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Archive: 2025

06.25.25

Not all heroes wear capes: Nate Lee of Harris in Blackfoot, ID, helps save a local woman’s life

Author: Bob Swanger, Executive Vice President, Service + Building Automation Humanity is never "off the clock." Many of us have read about incredible acts of heroism and thought, "could I have been that brave? Would I have made that decision, if it were me?" For Blackfoot HVAC service technician, Nate Lee, the answer was unequivocally "yes" when he saw two people struggling to evacuate someone from a car that ended up in the canal next to the road. The ...Read More
06.19.25

Climate Control Inc. Partners with Harris

(Fargo, ND) – On April 1st, 2025, Harris acquired Fargo-based Climate Control, Inc., marking a significant investment in the future of both companies as well as the communities they serve. Established in 1993, Climate Control, Inc. has built a strong reputation for simplifying complex building automation systems and is recognized throughout North Dakota and Western Minnesota for its dedication to customer service and innovative solutions. Reflecting on the decision to join forces with Harris, which is headquartered in the Twin Cities, Climate Control, ...Read More
06.16.25

Harris Named a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – The Star Tribune recently named Harris a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota. Top Workplaces provides employer recognition to companies in Minnesota based on employee feedback measuring workplace experience and organizational culture. For this award, the Star Tribune partnered with Energage, LLC., a third-party employee recognition program, to collect survey information from public, private and nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. “We’re extremely grateful for this recognition,” says April Keizer, Director of ...Read More
Long rows of large server racks stretch through a data center interior, illuminated by a cool, dominant blue light emanating from the equipment and aisles.
05.30.25

Why Harris Is the Data Center Partner of Choice

Author: Christopher Chewning, Construction Executive The explosive growth of artificial intelligence has fueled an unprecedented demand for data centers. But building these large-scale facilities isn’t getting easier, especially as the latest trend pushes data centers into increasingly remote locations, far from major labor markets. Harris has the experience and resources to handle all the challenges associated with getting these projects done on aggressive timelines. The Challenge of Remote Regions Data center developers are facing a ...Read More
05.23.25

Harris Supports Next Generation of Welders at Southeast Minnesota High School Welding Competition

(ROCHESTER, Minn.) – Harris was proud to attend the Annual Southeast Minnesota High School Welding Competition, recently hosted by Local 6 Plumbers and Pipefitters at their training center in Rochester.  This year’s event brought together more than 400 students from across the state, offering them the opportunity to demonstrate their welding skills and learn more about careers in the skilled trades. Approximately 170 ...Read More
05.22.25

Harris Features a Day in the Life of a Plumbing + Piping Shop Superintendent in New Video

(ST. PAUL, Minn., May 22, 2025) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor with offices all over the nation (and many more job sites), has just released the latest video in their social-first series called, “A Day in the Life.” This latest installment features the Plumbing + Piping Shop Superintendent role, highlighting the responsibilities and dynamic work environment involved in this role! For those eager to work in an environment where passion, creativity and ...Read More
05.02.25

Harris Features a Day in the Life of a Welder in New Video

(ST. PAUL, Minn., May 2, 2025) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor with offices all over the nation (and many more job sites), has just released the latest video in their social-first series called, “A Day in the Life.” This latest installment features the Welder role, highlighting the responsibilities and fun work environment involved in this role! Talent need look no further than Harris if they have their hearts set on ...Read More
04.29.25

The Real Harris: John Jeske

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I’ve been an in-house construction lawyer for almost 17 years, mostly with an exterior façade contractor. I got started in construction because the law firm where I practiced prior to that had an opening in their Construction Law group. What drew you to Harris? ...Read More

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