Associations & Affiliations

Division 16 has been a member of the Associated General Contractors of America, Puerto Rico Chapter since 2006. Division 16 is an active member and has collaborated and sponsored many AGC activities. Among them are AGC Golf (which proceeds go the AGC scholarship fund that awards over $20,000 per year in scholarships to AGC members’ engineering students) and AGC Build-Up and On-Site Programs (which provide an interactive introduction to the construction industry to students in 5th,6th,7th and 8th grade students in over 10 schools). Our President, Carlos A. Rodriguez is currently a Board of Director’s member of AGC, Puerto Rico Chapter.

Division 16 has been a member of the Puerto Rico Electrical Contractors’ Association (PRECA) since 2006. PRECA recognizes Outstanding Employees every year and we are proud to recognize our dedicated employees in PRECA’s yearly awards activity. Our Vice-President, Howard Rivera, is a very active participant in PRECA activities.

Division 16 has been a member and strong supporter of ACONER since its inception as a leading association in the Renewable Energy industry. Gamalier Rodriguez PE and Samuel Santiago PE are very active members in ACONER.

Division 16 is a SBA 8(a) certified contractor since 2011. Our company’s disciplined administrative efforts along with our commitment to quality work and service provided us with the opportunity to become SBA 8(a) certified. Our current goal is to expand our federal construction services in Puerto Rico and the State of Louisiana, where we have established a Bona Fide office.

Our President Carlos A. Rodriguez completed U.S. Small Business Administration “Emerging Leaders” Program on November 2015, and is now part of Class of 2015 Emerging Leaders San Juan, PR.

Division 16 was awarded Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification on May 2014. Our firm's eligibility is under the specialty areas of Electrical Contractor (NAICS 238210), and Mechanical Contractors (NAICS 238220). Our Certification will permit negotiation with agencies under the Highway and Transportation Authority in the construction and transportation activities developed with federal assistance. Division 16 Corporation will be able to help contractors and government agencies meet mandatory participation rates established for working with small and disadvantaged businesses on federally funded projects. Obtaining this Certification has been an important part of our efforts to help our clients meet their business objectives. Our goal to achieve and maintain our DBE Certification is an important and current component of our overall business strategy. In November 2014 we received DBE certifications with the State of Louisiana DOT, the City of New Orleans, and all LAUCP related programs.