CIC Construction Group

7 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6 CIC CONSTRUCT ION first-class construction company that will deliver excellence beyond expectation.” A cornerstone of CIC’s ethos is its ‘client-first’ approach. Acknowledging the importance of relationships in their business, Hermida confirms, “Yes,” when asked whether he characterizes CIC as a client-first business. By placing clients at the heart of its strategy, CIC Construction has hewn a growth path underpinned by strong relationships and consistent delivery of projects that exceed expectations. CIC Construction’s trajectory is a testament to what’s possible when a clearly defined vision is pursued with unwavering tenacity. As the company celebrates four decades of excellence, its leadership stands poised to continue its legacy of inspiring growth and exceptional delivery. CIC Construction’s Vice President, Jose Torrens, shares insights into the company’s vast portfolio of past projects and its continued journey of expansion. “Looking at the chronological timeline,” Torrens begins, “Our first projects were in the pharmaceutical industry. Our inaugural clients included the likes of Warner-Lambert, Baxter, and Lilly, all of whom remain CIC clients after 40 years.” This enduring loyalty is a testament to CIC’s focus on building long-lasting relationships with its clients, a cornerstone of its business model. The pharmaceutical industry was a solid foundation for CIC, but it was only the first chapter of a multifaceted growth story. Torrens recounts, “We identified we had to diversify into other markets in the island, branching out to retail, commercial, and hotel sectors.” A pivotal milestone in this diversification process was the $57 million project, Club Melia vacation club at Coco Beach. “That put us on the map in the hotel sector,” Torrens states. Success breeds success, and CIC continued its momentum in the hospitality sector with the construction of Saint Regis at Bahia Beach, the first five-star hotel in Puerto Rico, followed by the six-star Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Dorado