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In one of the featured articles on Spark, McKinstry's new blog, our Jesse Sycuro makes a strong case for why the construction industry is behind the times when it comes to big data. Jesse also previews the technological path forward for construction firms. Check out his piece below, and let us know about your big data thoughts!
Our Portland team is in the news (East Oregonian) this week for their excellent ESPC work with schools in Morrow County, Oregon. As the article notes, our upgrades should save an estimated $50,000 per year in energy costs. Great job, team!
Our Madison, WI office announced today that five local employees have taken on new roles with the firm. Read more here! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vI8mp
"My biggest challenge in joining the engineering field was being taken seriously as a female engineer. I was introduced by peers in client meetings as the 'token girl.' Now, it's balancing my career, projects, professional passions, and my other life of being a mother to an 18-month old. It is a glorious dance to be present in both roles — both are imperative. I want my daughter to grow up knowing that she can pursue whatever she wants because she is smart and capable enough for anything." - Crystal Benson, P.E. McKinstry program manager, Portland #ILookLikeAnEngineer #McKinstryEngineers
McKinstry’s Phillip Saieg and Josh Harwood are pioneering the concept of “Net Zero Commissioning”—a re-envisioning of the industry that posits the necessity of commissioning agents positioning themselves on the net zero energy frontier in order to stay relevant.
The 2015 roster for McKinstry’s Champions of Sustainability recognition program is set to kick-off Sunday, September 27 with the Seattle Seahawks home opener. This year McKinstry and the Seattle Seahawks will pay tribute to a well-deserving group of organizations that set an example by innovating, driving out waste, influencing positive changes in behavior, acting as community stewards and generally supporting the life of the building. Be sure to watch our Facebook page for updates on specific Champions of Sustainability.
Earlier this month, a team based out McKinstry’s Dallas and Houston offices completed work on Phase 1 of a substantial project at Ochiltree General Hospital in Perryton, Texas. Team members on this project include George Melancon, Pete Daniels, Stephen Glenn, Sharath Acharya, Mike Edwards, Skip Woessner, Mike McDaniel, and many others. Congratulations to the team on their great work in the past, present, and future
We ask our schools to do a lot on a tight budget: Invest in new technology, adapt to national standards, keep teachers and staff happy, maintain discipline, collaborate with other schools, mentor teachers—the list goes on. Little wonder, then, that maintaining the school building itself falls near the bottom of the priority list.
"Getting into engineering was nothing particularly glamorous for me. I was good at math and science in school, so people said I should look at engineering. Lots of people think that building systems engineering is boring, but we as humans spend most of our time in buildings—so engineers can have an immediate impact on everyone’s lives. - Kristina Sing, McKinstry engineering manager, Seattle #ILookLikeAnEngineer #McKinstryEngineers
Energy efficiency and renewable energy can have substantial benefits for both the climate and public health, according to this new study.
