“As civil engineers, we are the architects of progress, transforming visions into reality and building a sustainable future one structure at a time.”
Steve Alm
Education
Whether you’re building or updating a facility at the K-12 level or in the realm of higher learning, it’s not just the aesthetics that matter. The necessary complement to a beautifully designed building is a well-conditioned, purposefully illuminated space where students, faculty and staff can work comfortably, secure in the air quality and confident in the dependability and performance of the systems behind the scenes. Also critical to any new facility is attention to sustainability and resilience —for cost savings and environmental consciousness.
Our specialists understand your challenges and special considerations — usage, accessibility, opportunities for growth and expansion, operational efficiency and user-friendliness. We partner with your critical stakeholders, focusing our efforts on your priorities.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
“Good folks to work with, dependable and knowledgeable.”
Dave Murphy Ball-Chatham Community School District 5
To support your project’s success, we offer:
- development of owner’s project requirements
- LEED® sustainability certification assistance
- commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, access control, renewables and controls engineering systems
- construction observation for equipment installation and startup
- mechanical, electrical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning system evaluations and designs
- measurement and verification
- oversight and review or delivery of operation and maintenance training and documentation
- warranty review
- renewable energy systems, including solar and geothermal
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- Higher-education facilities
Whether you need design; upgrades to your systems or controls; or commissioning and retro-commissioning for classrooms, laboratories and student residences or stadiums, student centers and new facilities, we have the background to take on your college and university projects. We can help you develop an energy transition plan to eliminate indirect greenhouse gas emissions similar to the plan we are developing for Valencia College in Orlando, Florida.
We have completed multiple projects with other higher education institutions, including the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida, Fayetteville State University, the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Duke University, East Carolina University, Purdue University, Indiana University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Northern Illinois University.
- K-12 facilities
Our nation’s K-12 schools house some of the most vulnerable and precious members of our population — our children. The spaces they learn in need to be secure, up to date and conducive to learning. We have worked for dozens of K-12 schools and districts in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina and Texas. Our elementary and high school project work encompasses a wide range of tasks, including designing and commissioning new schools; renovating gymnasiums, classrooms and cafeterias; upgrading energy-using systems and controls; addressing security systems and issues; and formulating transportation drop-off and pickup logistics.
“The work I do at Hanson allows me to help people: the people I work with at Hanson, the clients we partner with across the U.S., and, most importantly, the communities in which we live and serve.”
Brad Perrott
Vice president and Facilities Practice Lead
“I love working at Hanson because our projects have a direct and positive impact on my local community, making a real difference where it matters most. Additionally, the company’s strong belief in its people fosters a supportive and empowering work environment.”
Burns Bradford
Project manager
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Comfort and efficiency with commissioning
The benefits of an energy-efficient facility include cost control, sustainability and a pleasant environment for your tenants. Our skilled team can help you determine the right services for your space so you can reach your efficiency goals.
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Discussions with Energy Leaders
Hanson’s video series features interviews with top experts and leaders in the fields of energy, sustainability and resilience about the latest trends and key issues.
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Engineering for your mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection needs
We know you need the basics when it comes to your facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection requirements, but you also want the sustainability elements that will help reduce your energy costs and maintenance while being a friend to the environment.
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