Ready Mix Limited

4 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 “Last year, we took significant steps to modernize our Ready Mix and Ready Block companies. We introduced new hardware and software systems, including a Columbia machine upgrade for our block plants and the Command Alkon system for batching and delivering concrete,” Brooker explains. “This year, our primary focus has been on making the company even more efficient by introducing recycling aspects and new technologies.” One of the most noteworthy advancements is the company’s innovative approach to waste management. “We’ve installed a new facility where waste material from both the block plants and concrete which comes back to the plant in the mixer barrels, is recycled. Concrete trucks return to this facility to be washed out, allowing us to recover all the stone and the cement particles. The water used in this process is then filtered and repurposed for manufacturing blocks,” he elaborates. This meticulous process minimizes waste and ensures that the probes inside the concrete trucks remain clean, enhancing the overall efficiency of operations. Navigating Market Dynamics and Sustainability: The Ready Mix Limited Strategy The Barbados construction industry, anchored in a high-income economy primarily driven by tourism, the international business sector, and foreign direct investment, is characterized by constant change and fierce competition. To stand out, Ready Mix Limited positions itself not just as another player but as a trendsetter. Operating in a market that has evolved from a sugar production-dependent economy to a service-driven powerhouse, the company has its finger on the pulse of market trends and demands. Brooker provides an insider’s view on the shifting landscape of construction needs in this dynamic Barbadian market and how the company strategically positions itself to thrive. “Currently, we’re observing a significant uptick in commercial and tourist industry projects, particularly in the construction of hotels and purpose-built structures like medical and