ASHRAE: Applied Engineering Challenge (Full details). ASHRAE’s stated goals and objectives include extending the reach of heating, ventilating, AC and refrigeration (HVAC&R) information, connecting with others, and adapting today’s technology for tomorrow to local and global communities. Many engineering and sustainability challenges exist in the world. The 2018 Setty Family Foundation Applied Engineering Challenge is intended to…
National Engineers Week We’re celebrating engineers who are making a difference in our community. Our engineering team delivers inspired solutions that integrate with the overall design and function of your building. As one of the largest engineering groups in the region, we take advantage of our company’s consulting and design-build expertise in developing your building’s system….
Our new MacFest employee appreciation video is here! This year’s video highlights one of our newest MacMiller offerings – MLAB. These three MacMillians explore major Seattle construction projects and experience the power of VR.
Unique STEM Training for Teachers Shared from South Kitsap School District: On November 30, West Sound STEM Network hosted “An Evening of Climate Control with MacDonald-Miller” for teachers in our region. MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, Inc. is one of the top mechanical contractors in the Pacific Northwest region. MacDonald-Miller understands that it’s smart business to invest…
Honeywell Authorized Controls Integrator MacDonald-Miller recently reached the highest designation for a Honeywell partner, as an ACI Direct Contractor. We are proud to be one of a select few companies in North America that have this status. We have achieved consistent growth for the last 3 years and have the technical expertise (ALL staff members have…
NAIOP’s 2018 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…
Values are our Value I often try to explain what makes MacDonald-Miller special. In my heart it seems clear, but in words it’s harder to explain. Recently, our Culture Committee went on a deep and valiant exploration to describe what we are and preserve it in words we can all live by. These value statements…
Special Projects: Financial Center MacDonald-Miller was working on York chillers at the Puget Sound Plaza building when our customer approached us about a steam work project at another one of their buildings. A steam study report by Northwest Energy Consulting recommended replacing all the HVAC electric heating in the facility. By replacing their electric boiler,…
Leveraging constant communications – MIU East Lab Q & A McLean Webster, Project Manager, takes a break from his busy day as project manager to share some insight into our work at a telecommunications lab in Bellevue, WA. Q: All projects have challenges. What issues are being overcome for this specific job? A: The uniqueness…
Boiler Project: PeaceHealth The PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend boiler project consists of retrofitting two 800hp Superior Boilers and installing a third new 800hp Hurst boiler. We are installing state of-the-art Limpsfield burners that are guaranteed to operate at 3% O2 emissions (15% excess air). That means they are very efficient and will provide…