HARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Key Persons
Donald E. Harrington, owner of Harrington Construction Company has been in operation in Alexander and surrounding counties for over 30 years specializing in residential, commercial and institutional construction. Don holds an intermediate North Carolina General Building Contractor's License, is a licensed Real Estate Broker and currently serves on the Board of Directors with the Hickory & Catawba Valley Home Builders Assocation. The employees have donated numerous hours in helping to complete a project home for Habitat For Humanity in Taylorsville.
Harrington Construction Company is a legend in the building industry in Alexander and surrounding counties. The company was originated by A. Harold Harrington, Don's father, who turned the business over to him after his retirement in 1978 and is now deceased. Don began working with his father at a young age during the summer months and while on break from school, learning first hand the skills necessary to build a home and a business. With a degree in Architectural Drafting from CVCC and Civil Engineering from UNCC, Don has the knowledge to not only draw the blueprints for a job, but to scope out areas where there might be changes made in the design of a project that would be more beneficial, economical or desirable to his customers.