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How did your school spend its summer vacation?

August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment

How did your school spend its summer vacation?

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For many K-12 districts, the last day of school for students doesn’t necessarily mean the buildings are taking an extended recess. Instead, it marks the kickoff of a busy construction season that relies on superintendents, building operators, project engineers, construction managers, commissioning agents and many others to collaborate on anything from a boiler replacement to a major remodel—and have it completed in less than 12 weeks before classes are back in session.

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Filed Under: Occupants & Operators Tagged With: Education, Great Lakes, K-12, Schools, Summer

Supporting students, STEM and our communities

August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment

It’s no surprise to educators that providing a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) creates long-term positive benefits for students as they prepare to join the workforce.

In the past 10 years alone, STEM jobs have grown three times faster than non-STEM jobs. A strong workforce, in turn, strengthens local communities. McKinstry believes that the private sector has an important role to play in supporting these advancements in education, and we have a long history of putting that commitment into action in our communities through investments of our time, talents and resources.

We care about the future of today’s students, and we want to see the next generation succeed. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds. So, what do we do?

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Filed Under: Big Ideas, Occupants & Operators, Technology Tagged With: Community, Education, Great Lakes, Pacific Northwest, STEM

Why (and how) McKinstry cares

August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Why (and how) McKinstry cares

One of the many special qualities that characterize the people who come to work at McKinstry is a genuine desire to make a positive difference—both at the company and in the community. Across the enterprise, we are moved to share our success with others.

It is McKinstry’s honor to support the generosity of its people through an employee-directed giving program. Since 1999, employees have sent $1.4 million from the McKinstry Charitable Foundation to non-profit organizations across the country.

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