Emory Wayne Rollins Laboratory

Andrea LaMont

The McKenney’s team completed a complex laboratory renovation at Emory Wayne Rollins Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  The 12,000-square foot laboratory renovation at Emory University required that the McKenney’s team tie into the existing stainless exhaust system. Extensive coordination with the team and tenant allowed Emory to keep the current labs functional with minimal downtime while upgrading and reconditioning the … Read More

TSYS Global Headquarters

Andrea LaMont

McKenney’s replaced and installed cooling towers and SWUD units for a global provider of payment options located in Columbus, Georgia. THE CHALLENGE The McKenney’s team had to replace four cooling towers and twenty-three existing SWUD units with minimal disruption to daily operations. Like many other companies, employees returned to work back in the office. The customer had to relocate departments … Read More

Design Build Proficiency Stands Tall

Andrea LaMont

McKenney’s leveraged design/build expertise to bring the world-class Anthem Technology Center in Midtown Atlanta to life.  THE CHALLENGE McKenney’s was asked to design/build and install an HVAC, plumbing and controls systems for the new 352,000-square-foot Class A office building. Intended to house 3,000 Anthem IT employees, the McKenney’s team needed to quickly grasp the unique density levels and space requirements—while providing maximum … Read More

Building the Model of Efficiency

Andrea LaMont

McKenney’s used BIM modeling to simplify collaboration among trades and deliver a wide range of building systems for another corporate campus in Atlanta.  THE CHALLENGE  An American software and technology company contracted McKenney’s for a two-phase buildout of two new office towers. Phase 1 included HVAC, plumbing, piping and reclaimed water systems for 516,000 square-feet of office space on top of a six-level parking deck. Phase 2 included similar work for an office tower … Read More

Providing Much-Needed Timely Support

Andrea LaMont

McKenney’s delivered HVAC, plumbing and piping services for two new administration buildings and an attached parking ramp for a pediatric healthcare provider. THE CHALLENGE  The owner contracted with the McKenney’s team for design/assist installation of HVAC, piping and plumbing build-outs for more than 558,000-square feet of office space. The construction team faced tight timelines, a limited budget, a host of involved stakeholders, a concurrent tenant upfit with the … Read More

Staying Cool Under Pressure

Andrea LaMont

McKenney’s installed a complex HVAC system at the new Emory Musculoskeletal Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.  THE CHALLENGE  The McKenney’s team had to fast track the HVAC and plumbing installation for a 7-story, 190,000-square- foot healthcare institute. The construction team required conditioned air early—six months after rough-in began. In addition, the building had a variety of specialty spaces including operating, exam testing … Read More