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Heating and cooling large commercial facilities demands a massive amount of energy. In fact, HVAC systems account for roughly 40% of the total energy consumed in commercial buildings. As organizations actively seek to reduce their environmental footprint, building owners and facility managers face a significant challenge. We must find innovative ways to lower carbon emissions without sacrificing indoor air quality or occupant comfort. A strategic transition toward sustainable HVAC solutions is the sensible path forward. Upgrading out-of-date equipment offers one of ...Read More

Critical environments leave no room for error. Facilities like data centers, healthcare institutions and research laboratories require flawless execution and reliability. Even minor disruptions in these spaces can lead to significant operational failures and financial losses. Partnering with a mechanical contractor who understands these stringent demands ensures operational success and peace of mind. At Harris, we deliver that assurance. With a comprehensive approach to critical infrastructure, we provide the precise expertise needed to keep your most vital operations running smoothly. ...Read More

Facility leaders are facing growing pressure to control operating costs while improving building performance. Energy prices continue to fluctuate. Tenants expect efficient, comfortable spaces. Capital budgets are tight and every dollar must demonstrate value. In this environment, sustainability has shifted from a long-term aspiration to a practical business strategy. Efficient HVAC systems and smart mechanical planning now offer measurable financial advantages that support both immediate needs and long-term goals. Across industries, organizations are choosing sustainable solutions to reduce risk, strengthen ...Read More

In the American Southwest, summer heat arrives fast and demands immediate performance from your building’s HVAC systems. Temperatures can spike well into the triple digits seemingly overnight. For facility managers and building owners, that spike can quickly expose weaknesses in aging or poorly maintained equipment. If your systems are not prepared to handle the sudden, intense thermal load, you risk facing expensive downtime right when you need cooling the most. Cooling season readiness means not just turning the system ...Read More

Harris’ Project Manager Rotational Training Program is designed to accelerate the development of future project leaders by giving early-career professionals hands-on experience across the organization. With projects of all shapes and sizes in markets all over the industry, the program offers not only a broad understanding of the business, but the opportunity to build relationships across the company and develop the skills needed to excel. In the 18-24-month program, the trainees learn how to shape themselves into well-round, successful ...Read More

Most building automation systems come with the promise of control, visibility and long-term performance. However, what many owners discover over time is that not all systems are created equal when it comes to openness. Some platforms give you full access to data, integrations and future options, including the freedom to choose who services and supports your facility. Others market themselves as “open” while quietly preserving vendor control through licensing, software locks or restricted tools, limiting service options to a single ...Read More

Introduction The design-build method has rapidly become a preferred approach in the construction industry, offering seamless collaboration, efficiency and innovation. According to the Design-Build Institute of America, nearly 50% of all U.S. construction spending will be delivered through design-build by 2028, totaling $2.6 trillion within the $5.5 trillion total construction forecast for assessed segments. At Harris Company, the heart of successful design-build projects lies in the effective integration of people, processes and technology. This article explores how these three ...Read More

For over three decades, Harris has enjoyed status as vendor of choice with Kemps. We’ve supplied them with conveyors, platforms and specialty equipment throughout that time, and Kemps has always appreciated the top-notch quality of both our equipment and our processes from design and manufacturing all the way through installation. Our relationship with Kemps is not defined by one project; it’s an ongoing collaboration. We serve as an extension of their team, supporting day-to-day operations, providing engineering for ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I started college as a physics major but soon realized that it was not the kind of career I wanted. My girlfriend (now wife) suggested I talk to her father. He happened to be mechanical designer working at Harris. He showed me all about a project he was working on, and I was amazed at everything that went into the design ...Read More

Author: Jon Hegge, Senior Manager, Business Development + Preconstruction Harris was thrilled to be selected as the mechanical contractor for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, a complex and ambitious project with aspirations to achieve the Living Certification under the Living Building Challenge (LBC). It is being constructed at a site in Medora, North Dakota, near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The museum will feature exhibits focusing on the life and legacy of Roosevelt, the 26th president of the ...Read More