News
Archive: 2022

05.13.22

Harris Video Shows Mechanical Contracting Expertise

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Leading mechanical contractor, Harris, has released a new Overview video showcasing its expertise in design and engineering, construction, building automation, service, manufacturing, conveyors and end-to-end building systems. The 1.11 (1 minute, 11 seconds) piece is part of “The REEL Harris” series and can be viewed on Harris’ Expertise page. The video highlights how the leading mechanical contractor’s innovative and collaborative approach to providing ...Read More
05.12.22

The Real Harris: Meet Dana Sears

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? My uncle was a Service Journeyman at RM Thornton, prior to Harris acquiring the division. He got me into the business as a helper there. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? I loved working at RM Thornton as an apprentice. Before, I was pretty unhappy with the situation I was in at another company, so I ...Read More
05.11.22

Harris Design Studio extends services to Mid-Atlantic Region!

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris Design Studio has opened an additional location in the Rosslyn district of Arlington, Virginia. The new office extends Harris’ in-house services to meet the growing demand for its design-build, design-assist, design/bid/build and standalone 3D modeling services and allows greater coverage to the East Coast with its rapidly growing team. Harris’ Ilona Johnson, associate director, leads the team locally. Harris Design Studio’s collaborative approach is unique in ...Read More
04.12.22

Congratulations to Harris’ 2021 Employee Award Winners

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – National mechanical contractor, Harris, is pleased to share the winners of its 2021 Employee Awards. Nominated by their peers in the categories of Prefabrication (project and region), Safety, Culture, Innovation and Lifetime Achievement, the winners are: Prefabrication Project Award – Manufacturing Facility, Salt Lake City, Utah Team Harris' Salt Lake City team provided design-build services for the mechanical and plumbing systems of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that has changed the ...Read More
04.12.22

HARRIS NAMED TO 2022 NEVADA TOP WORKPLACES LIST

Honor based solely on employee feedback; reflects commitment to building destination workplace (St. Paul, Minn., April 11, 2022) – For the third year in a row, Harris’ regional office in Las Vegas has been named to the list of 2022 Nevada Top Workplaces. Out of hundreds of entries, only 55 Nevada workplaces qualified for the list. The Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Business ...Read More
04.10.22

The Real Harris: Meet April Keizer

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? My background is in HR and training/development. I’ve always been drawn to training even at my first job in retail. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA with an HR emphasis. I love talent ...Read More
04.07.22

Digital Planning Pays Off in the Field

Ryan Cousineau, Project Manager, Harris, shares how a prefab approach can improve productivity and overall operations. Harris is featured in this month's PHCP PROS/PHC News cover story! Read More
03.30.22

HARRIS CASE STUDY: SUTTER HEALTH EDEN MEDICAL CENTER

Throughout a project, Harris is focused on helping our customers reach their building goals. Guiding our customers through preconstruction and construction are key components as we maximize target value design, collaboration, cost management and lean construction strategies to create the optimal path for success. Harris’ strategies enabled our team to not only meet but exceed the goals set for the Sutter Health Eden Medical Center. Read More