A-01About the firm
Building Jamaica since 1969
From small beginnings in 1969 as electrical and mechanical engineering contractors, Y.P. Seaton & Associates grew into a general civil engineering and building contractor. Today its work for government agencies includes shoreline protection, sewage conveyance, housing infrastructure, irrigation and road works.
We take pride in quality work and in meeting deadlines, and we have managed this through a highly skilled workforce that has engineered our growth and remains committed to keeping us strong, efficient and viable.
We have developed a solid performance reputation in housing development and construction, road building, water works, electrical and mechanical contracting, general construction and the provision of goods and services.
Through strict adherence to our commitment to leadership in technology, performance and service, we have played a leading role in the growth and development of Jamaica's building and construction industry, applying the technology and expertise needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
Our mission
Maintain our position as one of the leading building and construction firms in Jamaica, displaying at all times an unswerving commitment to quality performance and excellent service. Ensure a high level of satisfaction for all our stakeholders. Provide efficient and cost-effective service to our clients. Provide quality, aesthetically pleasing low-cost and middle-income housing solutions which enhance the social, environmental and economic conditions of communities. We develop with emphasis on the training and development of our young people.
Text from the firm's own website, ypseaton.com, 2015–2022 (Wayback Machine).
01Timeline from the public record
1969
Founded as electrical and mechanical engineering contractors.
2004
Seven Rivers irrigation system, St. James. Contract approved by Cabinet, February 2004.
2009
Whitehall Phase 2 housing infrastructure, Westmoreland. Contract approved by Cabinet, October 2009.
2014
Stokes Hall biodigester septic tank and chlorination chamber, St. Thomas. Contract approved by Cabinet, May 2014.
2015
Caymanas Estate sewage conveyance system, St. Catherine. Contract signed 28 April 2015.
2020
Buff Bay shoreline protection, Portland. Contract signed 12 October 2020; four-month construction period.
2021
Shoreline protection, Runway 30 end, Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston. Contract authorised by Cabinet, April 2021; works under way November 2021.
2021
Annotto Bay coastal shoreline construction, St. Mary. Contract approved by Cabinet, January 2021.
Header photo: the Bank of Jamaica tower, Kingston, from the firm's 2022 website.