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09.15.26

Harris Acquires JMS Integrated Building Solutions, Expanding Into Texas

(Dallas, TX) – September 11, 2026 – Harris, one of the nation’s leading mechanical contractors, announced acquisition of JMS Integrated Building Solutions today. JMS is a building automation systems integrator serving the Dallas/Fort Worth and greater Texas market since 2007. The acquisition adds JMS's expertise in open protocol integration to Harris's expansive building automation platform and expands Harris’ regional presence into Texas. Jim Shadley, founder and CEO of JMS, will remain on as regional leader. Harris was founded in 1948 and has ...Read More
09.10.26

Harris Named a 2026 Top Workplace in Las Vegas

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Las Vegas Review-Journal has named Harris as a 2026 Top Workplace in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Top Workplaces provides employer recognition based directly on employee feedback measuring workplace experience and organizational culture. Las Vegas Review-Journal partners with Energage, LLC., a third-party employee recognition program, to collect survey information from public, private and nonprofit organizations in the Las Vegas area to determine this award. “We’re honored and grateful to our amazing team for making this ...Read More
08.21.26

Harris Releases New Industrialized Construction White Paper + Educational Video

(Saint Paul, MN.) - Harris today announced the release of two new resources designed to advance understanding of Industrialized Construction and support continued industry adoption of modern construction practices. The resources include a new white paper, “Industrialized Construction: The Operating Model of the Future,” and an educational video introducing audiences to key Industrialized Construction principles and Harris' approach to this work. Industrialized Construction brings together planning, manufacturing and construction practices to improve efficiency, increase predictability and help project ...Read More
07.29.26

Harris Drops Three New Videos Featuring Work in Las Vegas, Nevada

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) — Harris has released a set of three videos today, each of which centers on work being done by their teams out in Nevada, proving that when it comes to top-quality mechanical work, what happens in Vegas definitely doesn’t have to stay there. The videos cover three projects ranging in scope and scale: Rooftop Unit lifts for an ongoing educational building project, an ongoing remodel for a small salon inside a hotel/casino and work ...Read More
07.20.26

Harris Releases Video Spotlight of the Harris National Group

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) — Harris has released a new video showcasing the Harris National Group and the expertise behind delivering some of the country's most complex mechanical construction projects. Featuring insights from leaders across the organization, the video highlights how Harris supports large-scale, technically demanding projects by combining early project involvement, national resources and deep construction expertise. From healthcare facilities and stadiums to data centers and other high-profile developments, ...Read More
07.13.26

Harris Releases New Video Highlighting Data Center Expertise

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) — Harris has released a new video showcasing the company's experience and capabilities in the data center market. Featuring insights from company leaders across multiple regions and disciplines, the video explores the trends driving unprecedented demand for data center construction and the unique challenges associated with delivering these highly complex facilities. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services continue to fuel investment in data center infrastructure, ...Read More
07.13.26

Harris Deepens Colorado Commitment with Acquisition of Energy Services of Colorado

(Denver, CO., July 13, 2026) – Harris has strengthened its commitment to serving the Colorado market with the acquisition of Energy Services of Colorado (ESCO), effective July 13. Based in Westminster, ESCO brings decades of building control and energy management expertise along the Front Range, deepening Harris' local roots and expanding the resources available to customers across the region. ESCO joins a growing Harris presence in Colorado. The addition builds on the company's earlier acquisitions of D.R. Associates, Climate Engineering (CEI) ...Read More
06.19.26

Harris Earns Top Workplaces Awards in Minnesota and Washington, D.C.

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced today that it has been recognized with two regional Top Workplaces awards for 2026. The company's Minnesota locations were named a Minnesota Top Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune, while its Mid-Atlantic operations earned a Washington, D.C. Top Workplace award from WTOP News. The Top Workplaces program recognizes organizations that prioritize building strong workplace cultures and exceptional employee experiences. Winners are selected based entirely on employee feedback gathered ...Read More
06.16.26

Harris Mid-Atlantic, Mountain West + Arizona Teams Earn Highwire’s Highest Safety Distinction

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris is proud to announce that its Mid-Atlantic, Mountain West and Arizona teams have each earned the Platinum Safety Award from Highwire, a leading contractor success platform that helps organizations assess and manage risk across their projects and supply chains. The award is presented to companies that achieve a safety score of 95 or higher through Highwire's Safety Assessment Program. The evaluation measures both historical and current safety performance, providing owners ...Read More
06.01.26

Harris Expands Into Colorado Through Multiple Strategic Acquisitions

(Denver, CO., June 1, 2026) – Harris has expanded its national footprint into Colorado through the acquisition of three companies serving the region’s mechanical systems, controls and building automation markets. The move establishes a strong operating base for Harris in Colorado and significantly broadens the company’s presence across the Mountain West. The expansion began with the acquisition of Colorado-based temperature controls company D.R. Associates (DRA), effective May 4. Founded in Denver more than 20 years ago, DRA has built a ...Read More

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