Your Office and Commercial Space 2023/24

24th Edition 2023/24

Publisher Ian Coles

MarketingDirector

Lissa Fisher Writers

Don Burgess

Annabel Cooper

Tim Smith

Photography

Stephen Raynor

Michelle Frazzoni

Design

Tim Parker Published by Published by Bermuda Media PO Box HM 2032

Hamilton HM HX

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Creativity across the board

Looking to spice up your board room or meeting area? Neat Board is the complete meeting room package in a simple and elegant all-in-one device. With its immersive 65-inch multi-touch screen, powerful audio system and versatile wide-angle camera,

Neat Board gives you a collaboration experience beyond video meetings and wireless content sharing by enabling annotations and whiteboarding. Reach out to ACT to get more information: Christopher Jackson, Email: chandsjackson@act.bm.

Shop lumber

What’s new and in stock wood at Atlantic Millwork & Maintenance? Walnut, American Cherry, Maple, Sapele, Oak and more. Teak coming soon. Contact Manny DeMelo. Tel: 533-0836. Email: atlanticmillwork20@gmail.com

Passport Work Table

A workspace for any space and place. The Herman Miller “Passport” is a light-weight, height-adjustable table with an intentionally compact design. This table provides the flexibility between sitting and standing, and offers comfort at any posture. Passport is large enough for the essentials and small enough for tight spaces. It’s available in a variety of colours and two sizes, with enough surface space for a laptop, notebook, and your favourite beverage. Make anywhere and any moment work for you with the Passport Work Table. Call Diversified Services Bermuda, Tel: 295-9253, Email: sbuchanan@diversifiedbda.com.

Best pest control

As pest control specialists, it’s important to stay informed and up to date with industry trends. That’s why our team attends overseas conferences and training courses each year, to ensure we use the highest-rated products and methodologies for our clients.

With more than 70 years of experience, you can trust us to protect your home or business from pests. Tel: 232-7378 (BDA-PEST). Email: info@pestcontrol.bm. www.pestcontrol.bm

Indoor air quality

AIRCARE is known for its high-quality commercial HVAC service and systems, which provide excellent, efficient indoor climate control. More recently, however, AIRCARE has introduced specialised indoor air quality systems to provide peace of mind to commercial building occupants. AIRCARE’s indoor air quality systems safely destroy surface and airbourne pollutants – including viruses, bacteria, mould and more, leaving you with fresh, healthy air. www.aircare.bm

Water on the go

Pure Water is manufactured using reverse osmosis followed by distillation. Pure Water is tested daily in house, weekly by an approved laboratory and annually by a US laboratory. Pure Water offers home and office delivery and a ‘drive thru’ pick up service. It now offers 24-hour vending of Pure Water and Pure Ice at great prices. The vending machine is easy to use and accepts credit and debit cards. Bermuda Waterworks. Tel: 2997873,236-1288. Email: purewater@bwl. bm or www.bwl.bm

Healthy Employees Healthy Business

Pure Water is great tasting and an environmentally responsible choice. It is essential to get proper hydration to maintain your body’s mental and physical performance.

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Cleaner air

Here’s innovative new technology that helps clean indoor air without producing harmful levels of ozone or other measured byproducts. All GPS needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI™) products are UL certified and CE compliant. Through NPBI, GPS products help improve the air by reducing airborne particles including certain odors, viruses and bacteria. Available at Efficiency Limited. Tel: 293-4487. www.efficiency.bm

New name, same mission

For more than four decades, Cooper Gardner has been a prominent firm in the architectural community in Bermuda. In 2019, the company was sold to a sole principal owner, Jonathan Castro, a Bermudian born architect. For the past three and half years, Jonathan and his highly skilled team have continued the Cooper Gardner vision by designing both high-end residential and commercial projects all over the island. The legacy of the company has always been to explore the possibilities of design and always asking, “What if?” Time has passed, our team has grown, and our company is constantly evolving. We are thinking about our next steps, our “What if?” This led us to our next transitional chapter. The words E Se comes from the Portuguese language and translates to our ongoing mission of “What if?” which is also a subtle nod to Jonathan’s Portuguese heritage. Nevertheless, our company’s mission is to continue providing endless opportunities, through the team’s experience, creativity, diversity, and passion for design. We are delighted to share this new chapter with you. www.esestudios.bm

Introducing Kinetex

KINETEX is a unique alternative to hardsurface products. J+J Flooring’s Kinetex nonslip flooring encompasses an unprecedented range of performance attributes for retail, healthcare, education and institutional environments. In addition to its human-centered qualities and highly functional design, Kinetex offers a reduced environmental footprint compared to traditional hard-surface options. The key to the high-performance attributes of Kinetex lies within its construction. Each layer, when used together, creates a versatile, lightweight, softsurface flooring design with parallel qualities to that of hard surface.

Contact Stafford Surfaces. Tel: 295-9744 or info@staffordsurfaces.com

A better way to pump water

H&H Plumbing and Mechanical is focused on energy saving products for Bermuda, it has excelled with the installation of DAB water technology pumps in both residential and commercial applications. For decades Bermuda’s water supply has been delivered by traditional jet pumps operating on pressure switches and pressure tanks. The DAB water technology pumps are variable speed drive pumps, the ultimate in energy savings for any application. The DAB system delivers a consistent and even flow of pressure, the pump can be neatly mounted on the wall in your pump room and does not require a pressure tank for most applications, giving you extra storage space in your pump room. DAB water technology pumps will not overheat if the tank runs dry and in the event of a power loss the pump will automatically restart. With potential energy savings of up to 50% this new product is here to stay. Reach out to H&H for more information on this great new product for Bermuda. Tel: 295-7473. Email: service@hhplumbingbda.com. www.hhplumbingbda.com

Why hire a janitorial cleaning service?

Businesses hire janitorial cleaning services for various reasons. Maybe it’s the lack of time, limited resources, or the inability to ensure the job gets done. Regardless of the reason, outsourcing cleaning services has become an excellent investment for many businesses.

If you are thinking of hiring a janitorial cleaning service, here are some of the benefits you will want to consider:

Reduced Employee Absenteeism

Poorly cleaned office spaces pose a potential risk of transmitting germs and diseases everywhere from one person to another. It increases employee absenteeism. Hiring a janitorial company will ensure thorough and routine cleaning and disinfecting in your office.

Green Cleaning Approach

Several businesses are nowadays inclined toward a more environmentally friendly arrangement. A professional janitorial cleaning service will employ safer “green cleaning” products to prevent toxins from lingering in the air.

Freed-Up Productive Work Time

If office cleaning is assigned to employees, the time consumed in doing so can take away many productive hours from their work schedules. Contracting out janitorial work provides you and your team peace of mind.

Customised Cleaning Programs

Every office has diverse cleaning needs, and so by employing a janitorial service, you can ensure that you access office cleaning services to suit your requirements. Professional janitorial services offer an array of services that are customised according to your needs.

Most Comprehensive Cleaning

Commercial cleaners own the right tools and techniques to eliminate dust and grime from the most inaccessible areas, e.g., air vents. Janitorial companies can also provide the best and fastest cleaning experience through the most advanced equipment available to perform the job.

A Welcoming Professional Environment

A workplace that has been efficiently cleaned appears notably different and provides an excellent first impression to one that has not. It means that your potential clients or visitors will have a pleasant experience at your office, which will positively impact your business, too.

Long-Term Cost Savings

A heavily stained and damaged carpet with extremely deep-seated dirt becomes worse with poor cleaning methods. Professional janitorial services offer superior cleaning that can help fix the issue and avoid expensive carpet replacement, providing you with significant long-term savings.

A professional janitorial service is a great way to get your office in order. By alleviating the hassle of ensuring your facility is cleaned and put into the hands of trained professionals, you will be able to increase productivity and maintain a friendly work environment while also ensuring your office cleaning needs are met.

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Leadingedge meeting solution

Large board meetings, smaller discussions, lunch and learns for 40, and sophisticated social occasions are all catered for in the LOM building

Designed by Jonathan Castro, Principal of E Se, formerly Cooper Gardner, in close collaboration with LOM, the 4th floor of the LOM building on the corner of Reid and Burnaby Streets, was stripped down to the bones, before being rebuilt to accommodate more flexible boardroom space, a smaller executive dining room and chef’s kitchen. The corridor and meeting

rooms all lead out onto a large wraparound terrace.

“LOM was tired of the boring boardroom look,” explains Castro. “They had a very long boardroom that had 20-something chairs but wasn’t very flexible. If you have a meeting of four people, you can’t have it in a big room.”

To this end, the new boardroom can now be divided into two separate rooms

using a folding partition wall, which comes down from the ceiling. “The whole thing is separated acoustically,” continues Castro. “When this wall is down, conversations do not cross between the two of them.”

As has become customary post-Covid, the room’s technology allows for live video conferencing as well as the usual digital presentations, with microphones hanging from the ceiling instead of sitting on the table for improved acoustics and flexibility.

In that same spirit, the furniture fulfils multiple functions. The boardroom table can be split into several different pieces

and moved around on rollers. The chairs are stackable and any not being used, can be kept in the storage room opposite.

The long, large windows let in lots of natural light, but also have automated screens and black-out shades when needed.

These are also used in the smaller room next door, which is primarily the executive dining room, but has an appropriate layout and technology to be used as a meeting room as well. Opposite this room, is the new kitchen.

“LOM wanted to elevate the catering experience. They didn’t want someone to come in and reheat food,” explains

Castro. From the kitchen, there is also easy access to the terrace overlooking Reid and Burnaby Streets.

“Should LOM ever have a dinner party, they can use the executive dining room, have people out on the terrace for cocktails and then everything can be done out of this [kitchen],” he continues.

Getting the kitchen right was paramount, so Castro consulted an executive chef on the design. The result is a modern galley-style kitchen with ovens, induction top, pot-filler, fridge, wine fridge, dishwasher and plenty of storage.

The look and feel is professional, with white, light millwork, countertops and finishes contrasting with black appliances.

In addition to being a more functional and flexible space, LOM also wanted to update the aesthetic as well as subtly incorporate their corporate colours of white and blue into the new interiors.

Nowhere is this more evident than in the series of striking Andrew Stevenson whale photographs commissioned specifically for this project. LOM’s logo is a whale fluke.

Hung in the boardroom and along the corridor, they used a filter and tint so the colours would be in keeping with the company colours. The gold-coloured frames match the new wooden flooring. Elsewhere, the colours, contours and textures have all been designed to be simple, flexible, elegant and to enhance the flow of the area.

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Blue and white have been mixed with French oak floors and accent wall panelling which gives the space a touch of warmth, and the floor has been purposely designed in a chevron pattern to lead people down the corridor.

To differentiate the space, the boardroom floor has grey carpet tiles, also in a chevron design, which can be swapped out should they wish to change the colour in the future. In the dining room, a rug beneath the table gives a more homely feel.

The lighting has been layered to serve multiple functions. In the boardroom for example, there are spotlights as well as linear lights in the Armstrong acoustical ceiling panels.

Above the dining room table is a distinctive linear pendant light fixture as well as softer, ‘knife-edged’ lighting. There are also spotlights around the outer edges of the room.

This was the first time in more than 20 years that the LOM offices have been renovated and they have no intention of doing it again any time soon. Planning for the future and access to the hidden systems was, therefore, important. Ceiling slats give

the required access and at some point, they hope to put a generator on the roof, so the foundations for that were laid and an unused dumb-waiter was reconfigured to provide access for the generator fuel.

“The project was to wipe the floor clean and start from scratch, which gave LOM the chance to make these decisions,” says Castro. “They could future proof themselves.”

Key contractors

• Abbott Decorating Contractors

• ABM

• AIRCARE

• Eminence Tile & Stone

• ESE Studios

• H&H Plumbing & Mechanical

• Ocean Interiors Ltd.

• Stafford Surfaces

• Keen Ltd.

• Pro-Tone Cleaning Services Ltd.

• Sound Decision Ltd.

• Windward Supplies Ltd

A stylish welcome

The large lobby and atrium space of the building at the bottom of Woodbourne Avenue, previously AON House, has undergone an intensive modernisation project to cement its reputation as a place to do business at the sharp end of Hamilton.

It is the first major renovation of the lobby since the premises opened at the dawn of Bermuda’s international business era five decades ago.

“It was certainly dated. They had us

come in and help create a more modern space,” says Jacob Hocking, the owner of CTX Design Group.

Luxurious waterfront offices nearby such as Point House and Waterloo House have raised the stakes in recent years.

“When this was built, it was the beginning of the international business scene in Bermuda. As newer properties come online, it dates the existing buildings in some way,” Hocking explains.

“It was time it was transitioned. This

was a complete revamp of the lobby and atrium space to make it possible to compete with some of the new constructions.”

Hocking explains the previous lobby was dark, confining and did not meet accessibility requirements.

“The clients wanted to portray a fresh modern image for the new lobby,” he says.

“We wanted it to be clean, open, bright and fresh. The older building

needed a more up-to-date atmosphere to compete with the newer buildings in the neighbourhood.

“We used more timeless materials and controlled use of bright colours. We changed the stair accesses, introduced a ramp, some planters and a water feature.

“We included the use of wood in the ceilings and repeated this in the doors and reception desk.”

Designers were happy to work with the glass roof, although new slim profile glass doors at the entrance allow in more natural light.

Changes were made to all five stories of the building, including porcelain slabs to mimic white marble that wrap around the columns and wall panels.

One of the most striking features – artificial birds that hang from the ceiling – is not merely for aesthetic appeal.

“Noise generated in the atrium travels to the upper floors and vice versa,” Hocking says.

“We used sound attenuating birds to absorb noise generated from the upper floor workspaces.”

Sculptural elements on the lobby floor also absorb sound, such as the water feature which creates background noise and a range of bright blue felt sculptures.

Grey stone tiles were used on the floor to ground the atrium, wooden slat ceiling panels add some warmth and texture while plants were introduced to soften the hard lines of the design and introduce an element of nature.

According to Hocking, tenants of the building – a clutch of international business firms – needed to continue using the entrance during construction.

“This meant a lot of working outside hours and a lot of noise mitigation,” he says.

“We had the fans blowing all day to mask the sound. We certainly had some complaints along the way, but generally the tenants were understanding.”

The project took between four and six months, slightly longer than expected due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the challenges of operating while the building was in use.

The finished product, however, is an entrance fit for the modern international business firm.

“It’s the landlord’s responsibility in a lobby to set the standard for the rest of the layout of the building,” Hocking says.

“The lobby helps create that first impression when people walk into the building. The landlord acquired significant cost, but because of the calibre of the tenants it’s been worth it.”

Key contractors

• CTX Design Group

• Eminence Tile & Stone

• Furniture Flair

• Greymane

• P&M Electrical

Empowering entrepreneurship

The BEDC has opened three Incubator Hubs in Economic Empowerment Zones

Entrepreneurship is a vital driver of economic growth and job creation. In Bermuda, the Bermuda

Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has taken a bold step in supporting entrepreneurship by creating

three incubator hubs in the St. George’s, Northeast Hamilton, and Somerset Economic Empowerment Zones (EEZs). Starting a business can be daunting, and having physical space to work in can be essential to success. The goal of establishing the incubator hubs is to provide a geographically attainable space for entrepreneurs to focus on building their businesses instead of focusing on the costs typically associated with renting a location and the related infrastructure. The spaces have everything an entrepreneur needs, including high-speed internet, printing facilities, and meeting rooms.

Those enrolled in Enterprise Bermuda, a 12-month incubator programme, get free, 24-hour access to the office space, programming, mentorship and more. Entrepreneurs are housed in of four locations during their tenure in Enterprise Bermuda.

Jamillah Lodge, BEDC director

of communication and development says, “We hope that when individuals graduate from the Incubator, they will feel supported, will have learned something new, and will feel a sense of empowerment to become masters of their

own destinies.”

In addition to the entrepreneurs having 24-hour access to the office space to operate their businesses, each office will be staffed by the designated micro, small and medium enterprise officer for the

zone. Donte Hunt is the officer for North East Hamilton, Ondreyah Rochester is the officer for Somerset, and Dennis Carter is the Officer for St. George’s. The hubs also provide entrepreneurs access to a community of like-minded individuals building their businesses. This community can provide a supportive environment where entrepreneurs can share their experiences, collaborate on projects, and offer advice to one another. Being part of a community of entrepreneurs can also help to keep individuals motivated and accountable.

Kisha Tyrrell, an Enterprise Bermuda ‘incubatee’ and owner of Enzuri Beauty says “As a new entrepreneur, I find it useful that I can come into this place, work with other entrepreneurs, brainstorm, and just feed off each other. It’s just nice to have meetings, make phone calls and just feel like I’m in an office. There is also a boardroom available; It really gives you that extension that you need, especially if you’re a self-owned business and you don’t have your own office space.”

The BEDC incubator hubs are strategically located in the St. George’s,

Northeast Hamilton, and Somerset EEZs, which are areas that the BEDC has identified as having high potential for economic development. It also allows the BEDC to be right in the heart of the EEZs to provide area stakeholders with guidance on setting up a business, work

with community stakeholders, and offer information and support to those that live in the area.

The BEDC’s investment in these hubs is part of a broader effort to revitalize these communities and create new opportunities for economic growth

Congratulations to BEDC on the completion of their accent walls in all three of their new Hub locations.

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and job creation in Bermuda. Entrepreneurs who use the incubator hubs can build their businesses in a supportive environment and contribute to the economic development of Bermuda.

In the near future, the public can book hot desks, and meeting rooms at the Hubs. The increased use of the Hubs will help the BEDC to meet its goal of supporting community engagement. Once the public use of the Hubs is rolled out, interested persons will be able to book rooms online and use the meeting rooms to conduct trainings and other community-related meetings.

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For more information on our Enterprise Bermuda program, incubator hubs, or the many programs and initiatives the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation offers, visit www.bedc.bm.

Contributed by DeShun Simmons, Assistant Communications & Development Officer, BEDC

Key contractors

• Furniture Flair

• Innovative Office Interiors (IOI)

• Jeffrey & Sons Ltd.

• P&M Maintenance

• Pro-Tone Cleaning Services Ltd.

• Sign Effects

• Sound Decision Ltd.

• Souza Carpets and Flooring

Bacardi builds an elevated level of luxury at its spectacular global headquarters

Since its relocation to Bermuda in 1965, Bacardi has been an integral part of our island’s community. The family-owned spirits company continues to elevate its iconic global headquarters by creating the 1862 Cocktail Bar, a spectacular new space named for

the year in which the Company was founded in Santiago di Cuba. The award-winning bar features a 20ft floor-to-ceiling display showcasing Bacardi’s complete portfolio of more than 200 brands and labels, and one of, if not the, longest bar in Bermuda.

1862 is an innovative, trendsetting space that combines modern design with a classic atmosphere. The design features a central bar surrounded by comfortable lounge seating, giving it a luxurious feel that allows patrons to relax with ample space to mingle and enjoy their time in this grand setting. The bar’s decor comprises vintage furniture and artwork, giving it a classic 1920s art deco feel. The famous ‘bat’ logo is introduced subtlety in small details throughout the space.

Above it all is a ceiling of stars, referencing the night sky exactly as it was in 1862.

Priceless works of art from Bacardi’s private collection are hung on the walls and items from its archives are displayed on shelves surrounding the seating area.

By creating an inviting and engaging setting, Bacardi seeks to foster connections with its

staff, community, and partners and to provide training opportunities to the next generation of Bermudian bartenders through its global “Shake Your Future” programme. As part of the inaugural Shake Your Future Bermuda offering, seven individuals will be enrolled in a 10-week training program that includes four weeks of training in London at the European Bartending School.

“Bacardi’s award-winning 1862 Cocktail Bar has provided a remarkable opportunity to connect with our

community and bring our purpose to life,” says Douglas Mello, Bacardi Limited Managing Director. “Through educational tasting experiences and weekly trainings, we strive to inspire both present and future bartenders to hone their skills, helping to enhance consumer experiences in bars and restaurants and positively impacting the hospitality industry in Bermuda.”

The1862 Cocktail Bar by Bacardi is a prime example of how companies can forge enduring connections with their

communities, foster the aspirations of young people towards fulfilling careers in hospitality, and create impactful experiences using art, architecture, and design.

Key contractors

• BotelhoWood Architects

• D&J Construction Co. Ltd.

• Ocean Interiors Ltd.

• Stafford Surfaces

Innovative sustainable commercial solution

A fresh and modern working environment is helping one of Bermuda’s newest

Martello Re, a life and annuity reinsurer which launched in January 2022, has taken residence in a smartly renovated office on the second floor of the Mechanics Building, Church Street.

An abundance of natural light combines with neutral colours and cutting-edge furniture to create a

comfortable and uplifting space for the fledgling firm to conduct business.

Shelley Ray, senior interior designer at L&S Design, says the refurbishment meets the needs of today’s leading companies, which prioritise setting up a quality workplace for their staff.

“There’s definitely been a great interest in providing interesting and flexible work

environments for the employers and staff,” Ray says.

“Management really wants their team to be happy in the office and they are listening to their needs.

“This office has a modernness about it. There’s a nice tension between light and dark so it has character, but it’s still neutral enough that any company can

put their feel on it by adding other accent colours.”

Large windows allow natural light to filter through to as much of the office area as possible.

“This is a very successful application of that,” Ray says.

“Natural light has an incredible connection with everyone’s energy levels. With the use of natural light, we are finding that people are not necessarily using their electricpowered lights as much.

“We are going into offices where unless it’s a dull day we don’t need to turn on the lights. That also leads to a savings on electricity that helps natural resources.”

Martello, which focuses on new business reinsurance, has a mission to help insurers grow asset-intensive businesses and ensure they deliver on their promises to policyholders.

According to Ray, the firm decided it liked the spot in the Mechanics Building – which L&S had already been working on – and wanted to move in straightaway.

“It was a real benefit for this particular space that they were able to move into it immediately and start working and functioning out of the space while we waited for the new items that were on order,” Ray says.

“We are finding that many landlords in commercial buildings throughout Hamilton are realising that it’s very difficult for many companies to wait three or six

months for a fit-out to occur.

“Landlords are trying to provide a certain amount of infrastructure for that but still having the layouts free for modifications and for companies to choose their own type of furniture.

“All the walls were already up and most of the carpet was in, so Martello was able to move in straightaway.”

Demountable wall partitions made for a clean installation.

“What’s wonderful is that it’s modular so can be taken apart and reused,” Ray says. “I really applaud Martello because they were happy to reuse what’s already here – nothing went to the landfill.”

Glass dividers in the central workstations allow for privacy while

maintaining the natural light, and sliding glass barn doors mean people can easily switch between private meetings and an open-door policy.

State-of-the-art furniture includes

height-adjustable desks which lift smoothly at the touch of a button to allow staff to choose between sitting and standing. Workers can perch on mobile pedestal stools as they chat with each other.

“They were very keen to provide ergonomic solutions for office furniture and workstation furniture,” Ray says.

There are also two walls – designed to look like regular white walls – that can be used as markerboards.

“We find some clients start their week with a to-do list or a saying they want to be inspired by,” Ray explains.

The location, offering views of City Hall and office buildings in one of Bermuda’s liveliest business areas, is another source of inspiration.

“There’s an excitement and an energy to this part of the city,” Ray says.

The reception area takes advantage of the view with a comfortable couch next to a large window.

In time, artwork will be added to offset some of the greys and whites across the office.

“We wanted to keep a cooler, cleaner, colour palate with the larger pieces of furniture,” Ray says.

“We played with the contrast by using darker work surfaces and lighter adjoining furniture. When you are working with neutral, it’s very important to make sure there’s enough variation in the scheme so that it still has enough presence and doesn’t get too quiet.”

Key contractors

• Commercial Office Environments (COE)

• L&S Design Ltd.

• Windward Supplies Ltd.

Conferencing reimagined

renovated, state of the art entertainment, conference and meeting space

When you walk into the newly renovated Hamilton Princess ballroom area it looks elegantly simple, light, large and sophisticated. To achieve this elevated look however, was anything but simple.

As the construction crew from Greymane began dismantling the almost 9,000 square foot space, which was completely gutted, they encountered dilapidated Bermuda stone walls, a massive concrete beam just where they didn’t want one and an abandoned tank.

In spite of this however, the Princess Ballrooms and Regency Terrace, were completed on time and within budget using a team of 58 men.

Working alongside Greymane were Senior Architectural Technologist, Jason Makertich and Architect Lisamarie Masters from Botelho Wood. Their brief was to draw up designs that would “relaunch the Princess ballrooms and modernise the space to provide greater flexibility for functions,” explains Makertich. “The Regency Terrace was seen as an untapped opportunity for private outdoor events so upgrading that space was critical.”

In order to make the rooms as flexible as possible, the audio-visual infrastructure was also upgraded to meet the standards expected by many of the of the hotel’s local and international clients.

Prior to the renovation, not only was the décor dated, but the rooms were closed off, dark and didn’t take advantage of the phenomenal Hamilton Harbour view, which, when you were not outside, was best seen from a corridor.

The rooms can be now be divided, closed off or opened up to the view, and

when open, flow out seamlessly onto the terrace.

“The intent was to open up the space and integrate the new Regency Terrace with the ballroom. This was achieved with a fully demountable wall system,” continues Makertich. “The other benefit was the removal of large parts of the

original structure to help facilitate an additional four feet in head room in parts of the main ballroom.”

So far, so easy, but it took considerable construction expertise not only to achieve this, but to solve a variety of unforeseen obstacles.

Overseeing all the construction was Donald Dawkins, Project Manager at Greymane, who says that without doubt, the most challenging aspect of the whole renovation was removing an existing concrete beam in order to install the demountable wall partitions.

“It was 5,000 PSI strength concrete,” he says. “It was hard to cut. We had to saw cut each panel and support it with

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props while we cut the beams out.”

The kudos for this achievement, continues Dawkins, goes to Greymane’s Construction Superintendent, John Hatt. The whole exterior wall, which was Bermuda stone, also needed to come down and the new glazing panels, which allow in lots of natural light as well as frame the view, are secured within new concrete beams and walls.

The team’s second encounter with Bermuda stone was when they were replacing a small stone wall on the water’s edge with a see-through panelled ‘wall’. The team had to work on the water side, excavating below ground to get the foundations in before building their way

back up to create a stable structure.

The addition of a wooden rail on top of the panels now makes it safe and comfortable to lean on while you take in the water views.

To further upgrade the terrace, concrete pavers were replaced with granite slabs. This was when they encountered the

abandoned tank that had to be opened up and filled in with concrete. Planters were then built out, a new driveway entrance with wooden gates was added, as well as additional built in umbrellas and two gas fireplaces, making the terrace a fun, flexible and attractive place to be in winter, summer, day or night.

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We are proud to have been a part of the renovation team for the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club Princess Rooms and Regency Terrace.

This flexibility is also apparent throughout the ballrooms as well. A variety of lighting has been installed to suit all occasions including spotlights which can change to every colour of the rainbow, as well as recessed and wall lighting for more serious occasions.

Acoustics in such a large area were also vital to get right. Wooden veneer ceiling panels from Armstrong, along with acoustic panels the full length of the walls all serve to keep the sound in. The ballroom is also carpeted throughout.

Walking down the light filled corridor and admiring the clean, smart and spacious areas, it’s hard to imagine the hard work, determination and energy that went into creating such an effortless look.

Key contractors

• BotelhoWood Architects

• Efficiency Ltd

• Eminence Tile & Stone

• Greymane

• H&H Plumbing & Mechanical

• Sound Decision Ltd.

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Nautical feel

Scandinavian minimalism

Clean, functional lines help create a distinguished feel at the new head office of Lingard Limited, on the second floor of the AS Cooper building on Front Street.

The company’s pride in its seafaring links is also on display, from marinethemed artwork to walls designed to look like a shipping container – all played

out in front of a spectacular view of the harbour.

Gard, represented in Bermuda by Lingard, was founded in 1907 in Arendal, Norway, to underwrite the P&I risks (protection and indemnity) of sailing vessels, and has spent more than a century evolving along with the development of the global shipping and insurance

industries.

Gard has had a Bermuda presence since 1988 and seized the chance to switch from its previous low-key Hamilton location when the AS Cooper building landlords decided to convert their secondfloor retail space into rental offices.

When Lingard heard of the opportunity, they were keen to consider this space to create their new home.

With the Front Street location and balconies that overlooked the harbour, they felt that this location complemented their business. Stephanie Bedell, senior interior designer at Commercial Interiors Group assisted Lingard with this mission.

Their previous location in Bermuda was too small for the current staff and had no space for growth for their future staff, or an area to host their own in-house board meetings.

The entire second floor was carefully carved out to create 3,616 square feet of space for the new office. Escalators were removed and a staircase, with a concrete finish look, was built to provide a new entrance from Front Street.

Gard being a Norway-based company, were looking for a Scandinavian feel focusing on clean, simple lines, minimalism and functionality. They wanted the space to remain open and clean, but comfortable.

Natural light is key to making the place feel modern and energetic. The existing small windows from the south side of the space were removed and replaced with floor to ceiling full height windows. This helps maximise the natural light into the new space and takes advantage of the picturesque view of the harbour.

By placing the boardroom and two

executive offices to the south-west side of the building, an open space in the centre of the room was created for workstations,

Gard being a Norway-based company, were looking for a Scandinavian feel focusing on clean, simple lines, minimalism and functionality.

so the entire team is able to enjoy natural light as well as the view.

While the open-plan office dominates much of the floor, an Infinium Wall system has been used to create an imposing boardroom and private offices, with clear double-glazed glass giving maximum acoustic privacy.

The boardroom features a large custommade table, designed and finished to match the millwork. Character was added by using the Armstrong woodworks grill system. LED linear lighting in the ceiling over the boardroom table provides a mirror image over the table.

A patinaed carpet throughout the office which has shades of metal, rust, grey and purple was used in the design to ground the light and airy furniture. The sit-stand workstations have light wood surfaces, while accents of deep charcoal grey elements are carried throughout the space.

Key contractors

• Commercial Interiors Group

• Diversified Services Bermuda Ltd. (DSB)

• Furniture Flair

• H&H Plumbing & Mechanical

• P&M Electrical

The office contains a small seating area for guests, with a custom privacy wood slat wall that matches the warm wood tones in the millwork. Coy chairs help forge a casual and relaxed environment for guests.

Artwork of boats and the ocean adorns the walls throughout the office to help liven the surroundings, maintaining the maritime feel.

That theme greets staff and visitors as soon as they enter from Front Street, with cladding on the walls up the stairway that

simulates a shipping container.

As with many construction projects in the past couple of years, the Covid-19 pandemic presented hurdles along the way. Safety restrictions and international supply chain challenges delayed leadtimes for some of the finishing items.

The client and the contractors and sub-trades all worked as a team to adjust the schedule and finishes as needed to accommodate the project deadlines and make the transition for Gard as smooth as possible.

Two of the most iconic brands have come together to create MillerKnoll. Together, Herman Miller and Knoll are now one of the world's largest and most influential collectives of modern design.

Diversified Services Bermuda Ltd is proud to share that we are Bermuda’s exclusive certified MillerKnoll dealer. We now offer an expanded product family with access to the most comprehensive design network in the industry, with a unique portfolio of brands.

Innovation and growth

of innovation and growth

Talcott Re, the Bermuda and Cayman based platform of Talcott Financial Group, was founded two years ago and has already grown to be one of the largest life reinsurers in Bermuda.

The company, which has expanded from two employees to more than 30 in just 18 months, embraced the opportunity to create a custom space for its employees. Committing to a full renovation, Talcott Re has recently finished a complete remodel of the third floor of 30 Woodbourne Avenue, a building originally opened in the 1970s when Bermuda’s international business era was just beginning.

As noted by Talcott Re’s leadership, “We recognise that there are always ways to improve processes and culture including how we approach our physical workspace. The strategically organised and decorated space at 30 Woodbourne Avenue is both unconventional and timeless, and addresses a spectrum of needs to enhance overall employee satisfaction.”

Offering beautiful views of Barr’s Bay Park and Hamilton Harbour, the space has an ultra-modern feel and a clean, timeless design aimed at inspiring staff and encouraging collaboration.

Talcott Re’s office space spans nearly 10,000 square feet and includes four conference rooms, 10 offices, a cluster of specialised pods, and a 30-seat boardroom.

Designers Commercial Interiors Group ensured the layout allows all workspaces access to the exterior windows for light and views.

Offices are located centrally near the atrium, one of the main features of the building, which itself has undergone a major refurbishment to compete with prime waterfront space in the area.

Client and internal meeting spaces towards the north side of the floorplate are surrounded by an open lounge area, a wellness room and spacious work café.

Open ceilings are a key part of the design, giving the rooms extra height, volume and character, with black

trays.

A neutral palette was provided as a base for pops of colour through the accent furniture, with architectural finishes throughout the space of shades of off-white, beige and black accents.

New LED lighting helps create a warm light level; Finelite LED Linear fixtures are suspended in the open ceiling areas, including an 8ft x 88ft single rectangle along the east side of the floor. Each enclosed office is illuminated by a single source uplight/downlight.

Optimum speech privacy is provided in all offices and meeting spaces through a double-glazed Infinium wall system.

textured paint, black data cabling and cable

Key contractors

• AIRCARE

• Applied Computer Technologies Ltd. (ACT)

• Commercial Interiors Group

• Compass Networks Bermuda Ltd.

• Diversified Services Bermuda Ltd. (DSB)

• Furniture Flair

• Greymane

• Innovative Office Interiors (IOI)

• P&M Electrical

• Windward Supplies Ltd.

It was a pleasure to be part of this exciting new project for Talcott Re.

For well over a decade, Compass Networks has been providing innovative cabling infrastructure solutions to many of Bermudas top international businesses.

We wish Talcott continued success and look forward to supporting them well into the future.

Contact Chris Buchanan (441) 505-0055

chris@compassnetbda.com

Congratulations

We’re ready when you are:

Chris Jackson, chandsjackson@act.bm or Mark Faralli, mfaralli@act.bm

Chris Jackson, chandsjackson@act.bm or Mark Faralli, mfaralli@act.bm

Talcott Re embraced local talent by installing artwork by Bermudian artist Chris Duperreault who specialises in Gyotaku, a Japanese art form dating back to the 1800s. The work is centered around the island’s ocean life; in line with the ethos of the company, it was important to them to use distinctive and innovative art in their office space.

The atrium spans all five

floors of the building and has been redesigned to mitigate against sound bouncing from floor to floor.

Commercial Interiors Group went further by designing the main workspaces away from the atrium to help reduce any sound transmission or distractions from those above or below. AV equipment has also been placed to minimise

direct sightline from other tenant spaces.

Glass walls support the atrium’s sense of openness while also allowing for speech privacy. Enclosed rooms face away from the atrium, with transom glass at the corridor, keeping the south and east of the floorplate wide open for workstations.

All staff have direct views to the outside towards Barrs Bay Park, with ample collaboration spaces as well as the specialised pods.

ONE LANE HILL, 2ND FLOOR, PEMBROKE, HM19, BERMUDA T: (441) 296-5884 E: drobertson@cig.bm www.CIG.bm

Deja View: It’s happening

The owners of one of Bermuda’s newest restaurants are hoping people will come back time and again

Deja View, in Barr’s Bay Park, boasts one of the largest al fresco areas on the island overlooking the glorious Hamilton Harbour.

The quality surroundings don’t end there – the venue has exquisite dining space indoors too, whether you’re on a business lunch, out for family dinner or on a romantic evening.

Part owners Gregory De Melo and Leo Calingasan created the restaurant in the former Marine Police building after deciding to build on the success of their takeout business Misaki.

While the Burnaby Street takeout is known for its fast-paced grab and go style, Deja View aims for elegant fine dining with a similar Asian-inspired cuisine.

“We want people to have a real

experience when they come here,” De Melo says. “It’s something new and we want people to enjoy their food and their surroundings.”

De Melo and Calingasan devised the décor and colour schemes after searching through social networks such as Pinterest.

Royal blue walls with round mirrors give the main dining room a maritime feel, but the heavy colours are broken up by pink chairs and gold finishes. Soft chairs and modern lighting help create a cosy atmosphere.

There are also two private dining rooms, which can hold eight to ten people each, with large television screens to enjoy sports or host business meetings. A bar with a large window allows people to look out to the harbour while nursing their drinks, and there is disabled access

throughout the property.

The outdoor patio offers enough space for dozens of diners with wide views of the harbour.

De Melo notes outdoor eating has grown in popularity since the Covid-19 pandemic.

“People like to be out in the fresh air,” he says. In Bermuda, there are very few places where you can dine outdoors and we thought that this location could provide just that.”

The marine police building was dormant for a decade.

“Leo and I have always admired the location and the building,” De Melo says.

“If you haven’t been inside before then it’s safe to say you would be surprised by how much space it has.

“The view alone is mesmerising and for years people have enjoyed just relaxing in the park and getting some fresh air.”

Key contractors

• Atlantic Millwork

• DeMello & Associates

• P&M Electrical

Manny DeMelo Tel: 533-0836

atlanticmillwork20@gmail.com

KEY CONTACTS

Bermuda Economic Development Corporation

Jamillah Lodge

Tel: 292-5570

Email: jlodge@bedc.bm

Web: www.bedc.bm

BASFM

Chris Wright

Tel: 279-2050

Email: cwright@basfm.bm

Web: www.basg.bm/companies/basfm

Applied Computer Technologies (ACT)

Christopher Jackson, Senior Account Executive

Tel: 533-6363

Email: chandsjackson@act.bm

Web: www.act.bm

Compass Networks Bermuda Ltd.

Chris Buchanan

Tel: 505-0055

Email: chris@compassnetbda.com

Precise Systems Integration (PSI)

Heath Robinson, Systems Manager

Tel: 232-7745

Email: info@precisesystems.bm

Web: www.precisesystems.bm

Sound Decision Ltd.

Donnie Correia

Tel: 292-8158

Email: dcorreia@sounddecision.bm

Web: www.sounddecision.bm

Atlantic Cleaning & Maintenance

Allen Ferreira, General Manager

Tel: 236-4051

Email: office@atlanticcleaning.bm

Web: www.atlanticcleaning.bm

BASFM

Chris Wright

Tel: 279-2050

Email: cwright@basfm.bm

Web: www.basg.bm/companies/basfm

Bermuda Elite Cleaners

Jackie DeMello

Tel: 234-1043, 705-8821

Email: bdacleaners@btcnet.bm

Kam Restoration/Cleaning Solutions

Mike Medeiros

Tel: 297-8998, 535-8998

Email: sales@kam.bm

Web: www.kam.bm

Marshall’s Maintenance Co.

Maggie Baron

Tel: 292-0018

Email: marshallgroup@northrock.bm

Pro-Tone Cleaning Services Ltd.

Tel: 292-1456

Email: info@pro-tone.bm

Web: www.pro-tone.bm

Abbott Decorating Contractors

Simon Watkinson, Owner

Tel: 334-7892

Email: simon@abbott.bm

ABM Limited

Bryan Adams, Managing Director

Tel: 405-1226

Email: info@abm.bm

Web: www.abm.bm

AIRCARE

Marlyn Kelch, Lead Sales Consultant

Tel: 292-7342

Email: mkelch@aircare.bm

Web: www.aircare.bm

Atlantic Millwork & Maintenance

Manny DeMelo

Tel: 533-0836

Email: atlanticmillwork20@gmail.com

Bendell Design

Susan Bendell

Tel: 296-8207, 535-4450

Email: sbendell@bendelldesign.bm

Web: www.bendelldesign.bm

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BendellDesign

Bermuda Interiors Limited

Ray Beaulne, Owner & Managing Director

Tel: 295-6093

Email: ray@bdaint.com

Web: www.bermudainteriors.bm

Commercial Interiors Group

Darcy Robertson, Design Director

Tel: 296-5884

Email: drobertson@cig.bm

Web: www.cig.bm

E Se Studios (formerly Cooper Gardner)

Architecture + Interior Design

Jonathan Castro

Tel: 292-2521

Email: info@esestudios.bm

Web: www.esestudios.bm

D&J Construction

Andy Pereira/Dennis Fagundo

Tel: 292-1428

Email: djcon@djcon.bm

Web: www.djcon.bm

DeMello & Associates

Architecture + Engineering + Project Management

Tel: 234-1043 or 334-8821

Email: demelloasso@btcnet.bm

FB: www.facebook.com/DemelloAssociates

Web: www.architizer.com/firms/demelloassociates

Efficiency Limited

George Skinner

Tel: 293-4487

Email: gskinner@efficiency.bm

Web: www.efficiency.bm

Eminence Tile & Stone

Davita Warren, Showroom and Sales Manager

Tel: 297-6161

Email: davita@eminence.bm

Web: www.eminence.bm

Entasis Architecture and Interiors

Micheal Emery, Principal, Sherry Weitz, Senior Interior Designer Tel: 292-6629, 705-3340 (Michael), 300-7672 (Sherry)

Email: mike@entasis.bm, sherry@entasis.bm

Greymane

Alex DeCouto, President

Tel: 279-0214

Email: adecouto@greymane.bm

Web: www.greymane.bm

H&H Plumbing & Mechanical

Tel: 295-7473

Email: service@hhplumbingbda.com

Island Glass Ltd.

Tel: 295-5134

Email: Sales@islandglass.bm

Web: www.islandglass.bm

Jeffrey & Sons Ltd

Sabrina Franks, Customer Service

Tel: 293-1007

Email: jeffreyandsonsltd@logic.bm

Web: www.jeffreyandsonsltd.com

Keen Ltd.

T Tel: 295-4989

E Email: kevinm@keen.bm

Facebook: www.facebook.bm/KeenBDA

L&S Design Ltd.

Dawn Dunstan

Tel: 295-9160

Email: ddunstan@lsdesignltd.com

Web: www.lsdesignltd.com

Linberg & Simmons

Gary Simmons

Tel: 295-9160

Email: gsimmons@linbergandsimmons.com

Web: www.linbergandsimmons.com

OBM International

Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape

Architecture, Master Planning

Tel: 278-3550

Email: Bermuda@obmi.com

Web: bermuda.obmi.com

Ocean Interiors

Deverio Hassell/Sonia Whitter

Tel: 335-3487/505-6412

Email: oceaninteriors@northrock.bm

P&M Electrical

Terry Corday Sr, President/Owner

Tel: 296-9524

Email: info@pandmelectric.com

P&M Maintenance

Merate,/Phimore Phinn

Tel: 519-8650, 516-2095

Email: pnm.maintenancebda@gmail.com

Web: pnmmaintenancebda.com

Pembroke Tile & Stone

Zachary Simmons

Tel: 292-8453

Email: sales@pts.bm

Web: www.pts.bm

Red Laser

Joseph Calauro

Tel: 296-6400

Email: joe@redlaser.bm

Web: www.redlaser.bm

Souza Carpets and Flooring

Jason Souza

Tel: 292-3437

Email: sales@souzacarpets.com

Web: www.souzacarpets.com

Sign Effects

Roderick Lewis

Tel: 735-5100

Email: roderick@signeffects.bm

Web: www.signeffects.bm

Signworx

Nelson Pimentel

Tel: 296-2375

Email: info@signworxltd.com

Web: www.signworxltd.com

Stafford Surfaces

Tel: 295-9744

Email: info@staffordsurfaces.com

Web: www.staffordsurfaces.com

Treecon Ltd

Tel: 295-4771

Email: Treeconltd@treecon.bm

Web: www.treecon.bm

Social: www.facebook.com/TreeconLtd

Abbott Decorating Contractors

Led by Simon Watkinson, Abbott Decorating Contractors is one of Bermuda’s most experienced interior office decorators. Providing designers and clients with whatever wall finish they desire. Fabric and vinyl wall coverings, murals, faux finishes, sprayed finished, wall talkers or latex painting, have made Abbott Decorating Contractors the decorator of choice by interior general contractors and designers.

Tel: 334-7892. Email: simon@abbott.bm

ABM Limited

only experiences of exceptional quality. Its objective is to be recognised as the company that provides the finest cleaning services in Bermuda. The company culture is based on a single basic principle, the Golden Rule — to treat others as you wish to be treated yourself. With more than 30 years of experience, it has been the ethic that underlies every interaction with its clients and employees. It is a way of life common to every Atlantic Cleaning employee, and will ensure its success in the future. As a locally owned business, it is committed to hiring and training Bermudians in the janitorial industry.

Bermuda Waterworks

Karlene Barrow Kelly

Tel: 299-7873

Email: karlene@bwl.bm

Web: www.bwl.bm

Diversified Services Bermuda Ltd (DSB)

Susan Buchanan

Tel: 295-9253

Email: sbuchanan@diversifiedbda.com

Web: www.diversifiedbda.com

Furniture Flair/COE

Jeff Seiler

Tel: 292-7272

Email: jeff@ifh.bm

Web: www.furnitureflair.bm

Web: www.coe.bm

Innovative Office Interiors

Mark Andrew

Tel: 296-5922, 335-5728

Email: markioi.bm@gmail.com

WindwardSupplies Ltd.

Gemma Hopkins

Tel: 236-7457

Email: gemma@windwardsupplies.bm

Web: www.windwardsupplies.bm

We provide professional electrical and mechanical engineering design, condition assessments, energy audits, contract management and specialist electrical and building automation services. We have extensive experience in the commercial, industrial, and healthcare markets. Our clients include architects, developers, building owners, health care facilities and telecoms.

Tel: 405-1226. Email: info@abm.bm, www.abm.bm

AIRCARE

AIRCARE is known for its high-quality commercial HVAC service and systems, which provide excellent, efficient indoor climate control. More recently, however, AIRCARE has introduced specialised indoor air quality systems to provide peace of mind to all of your building’s occupants. AIRCARE’s indoor air quality systems safely destroy surface and airbourne pollutants – including viruses, bacteria, mould and more, leaving you with fresh, healthy air.

www.aircare.bm

Applied Computer Technologies Ltd. (ACT

City Centre Properties

Mark Orchard

Tel: 524-6905

Email: morchard@citycentreproperties.bm

Web: www.citycentreproperties.bm

Washington Properties

Paul Slaughter

Tel: 295-4186

Email: info@washprop.com

Web: www.washingtonproperties.bm

Bermuda Pest Control

Justin Tavares, Operations Manager

Tel: 232-7378 (BDA-PEST)

Email: info@pestcontrol.bm

Web: www.pestcontrol.bm

Applied Computer Technologies Ltd. (ACT) is the largest technology solution provider headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda and offers end-to-end solutions for our customers from design and implementation. Founded in 1982, ACT is leading the market with world class technologies, solutions and support services. ACT employs more than 50 staff throughout our offices located in Bermuda, Canada, and Cayman Islands. We invest frequently in technology innovation ensuring our clients are in-line with the technology trends. Tel:292-4776. www.act.bm

Atlantic Cleaning & Maintenance Ltd.

Atlantic Cleaning has chosen to specialise within the cleaning industry, by offering

Tel: 236-4051. Email: info@atlanticcleaning. bm. www.atlanticcleaning.bm

Atlantic Millwork & Maintenance

Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance to Atlantic Millwork & Maintenance. We ensure this aspect with our quality grades of lumber and our expert craftsmanship. Let us be your go-to for all your special projects and renovations. Please call or email us for a quote. Manny DeMelo. Tel: 533-0836.

Email: atlanticmillwork20@gmail.com

Bermuda Elite Cleaners

We specialise in residential and commercial cleaning, providing construction site cleanup, steam cleaning, carpet dry cleaning, and building maintenance services, construction works cleanup, AirBnB cleaning, and exit cleaning works for hardwood floors and all hard floor surfaces offering clean — stripping and waxing/refinishing. We also do yacht/boat cleaning for both interiors and exteriors. General maid services are also available, glass facades soft wash and so much more. We clean everything in your home or office and can maintain your property offering waste management and facility management support. Guaranteed fixed pricing is available. Sarinna ( Jackie) DeMello.

Tel: 234-1043, 705-8821.

Email: bdacleaners@btcnet.bm

Bermuda Pest Control

For more than 70 years, we have protected Bermudians against unwanted pests, including rodents, cockroaches, ants, and termites. Our friendly, highly-trained professionals use products and techniques that are the gold standard for safety and effectiveness in residential, commercial and industrial applications. We are pest control at its best. Tel: 232-7378 (BDA-PEST).

Email: info@pestcontrol.bm

Bermuda Waterworks

Bermuda Waterworks is a leading provider

of drinking water for the Island. The Utility Division provides pipe borne water from Devonshire through parts of Hamilton and as far west as the intersection of Somerset Road and East Shore Road. The Bottling Division manufactures distilled bottled water in convenient three- and five-gallon sizes under the Pure Water brand. Drop by and try its new vending machine that dispenses water and ice. Contact Bermuda Waterworks to see how it can meet all of your water needs.

Tel: 299-7873. Email: purewater@bwl.bm (bottled water) or water@bwl.bm (utility supply).

Commercial Interiors Group

Commercial Interiors Group (CIG) offers a range of interior design services embracing fresh thinking and innovative technologies. From space assessment to design concept, to project management, to art acquisition, it helps you navigate the always demanding build-out process. CIG possesses an international design sensibility combined with a wealth of local experience. Design excellence is not an expensive option, it is fundamental to realising a space within the constraints of budget and schedule. Tel: 296-5884. Email: drobertson@cig.bm. www.cig.bm

Compass Networks Bermuda Ltd.

For over a decade, Compass Networks has been providing high quality structured cabling services to many of Bermudas’ largest international and local businesses. Working with IT vendors, architects, interior designers and the end-user client, Compass can provide the appropriate solution in any environment. In addition to cabling we also provide complete WiFi, and IP surveillance camera systems. Taking your needs and wants, we can create an exceptionally functional reality.

Chris Buchanan, Tel: (441) 505-0055, Chris@compassnetbda.com

D&J Construction Co Ltd

A second-generation family business, D&J Construction Co. Ltd. has been Bermuda’s general contractor of choice since 1967. Our focus on the client is unparalleled. We provide a wide range of services of not just commercial interiors, and high end residential interiors, but all the way through to hospitality work, commercial and industrial projects, bulk excavation, and heavy equipment. We are flexible in our approach and can utilise whichever form of contract best suits the project and client expectations, from traditional lump sum, to acting as an owner’s rep construction manager, to straightforward cost and

charge. Our in house teams of tradesmen are capable of high precision work to satisfy even the most discerning clientele, while our management team will ensure that schedules are met and that move in dates are never missed. Our pre-construction services are often invaluable to the client and design team, as we provide the logistics and pricing information to help guide design decisions. Whatever your project, D&J is here for you. Dennis Fagundo and Andy Pereira.

Tel: 292-1428. Email: djcon@djcon.bm. www.djcon.bm

Diversified Services

Bermuda Ltd (DSB)

We are Bermuda’s trusted experts in office furniture supplies, space planning, and furniture installation services. We have been serving Bermuda since 1990, and have built a reputation for providing high-quality office furniture and services that meet the unique needs of our clients. At DSB, we understand that every office has its own unique requirements when it comes to furniture and space planning. That’s why we offer a wide range of products and services. We specialise in providing custom solutions for businesses of all sizes, and our experienced team of professionals possess extensive installation expertise, including auxiliary furniture such as telephone booths, lounge, and accessories. Whether you’re looking for ergonomic chairs, standing desks, cubicles, or conference room furniture, we have everything you need to create a productive and comfortable workspace. Our selection of high-quality products includes furniture from some of the top brands in the industry, and we always stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies. We are committed to providing exceptional service at every stage of the process, from initial consultation to final installation. Our goal is to make the process of buying and installing office furniture as easy and stress-free as possible, so that our clients can focus on what they do best: running their businesses.

Tel: 295-9253.

Email: sbuchanan@diversifiedbda.com. www.diversifiedbda.com

Efficiency Limited

Efficiency Limited is the exclusive supplier of Mitsubishi air conditioning products and systems in Bermuda. Our technical team are factory certified to provide sales, installation, preventative maintenance and service to all Mitsubishi systems. Additionally, we also offer inhouse HVAC design and consulting services, ensuring that our projects meet local design, comfort and safety requirements. Our aim is to select the most efficient and most reliable air conditioning and ventilation systems, specifically designed to meet

the needs of our commercial, industrial and residential customers. Mitsubishi has distributed the most efficient and reliable air conditioning systems in Bermuda since 1986. Their products have the reputation of standing up to Bermuda’s harsh environment. Efficiency Limited is committed to each of our customers, ensuring that our client’s needs are carefully evaluated and that the correct systems are selected and designed to meet local and international design codes and standards ensuring that our customers operate from or live in buildings that operate efficiently while providing a comfortable, healthy and efficient indoor environment. Tel: 293-4887. www.efficiency.bm.

E Se Studios

Architecture, Interior Design, Lifestyle. Formerly known as Cooper Gardner. 14 Par-la-Ville Road Hamilton Bermuda, 3rd Floor.

Tel: 292-2521. Email: info@esestudios.bm. www.esestudios.bm.

Greymane Builders’ Supply

The Greymane Builders’ Supply Store sources specialist tools and materials for private customers and contractors. We are “For Builders, By Builders,” carrying a large range of quality products from the leading industry brands you trust. Personalised service and building great relationships, with both our clients and our premium brands, is the cornerstone of our business. We are the official distributor of: EGO Tools, DeWalt, Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, Zipwall, HexArmor, Bon Tool, Level 5, Keen Utility, Metaltech, Acudor, Bosch, Diablo and Freud tools.

Tel: 279-0220. Email: rlines@greymane.bm

H&H Plumbing and Mechanical Ltd.

H&H is equipped for all aspects of new construction and service plumbing for commercial and residential applications. Our key services include pump repair and installation, drain cleaning and maintenance services, hot water heater repair and installation, supply and install of plumbing fixtures, water filtration, energy saving products, leak detection, camera inspections, project management and estimation services for plumbing and mechanical projects. Tel: 295-7473.

Email: service@hhplumbingbda.com. www.hhplumbingbda.com

Innovative Office Interiors

Innovative Office Interiors (IOI) has been the authorised Haworth dealer since 2004. Mark Andrew, managing director, represented Haworth in Bermuda for six years prior to that. IOI represents and

installs Haworth, Krug, Groupe LaCasse, Keilhauer and Tandus-Centiva. These are just some of the carefully selected lines that provide systems furniture, case goods, boardroom tables and flooring for many IOI clients, such as: Clarien, Butterfield & Vallis, Digicel, Deloitte, Nautilus, EY, and the Bermuda Hospitals Board. IOI also supplies raised floor systems and unitised wall systems manufactured by Haworth, for a truly flexible workspace. With competitive prices, great service and years of experience, IOI offers you everything you need to create your new office.

Tel: 296-5922.

Email: markioi.bm@gmail.com

Keen Ltd

Electrical: commercial, industrial and residential services for all your electrical requirements. It also supplies quality lighting and lighting products.

High Lift: whether you are a contractor, property manager or homeowner, Keen has the lift equipment to get your job done. Sheet Metal: produces a wide variety of custom metal products; welding, bending, shearing, plasma cutting, rolling, forming, coil line production and spiral duct fabrication.

Keen’s management and staff combine a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide you with efficient and professional attention to your requirements. Tel: 295-4989. Email: kevinm@keen.bm

L&S Design Ltd.

L&S Design Ltd. is an interior design firm affiliated with the architectural firm of Linberg & Simmons that specialises in all aspects of interior design, renovation and project management. Its experience and expertise are essential in providing clients with a well-planned and beautiful environment. Its professional team has more than 30 years of experience and enjoys every aspect of the design process. L&S Design focuses on its client’s requirements and goals and collaborates to creatively achieve them. The team prides itself on building strong client and trade relationships and is privileged to have numerous repeat clients. Tel: 295-9160.

Email: info@lsdesignltd.com. www.lsdesignltd.com

Linberg & Simmons

Linberg & Simmons, Chartered Architects has been providing architectural and interior design services to the local community for 40 years. It is committed to design excellence and provides clients with rational, cost effective and innovative design solutions. Its team provides expert design services, master planning, landscape design and construction

consultation for commercial, residential, institutional and hospitality clients. Tel: 295-9160.

Email: gsimmons@linbergandsimmons. com. www.linbergandsimmons.com

Ocean Interiors Ltd.

Ocean Interiors Ltd. was formed in June 2012 and specialises in high end interior fit outs, skilled carpentry and construction, including millwork, drywall and custom carpentry in homes, offices, hotels and other commercial properties. Along with our core services we offer project management to assist with the successful planning and completion of projects with minimal interruption. Ocean Interiors has successfully completed projects such as LOM Lobby, LOM Board Rooms, The Fairmont Hamilton, Markel House, XL House, Bermuda Commercial Bank and Astwood Dickinson to name a few. We had the pleasure of completing the $25 million renovations at Rosewood Bermuda, which included 88 guestrooms and villas. As a premium interior contractor 80% of our clients have been international businesses and our construction division is primarily high end residential. For the past 18 months we have been the contractor for Bacardi’s 1862 two-storey cocktail bar featuring a 19.5 ft floor-to-ceiling display. We recently handed LOM their state of the art conference suites and dining room that occupies the entire 4th floor of The LOM Building. This project was a complete fit out including bathrooms and kitchen. Ocean Interiors Ltd. is respected within the construction industry and we value our solid relationships with clients, architects, interior designers and local subcontractors such as BAC, BAC Universal, Abbott Decorating, Fast Forward, Sea Venture and Eminence Tile & Stone. Our team consists of skilled carpenters, masons, drywall specialists and office support. Our dedicated team has worked together for more than 15 years and this has resulted in genuine friendships which is reflected in their teamwork and skilled craftsmanship and we look forward to serving your needs. Deverio Hassell or Sonia Whitter Tel: 335-3487 or 505-6412. Email: oceaninteriors@northrock.bm

P&M Maintenance

P&M Maintenance is a contracting company specialising in a wide range of services which include residential and commercial renovation, painting, landscaping, and office cleaning. As contractors we provide our clients with a comprehensive approach to all of their projects. Since we founded our business in 2014, we’ve been committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction and never compromised on the quality of work. Our

services are designed to tackle even the most complex projects with NCCER safety trained team members. We are a reliable and knowledgeable company that provides excellent services to our clientele. Merate/ Philmore Phinn.

Telephone: 519-8650, 516-2095. Email: pnm.maintenancebda@gmail.com. pnmmaintenancebda.com

Stafford Surfaces

Stafford Surfaces provides unique and quality flooring, wall covering and quartz counter top products alongside expert installation, refinishing and consulting services. We deal with small residential renovations, all the way to large scale commercial projects including the LF WADE International Airport, KEMH Acute Care Wing, the Residences and Hotel at the Rosewood Tuckers Point and many more. Stafford Surfaces is here to assist architects, designers, facility managers, contractors and homeowners with every aspect of their flooring, wall covering and countertops.

Tel: 295-9744.

Email: info@staffordsurfaces.com

TreeCon Ltd

TreeCon Ltd has been providing service to commercial businesses all over Bermuda. And they know every commercial building has its own special requirements. TreeCon offers a complete range of commercial grade products that bring high performance and their technicians are equipped to install and service them, no matter how big or small the project is. Their wide range of products which include aluminum windows, doors, retractable awnings, commercial grade hardware and so much more, provides an opportunity for commercial installation and service to every business in Bermuda.

Tel: 295-4771. Email: Treeconltd@treecon.bm. www.treecon.bm.

Washington Properties

Washington Properties operates the Washington Mall, a large city centre complex of retail outlets, restaurants, cafes, and office space. The offices accommodate local and international businesses while the retail outlets have a variety of products of interest to locals and visitors. The complex is well maintained with on-site maintenance staff and a resident security officer. The physical plant is regularly upgraded. The air-conditioning is controlled by a central energy management system, with individual zone controls for tenant schedules and comfort. Cable TV and high-speed Internet access are also available. Paul Slaughter. Tel: 295-4186. Email: info@washprop. com. www.washingtonproperties.bm

Transformative Solutions

We designed and implemented new HVAC, LED lighting and Fire Protection systems for the Mintflower Building and, as a result, we decreased their energy costs by 33%.

To find out more about our energy efficency services, email info@aircare.bm