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Harrison wanted to become an architect so that he would someday design impressive skyscrapers and/or custom homes. Growing up as a little boy who liked to play cowboys and get in the dirt to do things, he tried to balance the theory of school with the practicality of building by working in construction from time to time.
Once graduated and licensed, however, he realized that the general practice of architecture was not exactly "it". By sheer luck, he landed a job in 1977 with a manufacturer's rep that got him involved in roofing troubleshooting and design. That eventually lead to investigating how moisture gets into the building envelope. With a sound understanding of how buildings (or houses) should be built, and not leak, his career has taken him from coast to coast stateside. It even included working on the U. S. Embassy roof in Damascus, Syria.
In 1991, he knew when it was time to quit working for others and opened a one-man office. His main focus was to provide direct personal service. This is the result of the positive influence his parents had shown him as a service station owner and housewife who brought up 8 kids back in the '50's: Get up everyday and go to work. No cutting corners. If you make a mistake, own up to it and make up for it. Don't quit. Don't lie. Live The Golden Rule/The Cowboy Way. Pretty much one and the same, yes?
Along the way, 30+ years has led to the involvement in well over 100 cases as an expert witness. Ideally, though, the best use of his time has occurred during design and (hopefully before) construction to ward off moisture intrusion issues.
FOR FUN: Speed skating on quads, playing golf (long-drive competitor for a few years), and working with his hands around the house as his wife's favorite handyman.
For more info visit Harrison’s website at: http://www.mca4n6.com
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