Alan Carson lives home inspections. Since he co-founded Carson Dunlop & Associates Limited in 1978, he has focused his professional life on this young profession. Over 36 years in the profession, Alan has performed thousands of home inspections, made hundreds of presentations and has been a prolific contributor through technical papers, articles and textbooks.Carson Dunlop is built on four pillars: 1. Home inspection 2. Commercial inspection 3. Education 4. Report writing The common thread among our businesses is our knowledge of building science and a desire to communicate clearly. We have combined this expertise with technology to create services for consumers, home inspectors and other professionals, and corporations.ASHI® President Alan has been active in the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI®), the leading international organization of home inspectors in North America. Alan was ASHI President in 1994. Monahon Award / ASHI Ironman AwardIn 1997, Alan received the Philip C. Monahon Award for contributions to ASHI and the Home Inspection profession. Alan has also received the ASHI Ironman Award recognizing long-term service to the organization and the profession.Founding Member of CAHPI and OAHI Alan has committed himself to development of the home inspection profession. He was one of the founding members of the Canadian Association of Home Inspectors (CAHI) in 1982. Now known as CAHPI (Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors, the organization has become a major player in home inspection in Canada). Alan was also a founding member of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), formed in 1987. Alan has served at several levels and is a Past-President of the OAHI. Greenford Award, President's AwardIn recognition of his dedication to the home inspection profession in Canada, Alan has received the Stephen Greenford Award and the CAHPI President's Award.