McKinstry

During Earth Week, South Seattle College showcased its new 82-kilowatt solar array. Supported with state financing and renewable-energy credits from Seattle City Light, the project supports Seattle Colleges' carbon emission reduction goals, with costs recovered over 15 years through energy savings. McKinstry is a proud partner of Seattle Colleges’ decarbonization work. https://lnkd.in/gAjeGinr

"Building Good is so important to me because it gives me the opportunity to live our values out loud, make a long-lasting impact on the community and lift up future generations." Each year for Week of Service, McKinstry’s Building Good leaders identify impactful community service projects that align with one or more of McKinstry’s community priorities: lifting up future generations, protecting and restoring the planet and advancing equity and social justice. McKinstry's Lauren Sadler-Hemakumar, MPA shares about a volunteer event in Colorado with Denver Urban Gardens at Bradley International School. Together, the team planted trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals to establish an enduring community garden. #CommunityService #WeekOfService

Located in Colorado's Gunnison Valley, Western Colorado University (WCU) is a leader in sustainability and offers students dozens of unique experiential learning opportunities. In 2023, WCU partnered with McKinstry on an outdoor lighting energy efficiency project, catalyzed by WCU students. The state-funded project focused on community sustainability and improving campus safety: https://lnkd.in/gCm6kfi8

Sabey Data Centers' Manhattan facility stands as the largest, newest and most secure among New York City's data centers, spanning over a million square feet. Designed for unparalleled connectivity and reliability, the facility also prioritizes sustainability, featuring energy-efficient infrastructure to minimize its environmental impact. McKinstry is proud to partner with the Sabey team on mission-critical work nationwide.

Now the third busiest airport in the U.S. and sixth busiest in the world, Denver International Airport - City & County of Denver Dept of Aviation is projected to serve 100 million passengers annually by 2030. As it expands, DEN is actively addressing critical infrastructure needs and aspiring to be the world’s greenest airport. DEN is partnering with McKinstry on numerous capital improvement projects, supported by the largest Energy Savings Performance Contract ever performed in the state of Colorado. This Earth Day, DEN shared impactful conservation and sustainability wins to date, including: — An equivalent utility cost savings of over $1M per year from a reduction in water use, as well as electricity, gas, and sewer use. — Water and sewer savings to achieve over 143 million gallons saved per year, the equivalent of 200 Olympic-sized pools. — Over 17,000 pounds of recycled metals. The historic project also aims to achieve an 18 percent utilization of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MWDBEs). We’re proud to support DEN’s zero-carbon and resiliency goals in an equitable and affordable way for all its residents and visitors. https://lnkd.in/gKz6YUaM #EarthDay #EarthMonth

"By focusing on reducing our impact at every single level — from material sourcing to partner selection, from building techniques to carbon recycling initiatives — we can make a real impact that helps our planet, our partners and our communities." McKinstry's Joseph Hagar on #EarthDay and how investing in our planet is non-negotiable: https://lnkd.in/gB_UKFPh #EarthMonth

"McKinstry is proud to support the district in leveraging its natural resources while also keeping students, staff and the community safe — all the while building its sustainability portfolio along the way.” —Matthew Walker, senior building energy program manager Western Washington's Ocosta School District is kicking off an 81kWH solar and storage microgrid project starting this summer. Utilizing their elementary school’s infrastructure, the microgrid will serve as an earthquake and tsunami shelter and will offer up to 72 hours of emergency power for smartphones and emergency communication systems. Funded by grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce, this initiative offers the district a cost-neutral solution with a significant impact on the community: https://lnkd.in/gfjehN7i #EarthMonth

“When both the development team and the client achieve the same goals by saving money, saving energy and making buildings more efficient for the greater good and the communities they serve, that’s success.” Kathryn (Sauter) Pearson, CEM is a senior building energy engineer in Minneapolis and has been with McKinstry since 2021. Learn more about how Kate leads building efficiency initiatives that benefit our partners, surrounding communities and the planet: https://lnkd.in/gsau7SQJ #EarthMonth

Thrilled to share that McKinstry teamed up with FourBlock for an invaluable career development opportunity: Navigating the Job Offer Process. We learned at McKinstry, they are dedicated to empowering professionals to reach their fullest potential and committed to supporting veterans and diverse talent in their transition to civilian careers. McKinstry offered FourBlock participants with the skills and insights needed to navigate the complexities of job offers with confidence. Key Highlights: * Participants learned effective negotiation techniques from industry experts. * They gained insights into deciphering compensation packages and evaluating job benefits. * Strategies for making informed decisions that align with career goals were explored. * Networking opportunities with peers and professionals expanded connections and opportunities. Thank you to Alli Burton Larry G. Brown Mykkah Herner John Livingston and Walker J. for their time and expertise. Fall 2024 FourBlock Career Readiness application process opens May 1st. Seattle will have a great line up of companies to share insights for preparing for your next career. #CareerDevelopment #JobOffer #NegotiationSkills #ProfessionalGrowth #McKinstry #FourBlock Queta Rodriguez Mike Abrams Olivia Martinez-Stewart Gary Guzman

Congratulations to our partners at Oregon State University and Andersen Construction on the groundbreaking of their new state-of-the-art complex focused around research, testing and collaboration.   The Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex will harness one of the nation's most powerful supercomputers and team-based research in artificial intelligence, materials science and robotics to solve global challenges in areas such as climate science, oceanography, sustainability and water resources.   We look forward to working alongside our partners at Andersen Construction and Affiliated Engineers, Inc. on the mechanical and plumbing for this cross-laminated timber (CLT) facility.