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12.08.16

Power Plant as Tourist Attraction

The University of Minnesota’s effort to turn a century-old heating plant on campus into a clean source of heat and power isn’t quite finished, but the $113 million project is already gaining national and international attention. Hundreds of energy experts and other curious visitors -- including a group from as far away as Germany -- have toured the project in advance of its expected March completion, said Jerome Malmquist, the U of M’s director of energy management. Read More
12.07.16

Harris hires Vice President of Human Capital

Harris is excited to announce the creation of a new executive position. Brenda Devlin joined Harris as Vice-President of Human Capital. We chose this title as opposed to the more conventional title of Vice-President of Human Resources for a specific reason; capital is something you invest and nurture, a resource is something you expend. Our people are not expendable. Brenda is a proven human capital leader who will focus on aligning business initiatives with strategy and culture to ensure business ...Read More
12.01.16

Winter Newsletter 2016

In this issue: VA Medical Center Opens Its Doors In New Orleans, Project Awards & Updates, and Employee Recognition. Read More
09.01.16

Fall Newsletter 2016

In this issue: Cutting Edge: Laser Cutter Means Increased Precision in Less Time, Project Awards & Updates, and Employee Recognition. Read More
07.07.16

Harris Acquires Las Vegas Mechanical Contractor

St. Paul-based Harris Cos., a mechanical contractor, said Wednesday it has acquired Quality Mechanical Contractors, which is based in Las Vegas. Terms were not disclosed. Harris said the acquisition looks to enhance its footprint in the western United States. Quality Mechanical will serve as a Harris division while retaining its name. Read the full article from the St. Paul Pioneer Press.Read More
07.06.16

Harris purchases Quality Mechanical contractors

Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, has purchased Quality Mechanical Contractors based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 1971, Quality Mechanical specializes in industrial, commercial and residential HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal fabrication. With this purchase Harris enhances its presence in the western United States. Quality Mechanical’s diverse portfolio includes tenant improvements, high-profile central plants, large-scale government contracting and mega-resorts. They’ve left their mark on some of the most iconic projects in Las Vegas, including Aria City Center, ...Read More
05.11.16

Honeywell names Harris Controls US contractor of the year

Harris Controls, a division of the leading mechanical contractor Harris, is pleased to announce it has been recognized as Honeywell’s 2015 U.S. Contractor of the Year. Each year, businesses designated as Honeywell Authorized Controls Integrators compete nationally for the award which is based on project volume, major project wins, creative solutions, technical competency and commitment to work with Honeywell business groups. Honeywell chose Harris Controls for this distinction based on ...Read More

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