The fourth Barbados Annual Construction and Design Conference (BACDC) is scheduled to take place September 24 to 27, 2025. This year’s conference will be held under the theme ofIntegrating Technology into Quality Construction and will also feature, for the first time, a dinner and awards ceremony.
The keynote speaker for the 2025 conference is Omar Mohamed, who is the Architectural AE/Specification Consultant, Caribbean Area for The Sherwin-Williams Company, and he will explore the topic “Accessing Innovative Coating Technology for Healthy Building Design”.
Elvina Rollins, Technical Officer with the TVET Council, organisers of the BACDC, noted: “We are pleased to partner with The Sherwin-Williams Company again this year. Sherwin-Williams is a company that makes innovation a major component of their business practices. Furthermore, they are very invested in their corporate social responsibility, of which educating the design community is a major focus.”
Speaking to the impact of the BACDC, Ms. Rollins emphasised: “Last year’s conference, which was held under the theme ‘Designing and Building for a Sustainable Digital Transformation’featured the key topic ‘Innovative Building Materials’ which highlighted the University of East London’s award winning ‘Sugarcrete’ project.
“We were therefore pleased to hear the Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland, during his remarks, applaud the University of East London on the ‘Sugarcrete’ project for its contribution to innovative, affordable, and sustainable housing materials.”
Ms. Rollins added: “Similarly, we expect this year’s conference to be just as impactful because we are seeking to share best practice information on how integrating technology can contribute to sustainable, quality construction.”
In keeping with the theme of the TVET Council’s 30th anniversary celebrations, Building Brighter Futures: 30 Years and Beyond, this year’s BACDC seeks to highlight sustainable practices through topics such as Green Infrastructure, Drone Construction Monitoring, and Historical Preservation and Adaptive Reuse in Architecture.
The itinerary for BACDC 2025, which will span four days, will include international, regional, and local presenters whose expertise covers design and construction areas. The conference programme will feature:
- Opening Ceremony with keynote speaker Mr. Omar Mohamed of The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Construction Open Day – September 24
- Student’s Day – Career Showcase on September 25
- Networking and Cocktail Reception – September 26
- BACDC Awards Dinner – September 27.
The BACDC, which was launched in 2022, provides professionals and practitioners in the construction and design industry opportunities to update their knowledge and acquire Continuing Professional Development points, where possible. Attendees can participate in specialised education and training sessions that include workshops and seminars, led by industry experts.
These sessions cover the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in construction and design, thereby helping participants to stay ahead in this ever-evolving global industry. The BACDC also provides opportunities for career development, networking, promoting sustainability, and showcasing innovation. (PR/GIS)
