With decades-long experience in the industry, M3 can attest to the devastating consequences of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system failures, in high-reliability environments such as hospitals, data centers, biotech labs, and manufacturing plants. While no direct figures are publicly available quantifying financial losses in mission-critical facilities, documented operational expenditures and failures suggest that financial […]
Why Safety Culture is the Foundation of Every Great Project
Each year, construction professionals across the nation come together to celebrate Construction Safety Week. Safety Week is an annual event that encourages safety awareness and promotes best practices across the industry. This year’s theme, “All in Together,” highlights the collective responsibility of all construction professionals to foster a safe working environment. In […]
Behind the Build: The Culture That Drove Valley Natural Beverages
California Dairies came to [Big-D] and they said “Hey we want a team. We don’t want to lowball this thing. We want to make sure that we have a project that we can be proud of, and we want to make sure that we work with contractors that are going to help us to succeed.” […]
The Story of M3 HVAC Apprentice-Turned-Project Engineer, Michael Frohrib
National Apprentice Week (NAW) was established by the U.S. Department of Labor in 2015 to showcase the value of Registered Apprenticeship in building a highly skilled workforce. We can’t think of a better testament to this purpose than the story of former M3 HVAC Apprentice and current M3 HVAC Project Engineer, Michael Frohrib. In celebration […]
National Apprentice Week 2024: Spotlight on Brent Davidson
What is National Apprenticeship Week? National Apprentice Week (NAW) is a weeklong celebration established by the U.S. Department of Labor that highlights the value of apprenticeships for career seekers, employers, and the economy. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly-skilled careers. NAW is a platform to showcase the transformative […]
Rising HVAC Costs: What’s Driving the Increase and How to Lock in Savings Now
Due to various market pressures, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit prices have become considerably more expensive in recent years. As prices for HVAC units are expected to continue to surge in 2025, building owners are encouraged to purchase now to avoid even more inflated costs. Below, we broke down the primary factors driving […]
A Look Inside M3’s Internship Program
Building the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers At M3, we’re on a mission to Lead the Evolution of Construction. That includes more than just how we build projects— it’s also evolving careers and redefining traditional construction roles to meet the next generation of talent. Each summer, M3 offers various paid opportunities for students to […]
Pros & Cons of Outsourcing Commercial Services for Commercial Businesses
When it comes to maintaining the systems that keep their commercial building running smoothly, business owners have two options: They can hire a maintenance employee as part of their internal staff or they can outsource to a professional commercial services provider. Maintaining a commercial property in-house can be overwhelming for many business owners, from handling […]
HVAC Maintenance to Complete Before, During, & After California Wildfire Season
California is no stranger to wildfires. Apart from the immediate dangers posed by wildfires, they can also have long-lasting effects on indoor air quality and infrastructure. Luckily, there are measures you can take for your commercial facility before, during, and after a wildfire in order to protect your building— See below for M3 Service’s recommendations […]
Employee Spotlight: Jesse Macalam
Spotlight on Jesse Congratulations to Jesse, electrical project manager, for earning the September 2023 Employee Spotlight. Jason Silva, electrical division manager, says, “Jesse jumped right in and added immediate value to a large project we have with a confidential client. Jesse was a leader when it came to schedule coordination and worked with the GC […]
Employee Spotlight: Jason Isaacs
Spotlight on Jason Congratulations to Jason, HVAC Modeler/BIM Coordinator, for earning the August 2023 Employee Spotlight. Justin Tucker, VDC Division Manager, says, “Jason’s dedication to teamwork was apparent with his work on the Placerville MOB project, when he stepped up to help the GC lead the BIM coordination efforts on the project. Although the GC […]
Employee Spotlight: Danielle “DJ” Johnson
Spotlight on DJ Congratulations to DJ, mechanical field engineer, for earning the July 2023 Employee Spotlight. Jack McKnight, vice president of operations, says, “DJ is one of the hardest workers on our team. Her dedication and drive have had a major impact on the success of our field team at UC Davis. She is always […]
Employee Spotlight: Kenny Utley Jr.
Spotlight on Kenny Congratulations to Kenny Utley Jr., welder/fabricator, for earning the March 2023 Employee Spotlight. Caleb Rugg, manufacturing manager, says, “Kenny is my Swiss army knife. I can throw him on any project or type of work in the shop and he will rise to the occasion to get it done no matter how […]
Employee Spotlight: Bruce Meyer
Spotlight on Bruce Congratulations to Bruce Meyer, electrical foreman, for earning the January 2023 Employee Spotlight. Michael Warren, electrical division manager, says, “Bruce is one of the most dedicated members of our team. Traveling up from Bakersfield and leading crews wherever he’s needed shows the work hard/play hard and teamwork mentality that he embodies. From […]
Employee Spotlight: Bobby Thomas
Spotlight on Bobby Congratulations to Bobby Thomas, HVAC special projects foreman, for earning the November 2022 Employee Spotlight. Tommy Jojola, HVAC service foreman, says, “One of my best decisions was trusting Bobby to lead our special projects in the field, he has been great with customers and has the patience to see these projects through […]
Employee Spotlight: Justin Tozzi
Spotlight on Justin Congratulations to Justin Tozzi, plumbing and piping trade specialist, for earning the October 2022 Employee Spotlight. Justin Tucker, VDC division manager, says, “Tozzi truly embodies our core value of Work Hard, Play Hard. When he isn’t in the office managing a team of modelers or grinding through hundreds of pages of drawings, […]