Business View Caribbean - Jan 2024

33 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 CENTRAL HOUSING AND PLANNING AUTHORI TY (CHAPA) CYNTHIA LAVISCOUNT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS MANAGER INNOVATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT In the quest to make housing both affordable and of high quality in Antigua, Cynthia Laviscount, the Construction Projects Manager, plays a crucial role. Her efforts are pivotal in shaping a housing market that caters to the affordability needs of the population without compromising on the integrity and standards of construction. Laviscount elaborates on the innovative approaches her department has taken to meet these challenges. “The Construction Projects Department has played a pivotal role in providing the product for the consumers at the point at which they can afford, because affordability is the key,” she states. This focus on affordability, however, does not lead to a compromise in quality. Laviscount emphasizes a strategic approach to maintaining structural integrity while managing costs: “We will not compromise on the structural integrity, but we try to take a better hold of the way we provide the product.”