UDeCOTT

What UDeCOTT does

UDeCOTT (Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited) is a state-owned enterprise, established in 1994 and headquartered in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, that serves as the principal corporate execution vehicle for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago's public infrastructure agenda. The company delivers three integrated service lines: (1) Project Development Services covering planning, conceptual design, project management, and construction management; (2) Facilities Management Services covering facilities planning, preventive maintenance, conditional assessment, building management, and lifecycle management for government-owned assets; and (3) Commercial Management covering carparks (operated under the UPark sub-brand), rental of commercial spaces, and event-space rentals at venues such as the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Auditorium Conference Centre Hall, and Maracas Beach Facility.

Its customer base is concentrated entirely within Trinidad and Tobago's public sector — ministries of Health, National Security, Education, Housing and Urban Development, Tourism, Sport, and agencies such as the Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute. The visible project portfolio exceeds 100 mandates spanning hospitals (Port of Spain General Hospital Central Block, Couva Hospital, Arima Hospital), national security infrastructure (police and fire stations), sports and recreation venues (Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Hasely Crawford Stadium), government administrative buildings (Government Plaza, Ministry of Education Tower), industrial and accommodation developments, and heritage restorations (Red House, President's House, Stollmeyer's Castle). Government Plaza alone comprises 1.15 million square feet across four buildings.

Revenue is generated through government-mandated project development fees (with awards governed by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act, 2015 and routed through an e-Tender portal), recurring facilities management contracts, and direct commercial income from carparks, commercial leases, and event venue hire. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Rincon Development and Memorial Plaza Development — act as focused real-estate execution vehicles. Notable international EPC partnerships include Shanghai Construction Group Ltd. (Executive Jet Centre, Piarco International Airport, 2009) and China Railway Construction Caribbean Company Limited (Port of Spain General Hospital Central Block, ongoing as of 2025). The company employs 101–250 staff, is led by Chairman Shankar Bidaisee and CEO Tamica Charles-Phillips (appointed March 2021), and publishes audited financial statements and annual procurement schedules through 2025–2026.

Name

UDeCOTT

Legal name

Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited

Website

https://udecott.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UDeCOTT (Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited) is a state-owned enterprise, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Port of Spain, that delivers project development, facilities management, and commercial property services exclusively for Trinidad and Tobago government ministries across healthcare, security, education, sports, and heritage restoration sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port-of-spain

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Project Development Services: UDeCOTT earns revenue through project development including planning, conceptual design, project management, and construction management services for government infrastructure projects.
2. Carpark Management: Revenue generated from operating multiple car parks including Edward Street Car Park, Government Plaza Parkade, International Waterfront Complex Parkade, Salvatori Carpark, and San Fernando Parkade.
3. Rental of Commercial Spaces: Revenue from leasing commercial spaces at Government Plaza Parkade shops and other properties.
4. Event Space Rental: Revenue from renting event venues including Auditorium Conference Centre Hall, Auditorium Restaurant and Lounge, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Carenage Fishing Centre, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Government Plaza Courtyard, and Maracas Beach Facility.
5. Facilities Management: Comprehensive facilities management services including preventive maintenance, conditional assessment, building management, and lifecycle management for government-owned buildings and facilities.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UDeCOTT provides urban infrastructure project development, facilities management, and commercial property management services for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Its offerings span planning, conceptual design, project management, construction management, preventive maintenance, conditional assessment, carpark operations, commercial space leasing, and event venue rentals. The company delivers these services as the state-owned corporate arm executing public infrastructure projects across healthcare, national security, sports, education, and heritage restoration sectors.

Product overview

UDeCOTT (Urban Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago) operates as a unified platform for government infrastructure development and facilities management, not a modular software product. The company offers three integrated core service lines: Project Development Services (Planning & Conceptual Design, Project Management, Construction Management), Facilities Management Services (Facilities Planning, Preventive Maintenance, Conditional Assessment), and Commercial Management (Car Parks, Rental of Commercial Spaces, Event Space Rentals). These services support a diverse portfolio of government projects spanning healthcare facilities (hospitals, health centers), national security infrastructure (police and fire stations), sports and recreation venues (Brian Lara Cricket Academy, stadiums, swimming pools), accommodation/administrative buildings, industrial developments, heritage restorations, and other public facilities. The company also manages commercial properties including carpark operations under the UPark brand and event space rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UPark: Parking management brand under UDeCOTT for car park facilities including the San Fernando location.
• UPark San Fernando

Products and services

• Project Development Services Comprehensive project development services including Planning & Conceptual Design, Project Management, and Construction Management for government and public infrastructure projects. Targeted at government ministries requiring end-to-end urban infrastructure delivery across Trinidad and Tobago.
• Facilities Management Services
• Commercial Management
• UPark Carpark Management
• Event Space Rental

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• China Railway Construction Caribbean Company LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025China Railway Construction Caribbean Company Limited is currently working with UDeCOTT on the Central Block construction project at the Port of Spain General Hospital. Chairman Shankar Bidaisee and representatives from the company conducted site tours in August 2025 to monitor progress.
• Shanghai Construction Group Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2009Shanghai Construction Group Ltd. was a project partner on the Executive Jet Centre at Piarco International Airport. The project involved converting the old South Terminal into a functional executive Jet Centre for the Summit of the Americas in April 2009 and Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in November 2009. Phase 1 was completed on April 7, 2009.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Homes England: UK government agency responsible for affordable housing and urban regeneration, operating as a public sector development vehicle. Comparable as a government-owned entity executing public infrastructure and urban development projects with full-lifecycle project management capabilities.
• Housing Development Corporation (HDC) of Trinidad and Tobago: Direct domestic peer as the other major state-owned housing and urban development entity in Trinidad and Tobago, providing residential infrastructure development and project management services to government. Closely comparable in mandate, ownership structure, and customer base.
• National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO): Another state-owned enterprise of Trinidad and Tobago focused on infrastructure project development, particularly transportation and large-scale public works. Shares the same government ownership structure, public procurement processes, and project development mandate as UDeCOTT.
• Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore: Government statutory board responsible for urban planning, land use, and property development in Singapore. Directly comparable in role as the state's primary vehicle for urban development, master planning, and government property management, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC): One of the world's largest construction and infrastructure development firms with deep presence in the Caribbean. Comparable as a broad incumbent executing large-scale government infrastructure projects at scale, with whom UDeCOTT partners on major works.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction: Indian multinational executing large-scale infrastructure, buildings, and urban development projects globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in construction and infrastructure development with comparable government client base and large-scale project execution capabilities.

Regional players

• Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Eléctricas Estatales (CDEEE): Dominican Republic state-owned holding company managing government infrastructure assets and projects. Comparable as a Caribbean state-owned enterprise executing public infrastructure development on behalf of the national government, though focused on energy infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) of Bangladesh: Bangladesh government-owned infrastructure development financing institution that develops and finances public infrastructure projects. Comparable in mandate as a state-owned vehicle executing government infrastructure priorities, though focused on financing rather than direct construction.
• YTL Corporation Berhad: Malaysian conglomerate with significant construction, property development, and infrastructure operations. Comparable as an integrated construction and property development group with government relationships and infrastructure delivery capabilities in an emerging market context.

Others

• Shanghai Construction Group: Major Chinese state-owned construction firm that partnered with UDeCOTT on the Executive Jet Centre at Piarco International Airport. Comparable as a strategic international construction partner and broader infrastructure delivery incumbent with relevant Caribbean project experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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