Hard Hat Safety Awards Two years ago, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions Safety Director Lee Pyfrom attended a conference in Spokane, Washington, where one of the classes was about reducing strains and sprains. “The presenter had everyone stand up and try to touch their toes. Then we were all given muscle rollers. We rolled out our calves,…
Apprenticeship Appreciation Week Spotlight Feature: Vince Hanson, Apprentice in our Plumbing Division: Why are apprenticeships important? I think apprenticeships are extremely valuable for anyone wanting to learn a craft. As an apprentice I greatly appreciate the on-the-job training. I’m able to develop my skills by learning from professionals of the trade, all while getting paid and…
ESCO PROJECT: LOCKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Energy conservation gets an A+ As a preferred Energy Services Company (ESCO) provider for Northshore School District, our Public ESCO team developed a holistic energy and needs-based project for Lockwood Elementary School. Our team recommended four main Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that would best benefit the aging school built in…
New life for a 58-year-old York Shipley The Lakeside Condos date back to the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. The original boiler, a York Shipley fire tube, was slated for demolition and replacement after 58 years of service. After reviewing the options to remove the old boiler and install new condensing gas boilers, MacDonald-Miller suggested that…
Special Project Highlight: MacDonald-Miller’s relationship with Sno-King started with our service department when we became their maintenance provider. After the initial maintenance, we identified that their older equipment was creating significant cost in terms of emergency repairs and soft ice. The chiller team discussed the system’s deficiencies and the idea of replacing it with something…
Partnership in Support of STEM: This fall, West Sound STEM Network acknowledged the efforts of MacDonald-Miller at their Career Connect Washington Summit. Our organization was proud to be recognized for outstanding partnership and contributions to developing career pathways for youth and young adults in the region. As a leader in partnering with educators, we provide…
An impressive building block Construction for the mammoth tower known as Block 216 has broken ground in downtown Portland. The project’s general contractor, Howard S. Wright, has begun excavation of the hole for the garage with mechanical and plumbing work soon to follow. Last October, it was announced that MacDonald-Miller had won the Design-Build for…
We love our work, and it shows. This last August we were proud to be recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal as the third Best Company to Work For in the extra-large company category. With over 200 applicants, our #3 position puts us in the top six percent of all companies big or small. This…
NAIOP’s 2019 Project Awards: Each year, NAIOP’s Night of the Stars identifies outstanding real estate developments and activities in a variety of market types and the individuals who conceived of, took risks, sponsored, supported and made the projects happen. The awards aim to honor all who contributed to the successful commercial real estate market in this…
Smart Energy Project Award Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Recognized for New Installation of FDD, Healthcare. In partnership with MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, Swedish Medical Center implemented FDD at three hospital campuses, expanding from their first campus of about 1 million sq ft to 2.8 million sq ft in approximately one year. Using a customized ICONICS…