Business View Caribbean June 2023

29 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6 CIC places on hiring local talent and vendors for their construction projects. “The only people who truly understand the market and needs in Puerto Rico are the locals. It’s hard for a company from outside to come and bring labor or skilled personnel without incurring high costs. We essentially rely on personnel from Puerto Rico,” he says, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to supporting local expertise and industry. Supply chain slowdowns and material costs, concerns that have become prominent in the aftermath of the pandemic, have proven challenging but manageable for CIC. As Torrens elucidates, “It has been a challenge, but not a significant issue. Every market is facing the same situation. So far, we’ve completed our projects in collaboration with our clients.” Addressing the growing trend towards environmentally friendly construction, Torrens outlines the company’s green building initiatives. “Most of our green initiatives are driven by our clients and their projects. Many projects involve elements such as solar power, EV chargers, efficient HVAC equipment, and low-water-consumption plumbing fixtures,” he explains. However CIC’s commitment to green initiatives isn’t limited to their client’s projects. Torrens continues, “In our main office, we generate solar power and reclaim rainwater for greywater usage. We’ve installed LED lighting and follow other environmentally friendly techniques.” With these strategies, CIC Construction demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and innovative green building practices, confirming its position as a forward- thinking force in the construction industry. As Torrens readily acknowledges, CIC CONSTRUCT ION