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Guernsey Building Trades Employers Association

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Castel

Merged with Construction Forum in 2025

Standout

108-year heritage (1918)

Story

Founded 2 April 1918 by 46 Master Builders during WWI to address problems facing the building industry. Absorbed the Guernsey Construction Forum (GCF) in August 2025 to provide a unified industry voice.

Guernsey Building Trades Employers Association (GBTEA) is a non-profit trade association representing the building and construction sector, founded on 2 April 1918 by 46 Master Builders. With over 120 member companies — spanning builders, contractors, electricians, plumbers, and decorators — it provides industry representation, government liaison, apprenticeship awards, and operates the Passport to Safety health and safety certification scheme. In August 2025 it absorbed the Guernsey Construction Forum to form a single unified industry voice. —

Specialises in2

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Chambers & trade associations

Business membership bodies — chambers of commerce, trade and industry associations representing and supporting their member firms.

From their website

Trade association operator

Health & safety training

Training courses covering workplace health, safety, manual handling, and emergency procedures.

From their website

Passport to Safety health & safety certification scheme

Quick facts

Established
1918 · 108 years
Industries served
Construction

People2

  • Brian Singleton — Secretary
  • John Bampkin — Government Liaison Sub-committee Chairman

From their website

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  • Industry representation and government lobbying
  • Apprenticeship awards and training support
  • Government liaison sub-committee
  • Member directory (Find a Member)
  • Construction industry promotion

Credentials

Awards & recognition

  • Annual GBTEA Awards and Rose Bowl for construction industry apprentices
  • held as gala event with over 150 guests

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 254444
Email
brian@gbtea.gg
Website
gbtea.gg
Social
Address
Ashgrove, Les Varendes, Castel, Guernsey, GY5 7RF

History1

Recorded rebrand, acquisition, and trading-name events for Guernsey Building Trades Employers Association.

  • Merged with Construction Forum in 2025

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