Hendrix Consulting Engineers
MEP engineering, commissioning, and building diagnostics.
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- Serves schools, municipalities, counties, developers, and commercial building owners throughout Central Texas.
- Texas Energy Code (IECC 2015) requires commissioning for all buildings with 40+ tons of air conditioning statewide, and HCE provides code-compliant and comprehensive commissioning.
- Has completed over 2,000 projects across the current design staff.
- Operates several schools below $1 per square foot per year for combined gas and electric usage.
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About Hendrix Consulting Engineers
Hendrix Consulting Engineers (HCE) was founded as Hendrix & Myers in 1982 and took its current form in 1995, now located in downtown Round Rock on Main Street. With more than 150 combined years of engineering and field experience, HCE specializes in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system design, building commissioning, field investigations, and expert witness services for schools, municipalities, developers, and commercial clients.
The firm handles MEP design work spanning HVAC systems (rooftop, VRF, split, chilled water, ground source), electrical systems (lighting, power distribution, emergency systems), and plumbing (domestic water, waste, grease interceptors). Commissioning services verify building systems performance and compliance, while field investigations solve complex problems using thermal imaging, data logging, and airflow measurement to address high energy use, moisture intrusion, humidity, and indoor air quality issues.
HCE brings practical solutions drawn from decades of both installation and design experience. The firm emphasizes common sense engineering that accounts for maintenance staff capabilities, energy efficiency under Texas Energy Code requirements, and long-term operating cost savings alongside initial construction value.
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Do I need building commissioning in Texas?
As of September 2016, Texas adopted IECC 2015, which requires commissioning for all buildings with 40 or more tons of air conditioning statewide. The commissioning agent verifies that contractor installation matches the engineer's plans and specifications, ensuring systems function properly and perform efficiently.
Can the same engineer who designed the building also commission it?
Yes. The commissioning agent's role is to verify contractor installation against the engineer's design, not to check the design itself. At HCE, the firm commissions its own projects and also provides commissioning services only to other projects when requested.
What services does HCE offer for existing building problems?
Field investigations address existing MEP problems using specialized diagnostic tools. Common issues include high energy use, moisture intrusion, humidity control, temperature inconsistency, kitchen ventilation, outside air intake, sewer gas smells, and mold growth. HCE can also provide expert witness support in legal disputes related to building performance.
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