Budgeting may be considered a great equalizer among businesses of all types: at the end of the fiscal year, we all measure and analyze the previous year, as well as plan accurately for the next year with goals aligned to a strategic plan. However, the process leaves many businesses frustrated as they struggle with what may seem to be an overwhelming task, full of complicated processes while working through any identified inefficiencies. For many organizations, it may be beneficial to take a step back and analyze your budget process, which can help you understand where problems occur.
Peak Safety Performance is a regional safety consulting firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. Performance minded and character driven, the company’s approach is simple and intentional; Peak’s expert safety consultants help companies build a successful safety culture through strategic planning, performance improvement, and leadership development. Read More
Things happen daily in Construction that the rest of the world simply can’t imagine. When gratefully, no injuries are sustained the stories can be quite funny and get passed down for years. Such an occurrence this past summer led to the creation of Catalyst Construction Company's first annual Awards program. Read More
Successful construction firms don’t view marketing as an expense, but rather a strategic approach to business. Each year we have the opportunity to refresh how we approach our business, marketplace and clients. A marketing plan is about strategic choices: which markets to target, what services to offer, how to differentiate, how to communicate and
how to win.
Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu forecasts continued momentum for the construction sector next year but advised an overall "wait-and-see" approach based on leading and lagging indicators and economic uncertainties, according to a 2020 economic
outlook published in Construction Executive magazine.
People make the construction industry what it is today. That’s why we are seeking your input for the 2nd Annual GroundBreaker Awards. The GroundBreak Carolinas’ team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. Nomination
Changes to a construction project's scope of work was identified as the most frequent contributor to disagreements between owners and contractors according to a report by HKA, a leading construction claims and dispute resolution firm. The company recently released: 2019 CRUX Insight, A Global Market Sector Analysis into claims and dispute causation
factors. Read More
Construction input prices decreased 0.5% in November and are down 1.1% year over year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices decreased 0.4% for the month and are down 1.0% since November 2018 Read More
Join ABC Carolinas Upstate Council for an economic update by Doug Webster - CBRE. This informative event will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 1:30 - 1:00 pm at Peak Safety Performance Training Center, 400 Birnie Street, Greenville, SC. Cost is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. Register
The 2020 ULI Carolinas Meeting February 12-13 is in Charlotte, NC. The seventh annual event is expected to draw more than 750 attendees from across the region and will again feature mobile workshops, keynote sessions, panels and incredible networking opportunities. It is the only event that brings together EVERY sector of the real estate industry in one place. By attending, you build relationships with developers, investors, architects, planners, brokers, academics, attorneys, decision makers, and government—and get the cutting-edge
information you need to build your business. ULI Charlotte, ULI South Carolina and ULI Triangle collaborate to bring one of the largest ULI regional meetings with top speakers and leaders in the industry.
