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Last week, we had our Annual Holiday Party. There were drinks, appetizers, dinner, and entertainment. Thank you to everyone who attended!
What a year 2019 turned out to be! We worked on terrific projects and made great friends along the way.
The elves were busy around Auburn’s main office campus, decorating and bringing cheer!
I have the most awesome team ever!
Can you find Arnie, the Auburn Mechanical snowman in this year’s holiday video card? You have 14 chances! Rate yourself!
0-7 Apprentice
8-10 Journeyman
11-13 Foreman
14 Superintendent
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all our great employees, and for the fact they aren’t only talented professionals, but very fun to be around. Last week, we hosted our annual turkey fry, and it was delicious! Thank you to everyone who attended.
We're looking to hire project managers, project engineers, and a project administrator. Follow the link to our careers page!
We're looking to hire a service coordinator/dispatcher for our Service Division. Follow the link to the application!
AUBURN COMPLETES WORK AT THE SOUTHPORT OFFICE CAMPUS!
The Southport Office Campus is located in Renton, and the class-A office project consisted of the new construction of a 664,000 square foot, six-level parking garage, and three nine-story office towers totaling 712,752 square feet. The project took over three years to complete and was completed in three phases. Additionally, Auburn was the first MEP subcontractor to complete their scope of work on the project, saving the owner money.
It may have been early (for a Saturday), but we had a great turn out at the Heart & Stroke Walk in Seattle!
#heartstrokewalk
Thank you to everyone who attended the Heart & Stroke Walk in Seattle!
#heartstrokewalk
Armando, a plumber at Auburn, has earned the Steve Strehlo Instructor of the Year Award from Local 32. Congratulations!
Way to go!
A few weeks ago, we held our annual summer meeting and barbecue, which included our annual ping-pong tournament. We went over our successes, made goals, and spent time enjoying the end of summer!
#FridayFun
President Stacy Johnson was featured in this month’s WiMI Minute, discussing her career and the Women in the Mechanical Industry Initiative.
WiMI Minute - Meet the Women of WiMI: Stacy Johnson - MCAA
Each month we will introduce an MCAA/MSCA woman leader, faculty advisor or student involved in our Women in the Mechanical Industry Initiative. These one minute videos will help you learn a little more about them, their careers, how they got into the industry and why WiMI is so valuable to them.Happy #ConstructionAppreciationWeek! Thank you to everyone who builds—you’re changing the world for the better!
Happy #ThrowbackThursday to the F5 Tower. We finished working on this project a few years ago. If you are driving through Seattle, you will definitely see it!
Last week, we held our annual summer meeting and barbecue, which included our ping-pong tournament. We went over our successes, made goals, and spent time enjoying the end of summer!
Last week, our team participated in a business development retreat. Half the day was dedicated to market discussions, training, and a building challenge. The afternoon was used for our team-building pickleball tournament. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our winners Isaac and John!
Very nice and cool activity for the team! By the way, I've sent you a message. Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Auburn is working on the REI Spring District Headquarters to build over 200,000 SF of office space for their multi-building headquarters! Check out these recent photos!
We had a little #FridayFun a couple weeks ago at our Hawaiian BBQ Lunch. Thank you Engineering and Detailing for hosting!
Our Obliteride team raised money for Fred Hutch's largest fundraising event of the year. Good job Isaac, John, Don, Jason, and John!
Some #FridayFun from this beautiful Friday afternoon; an epic pose from Eric and an outdoor view of the progress on 3rd and Lenora!
Happy National Professional Engineer’s Day!
We’re proud of our licensed Professional Engineers. Thank you Randy, Pedro, Mary, Austin, and Larry for your great work!
#LicensedPEday
Check out a great article by LMN Architects about the Seattle Academy Cardinal Union Building. It is worth a read if you have an interest in design and architecture. Auburn was the full-mechanical contractor on the project.
#SheetMetalSaturday
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New middle school furthers Seattle Academy’s urban evolution
According to a recent study by the United Nations, 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas — a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050.
#TuesdayTip
Don’t Drive Distracted—It’s Not Worth Your Life
The main cause of distracted driving is cell phone use. It involves the three main type of distractions: visual, manual, and cognitive. Just don’t do it!
We are looking to hire a BIM Technician. Visit our page, fill out your application, and email to hr@auburnmechanical.com to apply.
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Check out NBBJ’s video from the REI Headquarters project at the Spring District! #MondayMotivation
Great job site! Love being there!
Last week, Justin and Stacy participated in Turner Construction's 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament!
Happy Friday! Here’s an inside look at the fresh construction of the Washington State Convention Center, set to open in 2022. #TrustTheProcess
Happy #NationalInternDay!
Auburn would like to thank our 2019 interns! Larry, a marketing major at EWU, enjoys visiting our job sites and drafting social media posts. Logan, a computer science major at WSU, enjoys observing our network restructuring.
What a weekend at the 2019 Auburn Charity Golf Classic!
Thank you to everyone who made this event amazing! Thank you Keller Supply Co., Ferguson, A. O. Smith, Victaulic Company, Stone Drew/Ashe & Jones, Apollo Flow Controls, King Sales, Pacific Plumbing Supply Co., LLC., Ballard Industrial, Star Rental, Dorse & Company, Enterprise Fleet Management, Accuduct, Consolidated Supply, nVent - Caddy, Milwaukee Tool North America, Johnson Barrow, Air Test, Shoemaker Manufacturing Company, Viega LLC, Western State Sales, Watts - North America, Specialty Products & Insulation, ACI - Mechanical & HVAC Sales, Valley Buick GMC & RV, NIBCO INC, ISAT Seismic Bracing, and C.M. Hoskins Company.
Another great golf tournament! Already looking forward to next year!! 🏌🏼♀️
A little #FridayFun with John, Jared, Will, and Jamie at the Project & Developmental Services Invitational earlier this week! The event was sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield, benefitting Cancer Pathways & Sound.
Congratulations Won! He is the winner of our Step into Summer Challenge! Won, having the most miles walked during the challenge, was gifted a Fitbit Flex 2!
#TuesdayTip
Buy Only Leading-Edge Work Self-Retracting Lifelines (Yo-Yos).
There are many limitations faced without these Yo-Yos; Auburn has taken away any issue faced by only purchasing the higher-rated leading-edge work yo-yos.
When safety counts, no expense is too expensive!
Catch us on hole 13 at the annual CWU CMGT Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament! Check out our mini-game, and come snag a Gatorade before they’re gone. 😎 – at The Golf Club at Echo Falls.
IN THE NEWS! The Yesler Terrace Red Cedar Apartments had its ribbon cutting on Friday. Red Cedar is a mixed-income apartment building for the Seattle Housing Authority that Auburn completed under general contractor Andersen Construction. Auburn was the full-mechanical contractor, completing both the plumbing and HVAC scopes of work. Some highlights from the project are that we installed a solar preheat system (on the plumbing side) and a large VRF system for office spaces on the first floor.
Seattle's new mixed-income apartment opens in Yesler Terrance
SEATTLE -- It’s move in time for Bibi and her family. They are some of the newest tenants of Red Cedar, a new 119 mixed-income apartment building that is a part of the $1. 8 billion redevelopment of Yesler Terrace. Her husband and four kids now live in a three-bedroom apartment with a monthly....We had an outstanding time at Andersen Construction's Charity Golf Tournament hosted at the Rainier Golf & Country Club. Auburn’s team took third place, and everyone enjoyed getting a round of golf in on a beautiful day. Most importantly, money was raised to support Mary's Place—an organization that works to “provide safe, inclusive shelter and services that support women, children and families on their journey out of homelessness.”¹
Notes
1. About Us — Mary's Place, www.marysplaceseattle.org/about-us/ (accessed June 21, 2019).
We are looking to hire a driver/warehouse support employee. Visit our page, fill out your application, and email to hr@auburnmechanical.com to apply.
It is a beautiful day for a round of golf! We're sponsoring the 14th hole at the WSU Construction Management Tournament!
Take a look at this interesting article and awesome photos about the Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School. Auburn was the full-mechanical and design-assist contractor.
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School, Washington - e-architect
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School, Washington: North American Building Development, USA - design by LMN Architects - Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School, Washington Building Development, Architecture ImagesDid the ground work on that one, very cool project.
We are looking to hire a mechanical drafter. Visit our page, fill out your application, and email to hr@auburnmechanical.com to apply.
BUILDING A CULTURE OF SAFETY
During Safety Week, it is appropriate to remind ourselves to act safely not only on the job site but at the office, on the road, and at home. Auburn’s zero injury safety culture is rooted in the philosophy that all accidents and injuries are preventable. Our comprehensive safety program encourages employees to take action to protect themselves and others, correct potentially unsafe behaviors, and adopt a mindset of choosing to follow safety rules.
#SafetyWeek
Auburn is nearing completion on the Yesler Terrace Red Cedar Apartments. Red Cedar is a low-income apartment building for the Seattle Housing Authority. We are the full-mechanical contractor, completing both the plumbing and HVAC scopes of work.
Auburn is nearing completion on the Yesler Terrace Red Cedar Apartments. Red Cedar is a low-income apartment building for the Seattle Housing Authority. We are the full-mechanical contractor, completing both the plumbing and HVAC scopes of work. Some highlights from the project are that we installed a solar preheat system (on the plumbing side) and a large VRF system for office spaces on the first floor.
Early in the project, Auburn emphasized coordination by identifying spaces where there were going to be constraints as far as conflicts with plumbing, HVAC, and structural construction. We proactively addressed all those issues ahead of time, so they weren’t issues when we got to them in the field.
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.
Looking Great you guys
Congratulations to Jason for being an honorable mention for our March photo contest!
Pictured is a rooftop unit for a restaurant project at the SeaTac Airport.
Nice pic Jason High.
Congratulations to Brandon for being an honorable mention for our March photo contest!
Pictured is a prefabricated skid being hoisted at one of our downtown Seattle projects.
Congratulations to Isaac for winning our March photo contest!
Pictured is a prefabricated skid at one of our downtown Seattle projects.
Auburn has been a leader in Lean construction practices for years. This includes our prefabrication process and dedication to just-in-time delivery. Whenever possible, we fabricate systems off-site and deliver fully assembled equipment skids to the jobsite
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!
Happy Women in Construction Week! Auburn Mechanical, a nationally- and state-certified Women Owned Business Enterprise, is proud of all the women who make our team great!
#WomenInConstruction
Happy Women in Construction Week! Auburn Mechanical, a nationally- and state-certified Women Owned Business Enterprise, is proud of all the women who make our team great!
#WomenInConstruction
Happy Women in Construction Week! Auburn Mechanical, a nationally- and state-certified Women Owned Business Enterprise, is proud of all the women who make our team great!
#WomenInConstruction
Check out these photos from our Insulation Division! We were insulating an industrial refrigeration project for a food processing company. Good job Jerome, Mike, Justin, Matt, and David.
Voting for the DJC Building of the Year is open until February 15. F5 Tower, an Auburn plumbing project, is one of the nominees. Take a look at all of the interesting and inspiring projects!
Seattle DJC.com local business news and data - 2018 Building of the Year
MyDJC | Breaking News | Traffic | Business | Construction | Real Estate | Architecture & Engineering | Environment | Machinery | Technology | WeekendWe have hired Rick Chastain as a senior project manager in our Special Projects Group. In the industry since 1993, Rick has overseen all phases of facility maintenance, new construction, and tenant improvement projects for government and private-sector clients. We’re excited to have him on our team!
Congratulations to The Miller Hull Partnership for winning the 2019 AIA Award for Regional and Urban Design for their work on the Pike Place MarketFront. What a great project to have worked on!
SECO SOUTHPORT PROGRESSING!
Auburn is the design-build plumbing contractor for the 72,876 SF office campus in Renton. The project consists of six levels of parking and three nine-story towers. It's awesome to see the project progressing so quickly!
#AuburnMechanical #WhenPerformanceCounts
Check out these photos from the West Precinct Chiller Replacement Project. Thank you to Aleks for sending them in!
MARK TEMPLETON WINS ROOKIE 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 Project Manager Mark Templeton is our 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.
Congratulations Mark!
BRETT KILEKAS WINS FIELD EMPLOYEE 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 Foreman Brett Kilekas is our Field Employee of the Year.
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.
Congratulations Brett!
DAVID HALSETH WINS OFFICE EMPLOYEE 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 Project Manager David Halseth is our Office Employee of the Year.
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.
Congratulations David!
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s holiday party!
Auburn team members enjoyed dinner, drinks, prizes, and games.
We had a great time, thank you!
We're hiring a Fabrication Supply Chain Coordinator. Fill out your application at ow.ly/yH4250k1gNp and email it to hr@auburnmechanical.com to apply.
Thank you to everyone who made 2018 great and have a safe and prosperous 2019. Cheers!
#AuburnMechanical
Yesterday, Auburn Mechanical donated non-perishable food, personal hygiene items, and cash donations to the Auburn Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who donated!
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.
Asim Algaali
Three members of our Service Department completed the MCA MSP (Mechanical Service Professional) class. The class is a year-long, monthly training program that covers subjects related to the mechanical-service industry. Topics covered included customer service, estimating, financials, and safety.
Congratulations Kim, Kevin, and Kurt!
Auburn Mechanical updated their business hours.
We worked on two projects that were winners at the NAIOP Night of the Stars! Auburn Mechanical did the plumbing for the Mark’s shell/core systems as well as the plumbing for the Sanctuary.
Auburn Mechanical was awarded first place for the SMACNA Safety Award for 301,000-400,000 Man-Hours! Congratulations team!
Last week, we participated in media day at the citizenM Seattle Hotel where we are the mechanical and plumbing contractor.
Media Day at citizenM Hotel!
Auburn Mechanical is currently roughing in mechanical and plumbing systems for the first hotel in Seattle with fully modular hotel rooms. The lobby, offices, and building infrastructure are being built traditionally, and the modular guest rooms risers are being installed by our skilled tradespeople. We are excited to be a part of this unique and innovative project.
Drinks + Appetizers + Whiskey Tasting = A Good Time! Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Harvest Party at Westland Distillery. We’re already looking forward to next year.
We were excited to see everyone at Auburn Mechanical’s Annual Harvest Party, where we had drinks, appetizers, and whiskey tasting with industry friends. This year, we hosted the event at Westland Distillery where we recently completed a process cooling system retrofit. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event!
Yesterday, Auburn Mechanical and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington hosted Representative JT Wilcox at our office and fabrication facility. Thank you to everyone who attended.
On Saturday, Auburn Mechanical completed the Heart Walk, which is a 5K walk through Seattle. Every year money is raised, and awareness created for the American Heart Association. Thank you to all who participated!
#HeartWalk
We have multiple projects nominated for the NAIOP Washington State Chapter Night of the Stars finalists. You can vote for projects at the links below.
Bayview 62+ Community, Redevelopment/Renovation
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F5 Tower, Office Development
naiop-wa.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/8/details/6497
The Sanctuary, Hospitality Development
naiop-wa.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/8/details/6476
Marios, Retail Development
naiop-wa.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/8/details/4396
Link To All Nominations
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Recruiting season is here! We have a booth at today’s Washington State University VCEA Technical Career Fair. Justin and Kyle are spending the day talking to students about careers in the mechanical contracting industry and how to apply to our internship program.
#WSU
Auburn is proud to have been the presenting sponsor for Bayview's Savoy Fundraiser where over $25,000 was raised for the Bayview Manor Foundation!
Auburn has promoted Don Shelton to Piping Superintendent!
Don has long been an important member of the team, especially on Auburn’s industrial and Boeing projects. Don has always been heavily involved with work beyond his foreman responsibilities (by assisting estimating and training newer members of the team) which makes him a natural fit to fill a leadership role at the company.
Auburn’s annual summer meeting, featuring a barbecue and ping pong tournament, was a success. The event started with a “state of the company” from President Stacy Johnson, department reports, and a safety discussion. After the business side was complete, the barbecue and charity ping pong tournament began.
Thank you to everyone who participated in raising money to benefit the Auburn Food Bank, Auburn Youth Resources, and American Heart Association. Congratulations to the ping pong champions – John and Joel (2017 repeat champions!).
Last month’s winning photo is of the rainwater harvest system at the Bullitt Center. The system harvests rainwater from the roof, processes it, stores it in a large cistern (50k+G) under the building, and uses it for all domestic water throughout the building.
Congratulations Brendon—enjoy your $25.00 gift card!
Join the team! Auburn Mechanical is looking to hire a senior mechanical engineer. The senior mechanical engineer will lead a small team of mechanical engineers and drafters to design plumbing and HVAC systems for commercial buildings. The full job description and application instructions can be found at our career page on the link below.
The Old Stove Brewing Co. is Seattle’s newest brewery, and Auburn Mechanical had the privilege of being part of the team that brought the brewery’s second location to life. Located on Western Avenue in the Pike Place Market’s new MarketFront building, the brewery overlooks the Puget Sound and has great connectivity to the revitalized waterfront.
