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01.26.22

The Real Harris: Meet Edward Rebman

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in construction/service/BAS? I attended Michigan State University for electrical engineering. Mid-way through the program I realized it didn’t want to be stuck behind a monitor for my entire professional career. Johnson Controls hired me after graduation for a sales position for building automation systems which, ...Read More

01.19.22

HARRIS ACQUIRES UPPER MIDWEST’S DIVISION 23 MECHANICAL SERVICES

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, has acquired Minnesota-based Division 23 Mechanical Services, a valued provider of commercial and industrial HVAC startup, service, preventative maintenance and warranty repair work. Incorporated by Harris, the D23 Mechanical team is now led by Harris’ Tom Danley, vice president, Service + Building Automation. “Harris is a great fit for Division 23,” says Division 23 Mechanical Founder Matt Bennerotte. “This acquisition allows ...Read More

01.12.22

The Real Harris: Meet McKenzie Scholz

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I have a degree in Advertising/Creative Writing and found myself drifting more into the Marketing field. I found myself in the construction industry totally by chance. After moving around a lot, I wanted to move closer to my family. So, I started ...Read More

01.01.22

HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND YOUR BUILDING: IT’S IN THE DATA

Harris’ Benjamin VanderSluis, PhD, director, Data Driven Solutions, shares how using data can improve building efficiency, help diagnose malfunctions, and find energy savings opportunities. Link Facility Management Journal bylineRead More

12.22.21

THE REAL HARRIS: MEET Kelly Gantverg

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in construction/service/BAS? What drew you to the industry? I grew up in the construction industry. I started out as a Dispatcher at Harris in Rochester after completing my degree in retail merchandise. In those 20+ years I have held several positions within Harris including, Business System, Service ...Read More

12.21.21

AS 2021 WINDS DOWN, COMMERCIAL HVAC CONTROLS IS LOOKING UP

Harris’ Todd Thiele, vice president, Controls, discusses trends in commercial HVAC controls, including an increased drive to prefabricate control panels, which enables more work to be done off-site. Link to ACHR News feature Read More

12.08.21

HOW ARE HOSPITALS BEING DESIGNED DIFFERENTLY?

Harris’ Steve Lutz, associate director, participated in CSE magazine’s MEP Roundtable on how today’s hospitals are being designed differently to meet today’s changing healthcare environment. Link to CSE MEP Roundtable Read More

12.08.21

The Real Harris: Meet Jacob Mecham

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in construction/service/BAS? What drew you to the industry? I started in construction at an early age working for my Dad’s construction company. I then moved to an electrician position after I got married. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? ...Read More

12.01.21

WHAT PUTS THE FAB IN PREFAB?

Harris’ Erik Lewis, director, BIM/VDC, shared his insight with Constructor Magazine on how BIM and prefab can save owners time and money. Read More

11.22.21

New Building Automation System’s Data News

Consulting-Specifying Engineer features Bob Swanger, executive vice president of Service + Building Automation, in this article about how building owners can preserve their assets, gain functionality, and increase efficiency and comfort by tapping into their existing HVAC systems. Read More

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