Engineering knowledge from Marriott project passed on to

local engineers
–    during a presentation last evening

DOZENS of experienced and aspiring engineers were last

evening treated to a presentation on the engineering aspects

during construction of the Georgetown Marriott Hotel and

Entertainment Complex project.

The presentation is part of AHI and the Government of

Guyana’s ongoing recognition and appreciation of the need

and significance to have a transferal of knowledge to local

engineers, since this is the first major branded hotel to be

constructed in Guyana in over 40 years.

Romesh Budhram, Project Manager for M. A. Angeliades Inc

(the Construction Manager) made a presentation to the

gathering that addressed issues of piling, architectural and

technical designs of the building, all of which are being

done in accordance with international standards of the

Marriott International brand.

The presentation was part of the Guyana Association of

Professional Engineers (GAPE) Tuesday Night Lectures, which

seeks to raise awareness among its members about new

projects undertaken in Guyana and the introduction of new

technology, while sharing experiences and knowledge within

the engineering field.

The Marriott project entails the construction of a 197-room

hotel that will meet the Marriott International Standard for

a five-star hotel. The hotel will be managed and operated by

the Marriott Worldwide chain of affiliates.
In addition, there will be a 29,000 square feet

entertainment complex that will house a casino, restaurant

and nightclub, all of which will be privately operated

separate and distinct from the hotel and its operator.
Last evening’s presentation saw GAPE President James Trotman

doing the welcome, while Marcia Nadir-Sharma, the Company

Secretary for AHI introduced the speakers.
Chairman of AHI,  Winston  Brassington, gave an overview of

the Marriott project.