Innotech Services Ltd - Celebrating 20 Years

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20 years of construction to a fine art

INNOTECH SERVICES LTD is a successful, privately owned construction company, founded by the Da Silva family, operating in Barbados and the Caribbean region, providing a full range of construction services.

The company started operations in 1992 providing ancillary services to the construction industry and by 1994 commenced full construction services. At that time the local market was dominated by large foreign building contractors and most of the local building contractors were restricted to residential and smaller commercial and industrial projects.

In its early days, the company had a complement of 15 employees, three of whom were directors, and the first construction project it commenced was a residential house.

The initial challenges encountered back then, typical with any fledgling company, involved trying to find the balance between managing its finances, recruiting competent staff, organising its activities and being able to establish consistent standards.

In those early days, the directors had to be hands on and were intimately involved in every aspect of the business in order to ensure the company’s success.

Instinctively, they structured the company so that every director had ownership of an area of responsibility which ensured that overlap and repetition was minimized.

After successfully completing several residential projects in its formative years and surmounting the technical learning curve, the company was eager to undertake its first commercial project and aggressively set out to secure its first award via the INNOTECH SERVICES LTD head office located in Warrens, St Michael. (RC) tendering process.

That opportunity came in the expansion of the St Vincent and the Grenadines 1996 through the award of a Community College. contract for the extension of With two decades of rich and diverse experience the the Woodville Hotel. The works company has established its capability as a versatile and involved the construction dynamic leading building contractor, providing services in of a new 12-room wing general contracting, construction management, design and to the existing hotel. build partnering, property development and private In 1997, the company was finance initiative (PFI) schemes, across all sectors of the again successful in being awarded construction industry including, residential, tourism and its next commercial project, the hospitality, commercial and retail, industrial, public sector, new McCann Erickson building in civil construction and specialist piling.

Hastings. This project consisted Through its vast expertise and professionalism, the of a two storey, 20 000 sq. ft company delivers projects of the highest international office building and was standards to meet its client’s exacting expectations. successfully completed 1998, Innotech Services Ltd attributes its success over much to the satisfaction the last two decades to a number of factors, including of the client. leadership, client relationships and market penetration, THE McCann Erickson building on Hastings, Christ Church was Between 1999 and 2005 the however, the cornerstone of its success has been the the second commercial contract awarded to the company. (GP) company made its permanent loyalty and dedication of its employees.

In its first ten years of existence the company mark on the south coast by successfully constructing five It endeavours to be a responsible employer in the established itself across the island with the construction areas of training, development and safety for its projects in close proximity to each other namely, Coral of numerous highly recognisable projects.

Sands Hotel, Indramer, Crystal Bay, Cacrabank and Leith employees, whilst encouraging their participation in The following ten years saw the company engaging Court. It was also successful in securing numerous developing innovative ways to improve working practices, residential projects on the west coast during this period, in larger landmark projects, branching into property productivity and quality standards. development and expanding into the region with the with its first commercial project on that coast in 1999 The company’s objective is to be the leading building award of its first project outside of Barbados, namely through the award of the Regent Hotel. contractor in the region with a highly recognisable brand that represents integrity and excellence in construction.

In order to achieve that objective, it employs a diverse group of qualified professionals and craftsmen with extensive expertise and industry experience. It also owns and operates its own plant and equipment.

The core objective of the company, has always been, to fully meet contractual obligations in terms of quality, cost and programme. In addition, it strives to create longterm value for its clients by understanding their goals and objectives and delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions that exceed their expectations for quality and performance, and in so doing, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business through customer loyalty.

The company is committed to continuing its expansion within the region and this is demonstrated by its continual investment in state-of-the-art equipment, information technology and human capital development.

Through its core principles and driven by a passion to build world-class infrastructure, it strives to achieve construction excellence with every project.

At Innotech Services Ltd, excellence is not just a word; it’s a way of life.

CRYSTAL BAY, Indramer and Coral Sands: three of five properties the company constructed

on the south coast in the early years.

(GP)

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Exciting future ahead AT INNOTECH SERVICES LTD, we have much to celebrate in reaching this 20th Anniversary milestone.

When I look back over the preceeding 20 years I am reminded of the many faces of staff, clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, friends, advisors and well wishers who have all contributed in their own individual and unique way to help create the truly dynamic and energetic construction company we are today.

When I formed Innotech in 1992, it was a particularly difficult economic time in Barbados and recently, I have pondered on the coincidence that some 20 years later Barbados and most of the rest of the world continue to struggle with depressed economic activity and its attendant rising unemployment and underemployment.

The company has grown substantially over the years and continues to grow and expand, yet it still prides itself on its unshakeable core values supported by years of experience in the construction and property development markets in Barbados and the region. With the

commitment to its core values, Innotech Services Ltd looks to the future notwithstanding the challenges present and evident on the horizon, as an opportunity to be taken firmly with both hands.

The Innotech team will continue to develop themselves into a more professional organization in order to support the company’s commitment to always meet and exceed customer expectations.This we will do whether we are operating in Barbados, St Vincent & the Grenadines, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago or anywhere else in the Caribbean basin.

The Innotech brand is easily recognizable as the symbol for excellence in the construction industry and the challenge for the future will be our ability to leverage that brand as we go in search of new projects in new markets. Even though I am confident that every member of the Innotech team has not forgotten that personal contact is as important today as it was in the beginning, we should remember that when we combine this with our strong brand

there are endless opportunities awaiting us.

While we are committed to providing a stable and progressive environment for our valuable team members, we must recognize the role we play in the wider community, especially given the many benefits achieved by the industry during ‘the boom years’ of construction.

We will work hand in hand with our private sector and public sector clients whenever we can to produce valuable, consistent and rewarding employment for the many skilled people who are the backbone of the construction industry across this region.

The ‘hands-on’ approach taken by the directors, management and staff of Innotech Services Ltd is something that we are proud of and I encourage all of the individual members of our team to strive always for excellence as we look to the future.

To all those people who have in one way or another been involved with our company over the past 20

INNOTECH SERVICES LIMITED

ANTHONY DA SILVA CHAIRMAN

BASIL DA SILVA SNR DIRECTOR

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ANTHONY J DA SILVA CHAIRMAN years we appreciate your efforts to help us reach this milestone and trust that we may help you in your future endeavours in return.

I am excited about the prospect of what the next 20 years will hold.

Sincerely,

Anthony J Da Silva Chairman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARTIN DA SILVA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BASIL DA SILVA JNR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

KEVIN WILLIS MANAGING DIRECTOR

ANDREW ADAM CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR

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The growth of Innotech Message from the Chief Executive Officer – MARTIN A. DA SILVA INNOTECH SERVICES LTD. has always been a dynamic company and has executed many major projects in Barbados from the upgrade of the Bridgetown Port to the McEnearney car showroom. From the high rise condominium villa project at Ocean One to the new administration building for University of the West Indies (UWI), to name just a few.

The company also performs quite a lot of work in the education sector with projects like the St Gabriel’s School, the new St Ambrose School and the new Ann Hill School. We are now in the process of completely upgrading The Lodge School.

In 2002, we were employing about 200 people. Our business approach has always been different, we never think of business as just business, and while being profitable is important, our source of pride has always been found in and around the performance and achievements in our work and trust in our clients.

For many of our clients, Innotech is not just a building contractor but is their builder of choice, and to maintain

that position, our team constantly has to be on the lookout for new and innovative ways to maintain our competitive edge with careful reviews of our performance. With this in mind, we grew our staff to approximately 250 people and our motto was formally changed to Construction To A Fine Art. In order to remain at the forefront of local industry, and also to advance into regional markets we enabled a new focus on health and safety and were the first local construction company to provide a structured health and safety department.

Other changes would come in the form of software systems initiated by my brother, Tony.

Such investments have been expensive, but the deliverables allow the company to become more performance oriented and to be even more competitive for larger projects in and around the Caribbean.

By 2005, we realized a need to resource qualified project management staff locally, so in 2008 we engaged the UWI, Cave Hill Campus to consider initiating a professional construction degree programme offered in Barbados.

By 2009, Innotech and UWI signed a memorandum of understanding

to sponsor the degree programme and in 2010 the programme was launched. The first cadre of students has recently completed the degree and the University continues to see significant interest in the programme.

We are breaking ground and moving into new frontiers with the award of a PPP contract for the Barbados Water Authority’s new headquarters. The company currently employs about 350 people many of whom have been with the company through the years.

Innotech is also actively involved in the community. We are proud of projects such as the Challenor School where we, along with a number of our loyal suppliers have completely refurbished the main building .

Within the group of companies there are other services we offer such as property development services

by Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd, quality joinery services by ABM Woodcraft.

We are now in the process of launching Innotech Equipment, which will offer sales and rentals of renowned international brands plus, as an add-on, will provide helical screw piling for deep foundation solutions.

On our 20th anniversary, I take

MARTIN DA SILVA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (RC)

this opportunity to thank all of our committed staff who have been with us over the last two decades, and all those who have made a valuable contribution to our success. I also wish to thank our clients for the trust they have placed in us and continue to place in us.

INNOTECH SERVICES LTD Board of Directors: From left Chief Operating Officer, Basil Da Silva Jnr.; Chairman, Anthony Da Silva; Managing Director, Kevin Willis; Director, Basil Da Silva Snr.; Chief Executive Officer, Martin Da Silva; and Construction Director, Andrew Adam. (RC)

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Creating the structure for a successful organisation

by KEVIN WILLIS, MANAGING DIRECTOR

THE STRUCTURE of any organisation needs to be based on a solid foundation.

Not unlike a building, the more solid the foundation, the more solid the organisation will be as a whole.

As business executives, we at Innotech Services Ltd, are very mindful of this fact.

Organisations require structure in order to grow and be profitable. The ultimate structure of an organisation depends on the industry and markets in which it operates.

However, there are common elements that are critical to the success of any organisation and incorporating these into your business structure and strategy will be instrumental in achieving success.

Analyze market First, analyze and understand the market in which you operate. What are the barriers to entry and the rates of failure? What are the market conditions, what are the costs of doing business, including volatility of material costs? What are the margins of profit, who are your competition and what differentiates you from them? This information is essential to developing the right structure and

strategy.

Develop strategy Access the organisation’s strengths and potential weaknesses and develop a coherent business strategy with goals and objectives that are aligned.

Once defined, these established goals and objectives need to be drilled down thorough the subordinate branches to the individual level so that the constituent parts of the organisation are aligned to the direction of the business as a whole.

We started this process within the company several years ago.

Performance, accountability link Performance and accountability are fundamental elements and every employee within the organisation with responsibilities should have performance expectations with accountability for achieving those expectations.

By linking the organisation’s goals and objectives to individual performance expectations and accountability, we have found our departments and employees, have become more aligned to the company’s business objectives as a whole which has contributed to our growth.

Leadership and control Leadership, hierarchical structure and control are also important considerations.

Strong leadership and having the right people on your management team is key to building a successful organisation and achieving its growth potential.

We understand that leadership is critical to properly guide and develop all aspects of a business and to ensure accountability to goals and objectives, in addition to resolving issues that arise.

Recognising this fact, we have endeavoured within the company, to develop decisive leaders in each department, supported by strong core leaders.

The hierarchical structure is also critical in establishing lines of authority, responsibility, communication and policies. Within the company, we have adapted a relatively flat structure to ensure that the levels of responsibility and subordination are clear, but excess levels are eliminated to ensure that decision making, coordination and responsiveness and speed of communication between management and employees is expedient.

We are also aware that to achieve effective control, there needs to be a balanced mix of authority between an organisation’s core management and subordinate branches in order to realise goals and objectives, without which, growth becomes increasingly difficult.

KEVIN WILLIS MANAGING DIRECTOR (RC)

Competitive edge Positioning the business to gain and keep a competitive edge is another vital element which involves analyzing what your clients want and need, your competitor’s services and performance, understanding the market and where it’s heading, being adaptable to changing market conditions and staying abreast of industry and technological advancements.

We have built our suite of services and performance standards around these dynamic elements and in so doing; we have created a strong and marketable brand.

Manage risk and build financial stability Finally, an organisation needs to manage its risks and build financial

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Strong focus on plant and equipment FROM THE VERY BEGINNING our company’s philosophy was one to mechanise as many areas of the construction process as possible, to become more effective and efficient.

Over the years the business has had to invest heavily in all types of construction plant and equipment.

During the early days we procured small tools and equipment specific to the particular job we were doing at the time, like demolition hammers, power planers and so on, but as our scope of work expanded, the need for larger pieces of equipment increased considerably.

Today, besides power tools, we have invested in construction equipment of all descriptions, such as dump trucks, delivery trucks, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, skid steers, telehandlers, concrete mixers and the lists goes on.

With this amount of plant and equipment, we realised a

WORKSHOP MANAGER SEIBERT DAVID LASHLEY (third from right) and the team from Innotech’s mechanical workshop. (RC)

BASIL DA SILVA JNR OPERATIONS MANAGER

need for monitoring their locations, transfers and any cost for maintenance, which led to the investment of our tool tracking software system which allows us to do just that.This system allows us to know where any piece of plant and equipment is located at any time.

It also allows you to record any issues specific to a piece of equipment and details historical performance of it.

The amount of equipment

also requires the need for an in-house maintenance department. So right from the very beginning we were looking after our maintenance needs.

We have a fully trained and staffed maintenance workshop.

But with any company the most important asset is its people. We are lucky to have some of the most dedicated and knowledgeable guys around. This has allowed us to look after most of our needs and is specifically geared to minimising the down time to our plant and equipment in order to maximize productivity on our sites.

Recently, we have benefited from the opportunities of having Innotech Equipment Inc., a sister company which is the local

agents for several well respected construction equipment brands, such as Winget equipment, they are also the agents for Helical screw piling system which is a modern technology for deep foundation solution.

Today, on our 20th anniversary, I would like to thank the guys in the maintenance department who have, and continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the company’s equipment remains serviceable. For the long hours, lost weekends and bank holidays spent away from family. These 20 years are a testament to your dedication and professionalism.

Thank you Basil Da Silva Jnr

IN FOCUS BASIL A DA SILVA SNR is a non-executive director of Innotech Services Ltd. He serves as an BASIL DA SILVA SNR advisor to DIRECTOR (RC) the Board on key corporate matters.

A qualified aircraft engineer, Basil Snr has held senior positions with both international and regional airlines throughout his career in aviation. He has worked throughout the Caribbean region and has been an advisor to the company from its inception. Basil Snr also serves as a director of the group of companies.

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Keen eye kept on cost AS A QUANTITY SURVEYOR [often referred to as a cost manager], Alvan Richard Gordon works closely with Innotech’s directors and senior managers.

He is a member of the team of professionals within the organisation ensuring that the company

successfully procures and completes projects within Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

He also identifies, tracks and pursues potential revenue earning projects in and outside of Barbados for the company.

Gordon can be called

upon by potential clients as early as the design stages of a project to advise on budgets, costs, life cycle costs and cost comparisons on various elements of the project.

His role as one of the company’s quantity surveyors is to manage all costs relating to civil

Success built on clear vision • From Page 5. stability. This element is probably the most critical and requires a great deal of focus and attention from the organisation’s core management.

Every organisation is subject to risk, which can come in many forms, so being aware of potential risks and developing mechanisms to detect these risks early enough to avoid or mitigate their impact on the financial or operational performance of the business is essential.

Building financial stability is exceedingly difficult in a challenging economic environment where a downturn in economic activity has resulted in very flat, if not nonexistent, profit margins.

Being cognisant of this, we have become very focused on monitoring key financial performance indicators with a view to

protecting our margins. We have implemented cost controls, utilised effective procurement strategies, while maximising credit terms and diligently managing our cash flow, in an effort to ensure continuity.

While there are many proven approaches an organisation can adapt and use to develop its business strategy, there is no secret formula or silver bullet to achieving success. Organisational success is built on a clear vision, determination, hard work, enthusiasm, teamwork and employing the right strategies suitable to your business.

Success is a journey that involves taking calculated risks which may not materialise as expected and failure along the way is an almost eventuality, but adapting and learning from those failures affords an organisation the opportunity to get their strategy for achieving success right, which in the final analysis is the most rewarding outcome of the journey.

engineering or building projects during the tender stages of the project.

These projects may include the construction of new buildings, renovations or maintenance work.

Gordon also seeks to minimize the cost of the projects and enhance value for money, while ensuring that the project meets all legal and quality assurance requirements.

His other functions include, preparing,

negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts; conducting feasibility studies; estimating materials, time and labour costs; forecasting cash flows; advising on procurement strategy; coordinating work efforts with regards to labour, materials and plant resources; preparing and agreeing on valuations with the client’s consultants; and preparing ALVAN RICHARD GORDON payments for subQUANTITY SURVEYOR (RC) contractors.

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THE INNOTECH TEAM – Administration

KATRINE SERIEUX,

Finance

KATRINE SERIEUX, executive assistant, joined the company in 2011. Katrine has over ten years in senior administration and has worked across a number of sectors including international business and financial services. Prior to joining Innotech Services Ltd, Katrine worked as the executive assistant at the Barbados International Business Association. Her primary role is to assist the company’s directors and senior management team.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

RENEE SEALY, SECRETARY

DELLIANN BROWNE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Innotech Services Ltd (SVGCC Project)

WANDA SMALL IN MARCH 2008, Renee joined the group as receptionist for Innotech Services Ltd’s sister company Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd. Her previous experience in the insurance industry and owning her own small business gave her the customer service and administration skills she needs to carry out her current role as secretary.

Renee’s is the first smile you will see when you enter Innotech’s corporate head office in Warrens Industrial Park and is always happy to assist customers and staff of all departments.

DELLIANN joined the Innotech team on the February 6, 2012, as an administrative assistant on the SVGCC 3rd Phase Expansion Project in St.Vincent. Prior to joining the company, Delliann has worked at Audit Department of The Government of St.Vincent and the Grenadines, and as a receptionist. A highly focused and motivated individual, Delliann is currently pursuing her BSc degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Management. at the University of the West Indies.

GAYNELL BECKLES

ALICIA ARCHER

PAYROLL CLERK

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ACCOUNTANT

WANDA joined the company in 2005. Her main duties are preparing payroll for employees here in Barbados and St.Vincent, and other responsibilites associated with such, processing of invoices and preparing cheques for cash based suppliers.

She brings years of experience to her role, having worked at Oran Limited for ten years, functioning for the last five in a similar capacity.

GAYNELL JOINED the company only a few short months ago in the capacity of Administrative Assistant.

She has five year’s experience in Office Administration. Gaynell’s primary role is to offer administrative as well as clerical support for the efficient running of the BWA site office.

MARGARET HINDS ASSISTANT

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Wibisco Warehouse

Sandy Lane Bridge

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CHARLES HARVEY-READ ALICIA, a member of the MBA Finance, Association of Chartered CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Certified Accountants, joined CHIEF FINANCIAL the company in January 2012 OFFICER, Charles as the accountant. After Harvey-Read MBA completing her BSc (Hons) Finance, has over 20 years’ in Economics and Accounting experience in finance in at the University of the West industries such as waste Indies, she obtained fourmanagement, petroleum and-a-half years’ experience and construction. in the financial services He has been with sector prior to joining Innotech for six years.

Innotech Services Ltd.

MARGARET HINDS, assistant, joined Innotech Services Ltd in 2000. Margaret has been the company’s assistant for the past 12 years and is a very familiar face to all who pass through the head office.

BERNESE has been with Innotech Services Ltd for seven years and serves as an accounts clerk. Her primary role is to facilitate the payment of the company’s payables. Bernese has worked in the accounting field for over 18 years and loves interacting with the company’s external vendors.

BERNESE EDWARDS ACCOUNTS CLERK

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THE INNOTECH TEAM – Project Management

DAVID TOMLINSON CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

DAVID joined Innotech in February 2012 as construction manager. He has a BSc (Hons) in Building Management and 15 years’ experience with main contractors in the United Kingdom and internationally.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, Phil Cooper joined Innotech Services in 2004 after migrating from Britain with over 20 years’ experience.

Working on such projects as Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Ocean 1, Westbury Cemetery Chapel and numerous other projects, Phil has maintained a high standard of building on each PHIL COOPER project.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER A trained civil engineer, Phil is at the forefront of the helical piling procedures at Innotech and takes the role of installation manager and technical representative. Currently working on the BWA New Headquarters, Phil enjoys the challenges that each day brings and is passionate about the construction industry.

PAUL CLIFFORD, Project Manager – St.Vincent, joined the company in 2009 as a supervisor with 18 years of construction experience from the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and the Caribbean.

Paul has a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and has worked on a variety of both building and civil projects from site engineer to senior management roles.

He has been working for the last two years as project manager on the SVG Community College Expansion Project in St.Vincent.

MARLON HARTE SITE ENGINEER (GP)

PAUL CLIFFORD PROJECT MANAGER, ST. VINCENT

MARLON HARTE began his professional career as a technical drawing teacher at his alma mater, The Lodge School, before moving on to his current job as site engineer at Innotech Services Limited in February 2012.

Following sixth form studies at The Lodge School, Marlon read for an associate degree in Building and Civil Engineering at the Barbados Community College (BCC).

After a year at BCC, he was accepted by the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Faculty of Engineering to read for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geomatics Engineering and graduated in 2011.

SITE MANAGER, BARRY WARD, worked with Innotech previously for four years between 1996 and 2000 as a supervisor on various projects.

He left the company and started his own renovations company which BARRY WARD operated in SITE MANAGER Barbados for 12 years.

Barry rejoined Innotech in September 2011 at our CXC project and is now the site manager at the Barbados Water Authority new headquarters.

JOHN THOMAS, project manager, joined Innotech Services in 2008 and brought with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the construction industry. John has been in the construction industry for over 20 years and has worked on such projects as Battaleys Mews, Sandals Grand St. Lucia, Montserrat Government Headquarters project, UWI Clinical Skills building and the UWI Administration building to name a few.

John is currently leading the team on the construction of the New Headquarters for the Caribbean Examinations Council.

JOHN THOMAS PROJECT MANAGER

DAMIEN DAMETRI GIBSON is currently a site engineer at the new CXC Headquarters site.

A former student of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, where he studied electronics and later construction supervision, Damien has four years of experience in the construction industry.

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THE INNOTECH TEAM –

THE INNOTECH TEAM – Commercial

Project Management

SEIBERT DAVID LASHLEY WORKSHOP MANAGER

ADRIAN JOINED THE COMPANY at the beginning of 2012 as chief quantity surveyor with over 32 years in the construction industry.

Whilst primarily working in the United Kingdom for both regional and national contractors in the position of commercial director, he has had previous international experience in Europe and in Barbados where he was a senior member of the team that constructed the Hilton hotel.

A Chartered Builder,

DAVID joined Innotech Services Ltd. in January 2008. Prior to joining the company, he worked in the aviation industry for some 27 years in aircraft maintenance. He is presently employed as Workshop Manager. He performs a variety of duties including all aspects of managing the maintenance department, its resources, plant, equipment, tools and stock.

Adrian is knowledgeable in all aspects of the construction industry, and whilst his primary function is quantity surveying, he has extensive experience in project management.

Adrian heads the Surveying Department and is responsible for all commercial aspects of the company including estimating and procurement.

With 15 years in the role of commercial director in the UK, he offers a wide variety of management skills in support of the company.

ADRIAN WILKINSON CHIEF QUANTITY SURVERYOR

MATTHEW joined the company in 2011 as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 11 years of experience in the construction industry in the UK in senior positions.

Matthew has a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying as well as achieving charter-ship from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with designation as MRICS. MATTHEW LEE BSc (Hons) QUANTITY SURVEYING MRICS

REGINALD CLARKE QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR

BASIL DA SILVA III JUNIOR PURCHASING ASSISTANT (RC)

BASIL DA SILVA III joined the family business in 2011, gaining hands on experience working on various sites before becoming the warehouse clerk at Innotech's head office. Basil has recently been promoted to junior purchasing assistant.

REGINALD JOINED Innotech Services Ltd in 2011 after previously working for its sister comany Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd since 2007. He has a diploma in mechanical and electrical engineering and certificate in property management. Reginald has over 13 years in the construction field and functions as the quality assurance on the projects undertaken by Innotech Services Limited. His main duties are to work along with the local sub-contractors on projects to ensure that the work is completed to the quantity surveyors’ measure and meets the quality that brings construction to a fine art.

MAURICE WELCH SITE ENGINEER

MAURICE WELCH, joined the company in 2009 as a site engineer with six years’ experience in the construction industry and has worked on some of the island’s leading projects such as Judicial Court Centre, Lime Grove Lifestyle Centre, St Peter’s Bay and also Baobab Tower.

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Dottin flying Innotech flag high HE HAS WORKED relentlessly to place what can be considered the company’s mark of approval time and time again on projects in and outside of Barbados.

Currently based in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Oscar Dottin is one of the company’s longest serving staff members having joined the company during its first year of operations, as a painter. He was promoted to his current post five years later in 1997.

Dottin holds the record of never missing a day from work and he has only reported late once in his 20 years with the company.

“I never like staying away from work and I love being on time. When 6.30 most mornings I am on the job, even though work starts around 7 a.m,” he admitted.

Dottin has carried this “work habit” into his overseas project in St Vincent, where he manages a team of workers.

For him, the opportunity to work in St Vincent

Millar recalls happy days FORMER ACCOUNTANT Grace Millar retired from Innotech Services Limited in 2011, after 15 years and nine months on the job.

She remembers the days when there were just three staff members and directors, but also recalls when business started to increase and more staff was hired.

“We lived like a family and going to work meant going to a happy environment,” she disclosed.

Millar, who has many fond memories of her time with the company, wishes the Innotech team God’s blessings for the future and many years of success.”

OSCAR DOTTIN

(GP)

has been a challenge; a challenge he is enjoying immensely.

“I previously worked in the United States for 11 years and I am used to being out of the country,” the soft-spoken foreman said.

He spent the past three months in St Vincent, returning home earlier this month, only to travel back to that Caribbean island less than two weeks later.

He hopes to complete the company’s first overseas assignment in December before moving on to another overseas project.

RETIRED ACCOUNTANT Grace Millar worked with Innotech Services for 15 years. (GP)

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Wise choice pays for project manager FROM HIS early years growing up, Anderson Yarde had a keen interest in the construction field. It was no surprise therefore when the chance came 15 years ago for him to join the staff at Innotech Services Limited as a labourer, that he jumped at the opportunity.

Today, he holds the post of project manager, having worked his way from labourer, site clerk, foreman and supervisor.

Since taking up his new post two months ago, Yarde has taken over the day-to-day operations of a number of projects, interfacing with clients and consultants, managing a team of 80 workmen and working hand in hand with sub-contractors.

One of the projects which he has been overseeing is The Lodge School Redevelopment Project, which commenced in March 2011 and is due for completion in 2013. This project involves the refurbishment of three buildings in time for the new school term in January 2013, and the redevelopment and construction of new buildings.

He is also overseeing the construction of the Mount Gay Distilleries bond in St Lucy, which is due for completion in November. Work on this project started in April this year.

Yarde is of the view that Innotech has brought a high quality standard to the construction landscape in Barbados, and the company has the potential for future growth.

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“Construction work is all about cooperation.

It’s a team effort and each team member plays an integral role.

“I obviously made a wise choice when I decided to be part of this growing company.”

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Driven to give 100% always HIS MAY BE a familiar face to many of Innotech’s clients, as Cecil Atherley performs the role of messenger.

Atherley joined Innotech Services Limited over 15 years ago as a truck driver. His passion for driving led him to take on this former role as well as his current position in the company.

On any given day, he can be found at various work sites and offices. This he enjoys immensely, as he loves meeting people and is proud to disclose that he knows every nook, cranny [and every alley] across the island.

“I wanted to drive long before I started to go to school. I loved driving and purchased my first car when I was in my 20s. I have been driving ever since,” Atherley explained.

An injury last year prevented him from driving the company’s flatbed trucks and helping to move around materials and equipment.

However, when he took up the post of messenger in February of this year, Atherley was once again back in the driver’s seat, so to speak, although he had to settle this time around, for a smaller mode of transportation.

This dedicated employee has grown with the company and admits that he would not want to work anywhere else.

“I have enjoyed my years at Innotech and learned that no two days are ever the same.

“The company has certainly expanded, and continues to take on many large projects as time goes by. Over the years we have learnt to adjust and to take the bitter with the sweet,” he added.

Atherley has vowed to continue to give his best to this company of which he is so proud to be a part.

‘Best place I’ve ever worked’ AFTER SPENDING 18 years with Innotech Services Limited Andrew Browne is quite quick to point out: “It’s the best construction firm I’ve ever worked with and I do not have plans to go anywhere else.”

Browne, who has spent the last 19 months in St Vincent and the Grenadines, ANDREW BROWNE was promoted to the FOREMAN (GP) post of foreman three years ago. He joined Innotech as a mason, but soon took over the responsibility of building swimming pools.

In St Vincent he is continuing his job of preparing foundations/layouts and helping to manage a team of workers.

CECIL ATHERLEY MESSENGER (RC)

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Thompson quite an all-rounder SHE CAN be described as an “all-rounder” or the “hands-on” individual who works both in the forefront and in the background to get the tasks at hand completed.

Amanda Thompson has played many key roles since first joining Innotech Services Limited in 2000.

She came on board as the company’s receptionist, but left one year later for Australia. On her return in 2004, she again worked as receptionist, before being promoted to sales and marketing assistant of Caribbean Lifestyle – the property development arm of Innotech.

The sale of El Sol Sureno – 36 luxurious condominiums on Barbados Golf Course, Christ Church, over a two-year period was Thompson’s first big project. From there she worked on several housing developments including Kings Gates, Fairwind Lane and Southern Heights.

Thompson is also responsible for the property management of Pyramid Investments Holdings Ltd, a company owned by some of the directors of Innotech. Her responsibilities are to oversee all rental collection, solicit new clients and see after all maintenance on various rental properties.

She has been performing the dual roles of property manager for Pyramid Investments Holdings Ltd and personal assistant to Innotech’s founder and chairman Anthony DaSilva, for the past five years, both roles keeping her very busy.

Amanda is a certified CBP executive with the International Business Training Association. She is also involved in the marketing team

AMANDA THOMPSON

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of Innotech – a role she enjoys immensely.

Thompson has taken note of the changing construction landscape in Barbados, recalling that just over a decade ago, Innotech concentrated largely on tourism-related projects.

“We’ve now embarked on a wider variety of projects, including many educational projects in Barbados.

Spreading our wings to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where we are also working on an educational project, is a plus for the company.

The market has changed and so we in turn have changed. I think we will definitely spread our wings further and this is exciting for all of us,” Thompson disclosed.

She believes that as the company puts its stamp on buildings in Barbados and the Caribbean, Innotech’s name will continue to be synonymous with quality construction.

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Community spirited company gives and gives

ROW FOR CHARITY, which is part of Variety The Children’s Charity’s annual charitable programme, is fast becoming an event not to be missed.

Families of Innotech Services Limited participated for the first time in this year’s event on July 1, and were joined by friends who turned out to bond and hang out. A good time was had by all.

The team, which placed eighth in their group, performed admirably with most members being first time rowers.

Well done guys!!!! Start preparing for next year.

Members of Variety usually look forward to this special day becasue of its ability to bring cheer to the children they serve!

INNOTECH SERVICES LTD, as part of its continued community outreach, decided at Christmas 2009 to forego presenting the traditional Christmas gifts to its clients and associates , opting instead to spread some Christmas cheer to the less fortunate children in the society.

Management identified the Nightengale Children’s Home as a deserving charity and during the week of Christmas staff delivered and distributed gifts to the extremely grateful children of the home.

INNOTECH SERVICES LIMITED proudly announces its association with the Unity Ballers Football Club.

The company will be sponsoring the Division 3 team, which will be playing under the name Innotech Ballers, for the Barbados Football Association’s 2012 season.

Recently, at a handing over ceremony, a few members of the team received their football kits and painted an impressive picture in their new uniforms.

Innotech’s management looks forward to their continued success.

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Building a brighter future

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Your tools supplied AS INNOTECH SERVICES LIMITED expands its business, the company proudly announced the inclusion of Innotech Equipment Incorporated (Inc.) among its growing network of subsidiaries.

The rental and sales company will be located in Warrens and will offer some unique features.

Manager, Steve Campbell, explained that in addition to the rental of hand and power tools, construction and garden equipment, the company will also offer free delivery island wide during the first month of operations, as an introductory incentive.

In addition, regular free delivery and pick-up will be offered to anyone living within a three kilometres radius of the company, while all other deliveries will be charged at a zoned delivery rate.

Clients will also have the opportunity to purchase all new and used tools, and

equipment and Innotech Equipment Inc. will offer finance on its sales.

The new company has already been given the green light to represent Winget, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of concrete mixers, construction equipment and tools, and Atlas Copco, leaders in hydraulic and pneumatic construction and industrial equipment.

Innotech Equipment Inc. are also the regional representatives for Foundation Technologies Inc. and the company will have a division headed by our specialist engineer Phil Cooper who will coordinate the supply and installation of helical piles in the region.

STEVE CAMPBELL MANAGER

Stylish, quality joinery made to last THE GROWTH of Innotech Services Limited during the past 20 years has witnessed the formation of a number of subsidiary companies.

Included among these is ABM Woodcraft Limited – the firm responsible for the manufacturing of windows, doors, cupboards, mouldings and all the decorative designs on each building constructed by Innotech.

Samuel Ifill, manager of ABM Woodcraft Limited, worked as a joiner for seven years before being elevated to his current post five years ago.

He manages a team of painters and joiners who specialize in providing topend quality products. Ifill is also responsible for ordering building materials for the company and his daily tasks include visiting worksites to ensure that the respective construction teams

are carrying out work based on clients’ expectations.

Team members of this progressive company are currently constructing 135

SAMUEL IFILL MANAGER

windows, 60 doors and specialized fittings for the remodelling of The Lodge School.

When Innotech Services Limited spread its wings last year, embarking on its first overseas assignment, namely the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College Third Phase Expansion Project, the team at ABM Woodcraft Limited also got

busy with the creation and building of doors and windows.

Ifill’s 32 years in the construction field puts him in good stead to steer ABM Woodcraft Limited forward.

According to him, “Nothing pleases me more than seeing each project successfully completed to the customer’s satisfaction.”

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THE CHALLENOR SCHOOL.

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A friend indeed to school in need THE CHALLENOR SCHOOL, which provides for severely handicapped children, was forced to close in 2009 due to severe environmental and dilapidation issues.

Innotech Services Limited was invited to partner with the school, located in Canefield, St Thomas, and to offer corporate support and assistance to return the building to use.

The refurbishment would prove challenging as the building had severe leaks and damage in the roof, upper floors and structural woodwork.

Innotech Services Limited began the works with the roof and from there stripped the existing kitchen, replaced doors, windows, timber floors, structural members and coordinated rewiring as needed.

Many parts of the masonry also had to be repaired.

With a team of six tradesmen, Innotech coordinated the upgrade of the building and approximately six months later the refurbishment project was successfully completed in time for students and teachers to return to the school.

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Building on education INNOTECH Services Limited has placed its professional construction stamp on educational facilities across Barbados.

It was through the insight of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Martin DaSilva, that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Innotech and the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus in 2009, to introduce a Master of Science degree in construction management.

The degree programme commenced in 2010 and the first cadre of students are now in their final year.

DaSilva explained:“During 2007 and into 2008, the company was being considered for larger projects and we needed professional, qualified project managers. It had become increasingly difficult to source local experienced professionals. Many times we were forced to expand our search beyond Barbados and the Caribbean region.

“It dawned on me one day that we needed to initiate our human resources in the island to progress to the point where they would be able to compete for such positions. ”With the cooperation of Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Sir Hilary Beckles, and other members of staff at the UWI, deliberations began in 2008. In 2009, the two entities signed the MOU that would see the first professional construction degree being offered in Barbados.

“We’ve had a great response from

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of Innotech Services Ltd, Martin DaSilva (left), examining the new memorandum of agreement of $1 million with principal of the University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. (FP) FROM LEFT, Kevin Willis, Martin Da Silva, Basil Da Silva Snr and John Thomas at the ground-breaking ceremony of the UWI new administration building. (GP) various corporate entities, Government and also from within the region,” DaSilva disclosed.

Innotech has sponsored the degree programme and management is eagerly anticipating the programme’s impact in Barbados and the region.

Throughout the company’s history, Innotech has undertaken construction projects on a number of education related facilities in Barbados and across the region. Projects include the construction of the St. Gabriel’s School, the building of the new St. Ambrose Primary School, the St. Ann Hill School and the construction upgrade to the Sir Alistair McIntyre building at the

University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus - to name a few. Work is also currently underway on a large upgrade project at The Lodge School in St John.

According to DaSilva:“The Lodge School is a special project. It is the third oldest secondary school on the island and has a lot of historical value.

“We are working with the Barbados National Trust, the Education Project Implementation Unit and architect, Tony Brooks, to retain many of the old buildings as close as possible to their original design,” DaSilva informed.

Other buildings at The Lodge School are being completely renovated, while some are being upgraded. This project

will be completed in the latter half of 2013.

In addition, Innotech is constructing the new three-storey building at Collymore Rock, St Michael, to house the headquarters of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). Work on this project commenced in 2011 and is due for completion next year.

By year-end, Innotech would also have successfully completed the construction upgrade of the St.Vincent and the Grenadines’ Community College.

This European Union funded project has been a new and exciting experience for Innotech, with all departments adapting to working abroad.

According to DaSilva:“The team has performed extremely well under pressure.”

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Innotech family makes time for fun THE TEAM at Innotech Services Limited gets together on occasion to bond as a family with fun events.

Being a fun loving and adventurous bunch, these activities come in many different forms.

There are family fun days where the employees and their families get together and participate in fun team building games and competitions.

More intense activities like paint ball day allows staff to form teams and strategically set out to, well, take out their frustrations on each other in a harmless and fun way.

Then there are more casual activities such as themed lunch days in the office, where employees volunteer to prepare different styled dishes and everyone comes together to enjoy menu offerings.

The team is preparing for its next family day in October, which should prove to be loads of fun as usual.

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Worksite safety, health a top priority HEALTH AND SAFETY are vital to the day-to-day operations at Innotech Services Limited, and these two areas fall into the capable hands of Ivan Arthur.

A member of the Innotech team since 2004, Ivan Arthur has spent 22 years in health and safety.

As Innotech’s health and safety officer, his main responsibility is that of visiting project sites to ensure the company’s staff is meeting and exceeding all legal health and safety requirements.

He also makes sure that workers are attired in the IVAN ARTHUR: appropriate personal Health and safety protective wear; that officer. they are following the guidelines as set out AT TOP: The sign says by regulators and it all. A perfect safety Government, primarily record; just the thing the Labour Ivan Arthur works Department; and that tirelessly to maintain they are carrying out on Innotech worksites. the health and safety (RC) goals of the company.

Arthur holds regular health and safety meetings with staff as part of the company’s health educational programme, and provides Innotech’s construction management team with daily up-todate health and safety reports.

“We assess and either confirm that we are meeting the necessary standards or sit and determine what measures must be put in place to ensure that we do. Each staff member is an invaluable asset to the company, so we do whatever we must to ensure their health and safety,” Arthur disclosed.

While the company has never experienced any major “on-site” accidents throughout its 20 years in operation, minor accidents are reported and investigations carried out to determine if further training is needed or if corrective or preventative action is required.

To better educate staff on health and safety procedures, Arthur and the management team have developed a health and safety manual. In addition, he has authored Your Health And Safety – a booklet which provides health and safety measures in numerous work-related areas, including how to handle power tools and hand tools, working near overhead electricity lines, scaffolding, working on roofs, fire prevention and waste disposal.

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USUALLY, several construction projects are undertaken simultaneously by Innotech Services Limited. This means that the entire workforce must work assiduously to ensure each project receives its due attention.

Construction director Andrew Adam is the one who makes sure all systems are in place so each project is completed on time; that each project is kept within budget; that there is enough human resources, and that up-to-date reports from all project staff are received on a regular basis.

Each project helps to secure jobs for numerous skilled artisans, and the company’s first overseas assignment – the construction of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College Third Phase Expansion Project, has done the same.

Adam explained: “All direct labour is from St Vincent and the Grenadines and our management team. It’s split 50/50 as we marry the experience of the company with that in St Vincent.

The St Vincent team comprises labourers, carpenters, tilers, painters and electricians. We have also managed to source most of our subcontract resources and suppliers locally in St Vincent.”

This overseas project which commenced in 2011 and is due for completion at year-end, comprises the expansion of existing buildings, construction of new teaching facilities, three new lecture halls, classrooms, teachers’ headquarters and administration areas along with the redevelopment of the infrastructure and external services.

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St Vincent gets overseas ball rolling ST VINCENT and the Grenadines Community College Third Phase Expansion Project. (GP)

ANDREW ADAM, Construction director. At left, members of the St Vincent team. (RC) Adam describes the opportunity to work outside of Barbados as exciting.

“It was quite an exciting opportunity to work in St Vincent and we are quietly confident we will expand to other Caribbean islands. In fact, it is true to say that Innotech currently has its eyes on several overseas projects,” Adam disclosed.

He added: “Through the St Vincent and the Grenadines Project we have gained some good contacts which puts us in good stead going forward. We have enjoyed the experience of working in the region and look forward to spreading our wings both in St. Vincent and onto other islands in the region.

A company director, Adam has spent 20 years in the construction field. He joined the Innotech team in 2007.

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Steady progress at CXC site IN OCTOBER 2011, Innotech Services Ltd announced the award of the contract to build the new headquarters for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) at Collymore Rock, St Michael.

This new state-of-the-art building will have a gross area of approximately 63 000 square feet, along with ancillary buildings. It will be purposebuilt to house and accommodate the Council’s staff and operations and has been designed by SRM Architects Ltd to be three storeys in height with parking for 135 cars.

Substructure works are already completed, with the reinforced concrete frame, walls and upper floors expected to be complete by the end of next month. Mechanical, electrical and specialist service installations have commenced and all long lead procurement items are being progressed to ensure a seamless integration into the work.

Innotech is looking forward to pushing this project into the forthcoming phases where more of the architectural design intent will become apparent.

The ultra-modern corporate office building has taken shape and work is moving along towards completion in August 2013.

AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION of the new Caribbean Examinations Council’s headquarters . (GP)

THE CXC HEADQUARTERS’ project team leaders, (from left) Damian Gibson, John Thomas, Orlando Ramsay, Dave Tomlinson and Marlon Harte. (RC)

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Win-win for BWA THE ground-breaking ceremony for the Barbados Water Authority’s (BWA) new 80 000 square foot headquarters at The Pine, St Michael, occurred in February 2012.

Works on the site are progressing well. The Innotech Services Limited team are in the process of carrying out the helical piling and water tanks to Building A, works are also underway

on the reinforced concrete frame to Building C. The new headquarters will be central to improving the operations of the BWA. Upon successful completion of the project the BWA’s staff will be centrally housed in the new headquarters with better accommodation to support improved customer service and performance.

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE DR DAVID ESTWICK (second from right) and others attending the ground-breaking ceremony for Barbados Water Authority’s new headquarters, admiring the artist’s impression of the finished facility. (GP)

INNOTECH TEAM LEADERS on the Barbados Water Authority project (from left) Maurice Welch, Gaynelle Beckles, Barry Ward and Josh Proverbs. (GP)

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Smooth sailing at The Lodge School AT THE END of April 2012 Innotech Services announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Lodge School refurbishment project.

The four buildings completed in this phase were sucessfully handed over to Minister of Education, Ronald Jones at a tour organised by Innotech Services Ltd. The Minister expressed his thanks to Innotech for completing this phase on time and within budget.

The first phase which commenced on March 25, 2011, involved the demolition of two buildings, the construction of four

(GP)

new buildings and the part removal of the Memorial Hall and rebuilding of the rear section along with refurbishment of the existing MINISTER OF EDUCATION Ronald Jones (third left) touring the completed building both internally Phase 1 project with members of the Innotech management team, and externally. students and staff of The Lodge School. (GP) Also as part of the Phase 1 Phase 2 has since commenced and will service infrastructure. works Innotech was required to refit The restoration will include fully be completed over the next seven three existing temporary classroom units stripping out all services, finishes, months. The second phase will carefully into chemistry, physics and biology labs. windows, roofing and replacing with restore and utilise existing buildings They also completed a large part of new modern infrastructure and finishes. whilst being adapted to meet the external services distribution as part of After the successful completion of the requirements for modern education. this phase which involves the upgrading Phase 1 works, Innotech Services The works will consist of the of the existing power supply. restoration of four existing buildings with Ltd is looking forward to moving the project forward to its final conclusion one building being extended, together to the satisfaction of the school. with associated external works and

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Project progressing according to plan MOUNT GAY RUM - New Ageing Warehouse - St. Lucy AT THE BEGINNING of April 2012, Innotech Services Limited was awarded the contract to build the new Ageing Warehouse for Mount Gay Rum at their ageing and blending facility in St Lucy. Work commenced on the site in mid-April and the project is scheduled to be completed by year end.

The project consists of the construction of a new Ageing Warehouse building with an area of approximately 20 500 square feet. The building will comprise a reinforced concrete floor slab and footings, structural steel portal frames, metal roof sheeting, reinforced concrete block-work walls, together with all associated service installations.

Innotech Services has previously worked with Mount Gay Rum at the site and looks forward to continued collaboration.

The Contract Administrator for the new Ageing Warehouse is Stantec Consulting Ltd and the architectural firm is Studio Blue Architects Inc.

PROJECT MANAGER ANDERSON YARDE (second from right) with the Innotech team at the Mount Gay project in St Lucy. (RC)

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What our clients say WE ARE PLEASED with the final product that they produced and look forward to a long and successful relationship with this company which takes great pride in its work and strives to achieve excellence.

— Charles M Dogget Sugar Hill

THE FOCUS AND DISCIPLINE on quality standards and attention to detail is clearly what Innotech Services Ltd expects and achieves on this and other successful projects.

— Ian Morrison Architects Morrison Associates THIS IS THE THIRD project for which I have used Innotech Services Limited in the last six years and I am still very satisfied with their ability, professionalism and dedication to detail.

We needed to create a product at Mahogany Bay that reflected the beauty of the location and once again Innotech Services Limited delivered.

— Robin Walcott Mahogany Bay Development THEIR PERFORMANCE and attention to quality was good, as evidenced by the quality of workmanship and finishes they achieved on this project.

— A. Tony Selby Partner SRM Architects Ltd

THEIR FOCUS ON QUALITY ensures that the finishes in the final product will be of the highest standard.

— Mark Thompson Managing Director TAGarchis Incorporated

WE CHOSE Innnotech Services Ltd., to perform the construction of our current development White Sands, because of their reputation in the construction industry for producing the high quality of work.

— George Cummins Owner/Director White Sands Beach Apartment Hotel

FROM THE INCEPTION, the Innotech team’s approach to this project has been extremely professional, proactive and co-operative. They quickly established a strong and productive relationship with our project team, and have been instrumental in providing us as developers with the wealth of their experience as leading contractors in the industry.

— Peter Defreitas Director D&E Investments Limited

OVER THE PAST DECADE, we have developed a professional relationship with Innotech that has been co-operative, respectful and very rewarding.

They are experienced, determined and highly competent builders with an exacting focus on quality, who produced desired results.

— Brian Surfleet Partner Design Collaborative

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