McKenney’s is celebrating 75 years of successfully delivering projects in the healthcare, education, commercial office, hospitality, retail, industrial, and other commercial sectors across the Southeast. We offer a wide range of construction services—including BIM, Environmental Design, Energy Analysis, Mechanical Services, Plumbing Services, Automation and Controls, Retrocommissioning, and LEED Certification Support. McKenney’s is a full-service and single-source provider, and Safety is … Read More
Summer Heat Safety Tips
As we enter the summer months, it is important to understand the dangers of heat-related illness. By understanding what heat illness is, we can learn to identify it and take preventative measures to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals exposed to extreme temperatures. Heat illness refers to a range of symptoms that occur when body heat generated by physical … Read More
McKenney’s Celebrates 75th Anniversary!
What could be more fun than a summer day at the fair with your family? On June 3, 2023, McKenney’s celebrated its 75th Anniversary and gave their employees just that; a day at the fair to show appreciation for all those who have helped us on our way to this milestone! At McKenney’s, we believe it is not only important … Read More
McKenney’s Attends BOMA Georgia’s 2023 Trade Show
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Georgia is a trade association representing the commercial real estate industry, one of the state’s largest industries. One of BOMA’s primary events each year is its annual trade show, which brings together a wide range of professionals from across the commercial real estate industry for the largest one-day gathering of its kind. … Read More
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Generative AI
As a technology leader, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many different types of technology, but few are as exciting and promising as generative AI. What is Generative AI Generative AI is a technology that can create new content or data from scratch. For example, you could use a generative AI system to create a piece of artwork or … Read More
The Benefits of Being a Co-op at McKenney’s
McKenney’s has a long-standing tradition of hiring students through their decades-old co-op program. Over the years, we have developed relationships with many schools in the southeast. Today, McKenney’s employs about 40 co-ops during any given semester. What attracts these students to work with McKenney’s? What is a co-op? A co-op is a student who works full-time for a semester instead … Read More
Advantages of DDC Systems for Your Building’s HVAC Systems
Though they can benefit buildings in all markets, commercial buildings are particularly well suited for direct digital control (DDC) systems. DDC systems offer several key advantages over traditional pneumatic systems for controlling a building’s HVAC systems. Both systems can perform the same functions, but DDC is simpler to work with and troubleshoot, and can be controlled and adjusted from a … Read More
McKenney’s Delivers the Right Mechanical System Solutions for Commercial Office Spaces
McKenney’s has the expertise to deliver the right mechanical system solutions for commercial offices and corporate campuses. With locations in Atlanta and Charlotte, McKenney’s is well-positioned to offer services across the Southeast. We specialize in cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions that meet our client’s unique needs and requirements. New Construction McKenney’s is a single-source, full-service provider of mechanical systems for commercial buildings. … Read More
Twice the National Average: Suicide in the Construction Industry
Men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, according to the CDC: a reported 49.4 out of 100,000, or twice the total suicide rate for civilian working men. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and McKenney’s, along with many in our industry, places special focus on mental health issues and suicide prevention. In … Read More
5 Ways to Own Your Career Development
Many adults think of structured education as something that ends with a degree hanging on their office wall but that is not always the case. Maybe we Google stray questions or occasionally look up a how-to video on YouTube, but very few of us have a structured learning plan for our development. McKenney’s prioritizes and invests in learning: so much … Read More