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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

Author: Warren Graham, Project Sales Representative In the world of building systems, HVAC often gets the spotlight. People will spend big to keep the air cool, the heat flowing and the filters clean. Plumbing, on the other hand, is often treated as an afterthought. That’s a mistake. Plumbing is one of the most essential, misunderstood and undervalued systems in any building. Not only is it responsible for comfort and convenience but it’s also your first line ...Read More

Author: Bob Swanger, Executive Vice President, Service + Building Automation Humanity is never "off the clock." Many of us have read about incredible acts of heroism and thought, "could I have been that brave? Would I have made that decision, if it were me?" For Blackfoot HVAC service technician, Nate Lee, the answer was unequivocally "yes" when he saw two people struggling to evacuate someone from a car that ended up in the canal next to the road. The ...Read More

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 Harris? ...Read More

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

Author: Aileen Dosev Imagine a successful career. Job security, a high salary and an irreplaceable skillset.   You might picture a banker or lawyer typing away in a skyscraper. But as college graduates struggle to find jobs post-graduation, America’s next top workers might be those building skyscrapers.  America faces unprecedented demand ...Read More