Press Releases

McKenney’s, Conducts Workshop on big data tools and failure forensics

Brian Gilmore of McKenney’s, Inc. Enterprise Intelligence Group to speak at the Performance Excellence for Construction & Engineering conference. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. Celebrates 65th Anniversary

McKenney’s, Inc., the Southeast’s most trusted name in facility construction, operation and maintenance, is pleased to announce that 2013 will mark its 65th year in business. Since opening its doors on June 4, 1948, McKenney’s has become an integral part of its community, building and servicing some of the most iconic landmarks across the Southeast. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. Partners for ICS Security Services Through Cylance, Inc.

McKenney’s, the Southeast’s leader in building automation and security, announced today that they have joined forces with Cylance, Inc., a global leader in cybersecurity technology and services, to provide customers with industrial control systems (ICS) security assessments, incident response, best practices in cybersecurity services and on-site training. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. Announces New Website

McKenney’s announced today the official launch of its newly redesigned company website, which reflects the company’s commitment to Building A Higher Standard and offers new features that leverage its 65 years of industry experience. Read More

McKenney’s Analyzes Machine Data to Cut Building Costs

McKenney’s, the Southeast’s leader in building automation and security, has integrated Splunk Enterprise with McKenney’s bdoc Business Intelligence (BI) for Buildings. The U.S. Air Force is one organization relying on McKenney’s and Splunk to analyze energy usage and costs in order to identify cost-cutting opportunities. Read More

RedCloud and McKenney’s, Inc. Partner to Provide Intelligent Building Automation & Security Solutions

RedCloud, the industry’s fastest-growing provider of web-based, physical access control systems, and McKenney’s, the Southeast’s leader in building automation and security, today announced they have joined forces to provide customers with state-of-the-art, web-based access control. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. Helping Organizations Achieve LEED® Certification for a Wide Range of Buildings

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building program. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED Green Building Rating System is a framework for identifying, implementing and measuring green building and neighborhood design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. offering Design/Build Engineering and Construction Services

Effective building construction and the supporting mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems begin at the foundation—with a comprehensive design customized for project needs and budget. As a true design/build mechanical contractor McKenney’s, Inc. is uniquely positioned in our markets. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. performed HVAC, sheet metal and piping at Fort Benning, a US Army Base in GA

Fort Benning is a U.S. Army base located near Columbus, Georgia. As part of the BRAC realignment program, approximately 30,000 new troops from Fort Knox were scheduled to relocate to Fort Benning’s 182,000-acre base in 2010. To provide facilities for this transition, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) initiated a multibillion-dollar expansion of the base. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. Energy Services Helping Building Owners Drive Efficiency and Sustainability

Buildings use about 40% of the total energy consumed in the U.S. each year. This adversely affects the environment and a building’s market value while sending operational costs soaring. That’s why sustainable, energy-efficient buildings are more attractive and are in demand for buyers as well as tenants. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. Offering Reliable, High-Quality Mechanical Services for Mission-Critical Facilities

Generating revenue, maintaining customer satisfaction and improving employee productivity are mission-critical initiatives. If the mechanical systems that support these organizational needs fail, your business is compromised. Read More

McKenney’s, Inc. automation and controls team helps Fort Gillem to operate at peak energy efficiency

The new network communications building at Fort Gillem near Atlanta, Georgia houses complex network servers and conduit racks and is the hub for all communications on the base. The building contains a network room, office, restroom and underground vault. Space is at a premium. As a result, McKenney’s, Inc. team of automation and controls experts worked closely with the general contractor and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to establish an optimal environment for peak mechanical equipment performance. Read More

McKenney’s Assistant Project Developer Helps Win MCAA Competition

It’s always encouraging to see young talent excel and receive industry recognition for their efforts.

Daniel Epps, an assistant project developer for McKenney’s, Inc., and his teammates recently earned first place in a highly regarded Student Chapter competition sponsored by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Read More

McKenney’s Automation & Controls Solutions VP, Leroy Walden, is prominent speaker at Honeywell’s building momentum conference held at Georgia Aquarium

Every two years, Honeywell, Inc. presents a regional industry event to highlight best practices and new technologies that are shaping the way buildings are built and managed. This year, Leroy Walden, Vice President of McKenney’s, Inc. Automation & Control Solutions, was selected as a guest speaker for the prestigious event at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Read More

McKenney’s wins Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Beyond-LEED” category at first-ever LEED Showcase Awards

McKenney’s, a prominent mechanical contracting and engineering firm throughout the Southeast for more than 60 years, was recently awarded the LEED Showcase Award in the “Beyond LEED” category by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (ABC). It marked the first time that ABC — in a partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council — has recognized companies for best-in-LEED and environmentally friendly projects. Read More

McKenney’s ranks among “Best places to work”

McKenney’s, Inc. was named one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work” among midsize companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Read More