The following is an interview with Daniel R. Harvey, owner of Daniel Harvey Construction, conducted by Discover Marblehead. To learn more about the business, visit danielharveyconstruction.com.
Tell us about Daniel Harvey Construction and why you started it. In 2017, I had the opportunity to start working with many wonderful customers here in Marblehead and its surrounding towns. Daniel Harvey Construction was started to provide top-notch carpentry and general construction services to our North Shore communities that we all call home. Working exclusively on local projects not only means keeping Marblehead looking its best, but it also means using vendors and tradesmen who live and work in the community. In doing so, we’re constantly helping to re-invest in our neighborhoods, small businesses and community organizations that make it a privilege to live here. Our motto is: Quality, Care, Ethics, and we strive to embody those principles in all our work.
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received? The best piece of advice I ever received was, “Design styles may come and go, but quality workmanship is always in fashion.”
What is your favorite spot in Marblehead, and why? Marblehead means a lot of different things to each person who lives or visits here. It goes without saying, it’s always been a sailing town. One of my favorite spots is Riverhead Beach after the crowds have decided it’s a bit too cold outside and most of the boats are out of the harbor. Come high tide on a sunny day, it’s the perfect time to launch my small sailboat and enjoy the calm of the quiet harbor and the autumn colors throughout town from a unique perspective.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? Before transitioning into construction, I worked in the Los Angeles film industry and was trying to break into the field of cinematography. While ultimately moving away from that lifestyle, I came away with a very good understanding of what a small team of people can do when they are highly skilled, invested and confident in what they are aiming to achieve. There’s quite a bit of overlap between what it takes to have an effective film crew and what a well-functioning construction crew looks like.
The business spotlight is a weekly feature published in partnership with Discover Marblehead. To learn more, visit discovermhd.com.
