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Author: Angela Mork

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
11.22.21

The Real Harris: Meet Jason Rodewald

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I decided after high school I didn’t want to attend a major university and have another 4 years of schooling. I took a drafting class my senior year of high school and thought maybe that could be a route to take, so ...Read More
11.15.21

The Real Harris: Meet Charlie Hall

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I met a guy at the gym who told me about a driver job at Cal-Air. I applied for the job and got hired as a material expeditor. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? I am at ...Read More
11.09.21

SHOW US YOUR TRUCK

Harris is featured on the cover and within PHC News magazine (part of PHCP Pros)! Tom Danley, vice president, Service + Building Automation, shares some thoughts about our service trucks and the Harris brand. Read More
11.03.21

The Real Harris: Meet Dan Martin

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in construction/service/BAS? What drew you to the industry?  I am in my 16th year in the Mechanical trade. I chose to go into the trade because of a conversation with a refrigeration mechanic when I was a box boy at a grocery store in High School. ...Read More
10.29.21

Harris ranks in Top 10 among Mechanical Firms Nationally

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, is proud to announce it is ranked 8th among the top 50 mechanical firms in the 2021 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list published by Engineering News-Record (ENR), a world-renowned publication for engineering and construction news and analysis. The company ranked 53rd overall. Since opening ...Read More
10.25.21

The Real Harris: Meet Chia Kwong

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? "I moved to the Bay Area in 2000 after I got my Finance degree and started my career working for Mechanical Contractors, assisting PM price out change estimate, monthly billings, and process approved change orders." What drew you to Harris? What makes you ...Read More
10.19.21

Harris Acquires Northern Virginia-Based Emtech Incorporated

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, has acquired Emtech Incorporated, a Northern Virginia-based building automation company. With the acquisition, Harris will extend its workforce throughout the Mid-Atlantic. For more than 41 years, Emtech has provided full-service building automation in the Virginia and DC metro area. Specializing in Niagara, Honeywell, EasyIO and Johnson Controls, its team provides engineering and design, programming, integration, ...Read More
10.15.21

Harris Case Study: Medical Centers

Harris recognizes how important it is to abate disruption when a project involves an occupied space. That was the case when crews recently worked with a large healthcare system. In an effort to update its facility and improve patient access, Harris was enlisted to help construct a new central utility plant, parking structure and shipping and receiving building. The new structures provided much-needed upgrades to help meet the healthcare needs of the area’s growing population. Read More