LENEXA, Kan. — Eric Taylor is a mechanical engineer through and through. He calls himself a “lifer.”
But over the course of 17 years in the business, Taylor’s picked up a few traits from his clients, and in his most recent project, his clients will be Olympians.
Lenexa, Kansas-based Henderson Engineers is one of three Kansas City-area firms helping build the Intuit Dome.
The arena will host the Los Angeles Clippers NBA Team.
But when the Summer Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028, the venue will host basketball competitions.
“It’s exciting to think someday we’ll be able to see an Olympic sport at one of the venues we helped design,” Taylor said.
Taylor’s path toward designing the facility mirrors an Olympian’s path to the medal stand.
He embraces the challenge, relies on a strategy, works with a team, maintains high standards, and can soak in the gratification of a successful finish.
“To be able to …