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Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? My Stepfather is a plumber, he is the one that helped steer me into being a union plumber. What traits do you think are important for someone in your role to be successful?     To be very detail oriented and well organized, there are many moving parts that need to come together at the same time every day. What ...Read More

After a new building has been constructed, the question starts to pop up of how will this same building be maintained. How can this building continue to run for years to come? That’s where a building automation (BA) system specialist steps in. BA system specialists perform system testing, create project graphics and ensure every detail and issue is recorded, tracked, and ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I studied Architecture in college. When I realized I disliked Architecture it was a little too late to switch majors. So, I picked up a minor in Construction Management and started learning about the different roles of subcontractors in the industry. One of my favorite classes in college was Building Science, where we learned about the inner workings of a building ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business?    I started my accounting career auditing manufacturing and construction companies.  I quickly moved into the business side supporting accounting operations. This is my first full time exposure to the industry. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? The desire to help improve accounting operations.  I stay because we have a great collaborative team!  We work hard, but ...Read More

Tell us about your background. I started with a large design & engineering consultancy when I was 18 years old in London UK as a pre-university trainee. I worked there each summer before graduation from University of Manchester, then returned to carry working with them for many more years in London and San Francisco. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? I was drawn to Harris through the collaborative approach I’d experienced with the ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I started in college drafting for a conveyor systems manufacturer. Then I applied for a position with Superior Air Handling in their sheet metal detailing department back in 1993 as a Pre-Apprentice, working nights. What drew you to Harris? What makes you ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I actually attended a vocational high school and was an installer my junior and senior year. After, I was a service technician for several years. Then, in my twenties I decided to go back to school for engineering. I have always worked ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? Shortly after college, my childhood friend reached out to me about joining his company, Southland, to work on the Pentagon renovation. At that time, I knew nothing about HVAC or plumbing and had spent a short time with a small general ...Read More

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

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