Mr. Harrison provides project management, technical direction, expert testimony, and peer review services on various geotechnical and civil projects, especially as related to construction in steep or mountainous terrain.  He has 25 years of experience, and joined Michael W. West & Associates, Inc. in 2007. 

Frank was a Principal with Golder Associates Inc. in Lakewood, Colorado, and served as Regional Engineer/Manager for Tensar Earth Technologies in Denver.  He has extensive expertise and experience in analysis, design, and construction of earth retaining walls, shoring systems, and ground stabilization, using a variety of techniques, including Mechanically Stabilized Earth, soil nails, tiebacks, micropiles, and related methods.  He is also experienced in design of embankments, cuts, dams, landslide stabilization, building or bridge foundations, construction over soft soils, pavement systems, and other earth stability applications.  He has worked with a variety of clients, including residential and commercial developers, transportation agencies, utilities, mining companies, heavy/highway contractors, and law firms. 

Mr. Harrison is active in the Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers, serving on the Board of Directors from 2003 through 2008, and as President in 2007.  He has also been active in the Highway Geology Symposium, serving on the Steering Committee from 2005 until 2008, and as Host Committee Chair of 2006 Symposium in Breckenridge, Colorado.

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