About Gb Design GB Design is an architectural and Civil Engineering firm that specializes in the study, design, and general construction management for all types of buildings. Our expertise encompasses every aspect of a project from architecture to civil engineering, building, electrical and plumbing contracting and maintenance. GB Design consists of a network of highly responsive experts capable of delivering innovative solutions to clients and partners for the design and construction of buildings and infrastructures.
We offer the following services: • Architectural design and study • General construction study and implementation in the commercial, private, industrial and public sectors. • Site management, rental, transportation and procurements of materials and heavy equipment.. Mission GB Design designs, builds, renovates and restores all types of buildings from residential to commercial. Our mission is to offer a quality service to our clients by studying, conceiving, on site managing in general construction in an optimal way, by completing all its projects in time and with quality. GB Design is able to fulfill this mission thanks to a team eager to conform to quality standards and whose skills are adapted to functional and technical requirements of a market that is becoming more demanding. vision • To be the best and most complete general construction firm in our market; • To ensure our clients’ satisfaction with cost effective and timely solutions; • To be at the forefront of techniques through continued training of our human capital. human resources In an environment where the stakes are high, GB Design capitalizes on a team of professionals that are amongst the most competent and experienced in their fields. In addition, the company has built strong alliances and relationships with consultants locally and internationally, which enables it to handle large-scale projects as well.
2 Equipments owned • 1 Backhoe loader • Trucks (16m3), • 3 Trucks (3m2) • Air Hammer • Concrete vibrator • Scaffolding materials • Concrete Mixer
3 our team
Gérard Berret Jr Erick Dorvilus Architect / Partner Architect, Technical Director / Partner After graduating in architecture from After graduating in 1996 from GOC, Eric Quisqeya University (Port-au-Prince, Haiti) Dorvilus worked for various Architectural in 1999, Gérard Berret took a master at the studios, conceiving, designing and supervising Nationale Pedro Henriquez Urena University many projects. He is today a partner of GB in Santo Domingo, DR. Design in charge of the junior architects team. He joined AAU (Atelier d’Architecture et He is also a technical manager supervising all d’Urbanisme), a consortium of architects and projects. engineers. He still collaborates with Gaylor Rocher Annoual Esper as construction manager and contractor. Civil Engineer and Technical Director In 2000, he formed GB Design. He has been Mr Annoual is an experimented engineer CEO and president of the company since its responsible for taking complex projects in our inception. organization to term. He has been part of various presidential commissions on urbanism infrastructures. Eric Lamothe Electrical and Plumbing Engineer Alexandra Sabbat Engineer Lamothe is an experimented Architect, On-Site Manager / Partner engineer responsible for all electricity and After graduating High School, Alexandra plumbing plans and implementation. He Sabbat founded and still manages with her heads our very skilled team of electricians family Freshè Lokal, a drinking water plant with and plumbers and coordinates projects with a distribution system of 60 stainless trucks of outside contractors. 1200 gal capacity/each. Following her interest in architecture, she studied architecture at Quisqueya University. She collaborated as an architect and project manager with various construction firms before joining GB Design as a partner in 2007. She is today the On-site project manager for all GB Design projects.
4 resumes Resume Gerard Berret, Architect / Partner Skills: • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. • Residential, commercial and industrial design and project management • Take concepts to creation while effectively managing all resources. • Skilled architect with managerial competences
Work Summary: GB Design (Since 2000, founder of GB Design) In 2000, he formed GB Design. He has been CEO and president of the company since its inception. He is an experienced architect.
- Initiatialization of meetings and contracts with clients - In charge of architectural designs according to clients’ demands. - Management GB Design team of architects, engineers and technicians to ensure specifications adherence and completion of projects on time.
AAU (Atelier d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme (2007 to date) Mr Berret is a partner of AAU (Atelier d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme), a consortium of architects and engineers .
- Conception, design and supervision of various architectural projects for AAU. - Management as a contractor of various important projects.
Gaylor Esper (2001 to date) He also collaborates with Gaylor Experts as construction manager and contractor.
He has been part of various presidential commissions on urbanism infrastructures.
Computer skills: • Vector Works • Sketch Up • MS Office • Windows XP
Language known: French, Creole, Spanish and English
Education: 1994 – 1999 Graduated in Architecture, Quisqueya University; Port-au-Prince, Haïti 1999 – 2000 Master at the Nationale Pedro Henriquez Urena University in Santo Domingo, DR.
6 Resume Alexandra Sabbat, Architect/On-Site Manager/Partner Skills: • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. • Efficient management and organizational skills. • Open minded and able to work in complex projects and environment. • Project and / Field management. Work Summary: GB Design (since 2008) Work as Architect and Project Manager - Responsible for taking complex projects and other duties as needed in the organization. - As an architect and field manager, I provide guidance to junior engineers and junior architects. - Took responsibility to complete the project in time and with quality. - Responsible for developing designs and making sure about the quality of design documentation through out design process. - Worked as communicator between project team and client and prepared technical specifications. - Assigned work into members to make sure about delivery to design time quality and budget. - For construction work and site work, responsible for acting as site and project supervisor. - Prepared contract reviews and documents for construction projects. Arcotec (2007-2008) Study/Project Manager of Rehabilitation project of PNH training camp (Frère, PV) Client: PAE (2008) - As an architect and field specialist, I provide guidance and took responsibility to complete the project in time and with quality. - Worked as communicator between project team and client and prepared technical specifications. Project Manager of Rehabilitation of Hydraulic, Electric and security systems project (Cap-Haitian, PV) Client: PAE (2007) - As a project manager, I provided guidance and took responsibility to complete the project in time and with quality. - Worked as communicator between project team and client and prepared technical specifications. La Général Construction Project Manager responsible for the construction of 2 Digicel Stores - Responsible to complete the construction of Digicel stores in Martissant and Carrefour under a tight deadline Computer skills: • AutoCAD • Sketch Up • MS Office • Windows XP Language known: English, French, Creole Education: B.S., Quisqueya University, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
7 Resume Erick Dorvilus, Architect / Partner Skills: • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. • Residential, commercial and industrial design • Proficient in hand sketching drafts and computer aided drawings. • Take concepts to creation while effectively managing all resources. Work Summary: GB Design (since 2006 to date) - Expertise in various architecture models and technical skills. - In charge of architectural designs according to clients’ demands. - Collaborates with contractors to ensure specifications adherence. - In charge of junior architects AAU (Atelier d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme (2007) - Conception and design of various architectural projects. - Prepared and rendered technical designs according to specs. La Général Construction (2006-2008) - Conception, Design and supervision of various architectural projects. JPA Architectes (2006-2007) - Conception, Design and supervision of various architectural projects. Colormax (2005-2006) - Conception, Design and supervision of various architectural projects. Sedek Associates (2005-2006) - Conception, Design and supervision of various architectural projects.
Computer skills: • AutoCAD • Vector Works • Sketch Up • MS Office • Windows XP
Language known: French, Creole, Spanish and English
Education: 2000 – 2006 Graduated in Architecture, Université GOC; Port-au-Prince, Haïti 1993 – 2000 Collège Canado Haïtien; Port-au-Prince, Haïti High School, Diploma in Bacc I - Bacc II
8 Resume Anoual Rocher, Civil Engineer Skills: • 6 years of experience of Project Management, engineering and construction experience • Responsible for overhall management of projects from conception to completion. • Preparation, calculation, development and review of projects’ plans • Ensure compliance to clients quality objectives • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Work Summary: GB Design (Since 2000) Work as Civil Engineer/Technical Director - Making sure about the quality of design documentation through out design process. - Solving complex projects using specialized engineering techniques and tools. - In charge of making design calculations - For construction work and site work, responsible for acting as site and project supervisor. GJ Consultants - Work as Consultant (1999- today) - Civil engineer and on-site manager, I provide guidance and took responsibility to complete the project in time and with quality. - Consultant - Supervision of public places’ rehabilitation: Place des Nations Unies, Place de la Cathédrale, Place de l’Indépendance, Place Pétion, Place Dessalines, Place Jérémie, Place du Canapé-Vert - Study and building of commercial and Industrial buildings (Devieux/Leblanc building in Bourdon, Frantz Joseph’s building in Morne Calvaire, FOKAL’s building in Avenue Christophe) - Worked as communicator between project team and client and prepared technical specifications. DEBROTECH - Preparation and rendering technical designs of the Quartier Général (Police headquarters), Lycée Pétion (school), Lycée de Carrefour (school), National Palace, Casernes Dessalines (Police quarters)
MTPTC (1986-1989) - Civil engineer in charge of the governmental Topography department Diwi (1983-1984) - Bathymetrics study at Ile-à-Vaches (Island in the south) and at Ile de la Tortue (Island in the north)
Computer skills: • AutoCAD • MS Office • Windows XP
Education: 1990 – 1999 Topography certificate at Eagle Point; Certificate in Autocad at Infocad; Various certificates in the engeneering field 1971 – 1975 Graduated in civil engineering at the Institut Supérieur Technique D’Haiti; Port-au-Prince, Haïti
9 Projects Residences/Building apt
From 2003 to 2012, GB Design has designed, and supervised the construction of more than 30 residential houses and appartment buildings.
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Montrouis Beach house (Conception-Execution) Responsible for conception, site management and project execution for this two-level beach-house of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Completed in 8 month Floor area: 266 m2 on a perimeter of 630 m2.
Ibo lélé Apartment Project Renovation of an existing building, construction of a new additional building. 9 apartments. Six three- bedrooms and three one-bedroom with parking space on 4 levels. This project was about 1480 m2.
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Pelerin Apartments Responsible for designing, supervising the quality of designs documentation throughout design process. Three houses of 250 m2 with 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room and terrace on 2 levels.
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Residence in Pacot (Conception-Execution) Responsible for conception, site and project execution. Two apartments of the 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with kitchen on the two first floors, elevation of walls, retaining wall, access road, plumbing, electricity all technical execution and exterior and interior finishing to client satisfaction. This project is about 820 m2
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Pétion-Ville Apartments As subcontractor we supervised and executed the renovation of the existing Hotel Hispaniola by transforming it into apartments of one and two bedrooms with kitchen and living room, pool, conference room, landscaping and parking. This project was about 1788 m2.
MUSSEAU Apartments Responsible for conception, site and project supervision for 3 two-bedrooms apartments and one studio on a four story building. This project was about 450 m2.
JUVENAT Apartments Building of 6 three-bedrooms apartments .Each of them were 250 m2 with a terrace at the top surface room on 3 levels. We provided guidance and took responsibility to complete the project in time and with quality.
15 commercial and public Buildings
From 2002 to 2012, GB Design has designed, and supervised the construction of over 15 buildings.
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Building in Delmas
(Design Conception - Execution) Client: SOGESOL Responsible for developing and making sure about the quality of designs documentation throughout design process and for site and project supervision.
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Gonaives Commercial Complexe (Conception-Under Construction) Responsible of design process, site and project supervision. Design reflects optional choices of converting into an hotel or a commercial complex. It’s a three story building of 1800 m2.
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Clinic in Bourdon (Conception-Execution) Responsible for conception, site and project supervision. Renovation of an existing building. Involved in the choices of finishing materiel as of ceramics, lighting, windows, etc….
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Hôpital (Supervision) Insured the construction of the concrete walls elevations. Worked also as the communicator between project team and client and prepared technical supervision as of electrical, plumbing, and labor. It’s a five story building with one basement . This project was a total of 3135 m2
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS TRIBUNAL DE PAIX (Mirbalais- Hinche) Responsible for developing and making sure about the quality of designs documentation throughout design process. TRIBUNAL DE PAIX (Trou du Nord - Limonade) Responsible for developing and making sure about the quality of designs documentation throughout design process.
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SHODECOSA 2 (Aeroport) Preliminary draft submitted to client.
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Stand Voila 2008 (Champ de Mars) Responsible for conception, site and project supervision.
Stand DIGICEL 2008 (Champ de Mars) (Conception-Exécution) Responsible for conception, site and project execution. Materials used were plywood, scaffolding, plastic sheet, metallic structure. Responsible for electrical wiring, installation of water and portable restroom. Completed in a week and a half on a surface of 300 m2 with a capacity of accomodating 800 peoples.
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