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Archive: 2026

Facility leaders are facing growing pressure to control operating costs while improving building performance. Energy prices continue to fluctuate. Tenants expect efficient, comfortable spaces. Capital budgets are tight and every dollar must demonstrate value. In this environment, sustainability has shifted from a long-term aspiration to a practical business strategy. Efficient HVAC systems and smart mechanical planning now offer measurable financial advantages that support both immediate needs and long-term goals. Across industries, organizations are choosing sustainable solutions to reduce risk, strengthen ...Read More

In the American Southwest, summer heat arrives fast and demands immediate performance from your building’s HVAC systems. Temperatures can spike well into the triple digits seemingly overnight. For facility managers and building owners, that spike can quickly expose weaknesses in aging or poorly maintained equipment. If your systems are not prepared to handle the sudden, intense thermal load, you risk facing expensive downtime right when you need cooling the most. Cooling season readiness means not just turning the system ...Read More

Harris’ Project Manager Rotational Training Program is designed to accelerate the development of future project leaders by giving early-career professionals hands-on experience across the organization. With projects of all shapes and sizes in markets all over the industry, the program offers not only a broad understanding of the business, but the opportunity to build relationships across the company and develop the skills needed to excel. In the 18-24-month program, the trainees learn how to shape themselves into well-round, successful ...Read More

Most building automation systems come with the promise of control, visibility and long-term performance. However, what many owners discover over time is that not all systems are created equal when it comes to openness. Some platforms give you full access to data, integrations and future options, including the freedom to choose who services and supports your facility. Others market themselves as “open” while quietly preserving vendor control through licensing, software locks or restricted tools, limiting service options to a single ...Read More