My name is Fabien Belon. I am the construction manager for the Diamant residential complex (Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe) and also head the design office and project management firm ED Caraïbes. In this role, I am primarily involved in the construction phase, from site preparation through to completion.
The main challenge lies in the topography of the site. It is not flat and features several levels, which has required us to adapt the construction to the natural slope. This calls for careful consideration from the design phase onward to ensure the technical feasibility and quality of the final project.
The first challenge lies in selecting the right companies: it is essential to work with reliable, competent, and committed partners. Next, we must take into account significant constraints related to the local environment, particularly seismic and hurricane-related standards.
This is our first collaboration, and it is going well. Communication with Mr. Peroumalnaik (AMO) is smooth, the project is progressing at a good pace, and the overall organization is satisfactory. The current market conditions have exacerbated the vulnerability of businesses. Supplier failures and supply chain pressures are now causing delays, which inevitably impact the project’s cash flow.
The construction project is reaching a key milestone with the completion of the structural work. We will soon move on to the weatherproofing phase (installation of windows and doors, and enclosure of the units). At the same time, we are finalizing the model unit, which will allow us to validate all material choices and specifications. This step is scheduled for May.
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