06.03.14
Harris was awarded the mechanical contract providing plumbing, piping, HVAC and BIM modeling and detailing services for the new Voxman Music Building on the University of Iowa (UI) campus. One of the most striking features of this five-story building is its large glass exterior designed to make the facility more open to the public and highlight its new location in the downtown area. It also features various noise reduction and environmental design elements and materials in the design and ...
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Harris played a central role in overhauling the historic Valspar Applied Science and Technology (VAST) Center. After overseeing the demolition of existing mechanical and plumbing systems, Harris installed full plumbing and HVAC to the lower half of the building.
The Valspar labs test various types of paints and powders that require higher airflow rates and non-corrosive ductwork. With the large array of mechanical equipment running throughout the building, a Harris-led 3-D coordination effort between contractors was required ...
Read More 01.23.14
In August 2008, Harris began a 275,000-square foot addition to the existing Minneapolis Children’s Hospital consisting of an eight-story vertical expansion, a new central plant and front entry along with extensive renovations.
Harris provided complete design-build engineering and installation of all mechanical, plumbing, medical gases and temperature control systems for this project. Manufacturing ductwork and piping was key to streamline the installation and meet an aggressive “fast-track” schedule.
The eight-story addition included an energy plant ...
Read More 01.19.14
More than 35 years after Orchestra Hall was first built, the building exterior and public lobby spaces required major renovation. Harris was brought in to do work in these spaces as well as renovations to the auditorium, backstage areas and central plant.
Harris joined on early in the preconstruction process and performed major upgrades to the mechanical systems in the existing mechanical room, a rework of the existing high-pressure steam station and an addition of three new air ...
Read More 09.03.13
Great River Energy (GRE) hired Harris to serve as general contractor for the construction of the Elk River Peaking Station, a 175-megawatt natural gas peaking facility located in Elk River, Minnesota.
The plant featured a simple-cycle combustion turbine generator able to reach 150-megawatt of power output in 10 minutes, an output that is faster than any other industrial turbine of its size operating in the world (source: greatriverenergy.com). Designed to meet the community’s energy needs during ...
Read More 09.03.13
Harris worked extensively with stakeholders and St. Olaf College to design and install a new, sustainable science center. Much of the piping, duct systems and fixture assemblies for the 180,000-square foot building were prefabricated in Harris’ fabrication shop, allowing our company to comply with LEED certification requirements, complete work ahead of schedule and reduce time in the field.
To adhere to LEED certification requirements, Harris used low-VOC emitting adhesives and sealants for duct and pipe connections. A ...
Read More 09.03.13
Harris provided mechanical services for the Fairview Lakes Medical Center expansion and renovation. Harris installed four air handling units ranging in size from 12,000 to 20,000 cubic feet per minute. This installation and the associated tie-ins to existing HVAC systems were completed on off-hours to limit any disruption to patient services. Mechanical improvements also included the addition of a second emergency generator, as well as a new chiller and cooling towers.
In addition, Harris removed, replaced and rerouted many ...
Read More 09.03.13
Thanks to the efforts of the project team during the original East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital build-out, Harris was invited back to perform the construction of the 20-bed addition. With the addition of new patient rooms, this new facility also required room for additional support staff including an expanded dining area and new nursing stations.
Harris performed all HVAC, plumbing and medical gas piping for the 11,060-square foot expansion. Tie-ins were made to the existing plumbing and medical ...
Read More 09.03.13
The Arizona Supreme Court building’s outdated chillers needed an upgrade. Harris was awarded the project to demolish and install a new central plant alongside MS Square Construction.
The new plant required a highly scheduled and implemented phasing plan to tie-in two temporary chillers to provide the cooling load for the facility during construction.
The scope of work involved demolition of all existing central plant equipment including the existing ice chillers, water chiller, pumps, piping, ...
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