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Author: Angela Mork

07.12.23

Harris Wins 2023 Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced today that it’s a 2023 Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award winner. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that builds and brands employers of choice, determines the awards. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have ...Read More
06.21.23

The Real Harris: Meet Ross Nelson

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? As I was nearing graduation, my Dad was working as a facility manager and Harris had completed a chiller replacement project in his building.  He encouraged me to send my resume over and I flew to St. Paul, interviewed, and started a few days after my graduation.Read More
06.19.23

Harris Named a 2023 Top Workplaces Winner in Minnesota

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – The Star Tribune recently named Harris a 2023 Top Workplaces National Standard winner in Minnesota. Only 123 companies made the list this year. Top Workplaces highlights companies based on employee feedback measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. For this award, the Star Tribune partnered with Energage, LLC., a third-party employee recognition program, to collect survey information from public, private and nonprofit ...Read More
06.09.23

Second PM Rotational Training Program Kicks Off

Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, is proud to announce their second Project Management Rotational Training program begins in June. Harris’ purpose & vision for this rotational training program is to accelerate the training process for project managers, helping PMs develop to the Sr. Project Manager level of their career in an accelerated timeline. Harris will utilize this rotational training program as a talent pipeline to place quality PM talent throughout all locations. Through this interactive, rotational program trainees will explore ...Read More
06.05.23

The Real Harris: Keith Barlow

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I started in construction based upon my interest in architecture.  I received an associate degree in architecture and structural design. I then pursued a BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.  I worked my way through college at Superior Air Handling (now Harris) as a detailer, drawing by hand, putting my architectural understanding to practice.  When I graduated, I decided to stay ...Read More
05.25.23

Harris Arizona Presented with Platinum Safety Award

We are pleased to announce that Harris Arizona has been presented with the 2023 Platinum Safety Award from Highwire! With an overall rating of 97%, they join a select group of contractors who have achieved a minimum score of 95%. The commitment to safety by the Phoenix team is felt by employees and customers alike. Being publicly recognized for their efforts is a testament to the dedication of each Harris team member. Highwire is ...Read More
05.17.23

The Real Harris: Meet Cody Sinke

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? My father has always been part of the HVAC industry. He was a small business owner, and I always helped him with service work when the opportunities were there. After my military service, I went to engineering school for HVAC and that is where I learned about BAS and had the opportunity to perform my internship for a controls company. That ...Read More
05.16.23

Mehran Salehi Wins 2023 40 Under 40 Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Consulting-Specifying Engineer announced today that Mehran Salehi, Building Environmental Science Associate, from Harris, was recognized as a 2023 40 Under 40 award winner. Read Salehi’s award winner profile here. The magazine honors 40 talented nonresidential building industry professionals under the age of 40 who stand out in both personal and professional aspects. Candidates are nominated by a colleague or mentor and then judged by industry experts based on ...Read More
05.08.23

Harris Las Vegas Named to 2023 Top Workplaces List

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris’ office in Las Vegas has been named to the 2023 Nevada Top Workplaces list for the fourth year in a row. Only 67 Nevada companies made this year’s list. The Review-Journal and Business Press partnered with Energage, LLC., the nation’s most credible employer recognition program, for the rankings. Based entirely on employee feedback, the anonymous survey measures 15 culture ...Read More
05.02.23

The Real Harris: Meet Zach Von Schneidau

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I kind of fell into the construction industry. I started with remodeling apartments and then found a construction company and started doing sales. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? The location first, then the people. The culture and team ...Read More