1. Puget Sound Energy Modular Data Centers

   As one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest electricity and natural gas providers, it is imperative that Puget Sound Energy (PSE) always provide structural and system excellence. While local and global trends continue to prioritize digital traffic, the demand for reliable data centers continues to rise substantially. So, when PSE was faced with low serv[...]

2. Kirkland Urban

   is a much-anticipated new mixed-use office, retail, and residential center located in the heart of Kirkland, WA. The project is a redevelopment of the City’s Parkplace shopping center and is set to begin the first phase of occupancy this fall. McKinstry provided core and shell electrical and low voltage systems for the complex’s Building E (7-story, office/[...]

3. Pacific Tower Historical Renovation Phase 5

   Pacific Tower is the new home of the Smart Buildings Center—among many other tenants—and it’s also the site of an extensive renovation project. In recent years, community partners have come together to improve the Pacific Tower’s inner workings while preserving its historic design—creating a landmark building that will honor Seattle’s pas[...]

4. Microsoft Project Stark Advanced Energy Lab

   Project Stark – Revolutionizing Data Centers through Integrated Delivery of Unique Infrastructure Microsoft and Cummins called on McKinstry to design and construct a prototype data center that uses fuel cells as the primary power for server equipment. No longer connected to the conventional electrical power grid, this data center is the first of its kind. Microsoft is committed to lowering its[...]

5. 9th and Thomas Shell and Core

     9th and Thomas - Integrating Trades for Improved Outcomes The design of this 12-story mixed-use project emphasizes adaptability. The building’s massing is in the in the form of a cascading cube, where a strong corner position is softened with setbacks, exposed terraces and inset covered terraces on nearly every floor. Large, operable windows along the façade allow the building to ada[...]

6. McKenzie Apartments (2202 8th Avenue)

   McKenzie Apartments McKenzie Apartments is a 450-unit residential tower in downtown Seattle, with seven floors of underground parking, and first floor retail/commercial space. Resident amenities include a rooftop deck with cooking, bar, and lounge spaces, a pet terrace, community and conference rooms, exercise facilities including a yoga studio on the sixth floor, spa, steam room, and a saun[...]

7. University of Washington Burke Museum

   Burke Museum   The University of Washington’s Burke Museum is renowned for its collection of archaeological and geological artifacts as well as its cultural exhibits preserving the history of Northwest native nations. With roots dating back to 1895, the Burke’s current concrete facility dates to the 1960s. Not only did the building limit the museum’s ability to reach larger crowds and [...]

8. University of Washington Kincaid Hall

   Kincaid Hall The Kincaid Hall building, constructed in 1971, requires substantial renovation to replace aged, outdated infrastructure, reduce deferred maintenance, and modernize the building for more efficient space utilization. The renovation aims to extend the life of the existing building and systems, while consolidating clinics and research labs, creating additional office space, and increas[...]

9. Muckleshoot Casino & Event Center

   This was a 89K sq. ft.  design-build event center project connected to a fully functional casino. This project utilized selective demolition, during which, we had to be hyper-aware of potential interruptions of revenue generating operations, which successfully resulted in no downtime. The redundancy of the facility was improved by the addition of a 1.5MW ge[...]

10. Hillsborough County Public Schools

    (HCPS) is the 8th largest school district in the country. Many of the 270 school sites and administrative facilities in HCPS need extensive and costly energy infrastructure improvements. HCPS decided to take an innovative funding approach that provides for improved comfort for teachers, students, and staff; meeting of financi[...]

11. McKinstry and Fremont RE-2 School District Kick Off Energy Awareness and Operational Efficiency Program

    powerED provides educational opportunities to students and staff and improves comfort of facilities while reducing utility and operations costs Florence, Colo. (April. 21, 2021) — McKinstry, a national construction and energy services firm, and Fremont RE-2 School District, in consultatio[...]

12. McKinstry Recommends Once-In-A-Generation Federal Investment to Decarbonize the Built Environment by 2030

    Company outlines a Build Back Better framework to accelerate carbon reduction, environmental justice, and job creation starting with the built environment   SEATTLE (March 22, 2021) — McKinstry, a national construction and energy services firm, today unveiled a set of recommendations[...]

13. McKinstry and Colorado School of Mines Expand Partnership with Solar Feasibility Study

    McKinstry to undertake feasibility study for campus-wide solar PV system in collaboration with Capstone Design@Mines GOLDEN, Colo. (Jan 13, 2020) — McKinstry, a full-service, design-build-operate-and-maintain (DBOM) firm specializing in consulting, construction, energy and facility services, continues to[...]

14. McKinstry Strengthens Client Focus with New Vice President of Sales & Marketing

    SEATTLE (Oct. 8, 2020) — McKinstry has strengthened its commitment to sales excellence by promoting Megan Owen to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In her role on the executive team, Owen will lead efforts that shape McKinstry’s market-facing activities. Her focus wil[...]

15. McKinstry joins Amazon, Global Optimism and Others in Signing The Climate Pledge

    McKinstry joins Amazon, Global Optimism and Others in Signing The Climate Pledge McKinstry aims to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by no later than 2040    SEATTLE (September 24, 2020) – Today, McKinstry announced it has joined The Climate Pledge co-founded by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Global Optimism. The Climate Pledge calls on new signatories to be net zero carbon across their[...]