“Rebuilding Haiti by Investing in Its People”

YCF Group, S.A.

YCF Group, SA provides excellence in architecture and design build services to Haiti. We are dedicated to investing in the local economy and local people.

We provide turnkey services for:

• Commercial projects
• US and foreign government funded initiatives
• Residential developments
• Non-profit programs

YCF Group featured in the August 2012 publication of Magic Haiti magazine. [pages 32 - 33]

Yves François

YCF Group S.A.

YCF Group S.A a été fondé par François-Yves, un Haïtiano-Américain avec un haut profil de 25 ans de carrière dans l’architecture et la gestion de construction pour des sociétés comme PepsiCo, Philip Morris et Cablevision.

Avec des années de réussite professionnelle derrière lui, en 2004, il a commencé à concentrer son énergie sur Haïti et en 2006, il a pris des mesures pour établir une firme d’architecture et de construction à Port-au-Prince. Au début de 2009, il a pris la décision audacieuse de venir s’installer en Haïti pour voir s’il pouvait «faire une différence» dans la création d’un environnement plus sûr du bâtiment.

Les projets du Groupe YCF comprennent: aménagement du site de grande taille et les systèmes de drainage, les bâtiments commerciaux, routes, eau et eaux usées, centrales électriques et de distribution, la santé et des hôpitaux et des infrastructures. Ce fut l’entreprise de construction choisie pour construire le premier bâtiment scolaire permanent post-séisme en Haïti. L’école est située dans un village isolé dans Léogâne.

Alors qu’YCF Group continuera à travailler pour de nombreux clients privés et des ONGs, l’entrepreneur explique la difficulté avec les entreprises haïtiennes de sécuriser les contrats locaux attribués par des entreprises américaines financées. “Si l’offre est émise aux États-Unis, vous devez avoir un permis de construction américaine”. Yves a récemment réalisé avec succès la présente à travers une joint-venture avec la société américaine, Technologists Inc.

Yves était âgé de six ans seulement lorsque ses parents ont quitté Haïti pour une nouvelle vie à New York. Maintenant âgé de 48 ans, il décrit son retour comme «quelque chose qui était tout simplement dans son sang pour le pousser à retourner à la maison, Haïti». Cette impressionnante «vocation» a occasionné la création de 120 emplois en Haïti.

About YCF Haiti

The vision of YCF Haiti is to build local capacity and raise design and construction standards while contributing to the post-earthquake recovery effort by extensive training and technical assistance to local employees and Haitian subcontractors

Yves François, Founder of YCF Group, S.A.

YCF Group, S.A. was founded by Yves François, a Haitian- American, who was born in Haiti but spent most of his childhood in Brooklyn, NY. In 1986, he earned an architecture degree from the New York Institute of Technology. For 10 years he was manager of construction and design at Pepsico. He later held similar positions at Philip Morris and Cablevision.

In 2004, Mr. François began focusing his energy on Haiti, and in 2006 took steps to establish an architecture and construction firm in Port-au-Prince. In early 2009, he made the bold decision to fully relocate to Haiti to see if he could “make a difference” in creating a safer building environment.

In the wake of the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Mr. François continues his operations with a staff of 100 people, while also working as a consultant for Architecture for Humanity, and as an advocate for “building back better” with innovative earthquake-resistant design solutions in Haiti.

YCF Architecture

YCF hires the brightest local talent and trains them in world-class architecture and design techniques.

Our Haitian architects use the latest software in 3D rendering and project costing.

We are aware and teach best-in-class techniques for earthquake-resistant and hurricane-resistant structures.

Equipment Rental

Through our sister company clyf quincaillerie we offer a wide range of heavy and light equipment in Haiti as well as a full range of scaffolding products.

Please visit CLYF at clyf quincaillerie

We provide the following products for rent or sale:

Projects

YCF Group, S.A. has been engaged in Haiti’s development since 2006. In the wake of the January 2010 earthquake, YCF Group continues operations with upward of 100 people, being Haiti’s advocate for “building back better” with innovative earthquake-resistant design solutions.

YCF has managed a range of projects for public and private sector clients in Haiti including Architecture for Humanity, USAID, NATO, local municipalities, and NGOs. YCF is currently building the first permanent post-earthquake school in Haiti near the epicenter of the earthquake in Leogane. Other recent projects include an office building in Petion-Ville, and flood prevention systems for the PAP airport.

Project Name	Description	Location	End
Rehabilitation of Avenue La Hatte	The YCF Group is rehabilitating approximately 1 mile of this critial road link between Avenue de la Liberté and Route des Abeilles. More …	Petit-Goave, Haiti	June 30, 2011
St. Joseph School	YCF Group has been selected to work on the school’s renovation. More …	Embouchure, Haiti	April, 2011
Ceverin School	YCF GROUP developed an effective communication system with the project's architects. More …	Maissade, Haiti	2011
Excavation and Pavement for Delta Camp, Haiti	This project was completed on time and under budget, although the country was going through difficult situation economically and postearthquake crisis. YCF Group was mobilized on site day and night to get that project done—and as for all the projects—quality and timeframe were respected. More …	Delta Camp, Haiti	February 2010
Flood Protection System, PAP Airport	Ecofra/YCF faced significant challenges meeting the scope of this project. We provided logistical support while existing facilities remained fully occupied. More …	Port-au- Prince International Airport, Port-au- Prince, Haiti	2010
Office Building Renovation, Rue Rebecca	The building was in poor condition and required substantial renovation, structural modifications and design changes to convert it to a Class A commercial building. More …	Rue Rebecca, Pétion-Ville, Haiti	07/31/10
Road Excavation and Pavement for Logistics Yard 1	This project was rescheduled, because of the events of January 12th, 2010 but was completed in a record timeframe. YCF Group mobilized its staff and equipment to complete the work on time and under budget. More …	Tabarre, Haiti	February, 2010
St. Mattieu School	YCF Group was selected to build the first permanent school building in post-earthquake Haiti. More …	Leogane, Haiti	Summer 2010
Ecole de choix: Mirebalais	Ecole de choix More …	Mirebalais, Haiti	Summer 2011
CLYF Warehouse	CLYF warehouse More …	Bon Repos, Haiti	2012