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Archive: 2021

06.30.21

Harris Congratulates Director Greg Pumper on his Retirement

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris congratulates Greg Pumper, director, on his retirement after 38 combined years of leading field operations for HiMEC, Inc., and Harris’ Rochester, Minn., regional office. Starting as a pipefitter apprentice in 1983 at HiMEC, Pumper has built a successful career in construction. Trained and certified in service and piping installation, he ...Read More
06.30.21

The Real Harris: Meet Charlie Simon

Tell us about your background? What drew you to this industry? “My Dad, family and friends were in the HVAC trades. I grew up surrounded by the industry. I also enjoy building things.” What led you to Harris? What makes you stay? “In 1994, right out of high school, I started at Quality Mechanical Contractors of ...Read More
06.15.21

The Real Harris: Meet Delores Johnson

What drew you to this industry? “I started in construction 17 years ago as a file clerk for the McCarran International Airport Terminal 3 project in Las Vegas, Nevada. During that time, I worked for a few general contractors, took project management classes and continued to grow and develop proficiencies in the construction industry.” What led you to Harris? What do ...Read More
06.14.21

Harris Technical Snapshot: COVID-19 Healthy Spaces

Driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increased concern and consideration by the mechanical engineering community. Harris’ technical snapshot is written around the latest and on-going observations, advice and technical developments in the field. Harris provides mechanical services for building systems in design, construction, controls and service. We want to ensure confidence in the systems we provide to our clients and customers. We are entering a new era for mechanical and HVAC design, where three pillars of importance ... Read More
06.10.21

Harris named to 2021 Nevada Top Workplaces List

(St. Paul, Minn.) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced that its regional office in Las Vegas has been named to the list of 2021 Nevada Top Workplaces, the second year in a row that it has received this honor. Out of hundreds of entries, only 42 Nevada workplaces qualified for the list. They will be honored ...Read More
06.10.21

Harris Case Study: Providence Academy

Providence Academy is a premier PreK-12 private school with a stately exterior nestled on 42-acres west of Minneapolis. Its interior is designed to emphasize space and comfort in classrooms, laboratories and gymnasiums. The commons and cafeteria can accommodate up to 1,000 students. But all that space can be costly if the building’s equipment doesn’t operate efficiently. In 2020, Providence enlisted strategic partner, Harris, to identify energy savings opportunities and ensure maximum efficacy.Read More
06.03.21

The Real Harris: Meet Brenda Devlin

Tell us about your background. What led you to this Industry? “My background includes talent acquisition, management and development, benefits and succession planning, mergers and acquisition due diligence and integration, strategy development and execution, and marketing communications. I hold a master’s in Business Administration and a BA in French & Spanish, with a concentration in Russian. ...Read More
06.01.21

Digital Transformation Drives Change in Construction

Alejandro Saenz, VP of Digital Transformation, talks about how Digital Transformation and the concept of Industrialized Construction are driving change in the construction industry and what businesses must do to be successful as they navigate the complex digital transition process to better serve customers. Read More
05.26.21

The Real Harris: Meet Austin Mingus

Tell us about your background? What drew you to this industry? “I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands which led me to the construction field and ultimately construction coordination. It’s fun to see a project start as a need, become a proposed solution and then come to life to solve the problem.” ...Read More

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