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2020 Contractors Awards Winners!

hen we talk about our homes it seems we can’t get far W without singing the praises of our favourite contractors. The ones who go above and beyond to provide amazing service. They come at all hours to save your bathroom when the plumbing breaks, make your gardens bloom and are there to tile, paint and decorate your house to make it a home that’s truly yours.

Niche’s Electrical . . . . . . . . Pg 3 Pimentel Pools. . . . . . . . . Pg 12

Resilience Through a Pandemic................... By CAOB

Pro-Tone Cleaning . . . . . . Pg 12 Selectron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 5 SJ Carpentry. . . . . . . . . . . Pg 10

SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE . . . . . . . . . . Pg 13

OVID. It’s funny how this word is ingrained into our daily C lives when merely a year ago, almost to this date, there was some mystery virus spreading ‘across the pond,’ and we were still going about our business. CAOB discuss the challenges they have faced over the past year and their thoughts for the coming year.

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Welcome to our 2020 Contractors Awards! When we talk about our homes it seems we can’t get far without singing the praises of our favourite contractors. The ones who go above and beyond to provide amazing service. They come at all hours to save your bathroom when the plumbing breaks, make your gardens bloom and are there to tile, paint and decorate your house to make it a home that’s truly yours. By far our most anticipated and exciting issue each year, we’re happy to bring you our Contractors Awards and to celebrate those who stood out in their field in 2020. When it comes to your home, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed with the various odd jobs, and sometimes larger dreams, that you want to accomplish. Where do you even begin to start, right?! While doing it yourself can be a possibility in some cases, we are big believers in trusting an expert on jobs that require skill and technique. We know that picking the right contractor can make the difference between a job being done right the first time or becoming a complete nightmare. For most homeowners, the hardest part of any home project isn’t the work itself - it’s finding a competent and reliable contractor to do the job. With our Contractors Awards, we look at not just the larger mainstream companies but also smaller vendors and specialty contractors. Our awards are also a great opportunity for contractors big and small to talk about their trade and share their business with the island throughout the year. 2020 is a year that most would like to forget, and our Contractors were definitely hit hardest with lockdowns, curfews and COVID regulations. But Bermuda remains resilient and there were many who rose up to the challenges and their businesses continued to thrive! 6 Island Property News • Contractors Awards 2020 • www.ipn.bm

Let’s celebrate and support those businesses that keep our homes secure, functional and looking their best!

THIS YEARS SURVEY:

To select the Winners and Honourable Mentions for this years awards, we decided to change it up from our normal surveying of Realtors. This year we assembled 6 industry experts who together made the decisions on who stood out in 2020. Our panel are a group who over the past year have worked with a wide variety of contractors in many fields and rely on their support for their clients and businesses. Our Expert Panel Included: Simon Tully, President of the Construction Association of Bermuda Will Irvine, Owner of Lighthouse Construction & Project Management Sharika Tucci, Owner and Property Manager at Masterkey Management Ltd. Vince Hunt, Manager at DHPS Limited Jane Burt, Owner and Broker of Think Real Estate Akilah Swan, Principle Designer & Creative Director at Aina Curated

2020 Award winners!

Indoors:

Air Conditioning/HVAC

PLUMBING

CARPENTRY

Honorable Mention:

#1 - Efficiency Limited • Cold Snap Services Ltd.

#1 - Edrick White & Sons

#1 - SJ Carpentry • DeCosta’s Unique Carpentry

• Thermodynamics & Maintenance

• DHPS Limited • DT Plumbing

ELECTRICAL

Interior Painting

CLEANERS

Honorable Mention:

#1 - Niche’s Electrical • NexGen Electrical • Chance McLean

Outdoors:

#1 - Abbott Decorating • T. Rance Painting & Maintenance • Tony Burt

Landscaping & Excavating

Exterior Painting

Honorable Mention:

#1 - Pitchers Landscaping & Property Maintenance • DaPonte Lanscaping • Horti-Tech Bermuda

• David Brine

#1 - Atlantic Cleaning • ProTone Cleaning Services • Island Cleaning Services

Stonework, Tiling & Masonry

#1 - Daycor Painting Contractors

#1 - Aptech Granite & Marble Honorable Mention:

• Jeffrey Trott Painting

• Wards Home Maintenance

• Eminence • Peets Tile

Glass & Windows

Pools

Surveyor/Valuations

Honorable Mention:

#1 - BITCo

• PVC Doors & Windows • VinylTech

Other:

Home Insurance #1 - BF&M

Honorable Mention:

• Freisenbruch-Meyer Group • CG Insurance Group

Home Security #1 - Selectron

Honorable Mention: • 2Tech

• Bermuda Security Group

#1 - Longtail Pools

#1 - MainPoint Real Estate Honorable Mention:

• Pimentel Pools • Atlantic Construction

• Bermuda Valuers & Appraisers •F ulcrum Property Consultants

Locksmith’s

#1 - Bermuda Security Services Ltd Honorable Mention: • Ward’s Locksmith • Barnes Locksmith

Movers

• Joe Vieira Trucking • MiniMax Forwarders

#1 - Eye4Design

Honorable Mention:

• Cooper Gardner • Commercial Interiors Group (C.I.G.)

Architectural design

#1 - Fast Forward Frieght Honorable Mention:

Interior Designers

#1 - cTx Design Group Honorable Mention:

• Cooper Gardner • Broadview Architecture

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resilience through a pandemic COVID. It’s funny how this word is ingrained into our daily lives when merely a year ago, almost to this date, there was some mystery virus spreading ‘across the pond,’ and we were still going about our business. The CAOB were in protracted discussions with the government with regards to our grant and whether or not it was going to be given to us in the next fiscal year. April 1st was fast approaching, and we had an Executive Director whose family relied on his paycheck. The government was doing their usual dancing and pirouetting trying to figure out what they were getting for their buck, even though it had been explained to them countless times, with the ever-present specter of massive debt in the back of their minds. BEFORE lockdown… But more on that later. As we exited the first quarter of 2020, we were informed of a two-week lockdown for the safety of our citizens that would start at the beginning of the 2nd quarter; life seemed like a scene from a movie. For those of us in the property market, and the services that go along with it, it was a scary time. It was made even more unbearable when we were informed on the nightly government update (that we so rabidly waited for) that we would have to endure yet another 2 weeks of being locked down. Government assistance went a fair way to assist those hit the hardest, but it is worth noting that the financial services and many other sectors of our community were conveniently still on full pay. Property services were the most noticeable victims – landscaping in particular – along with a viral post on the venerable MAJ’s List whereby a homeowner pleaded for assistance as to how to stop her pool going green!! A good question to be fair, as there is nothing worse than a large vessel of water that needs constant care and attention that can turn into a breeding ground for mosquitos and other filth if not taken care of. This brought to the fore the services that the Island Property News highlights every year: the pool cleaners, landscapers, electricians, painters, plumbers, and all manner of services that real estate agents and property managers rely upon to keep clients properties looking spic and span. This year was a little different with the

By Simon Tully, President of CAOB

voting of the ‘Best in the Business’ as we turned, not to the real estate agents who have experienced great service from those providers, but rather from industry insiders that are not biased by a particular vendor. It’s the word of mouth method that helps us, and having a round table discussion with representatives from several industries such as: architectural, property management, construction, and interior design to name a few. What came out of these meetings were some fresh faces and new businesses that will hopefully provide continuous service to homeowners and real estate representatives. But back to our grant... Without fully trained service providers, there is a massive liability that can be incurred if procedures are not adhered to, or best practices are not followed. Proper training and apprenticeships are a key facet of any professional service and the CAOB has been the local sponsor representative for the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) for over 20 years. We provide the tools and training to get Bermudians certified in hundreds of trades and have given out hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for Bermudians studying overseas to gain a professional qualification in a construction related field. We were never really officially denied our grant, but the funds never materialized despite numerous pleas and meetings with various individuals within the government. Rest assured we will find a way to provide the youth and individuals, keen to gain certification, the resources to take them on their journeys in the trades that are so clearly needed on our 21 square miles.

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Price: $6,200/Month Location: Warwick Bed: 3 Bath: 4 Description: Entering the main cedar door you’ll find the open plan living/ dining room with raised wood burning fireplace. There are two additional areas on the lower level, great spaces for a Den. On the upper level are the three bedrooms with each having access to a private balcony and ensuite baths. In the master bedroom one can also enjoy the comfort of a wood burning fireplace and large walk in closet. Contact: JBM Realty & Associates, Johnette McNeil, johnette@jbmrealtyandassociates.com, (441) 331-5532 Price: $7,500/Month Location: Sandys Bed: 3 Bath: 2.5 Description: Offering a spectacular one level home with attached garage sitting on top of a hill with the most amazing views of Ely’s harbor and the many boats passing by! “Shoal Water” has just received a gorgeous makeover with top of the line dream kitchen with a view – a laundry room with a view – all new stunning flooring throughout – impressive new bath rooms – grand yard with easy stairs leading you to the glistening blue sea for any water sports you desire! Contact: Kim Sheen Properties, kim@kimsheenproperties.bm, 734-1264

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