January 2013
| Business World Magazine | 69
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ased in Seattle, Washington, CCI Automated Technologies is a
leading system integration, software and infrastructure technol-
ogy company delivering building automation, energy services and
access control services for new construction and existing buildings.
Founded in 1976 as a controls contractor, CCI Automated Technol-
ogies helps building owners improve their buildings’ efficiency and security,
while reducing operating expenses and environmental impact. CCI com-
bines the technology resources of a major corporation with the personal-
ized service and ongoing support of a local company.
The company was originally called Control Contractors Inc., and was
founded by Al Lucas. According to President Maury Costantini, Lucas
began the business at a pivotal turning point in the industry. New and
innovative control systems were being developed, and building effi-
ciency was becoming a larger priority than it ever had been in the
past. Costantini joined the organization two years ago, when the
company was acquired by K’oyitl’ots’ina, Limited (KCorp) – a leader
in the field of facility operations and maintenance. “I came in, and