Guernsey Building Trades Employers Association

Castel

Merged with Construction Forum in 2025

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 represents building contractors in Guernsey, including roofers, plumbers, electricians, and decorators. The association was founded on 2 April 1918 by 46 Master Builders to address issues within the building industry. The GBTEA supports the "Passport to Safety" scheme, which allows employers in building-related trades to demonstrate their staff's basic understanding of construction site health and safety requirements. —

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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 (inferred from the source page) · Trade association cpd (inferred from the source page)

Health & safety training

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

From their website

Passport to Safety health & safety certification scheme (inferred from the source page)

Industries served

Construction

People1

  • Brian Singleton — Secretary

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  • Industry representation and government lobbying
  • Government liaison sub-committee
  • Construction industry promotion

Contact

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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