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Builders’ Board

The Builders Board oversees the registration of the business entities and qualified individuals as Building Contractors in the Cayman Islands.
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The Role of the Builders’ Board

The Builders Board meets regularly to consider applications for registration. The enabling legislation for the formation and function of the Builders Board (BB) is The Builders Law, (2007 Revision) as amended and The Builders Regulations, (2008 Revision) as amended.
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* Appendices and other supporting materials. 

Board Members

A business entity or individual may apply for a Builder Board’s licence if they fit into one of the following five categories. *

*Individuals must meet the requirements layout in the Builders Board Policy. To learn more about licencing, please visit the licencing section of our website.

Mr. Isaac Rankine

Chairman

Mr. Tommie Bodden

Deputy Chairman

Mr. Antony Reid

Member
 

Mr. Dave Johnston

Member
 

Mr. Mervin Smith

Member

Mr. Omar McLean

Deputy Chairman

Mrs. Peta-Gaye Golaub-Symons

Member 

Mr. Michael Meghoo

Member

Mr. Gordon McLaughlin

Member
Information & Requirements

Professional Licences

A business entity or individual may apply for a Builder Board’s licence if they fit into one of the following five categories. *

General Contractor

A business entity which performs any type or description of construction, other than civil construction.

Building Contractor

A business entity which constructs commercial, industrial, institutional, residential or other buildings, including their ancillary buildings, none of which exceed three storeys or 25,000 square feet.

Residential Contractor

A business entity which constructs, repairs, renovates, extends or improves any building comprising up to four dwelling units, not exceeding three storeys in height, and their ancillary buildings.

Civil Engineering Contractor

A business entity which builds roads, bridges, docks, utilities infrastructure and other similar constructions.

Trade Contractor

A business entity which does not fall under the purview of the general contractor, residential contractor, building contractor, or civil engineering contractor.

Apply for Builder’s Board Licence

To apply for a Builder’s Board Licence, please complete the form below, so we can send you a registration form to complete. Click here to access the hard copy of the form if you wish to submit your application through the Department of Planning’s front desk.

* Individuals must meet the requirements layout in the Builders Board Policy. To learn more about licencing, please visit the licencing section of our website.

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