Business View Caribbean - July 2024

“We’re transitioning from a local construction company to a Caribbean-wide MEP provider,” says O’Neal. This pivot is driven by the limited opportunities within the British Virgin Islands, prompting a strategic expansion across Grenada, Saint Lucia, the US Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands. “The BVI is very limited regarding work, so I’m creating a Caribbean-wide MEP company.” Currently,Plugworks BVI is deep into the development phase of this ambitious transition. “I’m creating a platform right now, but it’s not yet ready,” O’Neal explains. This platform, an integrated website with robust SEO capabilities, is designed to attract investors and clients across the Caribbean. The company’s future operations will see it taking on a dual role. On the one hand, Plugworks BVI will be the client’s primary point of contact, managing the construction process by subcontracting to local firms. On the other hand, it will directly handle the MEP aspects of projects. “When I launch the platform, I will be responsible for the client to get the contractors to do the construction process, while my company will do the mechanical, electrical, plumbing finishing, and roofing,” O’Neal elaborates. Currently, Plugworks BVI’s operations are confined to the British Virgin Islands, where it engages in various projects, including government contracts and future residential developments. “There are projects I’m working on, like government projects and other future developments,” says O’Neal. However, the goal is to extend these services to a broader Caribbean audience. “With this platform, I could get contacted by different companies and investors within the Caribbean islands so my company could tender and bid for various works.” EXPANDING EXPERTISE ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN The foundation of any successful construction company lies in its workforce, and Plugworks BVI is no exception. CEO O’Neal emphasizes that his team is not just locally based but globally sourced, ensuring a wide array of skills and expertise. This international reach is crucial as the company aims to provide specialized Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services across the Caribbean. 29 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 07 PLUGWORKS BVI