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66 67 NORSTAR GROUP LTD. solid concrete. Everything was poured in place – finished walls on the inside and the outside and the floors were all poured-in-place concrete. It’s called ‘architectural concrete’– as soon as you strip the form-work from the concrete, that is the finish. So, you have absolutely zero toler- ance for error. “We’re now looking at a very unique design in the leeward area; there’s nothing like it on the island and it really will stand out. And that’s what we’re going to see a lot more of: people pushing the architectural envelope, which, ob- viously, pushes the structural and construction envelope. And we’ve got to step up. Technolo- gies are always developing. It’s about keeping current.” A future Norstar market which will also be on the cutting edge in TCI, is the construction of ‘Volumetrically Engineered’ homes, these will be particularly beneficial for developments on the outer islands. “The people who have bought on the outer islands have bought because it’s a cheaper way of buying oceanfront land,” Chap- lin states. “But, the outer islands, as beautiful as they are, don’t have concrete batching facil- ities. All aggregate must be imported, concrete is hand mixed, construction gets extremely expensive.We’ve got a couple of options that we’re looking at, which are pre-engineered homes, precast building systems, that ship in a kit, in a container, and we would erect it very quickly. The only need for concrete would be in the foundation; everything else would be part of the kit. They are extremely energy effi- Glass Shack Building, Leeward HWY at Windward Road P.O. Box 330, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands P: 649.946.8541 INSTALLATION | REPAIR | QUALITY | SERVICE Carib Glass recognizes that the key to its success has been the good people who work within the Company as well as the expertise that everyone contributes. We also have a proud list of suppliers who support development in the TCI and who stand behind their products as long as Carib Glass as their on island dealer/ rep. We bring expertise, great pricing, and a vast amount of knowledge as to what is available as well as how to make it work. Servicing residential and commercial markets throughout the Turks and Caicos. info@caribglasstci.com n caribglasstci.com caribglasstci@aol.com n caribglass@tciway.tc TC I Marble & granite ltd. TCI Marble and Granite is the leader in supplying and fabricating all forms of natural and man made stones in the Turks and Caicos Islands. With over 30 years experience in providing for both residential and commercial properties with modern, elegant and unique finishes. Committed to providing excellent service along with excellent results, TCI Marble and Granite is the number one choice for all the country’s stone needs. Call or email us today for more information: email: info@tcimarbleandgranite.com • phone: (649) 432-3711