Philippines building construction.

Bidding for construction Philippines building construction projects in Philadelphia is a competitive and time-consuming process for local contractors. But, owner of Contractors, is on the fast track. His award-winning approach to the construction business is garnering lucrative contracts from the city of brotherly love.

Philippines building construction was awarded the Excellence in Construction award in December 2004 by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The prestigious award capped off a year chock full of awards, including the Outstanding Demolition Contractors Award and the Minority Enterprise Development Week Committee's 2004 Public Works Award.

After spending nearly 20 years working for Construction in Philadelphia started in February 2002 and revenues for the growing construction firm stood at $1.9 million last year. "I was frustrated working for someone else", who wanted to experience the control of implementing his own ideas and business strategies. "I saw that there were countless opportunities for a black-owned construction company Philippines building construction in Pennsylvania--particularly in the Philadelphia area--and I decided to go for it."

Having no experience with managing his own business joined the African American Chamber of Commerce Emerging Contractors Philippines building construction program in early 2004. Among other things, the program offers management training, resources for finding access to capital, and guidance to minority-owned businesses in Philadelphia. When graduated from the program last year, he received the award for Outstanding Field Exercise. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and expertise while working on projects in the field.

Philippines building construction about $50,000 in personal savings to start and managed to secure a number of small projects. "Fortunately, after 20 years in the construction business, I was able to call on business contacts and get small pilot projects", who is married with two children. Initially, the company only provided milling and paving services on highways, roadways, and parking lots. Working out of his home in the early stages, Barnes was able to expand his business to include demolition services. Eventually, he rented office space from his former employer.

(For Manila and surrounding)

American Design Construction

#92 Ordoñez St. corner Maroon St.

Concepcion Dos, Marikina City

See website

(For Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Leyte)

ET & p Design & Construction
#888 Katugasan, Casili
Consolacion, Cebu

See website

(For Baguio and surrounding)

RA Gacoscos Construction
#99 Greenwater Village
Baguio City, Philippines

See website

(For Davao / Mindanao)

Raul G. Anuada (Realtor & Civil Engineer)
Unit 162, 16/F Landco PDCP Corporate Center
J.P. Laureal Ave., Bajada
Davao City

See website

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