Energy and sustainability efforts for PNW buildings today span from complying with new Building Performance Standards to innovating strategies for hitting net-zero targets. It’s clear sustainability is now a core business imperative, demanding data-driven strategy and commitment to uncovering new opportunities to make buildings work better. Discover how regional leaders like MacMiller and others are…
At MacDonald-Miller, we make buildings work better, and that includes prioritizing the health and well-being of the people inside them. As a signatory of the Climate Pledge, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond standard compliance. With the pursuit of Fitwel certification for our offices, we are now exploring even further. Fitwel is a people-focused real…
Building a Zero-Emission Fleet A critical effort of MacDonald-Miller’s Climate Pledge is converting MMFS’s fleet of over 800 vehicles from internal combustion engines (ICE) to zero-emission vehicles. While heavy-duty, zero-emission commercial vehicles are still limited, Meghan Marquardt, Logistics and Fleet Manager, explains that electric vehicles (EVs) are currently the best option and already represent 10%…
MCA of Western Washington Safety Excellence Award 1,000,000+ hours MacDonald-Miller is honored to receive the Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington (MCAWW) Safety Excellence Award for the sixth time! Receiving the MCAWW Safety Excellence Award is truly humbling, especially considering the caliber of companies within the MCAWW community, all of whom dedicate substantial effort and…
Pittock Block Custom Solutions The design and planning effort that went into the Pittock Block lightwell was substantial. The flawless installation illustrates the depth of MacDonald-Miller’s expertise in critical environments and historical projects. Unique Challenges Turning a 112-year-old historic building into a data center is no small task! A critical environment project, like Pittock Block,…
Part of our Pledge Reusable Air Filters While MacDonald-Miller is making progress testing and adopting new technologies, we’re also exploring simple changes to existing practices. One example is attempting to reduce reliance on the single-use HVAC air filters MacMiller routinely replaces on behalf of customers. If you go to any of our zone service offices,…
MacDonald-Miller is turning its own buildings and processes into Climate Pledge proving grounds, enduring complexities and challenges firsthand to deliver clear, effective solutions toward a sustainable future. In 2023, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (MMFS) were among the first adopters across all industries to sign both The Climate Pledge and MEP 2040, committing to net-zero carbon by…
MCADEMY AWARDS Congratulations to our MacDonald-Miller leaders, who have been recognized for their incredible contributions to our industry and the Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) of Western Washington community this past year. Noel Brandon Rising Star Award “The Rising Star Award goes to an instructor who has demonstrated growth and great potential. This year’s recipient was…
Travis Eshpeter President of Building Services: Congratulations to Travis Eshpeter, our new President of Building Services! A graduate of Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, WA, Eshpeter is no stranger to the mechanical contracting industry. He started his career 25 years ago as an HVAC apprentice at MacDonald-Miller. Since then, he’s grown into a natural leader…
2025 SMACNA Innovator of the Year Award The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) has awarded Liz Fong, Operations Integration Manager at MacDonald-Miller, with the 2025 SMACNA Innovator of the Year Award: This honor recognizes contractors who are pioneers in addressing industry-wide challenges and who leverage the latest construction technologies to advance…