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History

The future is determined by those who have the courage to shape it and are committed to working together.

In 1917, Henning H. Henningson was struck by how many people near and far needed better water works, sewer systems and electric plants. So he founded the Henningson Engineering Company in Omaha, Nebraska, adding value to the local community and inspiring positive change in neighboring states.

By the 1930s, our company was moving rural communities forward by lighting up their streets and helping them recover from drought. Just 20 years later, we added architectural services to our growing roster and expanded our engineering services to include resource management, community planning, transportation and more. 

Chuck Durham, a civil engineer, led our early era of growth, as we expanded from 15 employees to more than a thousand. Chuck went on to become a philanthropic giant, instilling the value of giving back in the fabric of our culture. 

Our entrepreneurial spirit continued into the 1990s, as our employee-ownership energized the company. By winning more global projects, we opened doors to share our talents with people around the world. 

Today, we continue to collaborate with our clients to push boundaries and uncover new possibilities.

Our Story

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Our employees, working in 225 locations around the world, push open the doors to what's possible each and every day.

Transportation

Your goal is to keep people and freight moving safely and efficiently, whether by land, sea or air. Meeting this goal is often complicated by aging infrastructure, shrinking budgets and security concerns. Our goal is to help you develop customized and comprehensive mobility programs that improve overall performance and meet your organization's goals. We start by helping you determine the best group of projects and establish clear and achievable objectives. We then ensure that all planning, design and construction activities are thoroughly managed.

In addition to technical expertise, we provide strategic consulting services such as procurement assistance, stakeholder outreach, Cost Risk Analysis and Value Engineering (CRAVE™), context-sensitive solutions, project controls and more. Throughout the life of a program, we emphasize the importance of managing costs and associated risks. Our approach is to create a results-oriented environment that allows programs to succeed.

We know there isn't one right answer to your transportation challenges. But we can help you find the solution that fits the unique needs of your community.

Solutions

• Infrastructure / Railway Construction
• Overhead Lines
• Railbound Vehicles for Public Transport
• Rails
• Services
• Transport IT - Transport management / Data processing/ Information / Communication