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Archive: 2024

11.12.24

The Real Harris: Meet McKell Vedaa

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? Before Harris, I was a credit analyst and handled a large book of accounts receivable. My brother, who is a LBAS and has been here for many years finally convinced me to join the Harris team as a dispatcher. Read More
10.15.24

Harris Highlights Shop Foremen in New Video

(ST. PAUL, Minn., October 15th, 2024) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor with fifteen office locations (and many more job sites) nationwide, has just released the latest video in their social-first series called, “A Day in the Life.” This video provides a critical, behind-the-scenes look inside one of the organization’s busy prefabrication facilities through the eyes of shop foreman Chatawn Munson. Those with interest or aspirations in the skilled trades need look no further than Harris if they want to ...Read More
10.14.24

Harris Earns 2024 Utah Top Workplace Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – The leading mechanical contractor, Harris, has been named a 2024 Utah Top Workplaces by the Salt Lake Tribune. This is the second year in a row that the company has received this honor. “On behalf of everyone at Harris, I want to extend a much-deserved congratulations to our ...Read More
09.20.24

The Real Harris: Meet Jolynda Johnston

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I've always been passionate about creating things and solving problems. The thought that something I could build might leave a lasting impact on the world has always thrilled me. After years of exploring many career paths, I decided to pursue construction management. It was during this time that I crossed paths with Nate Nielson, who later offered me a position working ...Read More
08.21.24

The Real Harris: Meet Cody Harris

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction business? After high school I started a sheet metal apprenticeship in SLC, Utah. While doing my apprenticeship I started working for a small local contractor where I worked in various roles such as shop fabrication and field installation. After a few years with that company, I decided to make the switch to Harris and finished out my apprenticeship in a BIM/VDC role. Read More
08.12.24

Harris Video Release: A Day in the Life of a Project Executive

(ST. PAUL, Minn., July 10, 2024) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor with fifteen office locations (and many more job sites) nationwide, has just released the latest video in their social-first series called, “A Day in the Life.” This video provides a little-seen glimpse into the work done by Harris Project Executives on some of the nation’s biggest and most interesting jobs. Aspiring talent need look no further than Harris if they have their hearts set on working where their passion, ...Read More
08.05.24

War on Labor

Mike Nelson, Plant Manager at Harris, writes about combating false narratives about careers in the trades. Read about it in PHC News Magazine's August edition! Read More