Simon Beacham
What was your background prior to starting ABC Solutions?
Joined the construction industry at the age of 18 in 1978
Trained as an Architectural Technologist and Commercial Interior Designer
Worked with a varied range of architectural practises in the Midlands area
In 1994 responsible to the Head of Real Estate as a Project Manager for a Global Telecoms provider for the role out of new premises throughout EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) working in Capital Cities in the region with local contractors and management teams to provide newly fitted out operational sites
When and why did you become involved with ABC Solutions?
I set up ABC Solutions with two colleagues in 1998 to provide an integrated service to clients encompassing space planning, refurbishment, furniture and relocation thereby offering a single point of contact for the complexities of company expansion and rationalisation. New legislation (Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007) has made it more important for Clients to contact an industry professional at the earliest opportunity.
What is your role at ABC Solutions?
At Director level I am responsible for marketing strategy, sales forecasting and jointly responsible for establishing strategy.
At operational level I am responsible for Business Development, which includes providing a solid grounding in construction knowledge and the pleasure of dealing with customers new and old to discuss their project needs, giving confidence and establishing a long term working relationship.
This broad role encompasses all of the construction skills accumulated over my working experience, together with design of compliant space planning layouts, AutoCad, material selections and innovations and preparation of quotations and specifications.
What are your beliefs regarding the future of the office interiors industry and ABC Solutions role in it?
We have demonstrated since our inception that we are a dynamic business working with equally dynamic clients which is where we believe our success lies. Recognising and understanding our potential market ensures that we will see sustained growth over the next 10 years retaining our existing client base and working with new clients alike.
Combining this with our continually reviewed operational processes will ensure we maintain delivery on time, on budget to satisfied customers.
Alan Carter
What was your background prior to forming ABC Solutions?
Joined the construction industry at the age of 17 in 1971.
Worked on a wide variety of construction and civil engineering projects in England and the Middle East as a Quantity Surveyor before switching to Project Management in 1996
Extensive experience of various forms of procurement and building contracts.
Qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1994
Served on the Yorkshire Branch of RICS in 1995.
Obtained the RICS Diploma in Project Management in 1999
Obtained the NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Safety in 2008
When and why did you become involved with ABC Solutions?
I set up ABC Solutions with two colleagues in 1998 to provide an integrated service to clients encompassing space planning, refurbishment, furniture and relocation thereby offering a single point of contact for the complexities of company expansion and rationalisation. Since then, new legislation, the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, has made it even more important for clients to contact an industry professional at the earliest opportunity.
What is your role at ABC Solutions?
At Director level I am responsible for personnel and HR management, financial accounting and have joint responsibility for strategic planning.
At operational level I am responsible for project delivery, which includes the appointment and management of subcontractors, ensuring that health and safety standards are met and ensuring that clients are provided with a project that exceeds their expectation of time, cost and quality. I am also responsible for developing and maintaining company processes so that both our clients and suppliers can rely upon a professional support team when they contact our organisation.
For clients I can fulfil the role of CDM Coordinator in accordance with the CDM Regulations.
What are your beliefs regarding the future of the office interiors industry and ABC Solutions role in it?
The current economic climate would suggest that there is a downturn in the economy. However markets react to national and international issues companies will either expand into new larger space or move into smaller premises. In either circumstance we can provide a professional and cost effective solution. We retain a core of permanent staff and supplement this as necessary with tried and trusted subcontractors. This enables us to have a flexible approach to the ever changing scene.
