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Construction activity across the Caribbean in 2025 remained resilient, driven by steady tourism and new private-sector developments. Guyana saw an increase in commercial projects, while the Bahamas and Barbados reported a rise in hospitality and resort developments. RLB Caribbean maintained a significant presence across the region, providing our services in the Virgin Islands and Saint Lucia, and beyond.
The Caribbean construction sector in 2025 demonstrated robust resilience and forward momentum, shaped by strategic public investments, a sustained rebound in tourism, and growing private-sector development across diverse markets. Guyana emerged as a standout, with vigorous infrastructure and commercial project pipelines driven by strong economic growth and increased capital allocations. Jamaica advanced key transportation and community facility developments, while Trinidad & Tobago maintained momentum in energy-related and mixed-use infrastructure. The Bahamas and Barbados experienced an uptick in hospitality and resort projects as global travel demand remained strong, and Saint Lucia continued to progress priority tourism-linked and urban developments that support long-term competitiveness.
A landmark in sustainable development also took root in 2025 with continued advancement of the Destiny Special Sustainability Zone (DSSZ) in Nevis. This pioneering initiative exemplifies the region’s growing focus on long-term environmental stewardship and resilient, climate-adaptive design, reinforcing the Caribbean’s emerging leadership in sustainability-oriented construction and planning.
Within this dynamic environment, RLB Caribbean maintained a significant and strategic presence across the region. Throughout 2025, our multidisciplinary teams provided expert quantity surveying, project management, and cost consultancy services on a range of high-value initiatives — from major education sector facilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands to key hospitality and mixed-use developments in Saint Lucia and beyond. These engagements reflect RLB’s commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions that balance value, innovation, and resilience.
Looking ahead to 2026, the regional construction outlook remains constructive. Continued investment in resilient infrastructure, expanded tourism and housing programs, and Guyana’s strong project pipeline are expected to support sustained growth. The emphasis on sustainability — exemplified by projects like the DSSZ — combined with broader economic drivers, positions the Caribbean construction sector for measured expansion and lasting socio-economic impact, even amidst evolving global economic pressures.
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