08.11.20
Harris was chosen to install the plumbing and HVAC for the Prescott VA Mental Health Building. The plumbing systems were cast iron underground waste piping, cast iron above ground waste and vent piping. The domestic water systems are standard copper with re-circulated hot water systems. The systems did not require any special medical gases or special equipment, making installation easier.
On the HVAC side, Harris installed a 48 well geothermal piping system, including site piping to the mechanical ...
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08.11.20
The Phoenix International Raceway project was a combination of three phases; a renovation of the existing grandstands, new grandstands and 13 new buildings located in the infield of the track. Each phase included plumbing, sheetmetal ductwork for the suites, track operations, concessions, kitchens and toilet facilities. The project was scheduled in phases over two years with milestone dates that had to be met before the race events in April and November.
Race day could not be impacted by ...
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08.11.20
Harris recently completed the Marshfield Clinic Health System’s 200,000-square foot hospital and a 40,000-square foot cancer center expansion. The project includes a new central heating and cooling plant. The clinic’s mechanical systems are currently connected by underground tunnels with the hospital feeding the cancer center from a central chilled water, hot water and medical gas system.
This fast track project was split into two phases with phase one, the cancer center having less than a ...
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08.11.20
Harris was awarded the contract for the new ESPN Studio at The Linq Hotel along the Las Vegas Strip. The project will include 2,300 square feet of new studio space and 2,400 square feet of renovated office space. The new studio will be ESPN’s Vegas hub during major sporting events along with other related content.
Harris will provide both HVAC and plumbing for both the studios and office space. There will be three different studios built that overlook ...
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08.11.20
The Banner del Web project was a change of the lower floor of the building from a fully exhausted constant volume system to a variable air-volume system with return air. Harris was selected as the prime contractor based on qualifications and approach to execute the project. The project required modifying the existing 168,000 cfm AHU-24 and the replacement of the existing return air handling units. The (2) 200 hp. 84,000 cfm fans were removed from an in-phased plan so one fan could remain ...
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08.11.20
The new Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Center was built to address growing community needs. The new 123,000-square foot, four-story facility has space for innovative technology and increased patient capacity.
Throughout preconstruction, the project team successfully collaborated and resolved logistical complexities associated with an extremely tight site, design redirection and modifications to the project. The team overcame the obstacles associated with a very limited project space and the challenges associated with working in a operational medical ...
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07.30.20
Harris Service recently completed the change out of a 130-Ton Air Cooled Chiller on the US Bank Center Place building in Rochester, MN. This was a Design-Build project with Harris being the prime contractor.
Harris’ scope of work consisted of demoing one of two existing chillers and installing a new chiller prior to summer cooling needs in the building. This work involved demo and modification of existing piping and installation of new isolation valves so that the ...
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03.23.18
In June 2013, Harris was selected to provide the demolition and replacement of all existing plumbing, HVAC piping and sheet metal and temperature control systems for the restoration of the more than 100-year-old historic Minnesota State Capitol building.
After 100+ years of service, the Capitol building had reached a critical deterioration point with a crumbling exterior, antiquated mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and inadequate life safety systems.
The project team worked hard to overcome the challenges associated with ...
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03.22.18
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah offers students over two dozen courses for students pursuing their undergraduate and master degrees. Nestled in the heart of the “Silicone Slopes”, the University serves approximately 4,500 students annually. The Garff Executive Education building will house the University’s graduate program.
Jacobsen Construction Co selected Harris to be the mechanical and plumbing contractor for the new 150,000-square foot classroom and executive training facility.
The mechanical ...
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03.22.18
The University of Minnesota Physics and Nanotechnology Building houses 200 faculty, post-doctorate and graduate students, and visiting researchers. Harris was awarded the mechanical contract for this state-of-the-art facility and provided the HVAC, plumbing, piping, controls and fire protection. Harris worked with the construction team to complete this difficult lab-intensive project on-time and on budget.
Highlights of the new building include more than 43,000 square feet of highly flexible physics laboratories and laboratory support space. An additional 15,000 square feet has ...
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