HED Adds Mission Critical Sector Leader to Bolster High-Performance Infrastructure Capabilities

Event summary

  • Dennis Christgen joined HED as Mission Critical Sector Leader on January 15, 2026.
  • Christgen brings 360-degree expertise spanning architecture, electrical contracting, and owner-side design management.
  • He will lead HED's Mission Critical sector growth, focusing on complex data center and high-performance infrastructure projects.
  • Christgen's experience includes guiding hyperscale and enterprise data center projects through multiple delivery methods.

The big picture

HED's hire of Dennis Christgen underscores the growing complexity and strategic importance of mission-critical infrastructure projects. As data centers become central to economic operations, firms like HED are investing in leadership that can navigate the intersection of design, construction, and operational demands. This move reflects broader industry trends toward integrated, high-performance infrastructure solutions.

What we're watching

Sector Expansion
How HED's addition of Christgen will affect its ability to scale and support increasingly complex data center projects.
Execution Risk
Whether Christgen's focus on early decision-making and risk identification will mitigate project delays and cost overruns.
Industry Demand
The pace at which demand for resilient, high-performance infrastructure will grow nationwide.