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INAUGURAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF CARIBBEAN CONTRACTORSBAHAMIAN CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION

www.bahamascontractors.org


PH: 242.356.8850 | FX: 242.356.8851EMAIL: [email protected]

OCTOBER 18 - 20TH, 2012NASSAU, BAHAMAS

INAUGURAL REGIONAL CONFERENCECARIBBEAN

CONTRACTORS

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“Building & Strengthening Regional Ties”

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERHon. Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe, MPMinister 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 Corpo-ration 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 gov-ernment 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 Common-wealth American Football League (CAFL).

SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERGregg SchoppmanPrincipal, 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, phar-maceutical, 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 Work-place. 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.





Leonard SandsVice 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 Rela-tions Committee. Mr. Sands is a strong advocate for contractor education and is part-time lecturer at the College of the Bahamas.

BCA COUNCIL

Stephen WrinkleCouncil Member, Immediate Past PresidentBahamian Contractors’ Association

Mr. Stephen Wrinkle is the President of Wrinkle Construction & Development Ltd., a 45 year old family busi-ness; 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 contrac-tors into the 21st century. He also serves as Chairman of the BCA’s IDB Grant Project.

Michael (Tony) PrattCouncil 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 Busi-ness 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.

Godfrey ForbesPresident, 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).





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• Company Name Included Prominently in all conference related Press Re-leases

• Company Name and Logo Included Prominently on BCA website as con-ference sponsor and link to company’s website.

• Company Name and Logo on all official conference correspondence • Large Company Banner displayed prominently in venue of all conference

events• Company Logo featured on official conference merchandise• Company brochures, flyers, business cards etc. included in official confer-

ence packet• Company Ad featured on outside back cover of official conference com-

memorative booklet• One Table at BCA Contractor Awards Banquet held on final evening of

conference (Tables seat 8)• One Year Membership in the BCA and access to all BCA Membership

Privileges• One Conference gift bag including official conference merchandise

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP - $10,000AD: INSIDE FRONT COVER

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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sentative to speak about its conference involvement and its upcoming activities.• Company Name and Logo on all official conference correspondence• Large Company Banner displayed prominently at front of venue of all conference events• Display table provided during conference for display of company’s products, flyers, brochures,

business cards etc.• Company collateral, flyers, brochures etc. included in official conference packet• Company Logo featured on official conference merchandise• Company Logo featured on front of official conference commemorative booklet• Company Ad featured on inside front cover of official conference commemorative booklet • One Table at BCA Contractor Awards Banquet held on final evening of conference (Tables seat 8)• One Year Membership in the BCA and access to all BCA Membership Privileges• One Conference gift bag including official conference merchandise

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• Company Name mentioned in all conference related Press Releases• Company Name and Logo featured on the BCA website as conference

sponsor and link to company’s website.• Company Name mentioned on all official conference correspondence • Small Company Banner displayed at all conference events• Company Name and Logo included on official conference merchandise• Company flyers, brochures, business cards etc. included in official confer-

ence packet• Company advertisement on inside back cover of official conference com-

memorative booklet• Six Tickets to the BCA Contractor Awards Banquet held on final evening

of conference• One Year Membership in the BCA and access to all BCA Membership

Privileges

GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $5,000AD: INSIDE BACK COVER

• Company Name & Small Sized Logo included in all Conference Promo-tional Materials

• Company Name mentioned in all conference related Press Releases• Company Name and Small Logo featured on the BCA website as confer-

ence sponsor.• Company Name and Small Logo included on official conference mer-

chandise• Company brochures, flyers, business cards etc. included in official confer-

ence packet• One Center Page advertisement in official conference commemorative

booklet• Four Tickets to the BCA Contractor Awards Banquet held on final eve-

ning of conference• One Year Membership with the BCA and access to all BCA Membership

Privileges

SILVER SPONSORSHIP – $3,000AD: CENTER PAGE

• Company Name & Small Sized Logo included in all Conference Promo-tional Materials

• Company Name mentioned in all conference related Press Releases• Company Name and Small Logo featured on the BCA website as confer-

ence sponsor.• Company Name and Small Logo included on official conference mer-

chandise• Company brochures, flyers, business cards etc. included in official confer-

ence packet• Half - page advertisement in official conference commemorative booklet• Two Tickets to the BCA Contractor Awards Banquet held on final evening

of conference

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Your support and contribution empowers Bahamian Contractors

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Please return this form and payment to:THE BCA

P.O. Box N 9286, Nassau BahamasPhone: 242.356.8850 Fax: 242.356.8851 eMail: [email protected]

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Pay to Bank: /001 1 188448(BBK) ROYCBSNSRoyal Bank of CanadaNassau Bahamas

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY OCTOBER 18THArrivals & British Colonial Hilton Hotel Check In: ..................................................8.00am-5.00pm

BCA Conference HostsWelcome 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 CaricomHon. Obie Edgecombe, Minister of Tourism

FRIDAY OCTOBER 19THConference .................................................................8:00am-5:00pm

Registration & Continental Breakfast: BCA Conference Hosts .....................................8:00am-9:00am

Info By Conference Chairman Ms. Tameka Hanna............................................9:00am-9:05amRemarks: BCA President ..........................................9:05am-9:10amRemarks: Minister of Works ....................................9:10am-9:20amGuest Speaker: Mrs. Astrid Wynter IDB Bahamas Representative ...........................9:20am-9:40amOverview of IDB Grant- BCA IDB Chair ............9:40am-10:00amQ & A: IDB Representatives & BCA Chair ........10:00am-10:30amMorning Session Break .........................................10:30am-10:40amIntroduction of Countries: All Tables .................10:40am-10:50amCCCA Topics for Discussion - Session 1 .......... 10:50am-12:00pm Regional Ties:

1. How do we strengthen the regional ties between mem-ber Caribbean Contractors & Contractor Associations: CCCA Chairman, Mr. Raymond Cooper, JA

2. Forum for the exchange on information between Re-gional 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

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 NIGHTMix and Mingle: BCA & Co-Hosts ........................ 7:00pm-9:00pm

Venue: BC hotel bar

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20THCCCA Council Meeting ........................................9:20am-11:30 am

Free Time: Council members ...............................11.30am-7:00pmOther Attendees and Guests

All day leisure activities: Baha Mar site tour

SATURDAY NIGHTBCA Banquet & Awards Presentation ..................................7:00pm

Hosted by the BCAVenue: Hilton British Colonial Ballroom

Guest Speaker: Rt. Hon Perry G. Christie, PMAwards – BCA Contractor of the Year: Level 1, 2, 3 Building

Contractor, General Contractor, Specialty Contractor & Lifetime Achievement award (5 awards total)

Entertainment

SUNDAY OCTOBER 21STGuest Departure ...................................................................... 8:00am

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INAUGURAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF CARIBBEAN CONTRACTORSOCTOBER 18TH - 20TH, 2012





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