Balancing the cost of construction with the long-term life of the building isn’t easy. That’s why change orders are so prevalent in our industry. Our full-service electrical team delivers balance through a holistic approach that is always focused on owner and occupant needs for the life of the building. McKinstry starts with the end in mind to guide smart building to fruition at maximum value and minimum total cost.
Target value design
Virtual design and construction (VDC)
Building information modeling (BIM)
Constructability reviews
Construction management/ administration
Electrical service and distribution
Power and wiring systems
Branch circuit panel boards
Structured cabling systems
Fire alarm
Very early smoke detection alarm (VESDA)
Pre-action controls and detection
Emergency generation and distribution systems
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Variable frequency drives (VFD)
Solar and renewable energy systems
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Lighting and lighting controls
Security cameras
Fire alarm
Area of refuge
Lighting controls
Building controls
Air quality monitoring
Sound masking
Wayfinding and occupancy tracking
Room and desk booking
Commercial
Data centers
K-12 education
Higher education
State and local government
Tribal government
Healthcare
Life sciences
Event venues
Gaming venues
Hospitality venues
McKinstry delivers a better owner and occupant experience by streamlining smart building technologies and controls.
Lighting is the unsung hero across our built world. We’ve powered it all from PoE to IoT to streetlights. Our team delivers what you need to succeed.
Our electrical team has designed and delivered some of the largest building-integrated and ground-mounted solar photovoltaics (PV) arrays in our markets.
We excel at evolving electric vehicle (EV) charging needs across wireless (dynamic/ inductive), vehicle-to-grid (conductive) and custom pilots.
McKinstry helps our clients explore proof of concepts and testbeds to prepare your facilities for evolving market needs. From energy load offsetting to on-site renewable energy production, long-term planning helps you prepare for new technologies not yet available while still operating efficiently today.
From low voltage to utility infrastructure, McKinstry provides a single point of accountability across electrical design, delivery and maintenance needs. Our team is trained and equipped to cover your building and energy assets in any situation. Design and construction are just the beginning. We offer 24-hour emergency response service and ongoing preventive maintenance delivered by highly trained electricians.
From design-build to on-call service, McKinstry provides the contracting and procurement flexibility your project needs. We have extensive experience across electrical prime, progressive design-build, integrated project delivery and beyond.
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