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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. At the beginning of a…
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…
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. Owner and President David Lynn founded Peak Safety Performance in…
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….
Kemira, a global chemicals company, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County, investing $20 million into the project. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Finland, Kemira has more than 4,900 employees worldwide. The company utilizes chemistry to add optimal quality; functionality and strength to paper and board products; ensure the safety and hygiene…
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. (MDT) is pleased to announce the development of a new 253,800 square foot Class A industrial development in the Carolina’s I-95 Megasite in Dillon County, SC. Scheduled for delivery in Q3 2020 and located on a 72-acre site within the park, the facility will be designed to accommodate modern logistics and…
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. Natural gas (-29.9%)…
CBL Properties (NYSE:CBL) today announced redevelopment plans at Coastal Grand in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. As part of the project, DICK’S Sporting Goods will relocate to a new building near Dillard’s, which will include the addition of Golf Galaxy. Flip N Fly will then open a 53,000-square-foot family entertainment venue in the former DICK’S Sporting…
TurnPoint Services Group (“TurnPoint”) today announced it has acquired Corley Plumbing Air Electric (“Corley”) in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1986, Corley is a leading provider of essential home services in the Upstate region of South Carolina, and focuses exclusively on maintenance, repair and replacement services for residential and commercial customers. The company’s well-trained technical…
Sentinel Risk Advisors this week announced that McDonald York Building Company, a Raleigh-based construction firm with deep roots and a storied history, is the recipient of the risk management firm’s Lightkeeper Award, an annual recognition of clients that have elevated safety and loss control programs to superior standards. Sentinel’s Chief Operating Officer, Nicole Winkle, said…
