In 2018, the Construction Association of Bermuda celebrates 51 years of service!
Founded in 1968 the Construction Association of Bermuda has always aimed to be the 'voice' of the construction industry on the island. The original charter members were:
Adderly Brothers Ltd. |
Hollis Construction Co. Ltd. |
Bermuda Mechanical Co. Ltd. | Salisbury Construction Co. |
Burland Conyers and Marirea Ltd. |
Sealand Construction Ltd. |
Canber Electric Ltd. | Shore Lee Enterprises |
Carr Construction Co. Ltd. | Universal Electric Ltd. |
This has grown to over 78 companies in 2018, employing more than half of all people working in the construction industry. The founding directors of the Association were:
W.F. Diel of Salisbury Construction Co. - First President |
Elmer Midgett of Bermuda Mechanical Co. Ltd |
John Burland of Burland, Conyers & Marirea - First Vice President |
Randall Tungate of T.C.. Electric Ltd |
Bill Lishman - Honorable Secretary/Treasurer |
Zang Weinacht of Sealand Construction Ltd |
T. Carr of Carr construction Co. Ltd |
S.D.C. Chutter of Canadian Construction Association |
Andrew Cooper of Sealand Construction Ltd |
Coles Diel drafted first Constitution |
Don Hunt of Universal Electric Ltd |