Founded by Damani Harrison, Novara Group was built to protect what matters most - workers, safety, and project success. With nearly five years of construction experience, including safety leadership on complex NYC projects and MTA-related work, Damani combines field-tested safety knowledge with practical project execution. Supported by a network of licensed construction safety professionals with more than 30 years of combined industry experience, Novara delivers responsive, compliant, and solutions-driven safety services throughout the New York metropolitan region.
CEO with NCAA Division 1 Athletics background — proven leadership and high performance under pressure is second nature
Field-tested leadership — from NCAA football to NYC's toughest job sites
10+ Specialized NYC safety certifications (Rigging, Scaffold, SSM, Asbestos Inspection, & more)
Bilingual in Spanish — ensuring communication and compliance across diverse worksites
5 Years of hands-on experience in NYC construction safety & labor oversight
Strong contractor & labor network — enables rapid staffing and site mobilization
CRA-301 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
62-Hour SST Supervisor
32-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor
32-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover
DOB Approved 40-Hour Site Safety Manager
8-Hour Confined Space Entry Supervisor
NYTA Transit Track Safety
Asbestos Inspector
F-01 Fire Guard
CE-70/71