New construction consultancy firm launched in Caribbean

By STAR Reporter

Global Property and Construction Consultancy firm, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) brings a new twist to the construction industry in the Caribbean. At the launch of the company last Friday at the St Lucia Golf Club, Chief Executive Officer of RLB, Lance Taylor said the company has received a warm welcome in St Lucia. He stated that RLB has a long-standing history and stands out for its work.

"You can trace our history back to 1768, we are a montessori practice that stands out in its project management over the years," he said. He also pointed out that the company understands the local market. "It is very important to us as we celebrate our brand, our future with local businesses... this is not a dictatorship business that is landing in the Caribbean but a respectful one that understands the local reasons for projects, local cultures and local people," he said.

He added that the company will be working with St Lucians and has already invested in local sporting activities and donated equipment to the Institute of Cricket Studies.Chairman of that institute, Dominic Fedee, took the opportunity to express his gratitude for this kind gesture during the launching ceremony. The company offers "immediate access to knowledge, products and services from around the world."

Along with partners Bould Consulting Ltd, Cayman Islands; and Tower Bucknall Austin, Barbados; Rider Levett Bucknall, which operates from 70 offices, with over 2000 employees, throughout the world, has the advantage of being able to draw on a wide range of specialist skills from around the globe including the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, New Zealand and Australia. During the ceremony, Chairman of Tower Bucknall Austin, Rupert Spencer, stated: "Our philosophy and strategy is to join with entities within the Caribbean and to build this brand and to create what, by its name is a global, recognizable image but by its practice, impulse, its philosophy to present to the Caribbean, a company that understands us," he said.