construction and coastal engineering firm has grown from a Trinidad-based operation into a regional player with offices in Mexico, Guyana, and Jamaica. While its early years included significant work in geophysical and geotechnical services for the oil and gas sector, today the company’s Caribbean operations are firmly focused on marine construction, coastal protection, and waterfront development. With approximately 50 dedicated employees—from skilled laborers to engineers and management professionals—Capital Signal operates with a handson, collaborative culture that reflects its origins. “We’re not a rigid corporate structure,” says Sebastian, representing the company’s leadership team.“It’s an open-door policy. Everyone works together to get the job done.” A COLLABORATIVE MODEL At its core, Capital Signal remains a relationshipdriven business. As a family-owned company, longevity and loyalty are defining characteristics— several employees have been with the firm for over 20 years. Rather than a top-down corporate model, the company operates with a collaborative ethos. Field crews, engineers, and management align closely on project execution, fostering accountability and flexibility in an industry where conditions can shift quickly. This internal culture mirrors how the company engages externally. Marine construction in the Caribbean is a relatively small and specialized sector. Competitors frequently become collaborators, sharing equipment and subcontracting when necessary to meet project demands. Sebastian explains. “We compete, but we also work together. If one contractor has equipment available and another doesn’t, we help each other out.” That cooperative approach strengthens the industry as a whole—and reinforces Capital Signal’s longstanding presence across the islands. 31 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 13, ISSUE 02 CAPITAL SIGNAL COMPANY
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