Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Construction Partner in Virginia
Founded in 1957, Henderson, Inc. is a dynamic and innovative Class A bonded contractor based in Williamsburg, Virginia. With nearly seven decades of unparalleled general contracting and construction experience, we serve the Hampton Roads to Richmond region, specializing in new construction, renovations, additions, and site development. Our expertise spans commercial, hospitality, industrial, retail, recreational, manufacturing, religious, financial, education, entertainment, historical, medical, senior care, and mixed-use developments across public, private, and government sectors. We approach every project with unwavering commitment to our core values of integrity, quality, relationships, and safety.Our fourth generation of leadership continues to prioritize client needs, leveraging millions of man-hours of experience to act as the unifying thread for project success. Through virtual construction and clash detection, we anticipate challenges before they arise, ensuring budget adherence and timely delivery. We foster strong partnerships through transparent communication, qualified subcontractor coordination, and cutting-edge technology like Bluebeam and BIM modeling.
Services
General Contracting
Site Development
Preconstruction Planning
Special Projects
Virtual Construction
Tenant Improvements
Historical Renovations
Stormwater Management
Underground Utility Installation
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in Virginia construction projects
- We utilize virtual construction and clash detection technology
- Our team provides 24/7 client communication and project management
- We maintain a proven safety culture across all job sites
- We offer value engineering to optimize project budgets and timelines
What people say
Millions of manhours of experience
Strong relationships
Team facilitator role
Scheduling expertise
Collaboration and safety focus
Services
General Contracting
Henderson, Inc. provides comprehensive general contracting services covering project oversight from initial planning to completion. Our expertise includes budget management, permitting, subcontractor coordination, and quality control for commercial and industrial developments. We leverage virtual construction technology to identify potential conflicts before construction begins.
Site Development
Our site development services prepare construction sites through grading, utility installation, and environmental management. We handle clearing, excavation, stormwater systems, and landscaping using GPS surveying technology. The team addresses wetlands, flood plains, and retention facilities while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Preconstruction Planning
We offer early-phase project analysis to define scope, budget, and scheduling. Our preconstruction team collaborates with architects to evaluate constructability, identify risks, and optimize resource allocation. This includes digital documentation and virtual modeling to establish realistic project expectations before ground breaks.
Special Projects
Henderson's Special Projects division handles unique developments requiring specialized attention. Services include tenant improvements, ADA upgrades, historical renovations, and emergency repairs. Our approach combines the resources of a large contractor with personalized service for commercial kitchens, office reconfigurations, and sensitive operational environments.
Virtual Construction
Using Building Information Modeling (BIM), we create digital project representations to identify system conflicts before construction. Our virtual construction team conducts clash detection analyses to prevent budget overruns and schedule delays. This technology enhances collaboration with design teams through real-time modeling adjustments.
People
Martin Emmer
Project Manager
Martin Emmer brings extensive project management expertise to Henderson, Inc. He specializes in subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and client communication while maintaining strict adherence to construction guidelines and safety protocols.
Walt Zapor
Architect
Walt Zapor collaborates with Henderson's team on architectural design projects. As a partner at KCBA Architects, he values Henderson's craftsmanship and service quality that consistently deliver successful project outcomes.
Andy Anderson
Development Professional
Andy Anderson leads Landmark Resort Properties. He praises Henderson's preconstruction services for establishing project foundations and providing alternative design approaches that maintained budget discipline during complex development phases.
Mike Matthews
Developer
Mike Matthews of Matthews Development Company commends Henderson's teamwork culture and technological proficiency. His projects benefit from Henderson's coordination of advanced tools like Bluebeam and BIM modeling.
Greg Storer
Community Representative
Greg Storer works with Williamsburg Landing to facilitate community engagement. He values Henderson's collaborative approach, describing them as an integral part of the project family during senior care facility developments.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Henderson specialize in?
Henderson specializes in commercial, hospitality, industrial, retail, recreational, educational, historical, medical, and senior care developments across Virginia from Hampton Roads to Richmond.
Does Henderson handle emergency construction repairs?
Yes, our Special Projects division provides emergency repair services for urgent construction needs while maintaining our standard quality and safety protocols.
How does Henderson ensure construction project safety?
We maintain a comprehensive safety culture through daily management, qualified subcontractor coordination, and safety training programs for all personnel across our Virginia project sites.
What areas does Henderson serve?
Henderson primarily serves Virginia's Hampton Roads to Richmond corridor, handling projects from Williamsburg to Richmond across Eastern Virginia.
How long has Henderson been in business?
Founded in 1957, Henderson has provided construction services for nearly seven decades as a fourth-generation family-owned Virginia-based contractor.
What technology does Henderson use for construction projects?
Henderson utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM), Bluebeam collaboration tools, and virtual clash detection systems to optimize project planning and execution.
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