As a "one stop", CDI specializes in General Construction and Construction Management, with in-house specialties such as roofing, masonry, curtain wall and glass. Some of the projects that CDI has successfully completed include new construction, major renovations and/or complex alterations of hospitals, schools, residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Key Personnel:

Each staff member of CDI, from the executive level down, is part of a coordinated system. The result is a well-earned reputation for integrity and performance within the New York construction industry. An introduction to the key personnel at CDI is as follows:

Rudy Richardson, owner of Chards Diversified International Inc., has been in construction for over thirty years and founded CDI ten years ago. He is the President of the New York State Chapter of the Association of Minority Contractors (NYSAMC). He also sits on the board of the Community Environmental Corps among other prestigious national boards. Mr. Richardson graduated from R.C.A. Institute of Technology with a degree in Electronics.

Evans Gardner, Vice President, has worked with CDI since the company's inception. He is a qualified accountant and financial analyst. Mr. Gardner holds a degree from Baruch College.

Jaceey Sebastian, V.P. of Operations has eight years experience in construction management. He has been with CDI for three years. Mr. Sebastian is a qualified Data Analyst with a degree from Baruch College.

Charles Carter, Senior Field Manager, has worked with Rudy Richardson for more than twenty years. His expansive knowledge in the field of construction has earned him a senior position in the company. Mr. Carter completed a (NYSAMC) Construction Management course at the Jamaica Business Resource Center.

Steve Cooper, Field Manager, has been with CDI for nine years. Mr. Cooper's expertise is in various in-house skills such as masonry, carpentry and roofing. He has a vast, work related knowledge of the construction industry.

Maria Jones, Project Manager, knowledge and skills in information technology and new media are an asset to the company. She has a vast experience in design and construction for the last six years. Ms. Jones completed a building contruction and construction management course at New York University.

Audrey Evans, Administrative Director, has been with CDI for more than six years. Ms. Evans knowledge and skills in information technology and new media are an asset to the company.

Affiliations & Citations:

CDI’s professionalism and dedication to the development of small, minority and woman businesses have been recognized by several trade associations as evidence by its membership of the following:



Membership:

• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
• Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce
• National Association of Minority Contractors
• NYS Chapter of the Association of Minority Contractors (NYSAMC)
• National Roofing Association
• Real Estate Board of New York Inc.
• National Association of Minority Contractors (Washington, D.C.)

Citations:

• Outstanding contribution to the social and economic development of the borough of Brooklyn. Presented by Howard Golden, Brooklyn Borough President (1985).
  
  
• Commending and applauding Rudy Richardson, for unstinting efforts to improve the quality of life in the Caribbean community and the entire borough of Brooklyn. Presented by Senator Markowitz (1986).