demystifying Lighting Controls
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer The lighting controls are an integral part of any lighting system design and with all the components that impact system selection, it can seem intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. Once …
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Healthcare’s Aging Infrastructure Problem: Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, we focused on different strategies that can be adopted by healthcare facilities to identify the specific renovations and improvements needed to address infrastructure shortfalls. This follow-up article highlights …
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How do Microgrids Relate to the National Electrical Code?
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Microgrids have been around for quite some time, some as early as 1882. Microgrids were generally specified and installed on the electrical utility side of the industry. However, as building …
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California’s New Code Requirements for Photovoltaic Systems
With many factors increasing the need for reduced energy usage, lower emissions, and less dependency on fossil fuels, California’s latest energy code has implemented stronger requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a large percentage of …
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Door Locking Requirements in NFPA 101
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Door locking can be confusing for many occupancies but can especially be daunting in health care occupancy settings due to many factors. Door locking is a complex process. Because of …
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DfMA for MEP with Generative Design and BIM Automation
Article courtesy of Autodesk DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) doesn’t have to be an exclusive club of certain project types. Building on the concepts of modular construction, DfMA is the next evolution for an automated AEC …
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Henderson Engineers Sustainability Update: November 2022
We at Henderson understand the vital role we play as a member of the built community in helping to combat global warming through the spaces we design. It is literally the center of my role …
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Insights from 2022 Healthcare Design Conference
Henderson Engineers recently attended the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in San Antonio, Texas. With more than 100 sessions, there was no shortage of opportunities to learn about the latest trends and research in healthcare …
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Takeaways from KCAHE Annual Conference 2022
Centered around the future of the healthcare industry, the KCAHE Annual Conference 2022 was held October 6 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Mark Chrisman, health sector executive, Liz Greer, behavioral health practice director, Alex …
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ASHRAE, IBPSA-USA Building Performance Analysis Conference Takeaways
Henderson Engineers recently attended the 2022 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, co-organized by ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA. The conference brought together more than 250 attendees from across the building industry and focused on building better …
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Insights from 38th Annual AHCA Seminar and Expo
Henderson Engineers recently attended the 38th annual AHCA Seminar and Expo. Russ Carter, hospital practice director, Greg Johnson, business development director at Henderson Building Solutions, and Jeff Teel, acoustics technical manager returned from Orlando with the following takeaways regarding …
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The Medical Gas Code Updates Within NFPA 99
Change is inevitable. In the healthcare and patient care industry, medical gas requirements have been subject to several changes in the latest NFPA 99 code cycle. According to the NFPA website, “NFPA 99 establishes criteria …
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Healthcare’s Aging Infrastructure Problem
It is not a secret to anyone within the healthcare industry that infrastructure at our facilities is aging at a rapid pace and requires more upgrades than ever before. Unfortunately, this trend is projected to …
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Insights from Vanderbilt University’s Healthcare Design & Construction Symposium
Henderson Engineers recently attended Vanderbilt University’s 16th Annual Healthcare Design & Construction Symposium. Mark Chrisman, Health Sector Executive, Russ Carter, Hospital Practice Director, and Greg Johnson, Business Development Director at Henderson Building Solutions, returned from …
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2022 ASHE Annual Conference Takeaways from Henderson Engineers
Representatives from Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions recently attended the 2022 ASHE Annual Conference in Boston, MA. This healthcare industry event brought thousands of healthcare facilities professionals together to share expertise, discuss the latest …
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2022 FGI Guidelines Have Arrived – What Do They Mean?
The 2022 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction are here. Updates to these standards are released every four years. In this newest edition, the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) offers three guidelines publications for:Â Â Hospitals Outpatient …
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