Articles

Trinidad and Tobago’s construction sector is undergoing a transformation like never before. Complex projects, specialised expertise, and cutting-edge technology are rewriting the rules of building. At the forefront of this shift is Dr. Steve Rajpatty, Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Project Consultants Limited (APCL), who shares how innovation and collaboration are powering this bold new era. Building Better with Specialised […]

April 29th, 2026

Over the past two decades, engineering in Trinidad and Tobago has undergone a steady evolution, driven by shorter project timelines, more advanced tools, and increasing expectations. According to Lendel Bethelmy, President of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago (APETT), the sector is adapting quickly to meet both global standards and local demands. Precision Engineering Under Pressure Reflecting […]

October 28th, 2025

The move to cleaner energy is a global priority, with many countries and companies seeking to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. While there is a significant commitment to reducing carbon emissions, many are still advancing their industrialisation policies and agendas, leading to increased emissions, while also planning to integrate new green engineeringsolutions vertically. Green Energy Transition in T&T Trinidad and […]

October 25th, 2024

Insights into Trinidad and Tobago’s (T&T’s) construction sector reveal a landscape shaped by upcoming government initiatives, regional growth prospects, and challenges influenced by global dynamics. As General Manager of The National Insurance Property Development Company Limited (NIPDEC), overseeing some of T&T’s most ambitious construction projects, Vyas Ramphalie offers a knowledgeable perspective of the sector. “The economic outlook for construction is […]

October 25th, 2024

By Sheldon Waithe George A. Laquis IIManaging DirectorFlags-TC International In a post-pandemic environment, the rapid rise of new technologies, together with heightened awareness and increased commitment to implement sustainable programmes, have redefined most industries. While this has created significant excitement about the future of Trinidad and Tobago’s construction sector, it is tapered with the reality of being able to keep […]

May 14th, 2024

By Sheldon Waithe Eng. Dr. Trevor TownsendPresidentAssociation of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT) The world of engineering is constantly evolving. Digital transformation is shaping the landscape of the future of the engineering industry. The growth of renewable energy coupled with automation is set to impact timelines and budgets positively. What are the key trends shaping the future of […]

May 8th, 2024

Eng. Dr. Trevor Townsend, President, Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT). The world of engineering is constantly evolving. Digital transformation is shaping the landscape of the future of the engineering industry. The growth of renewable energy coupled with automation is set to impact timelines and budgets positively. What are the key trends shaping the future of engineering […]

March 6th, 2024

George A. Laquis II, Managing Director, Flags-TC International. In a post-pandemic environment, the rapid rise of new technologies, together with heightened awareness and increased commitment to implement sustainable programmes, have redefined most industries. While this has created significant excitement about the future of Trinidad and Tobago’s construction sector, it is tapered with the reality of being able to keep pace […]

March 6th, 2024

Like all sectors, engineering is striking that balance of pursuing its full reopening while embracing new methodologies and markets made necessary by the global impact of Covid-19 and the trickledown effects of war in Europe.  INTERVIEWEng. Dr. Chris MaharajPresidentAssociation of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago (APETT) Like all sectors, engineering is striking that balance of pursuing its full reopening […]

March 22nd, 2023

We see it as a big opportunity; supporting the capacity building in those countries that have not experienced the level of construction that we have experienced. INTERVIEWGlenn MahabirsinghPresidentTrinidad and Tobago Contractors Association (TTCA) The industry has not been immune to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and latterly, the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The difference, however, is that construction represents a critical […]

March 21st, 2023

INTERVIEW Dr Krishna BahadoorsinghChairman, Caribbean Housing Ltd. (CHL) Caribbean Housing Ltd (CHL) has been at the forefront of building communities since 1968. Led by Dr Krishna Bahadoorsingh, the company is one of the more prominent private developers locally. It is known for its work in developing Westmoorings and West Mall alongside its most recent project in Brentwood. Affordable housing stock […]

November 8th, 2022

At Caribbean Housing Limited, where we have been building energetic communities for more than 50 years, we’ve always known that Brentwood—our most recent development in central Trinidad—was destined to be more than a mall. In the midst of a pandemic, it will become the safe and trusted mainstay of an ever-evolving district that supports everyone who lives and works there, […]

November 8th, 2022

Resumption, Restoring, Rejigging and Plans for Building CONSTRUCTION The challenges as a result from COVID-19 have provided opportunities for organisations to re-evaluate, upgrade and retrofit their plant assets. INTERVIEW – ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (APETT) Earmarked as a vital cog in the assembly line of the nation’s recovery, the construction sector has suffered from a ‘stop […]

March 16th, 2022