In September 2013, MacDonald-Miller senior building performance engineer Jeremy Richmond talked with Seattle Business about the substantial energy and water savings plan for the Seattle Aquarium. “Programming work—simply changing HVAC controls from a static setting that runs full on or full off to an adjustable setting that responds to the needs of the tenants in…
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Is Cap and Trade Coming to Washington State?
Find out what you need to know at BOMA’s general meeting on Sept. 22nd. We will be discussing what Cap and Trade is, how it could impact commercial real estate and the pros and cons about Cap and Trade. Speakers: Perry England, Vice President of Building Performance for MacDonald-Miller. Other speakers TBD. Date: Monday, September 22,…
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How to Design and Build a Plastic Surgery Center in Less than 5 Months
The following link is for the DJC article published on July 24th. http://www.djc.com/news/co/12068016.html
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Smart and Sustainable
Microsoft recently featured our project at the Washington Athletic Club as their cover story to showcase our Energy Conservation Measures and the ICONICS visualization dashboard. Key to the project’s success has been WAC’s partnership with MacDonald-Miller. “They were fundamental to the success of this project,” says Lowber. “They did all of the work and we…
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TAB Analysis Critical for Building Efficiency
Testing & Balancing Can Make Buildings Run Like a Well-Tuned Car By Cherie Preville June 2, 2014 Far too often, buildings intended to deliver the highest levels of energy efficiency, sustainability, and comfort are failing to live up to their potential. Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) contractors diagnose these performance shortfalls, making sure a…
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MacDonald-Miller Receives AWB 2014 Environmental Excellence Award
MacDonald-Miller Continues to be Recognized as an Innovator in Building Efficiency Last week at the 2014 Environmental Excellence Awards, Association of Washington Business honored MacDonald-Miller as one of eight Washington businesses who are finding creative, green ways to do business and improve the environment. MacMiller received the award as an Environmental Innovator for their ongoing…
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Governor Inslee’s Executive Order 14-04: Washington Carbon Pollution Reduction and Clean Energy Action
On April 29, 2014, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Executive Order 14-04 outlining a series of next steps to reduce carbon pollution in Washington state and improve energy independence through use of clean energy. The Executive Order builds upon earlier studies and work groups to take action in 7 key areas: Carbon emission – Gov. Inslee…