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06.10.21

Harris named to 2021 Nevada Top Workplaces List

(St. Paul, Minn.) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced that its regional office in Las Vegas has been named to the list of 2021 Nevada Top Workplaces, the second year in a row that it has received this honor. Out of hundreds of entries, only 42 Nevada workplaces qualified for the list. They will be honored ...Read More
05.23.25

Harris Supports Next Generation of Welders at Southeast Minnesota High School Welding Competition

(ROCHESTER, Minn.) – Harris was proud to attend the Annual Southeast Minnesota High School Welding Competition, recently hosted by Local 6 Plumbers and Pipefitters at their training center in Rochester.  This year’s event brought together more than 400 students from across the state, offering them the opportunity to demonstrate their welding skills and learn more about careers in the skilled trades. Approximately 170 ...Read More
05.22.25

Harris Features a Day in the Life of a Plumbing + Piping Shop Superintendent in New Video

(ST. PAUL, Minn., May 22, 2025) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor with offices all over the nation (and many more job sites), has just released the latest video in their social-first series called, “A Day in the Life.” This latest installment features the Plumbing + Piping Shop Superintendent role, highlighting the responsibilities and dynamic work environment involved in this role! For those eager to work in an environment where passion, creativity and ...Read More
05.02.25

Harris Features a Day in the Life of a Welder in New Video

(ST. PAUL, Minn., May 2, 2025) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor with offices all over the nation (and many more job sites), has just released the latest video in their social-first series called, “A Day in the Life.” This latest installment features the Welder role, highlighting the responsibilities and fun work environment involved in this role! Talent need look no further than Harris if they have their hearts set on ...Read More
04.29.25

The Real Harris: John Jeske

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I’ve been an in-house construction lawyer for almost 17 years, mostly with an exterior façade contractor. I got started in construction because the law firm where I practiced prior to that had an opening in their Construction Law group. What drew you to ...Read More
04.23.25

Harris Wins 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced today that it has earned a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Compensation & Benefits. The Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that prioritize employees and create people-first cultures. The award winners are selected based on results from an employee engagement survey issued by Energage, a third-party research firm with the nation’s most credible employer recognition program. The Compensation & Benefits category recognizes organizations that provide packages their ...Read More
04.15.25

Harris Features a Day in the Life of an Assistant Project Manager in New Video

(ST. PAUL, Minn., April 15, 2025) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor with offices all over the nation (and many more job sites), has just released the latest video in their social-first series called, “A Day in the Life.” This latest installment features the role of Assistant Project Manager, highlighting the wide variety of responsibilities involved in this role! Talent need look no further than Harris if they have ...Read More
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04.14.25

Smarter Systems, Smoother Operations: How Telemetry Transforms Building Automation

Authors: Ben VanderSluis, Director, Data Driven Solutions and Brett Colsch, Lead BA System Specialist In facility management, the biggest problems are often ones you can’t see. Until they become costly failures. Traditional maintenance methods often miss subtle signs of wear and inefficiency, leading to unexpected expenses and downtime for your building. Telemetry transforms this scenario by continuously monitoring your facility’s vital systems, identifying existing and potential issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. More than just a ...Read More
04.14.25

Harris St. Paul Earns a Minnesota Safety Council Governor’s Workplace Safety Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the 2025 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference on May 5-6. Harris St. Paul is among 200 employers to be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. “Keeping the people we work and live with safe is a full-time job,” said Paul Aasen, CEO of the Minnesota Safety Council. “Congratulations to Harris for investing the time and energy to ...Read More
Close-up of intricate pipework and valves within an industrial refinery setting.
03.27.25

Harris Highlights Pacific Northwest Refinery Projects in New Video Release

(ST. PAUL, Minn., March 27, 2025) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor with offices all over the nation (and many more job sites), has just released their latest video which highlights Harris Pacific Northwest’s leading work in the Refineries market. In this video you’ll learn how decades of experience have established Harris as the go-to contractor for these complex projects. Leading innovation and a deep understanding of the unique challenges ...Read More