Issa Construction

4 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 Peter Issa, the managing director of Issa Construction, sat down with Business View Magazine recently to discuss his company’s role in supporting the growth of the real estate industry in Jamaica and its contribution to the Jamaican economy. Business View Magazine: Could you describe Issa Construction’s overall business mandate? Peter Issa: Our construction activities primarily focus on commercial developments. We work alongside investors who own land and want to develop it. Issa Construction collaborates closely with them to assemble schematic development designs that fit their land. We also look for tenants suited for that type of building before proceeding to erect the building. We’ve worked on fast food franchise buildouts within the commercial development niche such as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wendy’s, and Domino’s Pizza. Some of our ongoing work includes renovation and restoration of derelict buildings in downtown Kingston, which has been a passion project for about six years. We’re also putting up new buildings in the area to bring more growth and employment Downtown. Business View Magazine: Could you describe the Jamaican real estate market from your point of view as an industry insider? I SSA CONSTRUCT ION