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    Inclusion Council Initiatives Update

    Since the inception of the Inclusion Council in 2020, we have new members and new goals to help refine our initiatives. Here is an update on our top 3 initiatives: Employee Education and Development Implementing internal education and employee development led to successful diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) training for management, and a further…


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    Any project, any size. We’re in Controls.

    Largest controls contract in MacDonald-Miller history! Over the past six years, MacDonald-Miller has been modernizing a 3-million sf office expansion. The project involves multiple architectural firms, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and control subcontractors working together in a joint venture. Our new construction group won the mammoth mechanical contract, leading to a close partnership with the…


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    Message from our CEO

    Exceeding Expectations By Gus Simonds, CEO: After a recent visit to one of our new construction jobsites I am in awe of the depth of our company’s knowledge, experience, and collaboration. No matter what problem we’re hired to execute or troubleshoot, we continue to provide a high-quality product and service that exceeds what our customers…



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    Perspective Summer 2023

    Summer Issue of our Perspective Newsletter Our Perspective comes from our employees’ and customers’ viewpoints and voices. Here are the stories of MacMillians making buildings work better. Top Stories CEO Message: Exceeding Expectations Safety Awards: AGC of Washington Safety Excellence Award DEI: Inclusion Council Initiatives Largest Controls Contract in MacDonald-Miller History! Oregon: Design-Assist for Portland…



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    Preparing for hotter, smokier summers

    How Portland commercial building owners can prepare for hotter and smokier summers By Ryan Phelps, Oregon Operations Manager at MacDonald-Miller Viewpoint in Portland Business Journal: “As we get deeper into the summer months, it’s no secret that the Portland area is experiencing hotter and smokier seasons. This presents a challenge for commercial buildings that previously…


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    AeroCenter Spokane

    Design-assist Design-assist project for the construction of a private, integrated aviation terminal consisting of 6,000 sf of office space and a 27,000 sf hangar. scope MacDonald-Miller’s scope includes mechanical and plumbing for the facility, including seismic engineering, insulation, and test & balance for all new equipment and systems. MacMiller Advantage: The Mechanical Engineer was let…


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    Omak School District

    ESCO Project We are performing work at six facilities: East Omak Elementary, North Omak Elementary, Omak Middle School (the performing arts center is part of this building), Omak High School, and Omak Alternative High School. The district is extremely pleased with our workers and the progress being made. Scope of Work: Construction took place during…


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    12 Tribes Omak Casino Hotel

    2 Tribes Omak Casino Hotel started experiencing hot water issues shortly after being built in 2015. When MacDonald-Miller took over the maintenance contract in early 2019, we were aware of the hotel’s hot water inconsistency. Through discussions, we determined that the best way to proceed was to have our plumbing engineer and field lead perform…