At MacDonald-Miller, we make buildings work better. Since 1965, we’ve designed, built, and serviced commercial mechanical systems throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the 12th largest mechanical firm in the U.S., MacDonald-Miller employs more than 1,400 dedicated and highly skilled craftspeople throughout Washington and Oregon who provide exceptional mechanical services to customers in the construction, healthcare, critical environments, energy, sustainability and commercial markets. MacDonald-Miller is committed to a sustainable future and is a proud signatory of the Climate Pledge. To learn more, visit www.macmiller.com.
MacDonald-Miller is your full-service building partner, delivering industry-leading HVAC controls, predictive maintenance, and smart building solutions. As a factory-certified provider of global building automation systems, we offer a one-stop shop for HVAC controls, lighting, small commercial systems, and balancing & commissioning.
Our Smart Building Service combines over 60 years of mechanical expertise with web-based, open-source platforms, providing real-time visibility into your building’s performance. By leveraging data-driven insights, we help you minimize equipment downtime, lower utility costs, and maintain a comfortable environment for occupants—all through a single, seamless system designed to enhance the performance of your buildings.
Our Smart Building and Controls offering provides advanced, open-source, web-based systems for comprehensive, remote monitoring and control of your building's critical infrastructure, including HVAC and lighting. We deliver vendor-neutral solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, empowering you with real-time data and analytics to optimize energy performance, reduce operational costs, and navigate complex compliance standards.
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