Brief History:
The Association was registered in accordance with the Law On Trade Unions on 15 October 1960.
Its original name was LCA - Limassol Contractors Association, later renamed SEOEL - Association of Building Contractors and Businesses of Limassol and in 2005 took its current name as SEOL Association of Building Contractors of Limassol.
Some of the founding members of the Association were:
Othon Economides
Ttofis Tzilaniotis
Silvestros Kleanthis
Tzilaniotis Kleanthis
Elias Koutalianos
George Athanasiou
Apostolos Voskos
Career Secretary: Christodoulides Yiannakis
The Association is the only professional Contractors Association in the province of Limassol and is a founding member of the Federation of Associations of Building Contractors Cyprus O.S.E.O.K. The first offices of the Association were housed near Limassol Street Market for many years, then transferred to Ipirou Street and finally at the corner of Gladstonos and Messolongiou up to today. Recently, the Association bought land, prepared architectural plans and submitted an application for planning permission to erect privately-owned premises.
The purpose of establishing the Association was to improve the profession and projection of the contractor and his role. One of the main problems faced by contractors was the lack of machinery which forced them to work hard and need a lot more labor. In the old days Cypriots Contractors employed many Turkish Cypriots with whom they maintained excellent relations. The buildings built at the time were usually detached. The main building materials used were mud bricks, stone and wooden roof with shingles. Then bricks, iron and concrete were used. The contractor had a key role in building process, rarely were the projects monitored by Architects / Engineers. Most of the time only the roof plate was supervised.
Historically, the Association has helped to ensure the occupation of a building contractor and improve the legal framework of the construction industry in Cyprus.
Chaired:
Othon Economides
Evagoras Constantinou
Omiros Iordanous
The present Board, continuing the path that drawn by previous Boards will continue to strengthen the foundations for a more professional and efficient mode of operation.
In cooperation and active involvement with the Federation of Associations of Building Contractors Cyprus (OSEOK) continuous efforts are made to promote the positions and interests of Cypriots Contractors with tangible results.
The integration into a United Europe creates a new environment with more demanding jobs. The competition has grown; the audits are becoming more stringent as are the increasing requirements for health and safety and quality of the finished product will. We must strive together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding so that the construction industry in Cyprus can become competitive with the broader context of United Europe.
The correct response to these new conditions is the continuous information, continuing education, modernization of equipment, financial credibility and our professional competence. These will be the new targets of every professional contractor and the only way to survive and grow in the new environment.
Structure:
The Board of the Association of Building Contractors Limassol for 2006 to 2009.
President Petros Evlogimenos
Vice President Charis Ioannou
Secretary Yiannis Markides
Treasurer Marios Neophytou
Bill Collector Antonakis Christofi
Member Demetris Christodoulou
Member Sofronis Iordanous (from April 2007)
Executive Officers:
Niki Stylianou, Lenia Michael
SEOL has 230 members. Members of the Association are contractors registered with the Council for Registration and Control of Buildings and Engineering projects and hold a valid annual building contractors license, according to the Control of Building Contractors and Construction Engineering Law.
Contractors Association members maintain code of ethics and quality construction.
The main objectives of the Association are:
• Improving the professional standards of members
• Developing a spirit of solidarity and cooperation
• Upholding the common interests of members
• Promoting the interests of the profession
• The professional, social, cultural and educational advancement of members
• Conducting seminars, conferences and similar events
• Cooperation with all Provincial Associations Contractors
Activities:
Making an agreement for the construction of any building, with a member of our Association is the safest move for anyone interested.
SEOL provides all the protective cover and guides all parties to avoid confrontation.
SEOL provides useful advice and support to its members, such as:
• Contracts of MEDSK (Joint Building Contracts Committee of Cyprus).
• Calculation of indexation increases in labor and materials
• Regular updates on indicators.
• Information on the provisions of collective agreements with employees and trade unions.
• Answers to any questions on professional issues.
• Participates actively in the Central Council of O.S.E.O.K. with two members. Mr. Petros Evlogimenos is the Vice President and member of the Secretariat of O.S.E.O.K. Mr. Charis Ioannou is a member of the Central Council of O.S.E.O.K.
• Promotes problems to be solved through O.S.E.O.K.
• Participates in the Provincial Advisory Committee on the Safety with Mr. Vasos Vasiliou as a cosnultant.
• Participates in the Labor Provident Fund with Secretary, Mr. Yiannis Markides.
• Participates in the Industrial Disputes Court with Vice President Mr.Chari Ioannou and treasurer Mr.Mario Neophytou.
• Makes tireless efforts to inform members about new regulations and standards that represent a major achievement of our profession in the course of European integration.
• Tries to identify and denounce irregularities and illegalities in connection with the construction industry.
• Protects contractors from the creation of monopolies in parts of the construction industry (bricks, ready-mixed concrete, gravel, etc.).
• Organizes events among its members so that the contractors get to know each other and develop a mutual respect.
Seminars and Lectures
It organizes seminars and conferences for the information and professional development of contractors.
Blood Donations
Through the effort of our Association for social contribution every year the annual blood donation is organized. The Blood Donation is done in cooperation with the Coordinating Committee on Blood-Enlightenment of Limassol and has been completely successful because the turnout is overwhelming. Overall over the last years 150 people (annually) donate blood, both members and friends.
Awards
Our Association awards at the established annual graduation event of the 2nd Technical School, the Honor students in the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture. These awards show the practical interest of the League of Technical Education, but also an educational incentive for healthy competition among students.
Annual Dance
SEOL organizes each year its annual dance with great success and with the aims of our members coming together and strengthening their relations, entertainment and financial support of the League.
Membership Application Form
Address:
Corner of Gladstonos and Messolongiou, Disdaskaliko Megaro, 3rd Floor.
T.T 3032
Limassol
Tel: 25352586
Fax: 25340708
Email: seoel5@cytanet.com.cy
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