INAUGURAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF CARIBBEAN CONTRACTORS
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CARIBBEAN CONTRACTORS “Building & Strengthening Regional Ties”
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SPEAKERS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Hon. Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe, MP Minister of Tourism
Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe was born November 4, 1958 in Freeport, Grand Bahama to Mary Wilchcombe and the late Jackson Wilchcombe. He was educated at Mary Star of the Sea Primary School in Freeport, Queen’s College in Nassau, and the University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. His acclaimed media career began at the age of 16, when he joined the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas. He was the youngest reporter employed at the corporation, but he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming deputy director of News in 1985 and director in 1987. In 1990, he was promoted to assistant general manager. Minister Wilchcombe entered politics in August, 1994, when he was appointed senator by former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling. He was elected chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party in 1995, and following the General Elections of 1997, he was once again appointed to the senate. On May 2, 2002, Minister Wilchcombe was elected to the House of Assembly as the Member of Parliament for the West End and Bimini constituency. Prime Minister Perry Christie appointed him Minister of Tourism with responsibility for the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas. He was also given ministerial responsibility for Bahamas Information Services. In his 2002 - 2007 tenure as Minister of Tourism, The Bahamas enjoyed record-breaking visitor arrivals and tourism expenditure and had great success with sports, religious, and African American tourism focuses. Mr. Wilchcombe was also responsible for obtaining favored nation status from China to advance Bahamian tourism with Chinese travelers. Although the Progressive Liberal Party was not successful in winning the Bahamas government in 2007, the party returned to government through the polls in 2012. Minister Wilchcombe was once again named Minister of Tourism. Minister Wilchcombe, an avid sportsman, is a former President of the Grand Bahama Basketball Association and the Commonwealth American Football League (CAFL).
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Gregg Schoppman
Principal, FMI Management Consulting As a principal with FMI, management consultants and investment bankers for the construction industry, Gregg specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. He also leads FMI’s project management consulting practice. Prior to joining FMI, Gregg served as a senior project managerfor a general contracting fi rm in central Florida. He has completed complex and sophisticated construction projects in the medical, pharmaceutical, offfice, heavy civil, industrial, manufacturing, and multifamily markets. He has also worked as a construction manager and managed direct labor. Furthermore, Gregg has expertise in numerous contract delivery methods as well as knowledge of many geographical markets. Gregg has been a guest speaker for the International Facility Management Association World Workplace. In addition, he has been the Gulf Coast Director of the Design Build Institute of America function and regularly speaks to students in the civil engineering graduate school program at the University of Florida. Gregg has also spoken to similar groups at the University of South Florida and the University of Central Florida. He has successfully completed project management implementation engagements for general and trade contractors across the country. Gregg holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida and a master’s of business administration with a concentration in international business from the University of Tampa. He was recognized as a Beta Gamma Sigma honor graduate at the University of Tampa and Tau Beta Pi honor graduate at the University of Florida. Gregg possesses an Engineer Intern certifi cate from the State of Florida as well as a Florida General Contractors license. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, International Facility Management Association and Leadership Tampa.
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BCA COUNCIL Godfrey Forbes
President, Bahamian Contractors’ Association President – Godfrey Forbes – Mr. Forbes is the Owner of Dykton Mechanical Company Ltd., (Dykton), which he founded in 1986. Today, Dykton operates from its 3000 square foot office/warehouse facility on Soldier Road. Mr. Forbes began his training as a plumber in 1975 and in 1978 he became the youngest person in the Bahamas to achieve the certification of A Master Plumber. Prior to opening Dykton, Mr. Forbes demonstrated his knowledge and abilities with exceptional performances in the ranks of Lead Plumber, Foreman, Assistant Engineer, Service and Project Manager. Mr. Forbes has served as President of the BCA since July 2011. Prior to his appointment as President, Mr. Forbes served three- terms as the Association’s Vice President. He has been actively involved with the BCA since the early 2000 and during that period also served on the Public Relations sub-committee. Mr. Forbes has also made contributions to the education of future contractors. He has been called upon to speak to students of various local high schools and The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI).
Leonard Sands
Vice President, Bahamian Contractors’ Association Is a Senior Project Manager at CPM Consultants and Owner of Sandbank Construction Company. Sandbank is a fast growing residential construction firm focused on providing personal service, excellent quality and on time delivery of projects in the high end home building market. Mr. Sands is also Chairman of the BCA’s Public Relations Committee. Mr. Sands is a strong advocate for contractor education and is part-time lecturer at the College of the Bahamas.
Stephen Wrinkle
Council Member, Immediate Past President Bahamian Contractors’ Association Mr. Stephen Wrinkle is the President of Wrinkle Construction & Development Ltd., a 45 year old family business; As the developer of such residential communities as Rolling Hills Estates on Carmichael Road, he was at the forefront of providing affordable, complete house and lot packages for Bahamians. His current endeavor, Island Homes, regularly takes him to the Family Islands to construct the Company’s line of pre-built, modular homes, which are designed and constructed in their Nassau plant. Steve is committed to bringing public awareness to the construction industry and bringing Bahamian contractors into the 21st century. He also serves as Chairman of the BCA’s IDB Grant Project.
Michael (Tony) Pratt
Council Member, Bahamian Contractors’ Association Mr. Pratt is Sr. Vice President and General Manager of Heavy Marine & Foundations Bahamas Ltd. He has a degree in Management and more than 15 years of banking experience. Mr. Pratt is the Vice President of Business Administration and Finance for Heavy Marine & Foundation, Bahamas Ltd. Widely traveled; he has served in senior managerial positions, overseeing the operations of Credit Suisse Bahamas’ banking operations. He has extensive knowledge of all phases of construction, cost analysis, project and crew management.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
INAUGURAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF CARIBBEAN CONTRACTORS OCTOBER 18TH - 20TH, 2012 THURSDAY OCTOBER 18TH
Arrivals & British Colonial Hilton Hotel Check In:...................................................8.00am-5.00pm BCA Conference Hosts Welcome Cocktail Reception................................... 7:00pm-9:00pm MC: Leonard Sands, BCA V.P. Welcome: BCA President, Mr. Godfrey Forbes Remarks: Hon. Pricewell Forbes, Bahamian Ambassador to Caricom Hon. Obie Edgecombe, Minister of Tourism
FRIDAY OCTOBER 19TH
Conference..................................................................8:00am-5:00pm Registration & Continental Breakfast: BCA Conference Hosts...................................... 8:00am-9:00am Info By Conference Chairman Ms. Tameka Hanna............................................ 9:00am-9:05am Remarks: BCA President........................................... 9:05am-9:10am Remarks: Minister of Works..................................... 9:10am-9:20am Guest Speaker: Mrs. Astrid Wynter IDB Bahamas Representative............................ 9:20am-9:40am Overview of IDB Grant- BCA IDB Chair.............9:40am-10:00am Q & A: IDB Representatives & BCA Chair.........10:00am-10:30am Morning Session Break..........................................10:30am-10:40am Introduction of Countries: All Tables..................10:40am-10:50am CCCA Topics for Discussion - Session 1........... 10:50am-12:00pm Regional Ties: 1. How do we strengthen the regional ties between member Caribbean Contractors & Contractor Associations: CCCA Chairman, Mr. Raymond Cooper, JA 2. Forum for the exchange on information between Regional Associations/Contractors: Mr. Raymond Cooper 3. Lien Laws: Overview. What alternatives are available? Proposed legislation. Developing a CCCA position: Mr. Llewellyn Boyer Cartwright, Attorney, Bahamas Working Lunch........................................................ 12:00pm-1:00pm Trade Issues: • Licensing and registration of Contractors; national/ regional: BCA • Treatment of Foreign Contractors/ Work Permits: TBD INAUGURAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF CARIBBEAN CONTRACTORS
Afternoon Session Additional Topics for presentation:.........................1:00pm-1:45pm • Tender Procurement: Practice and Policy. Developing a CCCA position: Mr. John Michael Clarke, Bahamas Bahamas Petroleum Company Ltd. Speaker TBD.1:45pm-2:30pm Afternoon Session Break.......................................... 2:30pm-2:45pm Competitive Bidding, the Money Ball Gregg Schoppman............................................. 2:45pm-3.30pm CCCA Session 2:........................................................ 3:30pm-4:00pm • Establishing a Secretariat for the CCCA: Raymond Cooper • Budget/ Financing for the CCCA Operational Expenses: Treasurer, CCCA CCCA AGM: CCCA AGM: Raymond Cooper..... 4:00pm-5:00pm
FRIDAY NIGHT Mix and Mingle: BCA & Co-Hosts......................... 7:00pm-9:00pm Venue: BC hotel bar
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20TH CCCA Council Meeting.........................................9:20am-11:30 am Free Time: Council members ................................11.30am-7:00pm Other Attendees and Guests All day leisure activities: Baha Mar site tour
SATURDAY NIGHT BCA Banquet & Awards Presentation................................... 7:00pm Hosted by the BCA Venue: Hilton British Colonial Ballroom Guest Speaker: Rt. Hon Perry G. Christie, PM Awards – BCA Contractor of the Year: Level 1, 2, 3 Building Contractor, General Contractor, Specialty Contractor & Lifetime Achievement award (5 awards total) Entertainment
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