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Archive: 2022

06.24.22

Harris Watch-It Notes: Healthcare Isolation Precautions

Introducing Harris Watch-It Notes, insights gathered from Harris experts on a specific topic related to complex project installations in the areas of design + engineering, construction, manufacturing, BAS, conveyors and end-to-end mechanical building systems. Our series begins with how to appropriately engineer an isolation room for a hospital or healthcare setting. Learn about negative and positive pressure rooms, codes, HVAC requirements, controls and more.Read More
06.20.22

Greg Donley, Senior VP at Harris, Retires After 31 Years

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – After 31 years at Harris, Greg Donley, senior vice president + general manager, is retiring. Donley’s impact on the leading national mechanical contractor is palpable. His service and influence at Harris started in 2005 with Donley playing an instrumental role when Harris acquired HiMEC, Inc., a full-service mechanical contractor based in Rochester, Minn., where Donley served as a part of the leadership team. His dedication, knowledge and leadership continued during his tenure as he served in leadership roles across ...Read More
06.14.22

The Real Harris: Meet John Godbold

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I have always liked working with my hands, taking things apart and finding out how they work. I went into the Navy Seabees to serve my country, continue to learn and develop my skills. After getting out I joined the local 602 ...Read More
06.08.22

Harris’ New Training Program Accelerates Career Path

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, began its new PM Rotational Training Program this week. The program – two years in the making – will provide valuable tools, resources and experience for PM trainees as they grow their careers. The purpose and vision of the Harris program is to fast-track the training process for project managers (PMs), helping them develop to the senior project manager level of their career in an accelerated timeline. Harris will use the interactive, rotational ...Read More
06.06.22

HARRIS’ BRENDA DEVLIN NAMED TO DISTINQUISHED LIST

Brenda Devlin, executive vice president, Human Capital + Business Support, has been named one of the “10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders 2022” by Industry Era Women Leaders Magazine. Learn about Devlin’s work at Harris and how she’s supporting others in the field. Read More
06.06.22

Brenda Devlin Named One of 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders 2022

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Brenda Devlin, executive vice president, Human Capital + Business Support, Harris, has been named one of the “10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders 2022” by Industry Era Women Leaders Magazine. Devlin was selected by the magazine’s editorial board based on her leadership, her ability to achieve decisive outcomes, drive initiatives and her inspirational impact on female entrepreneurs. Read full article here. Devlin is described as a proven leader. ...Read More
05.24.22

How Harris Uses BIM/VDC to Execute Precision & Quality on Projects

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – 3D-modeling plays a critical role when it comes to the design and execution of today’s buildings. In its latest expertise video, Harris showcases how its in-house designers, engineers, construction experts, project managers and other collaborating team members take full advantage of BIM/VDC to bring digital design and engineering, active planning and innovation to customers across the country. The new BIM/VDCRead More
05.16.22

Harris’ Ilona Johnson Receives 40 Under 40 Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Consulting-Specifying Engineer today announced that Ilona Johnson, PE, CEM, LEED AP, associate director, Harris has received the magazine’s 2022 40 Under 40 award. According to the magazine’s news release, the award is given annually to 40 nonresidential building industry professionals ages 40 and younger who stand out in a mixture of personal and professional aspects of their lives.    Read Johnson’s award profile here. “Now in its 15th year, the 2022 40 Under 40 ...Read More