Business View Caribbean | Volume 8, Issue 10

22 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 8, ISSUE 10 to mention that Mr. Rommel Bennett is the founding partner of AMB Construction. Since day one, his expertise and knowledge, and the access to some of the very important clients that he has been able to pass on to us, have been the main factors why AMB has been steadily growing. Growing, not only in size, but also growing in all the necessary aspects that it takes to continue to satisfy clients by delivering a quality product and keep the clients coming back.” COVID brought its challenges for AMB Construction, specifically in terms of material availability and lead times. Arnold recounts, “It was difficult across the board to source everything from the day-to-day things that you would take for granted, like drywall and insulation, to just about anything else you can think of… not to mention price increases.” Relying on U.S. suppliers, such as Foreign Commerce Inc. and Marjam Supply Company, helped to overcome some obstacles. Since these companies had a broader reach, they were able to source required materials through individual suppliers. A significant change that COVID has brought to the operation of AMB is in relation to purchasing and planning. Arnold notes, “One of the biggest things is that we are stocking a lot of products and materials now, more than more than we did before, just to be able to guarantee availability and properly time our projects.” This was an obvious step for a company known for their commitment to completing jobs on time and on budget. Maintaining excellent working relationships with businesses in Grand Cayman is essential to the successful and quality completion of projects. Manufacturing company Garrison Industries is a valued partner to AMB, supplying custom cabinets, moldings, and millwork. Andro Group, another key supplier, provides air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services, among other specialized offerings. Tri-Power systems, an