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The Impact of HVAC Controls on the King County Library System | Sponsored
Sponsored by MacDonald-Miller What happens when you have 48 buildings to manage, all with their own specific challenges and all under constraints of a single budget? King County Library Systems (KCLS) knew there had to be a better way of managing their buildings. So how were they able to shift their building maintenance from reactive to…
Smart Glasses Improving Workflow for HVAC Projects
Wearable technology increases productivity for HVAC technicians
Sponsored by MacDonald-Miller XOEye technologies created a smart glasses tool, built specifically for field technicians to capture real-time documentation. When MacDonald-Miller heard about the new wearable technology platform, they saw it as an opportunity to be the first mechanical contractor in the Pacific Northwest to implement these smart glasses into their services. We interviewed MacDonald-Millers…
Executive Q&A with Gus Simonds: Building Resilience
The president and CEO of MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions likes adventure. His background in selling (and sailing) has helped him steer a confident course.
Gus Simonds and his management team took the helm at MacDonald-Miller in 2006. The Great Recession hit two years later. By focusing on services and increasingly complex projects, the mechanical contractor survived, then thrived, doubling business since 2012. The company now has 1,000 employees and boasts $260 million in annual revenue. EARLY YEARS: I grew…
8th & Howell: Redefining the Skyline of Seattle
Sponsored by MacDonald-Miller With technical expertise and groundbreaking creativity, MacDonald-Miller is a major player in the ever-changing landscape of the Emerald City. We interviewed Reagan Perry, Executive VP of Construction Sales, for an inside look into MacMillers role in one the biggest projects the city has ever seen–the 8th & Howell Hotel. How big is…
Behind the Enormous Lincoln Square Expansion Project
Sponsored by MacDonald-Miller There is a tidal wave of construction taking over the Pacific Northwest. One project surpasses the rest in scope and size – the Lincoln Square Expansion. And who better to discuss the new expansion than the Vice President of Engineering at Kemper Development, Dave Nieman. What is the scope of the Lincoln…
Seattle Aquarium Partners with MacDonald-Miller to Improve Energy Efficiency
Sponsored by MacDonald-Miller The Seattle Aquariums mission is to become a deeper shade of green. They chose to partner with MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions to revamp their facility and transform the way they operate, as their first step towards reducing their carbon footprint, cutting costs on utility bills, and contributing to a better environment for the…
MacDonald-Miller, Microsoft, and King County Join Forces to Improve Energy Efficiency
Sponsored by MacDonald-Miller What do Microsoft, King County, and MacDonald-Miller have in common? All three companies are working to make buildings energy efficient. This year, the three leaders are uniting forces for the largest U.S. local government energy smart building program, in which MacDonald-Miller is installing Microsoft software to five King County approved buildings: Ryerson…