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04.01.21

Harris acquires HVAC Controls & Specialties

(ST. PAUL, Minn., April 1, 2021) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced that it has acquired HVAC Controls & Specialties, a privately-held company based in Garden City, ID. With the acquisition, Harris will extend its workforce in Idaho – from Boise and the Treasure Valley, to Jerome, Burley, McCall, and Sun Valley. Known for its work in service and ...Read More
03.26.21

The Real Harris: Meet Mary Becker

What led you to this Industry? “I had worked for a painting contractor for several years, doing accounting and estimating as well as working in the field. After leaving there, I worked in a manufacturing facility and was looking for a different opportunity. My experience with reading blueprints, estimating and accounting helped me get in the door at ...Read More
03.23.21

Harris Announces 2020 Employee Award Winners

(ST. Paul, Minn., March 23, 2021) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced its 2020 Employee Award winners across five categories that exemplify Harris: Prefabrication (project and region), safety, culture, innovation and lifetime achievement. The following award winners were nominated by their peers. Prefabrication Project Award: Large Medical Device Company This Harris crew lowered first time cost, increased job site efficiency, increased safety and lessened impact on the owner’s facility. Charged with constructing ...Read More
03.19.21

The Real Harris: Meet Heather Olsen

What led you to this Industry? “I started as a temp with Wasatch Controls (the company that Harris acquired in 2010) and became a part of the Harris family almost 11 years ago. Growing up in a construction family, it has always been a part ...Read More
02.01.21

Harris named Top Workplaces USA

Harris has been recognized with the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award. This is the first year that Energage, Inc. has taken its regional Top Workplaces awards to the national level. The honor is based solely on employee feedback. Read More
01.29.21

Harris named 2021 Top Workplaces USA

Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced that it has been named 2021 Top Workplaces USA. This is the first year that Energage has taken its highly-recognized regional Top Workplaces awards to the national level. "We want to thank our Harris team for making us a Top Workplace in 2021," says Michel Michno, CEO. "Back in 2016, we started a new strategic plan, part ...Read More
01.07.21

Harris names next CEO, Michel Michno

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Michel Michno has been named the next CEO of Harris, a leading mechanical contractor headquartered in Minnesota with twelve offices nationwide. Michno joined Harris in 2015 as chief operations officer, bringing with him over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, including international experience in Europe, Asia, Africa and Central and South America.   His broad background includes skills in building envelopes, ...Read More
11.09.20

Harris named #43 in ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors List

Harris was recently listed in ENR's Top 600 Specialty Contractors List! We are listed #43  overall and #7 in Mechanical Contractors. Congratulations to our team! Find the list and ENR story at the link below: ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors: Firms Shift Into Crisis Mode Note: You may need a subscription to access the story and lists.Read More
09.30.20

Q&A: Want peak building performance?

Church Executive magazine talks to Harris’ Bob Swanger to learn how building owners and operators can use Telemetry® to help identify maintenance issues, improve a building’s performance, and identify energy cost savings. Read full story in Church Executive.Read More

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