Continuing education is a crucial step in our never-ending move toward mastery. Below is my resumé, listing not just projects completed, but also some details of my on-going commitment to the conferences, classes and certifications that can help us do our job better.
Daniel Harper
Harmony Builders, Woodstock, NY
Founder, 2001 – Current
Harper House, Woodstock, NY
Owner, 2000-2001
Hardy Building, Ridgewood,NJ
Foreman, 1998-2000
Continuing Education and Training
2010
Building Sciences Workshop: “Designing Constructing, and Retrofitting Low Energy Buildings” (Building Performance Institute), November 2010, John Straub, PhD
14th Annual International Passive House Conference, Dresden, Germany, May 2010
Building Net Zero Energy Homes: Case Studies, R. Carter Scott
Flashing Techniques for Penetration Points: Windows, Doors, Walls & Decks, Carl Hagstrom
Green Construction Practices and Systems: A Comprehensive Guide, Michael Anschel
Principles of Residential Ventilation in New and Weatherized Existing Homes, Paul Raymer
Problems and Solutions to Indoor Air Quality in NE Residential Construction, Jeff May, MA
The Top 10 Callbacks for Engineered Wood and Ways to Avoid Them, Bryan Readling, PE
2008
Building with SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels), Paul Malko
Checklist for Detailing Energy Efficient Homes, Bruce Torrey
Installing Metal Roofs: The Devil’s in the Details, Vaughn Bacon
Production Management for Supervisors and Lead Carpenters, Tim Faller
The Basics of Building Green: Construction Details, Materials and Practices, Michael Anschel
Traditional Staircase Design and Construction: The Basics, Jed Dixon
Understanding the Business of Home Performance, Michael Gorman
2007
Construction Contracts and Law, Dennis A. Dixon, CGR, CGB
Getting Started with Real Estate Investing, Jim Cameron
Introduction to Residential Technologies: Laying Out Smart Houses, Helen Heneveld, MBA
Renewable Energy Strategies for New Homes, Robert Chew
Water Management Strategies: Flashing Techniques for Windows, Doors and Wall Penetration, Carl Hagstrom
Weatherization Strategies for Existing Homes, Bruce Torrey
2003 – 2007
Courses Completed toward CGB/CGR/CGA certification
On-Site Project Management
Construction Contracts and Law
2006
Building Proportionally Correct Buildings, Steve Mickley, AIBD, NCBDC
Residential Deck Construction: Loads, Codes, and Connections, Frank Woeste, PhD, PE
Understanding Building Science for Cold Climate Construction, Peter Yost
10 Tips for Surviving Mold in New England, Jeffrey C. May, MA, CIAQP
Benefit from a Construction Document Review Checklist, Paul Eldrenkamp
Cold Climate Construction: Problems and Solutions for the Northeast, Joseph Lstiburek, PhD, PEng
Easy Building and Remodeling with ICFs and Fiber Cement Siding, 03/2005, Robert W. Chew, CKD, CGR, CR
2005
Small by Choice, Robert Criner, CGR
The Essentials of Wind Resistant Construction, Bryan Readling, PE
2004
Applied Estimating and Job Costing: From Blueprint to Contract Price, Dennis A. Dixon
Camera and CAD: What Really Makes Sense, Robert Criner, CGR
2003
Residential Plumbing Code of N.Y.S. (New York State), Harold Cain
Cold Climate Construction: Common Problems, Uncommon Solutions, Joseph Lstiburek, PhD, PEng
PolySteel Professional Installer Training (PolySteel, Hartford, CT)
2002
Advanced Roof Framing , Will Holladay
Building the Earth-Friendly Home , Robert W. Chew, CKD, CGR, CR
Cost Plus vs. Fixed Price: What’s Right for Your Business? , Patricia McDaniel
Distinctive Design with Custom Trim , David Short & Karen Laverdiere
Durable Detailing: Exterior, Patricia McDaniel
Estimating for Profit: A Case Study , Dennis A. Dixon
Fast and Accurate Wall Framing , Will Holladay
Planning for Financial Security: Start Now, Judith Miller
Roof Framing: The Essentials, Will Holladay
Using QuickBooks Pro for Construction Accounting, Judith Miller
2001
Accounting: Where are your Numbers?, Steve Maltzman, CPA
Accurate Construction Estimating: A Systematic Approach, Dennis A. Dixon
Essentials of Bath Design, Mary Jo Peterson, CKD, CBD
What’s Hot and New in Bath and Kitchen Design, Peter Schor
Why Aren’t We Making Money? Jud Motsenbocker, CGR
1999
Common Framing Problems, David Utterback
Coastal Construction, Patricia McDaniel
Diagnosing and Curing Moisture Problems, Steve Smulski
Blueprint Reading & Takeoffs, Carl Hagstrom
Managing with Lead Carpenters, Shawn McCadden
Wood Flooring Finishing & Refinishing, Michael Purser, Richard Huber
Loads, Load Paths and Span Charts, David Utterback
Getting the Lead Out, Eileen Franko
Formal Education
Florida State University, 1991-1996 (A.A. degree)
Professional References
Architects
Barry Price, Barry Price Architecture, 99 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY 12498
845-679-3282, bprice@barryprice.com
Tim Techler, Techler Design Group.11 Boyd St., Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-1630, ttechler@techlerdesign.com
Cary Tamarkin, Tamarkin Co.. 56 W. 22nd St., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010
212 -414-2701, cst@tamarkinco.com
Clients
References upon request.