Promoting energy-efficient, sustainable and resilient systems in our communities’ buildings is a primary focus for Hanson Senior Vice President and Energy, Sustainability and Resiliency Principal Bill Bradford, P.E. With a background as a mechanical engineer who joined Hanson in 1986 and works at the Orlando, Florida, regional office, he has designed mechanical systems for medical buildings, laboratories, federal and state prisons, jails and courthouses and private-industry facilities.

In recent years, Bill has led Hanson’s work with a variety of customers, such as federal and state government agencies; education clients, including colleges, universities and school districts; healthcare; and private customers. Examples of the projects and contracts he has led include the commissioning for the $1.5 billion expansion of the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, and the $2.5 billion South Terminal C for Orlando International Airport; the development of an energy roadmap for JFK International Airport Terminal 4 in Jamaica, New York; and an energy transition plan for the 58,000-student Valencia College, with seven campuses in Central Florida.

Bill is the co-chair of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Energy Committee.

A frequent presenter at a variety of events held by organizations such as ASHRAE, ACEC, ACEC Florida and the Transportation Research Board, Bill is one Hanson’s blog authors, focusing on the pursuit of energy, sustainability and resiliency. He also sits down monthly with other experts in the industry to unpack sustainability and resiliency topics in his “Discussions With Energy Leaders” video series.

IN BILL’S WORDS
“My interest in energy began early in life, as I watched my dad and his involvement in the fossil fuel and nuclear power industries. When I attended the University of Tennessee, I continued my interest in energy and worked part-time at a site that was jointly operated by the university and Oak Ridge National Laboratories and conducted research on solar energy and thermal storage. As I progressed in my professional career, I saw the benefits of energy efficiency, sustainability and resiliency and gained a better understanding of how my actions in those areas can make the world a better place for my children and grandchildren.”