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WRNS Studios Tenant Improvements

Posted on April 18, 2019 by - Commercial Office, Current, Design-Build, Full Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Projects

WRNS Studios Tenant Improvements

Auburn partnered with DPR construction on the full-mechanical, design-build TI located on the 5th floor of the Market Place building. WRNS Studio is a planning and architecture firm from San Francisco, with a focus on high-quality, sustainable design. Recently WRNS was named the #1 architecture firm in the US by Architect Magazine for 2018, and they are in the early stages of a strategic push into the Seattle market. Their constant pursuit of sustainability was evident during the design process. LEED V4, WELL 2.0, and LBC (Living Building Challenge) were all carefully considered and selectively integrated into the design. LBC presented a new challenge to the Auburn team, who took it in stride. With only a handful of projects, LBC certified in Seattle there was limited historical information to reference. A component of LBC is the “Red List” material list, which asks that design teams show due diligence in engineering these red-listed project materials. Material vetting, selection, and purchasing were all key phases of this project and required extensive research and documentation.

Facts:

  • General Contractor: DPR Construction
  • Full-Mechanical
  • Tenant Improvements

Pallino Tenant Improvements

Posted on April 18, 2019 by - Current, Full Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Projects, Retail/Restaurant

Pallino Tenant Improvements

Located in the central terminal of the SeaTac Airport, the Pallino Pastaria is a full-mechanical, tenant improvement project under Wilcox Construction. Our team performed the grease ducts and hoods, fire wrap, and provided standard insulation in the space. There was plenty of design assistance from our project management and field team to ensure the project was a success. The restaurant’s owner is directly involved in many aspects of the project and has required assistance in making his vision into a workable reality. The restaurant is located in a terminal area with three other restaurant tenant improvements currently under construction.

Facts:

  • General Contractor: Wilcox Construction
  • Full Mechanical
  • Tenant Improvements

UW Kincaid Hall Renovation

Posted on April 18, 2019 by - Current, Design-Build, Full Mechanical, Higher Education, HVAC, Plumbing, Projects

UW Kincaid Hall

UW Kincaid Hall was a full-mechanical, progressive design-build renovation. The project benefits the Department of Psychology and the Department of Biology by updating the infrastructure, ventilation, and plumbing. As a progressive design-build project, Auburn was an early contributor to the team, by creating unique ideas to improve the quality and cost of the mechanical systems.

Facts:

  • General Contractor: Skanska
  • Full-Mechanical
  • Renovation
  • Progressive Design-Build

Photos courtesy of Kevin Scott.

Peer Review 2019

Posted on April 15, 2019 by - News

Auburn Completes Peer Review 2019

About every three years, Auburn undergoes a peer review from other contractors throughout the United States. A lot of hard work was put into preparing and participating in the event, but it was also a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone who came to review us and to all Auburn employees who participated.

MCAA19

Posted on April 15, 2019 by - News

MCAA19

Auburn had a memorable time at MCAA19. We participated in education and networking opportunities with mechanical industry peers from across the nation. Phoenix was terrific, and we are already looking forward to Maui in 2020!

Meridian Center for Health

Posted on March 7, 2019 by - Healthcare, Plumbing, Projects

Meridian

Center for Health

Auburn was responsible for plumbing on the new construction project. The Meridian Center for Health included dental, pharmacy, laboratory, and meeting spaces.

Facts:

  • General Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis
  • Plumbing
  • New Construction

Photos | © NBBJ

UW Tacoma McDonald Smith Renovation

Posted on February 20, 2019 by - Full Mechanical, Higher Education, HVAC, Plumbing, Projects

UW Tacoma McDonald Smith Renovation

The UW Tacoma McDonald-Smith project was completed while occupied by a tenant on level one. The historic 1890 building was renovated, which added office and meeting spaces as well as a new mechanical system. Auburn was responsible for the HVAC and plumbing on the project. The building was fully renovated to provide classroom, office, and meeting spaces.

Facts:

  • General Contractor: Mortenson
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Design-build

REI Spring District Headquarters

Posted on January 16, 2019 by - Commercial Office, Plumbing, Projects, Recent

REI Spring District Headquarters

Auburn is the plumbing contractor for over 200,000 square feet of office space for REI’s new multi-building headquarters at The Spring District. Auburn is completing on the shell and core, a two-level garage, and conference space. The project features green features, is aiming for LEED certification, and will emphasize energy efficiency.

Facts:

  • General Contractor: Howard S. Wright
  • Plumbing

2018 Employees of the Year

Posted on January 10, 2019 by - News

2018 Employees of the Year

Years ago, we established an award system to acknowledge individuals that exemplify Auburn’s culture. Each year we recognize one recipient from the office, one from the field, and one rookie of the year. For 2018, we are proud to announce that David Halseth, Brett Kilekas, and Mark Templeton are our 2018 winners.


David Halseth, Project Manager, Employee of the Year – Office
During the past year, David has managed four major projects. These projects are all at unique stages of the construction cycle which has given David the opportunity to grow his skill set in preconstruction and project management. David is a strong supporter of his co-workers and the company, being involved in campus recruiting and by chairing the Project Engineer Committee


Brett Kilekas, Foreman, Employee of the Year – Field
Brett uses precise drawings, his even demeanor, and a sheer amount of knowledge to make projects successful. He is not only a skilled sheet metal worker but a person to imitate because of his character. His professionalism in the way he conducts himself daily is unmatched, and he is a mentor to everyone in our company.

Mark Templeton, Project Manager, Rookie of the Year
Mark has been prominent in managing projects for Auburn’s Special Projects Division. He is exceptional because of his hard work, focus to details, and willingness to help the Auburn team in any way he can.

CDPT Certified

Posted on December 14, 2018 by - News

CDPT Certified

Joe Schumacher and Austin Hanks recently passed the Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) examination. This certification demonstrates Auburn Mechanical’s qualifications and capabilities in plumbing engineering and design. The CPDT certification was created by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) to further expertise as part of their educational programs and professional development.