Have you ever walked into the lobby of a high rise during the winter to find it surprisingly cold? That’s the stack effect in play. When the air inside a building is warmer and less dense than the outdoor air, the warmer air rises to the top of the building. The top floors become positively pressurized while the bottom floors … Read More
Leading InsideIQ’s Building Automation Alliance in Energy Efficiency
As a proud member of the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance, McKenney’s is dedicated to green building practices and helping customers improve energy efficiency and conserve natural resources.
McKenney’s Ranked as One of the “Best Places to Work” in Atlanta and Charlotte
Recently, McKenney’s was honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” in Atlanta and Charlotte by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Charlotte Business Journal, respectively.
Supply Air Temperature Reset Strategy
One of the most effective strategies to employ in any energy savings program is to provide only the necessary amount of cooling or heating to each space (or zone). One strategy that allows a building operator to “tailor” the capacity to the zone needs is to utilize a supply air temperature reset strategy.
bdoc Validate: Energy Reporting Made Easy!
Energy management can be complex, especially when managing energy cost, consumption and carbon footprint across property portfolios. McKenney’s bdoc® Validate™ makes it simple by turning countless numbers into true building intelligence.
CNBC Explores Hackers’ Next Target: Facility Control Systems
Fred Gordy, technology evangelist of our Enterprise Intelligence Group, joined Cylance’s Michael Schell and independent cybersecurity researchers Billy Rios and Terry McCorkle to discuss the threat of cyberattack through facility control systems. Check out the full article: Hacker’s next target? Maybe your facility’s control systems.
McKenney’s Leroy Walden Named Secretary of the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance
The InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance, an international alliance of independent building automation contractors, has elected new leadership, including our very own Leroy Walden as secretary.
Waterside Economizer System
Extremely well-suited for cooler climates, a waterside economizer system is a great way to capitalize on natural cooling to reduce or offset your energy consumption during cooler months.
Commercial and Industrial Plumbing in Atlanta
Backed by over 35 years of experience working with mechanical systems, McKenney’s delivers responsive, innovative, value-added plumbing services that exceed expectations. Our licensed plumbing experts are factory trained to work on equipment from all major manufacturers and are available when you need us most.
Welcome to the McKenney’s Blog!
McKenney’s is the Southeast’s most trusted name in facility construction, operation and maintenance. For more than six decades, our proven approach has ensured high-quality, energy efficient solutions at every stage of a building—Design, Build, Manage and Maintain. Part of being an industry expert is sharing information, innovations and lessons learned with customers and the entire construction industry. Check back regularly … Read More