Eight leading Black figures in the construction industry have been named to celebrate Black History Month (1-31 October). The list of Black Excellence in the Building Industry has been created by London-based construction consultancy Arcas & Callisto, founded by father-and-daughter team Shaoqiang Li and Jia Li in 2017. Arcas & Callisto said it had created the list to educate and inspire the...
Reasons to Move to Jamaica in 2022 If you are looking for an exciting and somewhat exotic place to move to, you might consider Jamaica. However, at the same time, you are probably facing considerable hesitation. Should you take a chance on a country located on an island, with a culture and lifestyle very different from what you are used to? Well, we are not saying making that change will necessarily be...
Jamaican history is inextricably intertwined with its architecture. The cultural influences of the colonization and subsequent modernization periods in the Caribbean are apparent in Jamaica’s residential architecture. Of course, the capital city of Kingston is perhaps the best example of these tendencies. So, if you plan to rent or purchase a property here, you will be able to find various...
With the financial situation of many Jamaicans being unenviable, owning their own piece of property may seem only like a distant dream. Besides being portrayed as a symbol of wealth, the ability to purchase housing is also seen as a sign your life is moving in the right direction. But, even if you can finally afford to buy a home, it doesn't mean you should. There are reasons why, when contemplating...
The Caribbean attracts millions of visitors every year. Warm climate, breathtaking scenery, and a laid-back lifestyle are the recipe for a perfect vacation. Not to mention that all the islands boast beautiful beaches and offer an abundance of activities and pastimes. But what about investing in the real estate market? Purchasing a property is always a wise, profitable decision. It becomes a valuable asset...
Moving to Jamaica about four months ago was quite daunting but exciting at the same time. There were thoughts about the different possibilities that living in Jamaica could bring to my family, such as a better family life balance, better lifestyle choices, healthier diet, more family time, and receiving the glorious vitamin D, from the sunshine every day, and fresh air. Fast forward four months, and this...
Zero defects are the primary battleground between traditional and modern construction methods. A relative concept, zero defects is, however, a target that the construction industry has set for itself. Primary considerations are structural stability and keeping the water out. Proper functioning of services, components, fixtures, and fittings is essential. Energy and sound performance are also...
Let’s not beat around the bush. Let’s get straight to the point. There has been an awful lot of interest in prefabrication house building in recent years, but not much has come out of it.“Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting complete assemblies or sub-assemblies to the construction site where the...
Dean was lead Project Co-ordinator and collaborated with various engineers, contractors and other professionals during the development of CAD design and construction processes for 12 large-scale, multi-utility installation projects (for Gas, Water, Electric, BT & CAT). Dean produced drawings that incorporated asset maps. He also monitored and adhered to project budgets and...
Value: 250M Dean delivered a large-scale growth programme inclusive of £250m in new home openings and acquisitions. Dean developed a detailed programme of activities required at all stages of the new care homes openings from construction, commissioning and pre-handover, through to operational start and on to steady state 18 months post opening. Dean also agreed a KPI framework for measuring the...