Mission / Core Values

Mission

To fulfill its role as one of the Government’s Primary developers through physical development and the rehabilitation of urban and other designated areas.

Core Values

• Value for Money
• Involvement
• Confidence
• Accountability
• Performance
• Professionalism

Chairman’s Statement

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Board of Directors

Company Background

The Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (UDeCOTT) is a limited liability company specializing in project management.

Roles

• Project Manager
• Development Facilitator

Financial Highlights

Annual Reports

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2006 Annual Report

Partners

UDeCOTT has partnered with the following companies / organizations:

Brochures

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Safety Policy

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Vacancies

Application Process

To apply for a position at UDeCOTT, please fill out and submit the
Online Application Form
or contact:

Tel.: 868-627-0083
Email:

UDeCOTT Graduate Training Programme

Application Process

Persons interested in being considered for this Programme should complete the
Online Application Form 
and submit it, along with their résumés and a cover letter by post or hand to:

Graduate Training Programme
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Attention: Corporate Services Department
38-40 Sackville Street
Port of Spain

or, alternatively, via:

Email:
Fax: 868-623-5358

Management

Mission / Core Values

UDeCOTT Mission

The Mission of the Corporation is to fulfill its role as the Government's primary developer of choice through the physical development and rehabilitation of urban and other designated areas. This will be achieved in accordance with aesthetically pleasing, environmentally sound and commercially viable principles.

The Mission was set in the context of the country's vision to attain "First World" or developed country status by the year 2020. The visualisation of the urban centre of the 21st century is one of a portrait community in which interests in culture, history education, entertainment and government are well balanced with commerce. Its realization will be reflected in rich urban environments which will be the product of well designed and managed public spaces; the preservation of historic sites; medium scale development projects which serve commercial and growing residential needs; and the development of small business.

UDeCOTT embraces this vision in all that we do to work as directed by the Government to help build a first world nation and to develop all our people.

Core Values

UDeCOTT is guided by the following Corporate Values:

• Value for Money
  We seek to get value for money in all our projects. Best quality at best available price for all that we do.

• Involvement
  We are actively involved in managing the affairs of UDeCOTT, by always giving 100% in all our tasks.

• Confidence
  Confident in the knowledge base and skill set of all we employ, we conduct our business with the confidence that we can get the job done, and done well!

• Accountability
  Recognising our role as the Government's primary developer of choice, we are held accountable for all that we do.

• Performance
  Like a well-oiled machine, we are recognized for our efficient and effective performance and we are always in pursuit of excellence.

• Professionalism
  We are professional at all times and expect the highest work ethics from ourselves and those with whom we interact.

UDeCOTT's Logo Description

The UDeCOTT logo was created to reflect our developing portfolio, commitment to culture and environment and our staff's dedication to moving the Government's vision forward.

Colours

The Red represents the energy and vitality of the staff of UDeCOTT and the people who work with us. The Black tinges represent land of the country we are developing in line with the vision for this country.

The motif is reminiscent of three things:

• A flower to represent our commitment to work while respecting our environment. The petals of the flower are U-shaped to show we are working for YOU, the population of Trinidad and Tobago

• A steelpan to show our commitment to develop our nation while respecting our cultural and economic landscape

• A cog to represent UDeCOTT being one of the many entities working together to move the country forward like the parts of a fully functioning machine.

UDeCOTT - we are in constant motion - working for YOU, the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

Chairman’s Statement

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Board of Directors

Company Background

UDeCOTT: Developing the Vision…Making it Real

Launched on December 28, 1994, the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (UDeCOTT) is a limited liability company registered under the Companies Ordinance (Ch. 13 No. 1) and specializes in project management. The Corporation’s line Ministry is the Ministry of Planning, Economic and Social Restructuring and Gender Affairs.

Under the oversight of a Board of Directors, with day to day management by an Executive Chairman and a core of highly trained and experienced professionals, UDeCOTT is charged with bringing the infrastructural aspects of the Government’s Vision 2020 to reality. The rationale for the establishment of UDeCOTT was based on the following:

• The decision to give greater focus to the capital city of Port of Spain as a business and financial centre
• The continued regeneration of the city of San Fernando
• The development of 13 major urban centres including Tobago as identified in the National Physical Development Plan

Roles

UDeCOTT delivers on its mandate by using two approaches:

• Project Manager
• Development Facilitator

UDeCOTT as Project Manager

UDeCOTT can be retained as a Project Manager by Government Ministries to provide project development services beginning with the project conception and ending with delivery of the completed project. In this role, UDeCOTT acts as an agent and provides the following specific services:

• Project identification and formulation
• Feasibility studies
• Planning and environmental studies
• Procuring consulting services for architectural and engineering design
• Procuring contractors for infrastructure and building construction
• Arranging construction management services
• Preparing project budgets
• Assisting with project financing negotiations
• Providing financial management and reporting services.

UDeCOTT as Development Facilitator

UDeCOTT can be retained as Development Facilitator and function essentially as a consultant. UDeCOTT will undertake responsibility for the physical, economic, financial and environmental planning of a project and will mobilize the resources to implement the project. 

Financial Highlights

Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Consolidated Financial Statements
31st December 2006

Half Year Financial Results 2008

Partners

• The Government of Trinidad and Tobago
• The Office of the Prime Minister
• ACLA Works
• Alpha Engineering
• Alvin Dorset Architects
• Arun Buch and Associates
• Bouygues & Batiment
• Bynoe Rowe Wiltshire
• Carillion
• C.E.P Ltd.
• CH 2M
• China Jiangsu
• Comfort Engineering
• Create3D
• Design Collaborative
• GENIVAR
• Hafeez Karamth Construction
• H. Lewis Construction
• Johnston International
• NH International (Caribbean) Limited
• Nigel Thomas
• N.L.B.A.
• PR Contracting
• Shanghai Construction
• Sunway Construction
• Times Construction
• Turner Alpha
• Warner Construction
• Welch Morris and Associates

Brochures

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Safety Policy

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Vacancies

Graduate Trainees

UDeCOTT continually recruits Graduate Trainees in the Construction and Engineering fields for a period of two (2) years. While working with UDeCOTT’s in house professional staff and the Project Managers/Consultants in a team environment, Trainees will be exposed to all phases of the project life cycle ensuring that projects are on time, within budget and of high quality. Knowledge gained during training at University will be utilized. Relevant training and development programmes, tools and equipment will also be provided in order to increase productivity. Participants must be in possession of a degree from an accredited University and must be highly energized team players. After the training programme, participants may be hired on a permanent basis should a vacancy exist.

Project Engineers

UDeCOTT continually recruits qualified Project Engineers. Applicants must be a registered engineer with at least five (5) years experience in the aforementioned field.

UDeCOTT Graduate Training Programme

In keeping with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago's focus on the development of its human capital, the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (UDeCOTT) has embarked on a number of initiatives aimed at creating a positive long-term impact on the development and continuous improvement of the local labour force in the construction industry.

One such initiative is our Graduate Training Programme, which is an advanced-level, two-year training programme designed for graduates of one of the following Degree Programmes: (i) Construction, (ii) Architecture, (iii) Engineering, or (iv) Project or Construction Management. 

Through the Graduate Training Programme, UDeCOTT hopes to establish relationships with recent graduates in these construction-related fields, who are eager to obtain relevant work experience that will ultimately lead to greater employability.  Since the Programme is a vehicle for knowledge sharing and capacity building, Trainees will be given the opportunity to work alongside skilled local and foreign professionals in various construction-related disciplines.  As such, Trainees will be able to develop essential skills and competencies while having the opportunity to apply their academic learning in a real work environment. 

The goals and objectives of the Programme will allow Trainees to benefit in the following ways:

• Exposure to project life cycles;
• Exposure to the latest construction methodologies and construction terminology both in the field and in the office;
• Familiarity with project delivery methods including the design/build process;
• Understanding of the importance of the team-based approach to design and construction of a Project;
• Appreciation of the relationships among the various parties in a construction project;
• Proficiency in understanding, interpreting and/or preparing plans, schedules, specifications, contracts and other technical construction documents; and
• Enhancement of field experience on construction sites.

Further, in keeping with the Corporation's resolve to create a positive, sustainable impact on the development of Trinidad and Tobago's nationals, UDeCOTT may offer Trainees permanent employment based on their performance during the two years of training and on UDeCOTT's internal staffing needs.

In order to qualify for the Graduate Training Programme, the applicant must possess a degree from an accredited University in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Project or Construction Management and demonstrate an ability to become a team player, who is prepared to take responsibility for their development.

Persons interested in being considered for this Programme should complete the application form available on this website and submit it, along with their résumés and a cover letter by post or hand to:

Graduate Training Programme
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Attention: Corporate Services Department
38-40 Sackville Street
Port of Spain

Or, alternatively, via email to or facsimile transmission at (868) 623-5358.

Applications will be screened and only those applicants meeting the requirements for the Programme and submitting the best application materials will be invited to participate in a personal interview.

Management

UDeCOTT is developing the structures that form part of Vision 2020,
the development plan of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.