
Marcum New England Construction Summit
Overview
The Marcum New England Construction Summit, presented with CT ABC, CFMA of CT, and AGC CT is dedicated to updating construction contractors, finance and accounting professionals on the economic state of the construction industry. This complimentary event draws construction contractors and other service providers from across New England.
Whether you prefer the energy and networking opportunities of an in-person event or the convenience and accessibility of a virtual experience, we’ve got you covered! To secure your spot, please complete the registration process and indicate your preferred attendance option – In Person or Virtually.
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Anirban Basu, Chief Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA
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Agenda
Registration and Networking
Opening Remarks
Joseph Natarelli, National Construction Leader, Marcum LLP
Navigating the Construction Industry: Overcoming Challenges and Building Future Success
Join us for a discussion on the challenges within the construction industry. These individuals will provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and key challenges faced daily including the struggles with labor shortages, rising material costs, regulatory complexities, and technological advancements. Participants will gain an understanding of the current landscape and learn practical tools to adapt their businesses for long-term growth and success.
Moderator
Joseph Natarelli, National Construction Leader, Marcum LLP
Speaker
Vincencia Adusei, President, VASE Management and VASE Development
Attracting Tomorrow’s Talent with Today's Leaders
Steve Bench, Generational Consulting, LLC
Talent attraction and retention are the #1 issue facing employers in 2023, but at the same time millions of young employees are already disenchanted about the workforce and wondering how their professional lives will take shape in the coming years. As the Baby Boomers ride off into the retirement sunset, Generation X is left to manage an empowered Millennial generation raised with a new set of attitudes and expectations about their work-life balance. And just as we were beginning to understand Millennials, Gen Z is entering the workforce en masse! This keynote session focuses on talent attraction and workforce retention by building understanding of who we are, how we were raised, and how each generation views “work” as a part of their identity. Learn talent attraction and retention strategies to overcome generational differences and attract Millennial and Gen Z employees and keep them from leaving! Adulthood has changed, and depending on my life stage, I might prioritize my lifestyle over my career… So how do you manage and motivate someone who may not be as committed to their job as previous generations? This session will give you the answers, energize your group and get people talking!
Break
Keynote: Show Me the Money (Supply)
Anirban Basu, Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP
Soft landing? Something harder? Whither inflation? This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of the major factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policymaking, worker attitudes, business confidence, and geopolitics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the year to come, highlighting the major risks that economic stakeholders will likely encounter.
Networking and Cocktail Reception
Speakers
Keynote Speaker

Anirban Basu
Anirban Basu is the Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
Anirban Basu
Anirban Basu is the Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him Chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He serves as Chairman of the Baltimore County Economic Advisory Committee. He is also the Chief Economist to Associated Builders and Contractors, the Chief Economist of the Maryland Bankers Association, and Chief Economic Advisor to the Construction Financial Management Association. He serves or has served similar functions for Visit Baltimore, Maryland Realtors, and Marcum, LLP.
He has lectured at Johns Hopkins University, most recently in Global Strategy, and has also taught international economics, urban economics, micro- and macroeconomics at Hopkins. His radio show can be heard weekdays on 88.1FM, WYPR, Baltimore.
In both 2007 and 2016, the Daily Record newspaper selected Mr. Basu as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.
Dr. Basu has been on many boards over time, including First Mariner Bank, the Baltimore City Public School System, Port Discovery, the Baltimore School for the Arts, and Union Memorial Hospital. He is currently on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law, St. Mary’s College, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University System of Maryland Foundation, the Center for Emerging Media, the Lyric Opera House and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System.
Dr. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. His Juris Doctor was earned at the University of Maryland School of Law. His doctoral work was completed at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.
Speakers

Vincencia Adusei
VASE is a full-service Construction Management firm and also develops its own properties. As President, Vincencia has been involved since 2007 in the development and construction of housing, municipal, educational, historic renovation, and commercial properties throughout Connecticut. With 15 years of experience, Vincencia has worked in every management capacity, including construction management, cost development, business management, and consulting services. She has participated in projects totaling over 5M SF of building and $1B in construction costs, with most being large-scale projects.
Vincencia Adusei
VASE is a full-service Construction Management firm and also develops its own properties. As President, Vincencia has been involved since 2007 in the development and construction of housing, municipal, educational, historic renovation, and commercial properties throughout Connecticut. With 15 years of experience, Vincencia has worked in every management capacity, including construction management, cost development, business management, and consulting services. She has participated in projects totaling over 5M SF of building and $1B in construction costs, with most being large-scale projects.
She is not your average Construction Manager. As one of few Women/Minority-owned Construction Management firms in the State, she is highly adaptable, professional, and results-driven. She has vast resources at her disposal to ensure project success.
As a result of her community efforts, over 1,000 businesses, contractors, and agencies achieved more than $100 million in contract awards. She has received awards and commendations from the Home Builders Association, National Association of Women in Construction, Senator Richard Blumenthal, The Honorable Jim Himes, City of Bridgeport, Fairfield County Business Journal, Minority Inclusion Project, Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, The WorkPlace, Connecticut Against Violence, Smart CEO— New York Chapter, Girls Scouts of America and more.
With headquarters in New Haven, VASE is currently ranked fourth in Power 25: Real Estate 2021 by New Haven Biz.

Steve Bench
Steve customizes keynote presentations and training sessions that deliver engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennials, empowering Generation X, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation. Steve has shared his message with audiences across the country.
Steve is also the creator of “The Pitch!”, a non-profit business contest that puts the next generation of workforce talent in charge to create a start-up company and make the perfect sales pitch! Teenage students learn business concepts, practice soft skills and networking and compete for prizes! When not in a classroom, Steve spends his time in gyms around the midwest coaching AAU basketball.

Joseph Natarelli
Joseph Natarelli is office managing partner in the New Haven, Connecticut office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. A specialist in accounting for construction contractors, Joseph also serves as national leader of Marcum’s Construction Services practice, overseeing audit, consulting, and taxation services to construction clients ranging from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar international enterprises.
Joseph Natarelli
Joseph Natarelli is office managing partner in the New Haven, Connecticut office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. A specialist in accounting for construction contractors, Joseph also serves as national leader of Marcum’s Construction Services practice, overseeing audit, consulting, and taxation services to construction clients ranging from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar international enterprises.
He has extensive experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. He has served as a technical reviewer for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) construction audit and taxation guides for more than two decades and had the privilege of chairing the AICPA National Construction Program Conference Committee from 2012-2014.
Joseph is a valued advisor on diverse construction projects, providing expertise on improving job performance and enhancing profitability. He also provides thought leadership on various accounting and auditing matters as a conference panelist and contributing author to construction publications. He has been interviewed by numerous trade and business media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Businessweek, and Fox Business, among others.
Under his leadership, Marcum’s national Construction Services Group has innovated a robust curriculum of industry summits and technical webinars focused on helping contractors continuously enhance their understanding of complex financial concepts and strategic planning. He also spearheaded several definitive industry resources for contractors, including the annual Marcum National Construction Survey, the quarterly Marcum Commercial Construction Index, the Marcum PAS Contractor Compensation Quarterly, and the annual Marcum JOLTS Analysis of construction employment trends. Construction Executive magazine has recognized Marcum as a Top Three construction services provider.
Sponsors
Broadcast Sponsor
World Insurance Associates LLC
World Insurance Associates LLC is a diversified, multi-line, and independently-owned insurance agency. Our extensive brokerage agreements allow us to find and negotiate the best insurance and bonding scenario for your business. Our goal is to be our client’s business partner. We want to make sure your business can weather any storm.
Gold Sponsors
Appficiency
Founded in 2014, Appficiency is an Oracle NetSuite Alliance Partner and a team of more than 150 NetSuite experts around the world. Appficiency’s Construction Solution, based on the Oracle NetSuite ERP, is designed to help construction organizations leverage modern technology to improve operations, gain access to valuable data, and drive better business decisions.
AvidXchange
CMiC
As an industry pioneer, CMiC delivers complete and unified ERP and FIELD software solutions for construction and capital projects firms. CMiC’s powerful software transforms how firms optimize productivity, minimize risk and drive growth by planning and managing all financials, projects, resources, and content assets—from a Single Database Platform™. With customers throughout North America and overseas, CMiC serves one-quarter of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors and hundreds of small and mid-sized construction firms, from general and specialty contractors to heavy/highway and project owners. Over $100 billion in construction revenue is handled by CMiC annually.
Deltek
Deltek provides cutting-edge, integrated construction accounting software. Our powerful, user-friendly software not only improves the way contractors run their businesses, but it also allows them to meet the unique challenges of construction accounting. By providing you insight on the future financial state of your business, you can focus on optimizing profit margins on every job. Our construction software product and team provides you with:
- Job cost accounting with a construction-focus
- Flexible reporting (e.g. WIP) and business intelligence
- Field-to-office collaboration to gain true job visibility
- Industry expert training & support there every step of the way
- Project scheduling and document control to manage critical project processes
- Service dispatch boards for the office and mobile work orders for the field
Financial Network Limited
Financial Network Limited, a Prime Capital Investment Advisors Company, was founded to provide personalized investment strategies for individuals and families and distinctive employee benefit programs for employers. Today, the firm embodies the same mission and commitment: to provide comprehensive and innovative client solutions with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. The Prime Capital Investment Advisors network currently has 62 locations throughout the United States, with investment advisor representatives serving clients across the nation.
Hinckley Allen
Hinckley Allen is a multiservice law firm offering a full range of legal services and pragmatic business advice to regional, national and international clients. Our Construction & Public Contracts group is nationally recognized for their work in the construction industry, including with ENR Top 100 contractors, construction managers, EPC contractors and heavy highway contractors, in both public and private sectors. With our longstanding reputation for creating lasting, meaningful business relationships, we are more than just a law firm. We are a law firm that truly and fully engages with our clients and that adds significant value to our clients’ strategic goals.
M&T Bank
Oracle NetSuite
For more than 20 years, Oracle NetSuite has helped organizations grow, scale and adapt to change. NetSuite provides a suite of cloud-based applications, which includes financials / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), HR, professional services automation and omnichannel commerce, used by more than 33,000 customers in 217 countries.
Viewpoint
Trimble Viewpoint construction software solutions, part of Trimble Connected Construction, allow contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins. With more than 40 percent of the ENR 400 on our platforms, Trimble Viewpoint innovations are transforming the construction industry by connecting operations across financial and HR systems, project management tools and mobile field solutions.
Vursor
Vursor is an Oracle NetSuite Alliance Partner specializing in working with Construction firms of all sizes. Our global team of experienced Consultants has a deep understanding of the construction industry, the technology, and what is needed to drive operational change.
We harness the exceptional capabilities of NetSuite, the top cloud ERP system, and its specific functionality for construction firms, to provide tailored solutions to our clients to manage finances, supply chains, customer relationship management (CRM), and human resources.
Silver Sponsor
Liberty Bank
Established in 1825, Liberty Bank is one of the oldest and largest mutual banks in the country. With more than $7.4 billion in assets, Liberty has 56 banking offices across Connecticut and one in Massachusetts. As a full-service financial institution, Liberty offers consumer and commercial banking, cash management, home mortgages, business loans, insurance and investment services. Named ‘Top Workplace’ by the Hartford Courant every year since 2012 and designated a 2021 Best-In-State Bank in Connecticut by Forbes Magazine, Liberty maintains a longstanding commitment to superior personal service and unparalleled community involvement.
Bronze Sponsors
C.J. Fucci Construction Inc.
Massey's Plate Glass & Aluminum, Inc.
Since 1973 Massey’s has provided architectural glass and aluminum products, specialized craftsmanship and glazing project management to a long list of the nation’s most successful contractors, architects, and developers.
Massey’s represents the leading edge of the architectural curtain wall and window wall industry. We maintain this position by working closely with the premier manufacturers of glazing materials, framing systems, and installation technologies.
New Haven Bank
New Haven Bank, founded in 2010, is a local community based bank committed to building partnerships and relationships. New Haven Bank , a certified development financial institution (CDFI) serves as a catalyst for social and economic improvement in New Haven and contiguous markets. The bank continues to be the only locally owned financial institution in New Haven giving it the distinction of catering to a constituency of local individuals, commercial businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Risk Management Advisors, Inc.
Risk Management Advisors is a national firm specializing in the design, implementation and management of captive insurance companies and self insured plans. Our partners collectively have over 75 years of experience and are backed by a national network of world class professionals. Risk Management Advisors provides a comprehensive, integrated approach for our clients to manage their risk and protect the business they have worked so hard to build.
Rockland Trust
UBS Financial Services Inc.
UBS Financial Services Inc.: The ESOP Group
Founded in Atlanta in 1989, we are industry leading advisors to business owners and their families on business succession, tax planning, and wealth management solutions. As a national market leader, having advised on over 700 ESOP/1042 transactions over the last 30 years, The ESOP Group is a diverse team of 10 professionals with over 125 years of combined ESOP experience. We are designated Private Wealth Advisors and Family Office Consultants, focused on the needs of highly successful individuals, families, and family offices. Active members in the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) and the ESOP Association, we are frequent speakers at national events on 1042 and ESOP cash management. Additionally, we author a variety of technical briefs on ESOPs, 1042, and estate planning.
Lanyard Sponsors
Prophix Software
To empower mid-market companies to achieve their goals, Prophix provides an integrated, cloud-based platform to the Office of Finance; one that delivers planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting and consolidation solutions. With Prophix, finance leaders improve profitability, minimize risk, and put the focus back on what matters most – uncovering business opportunities. Prophix supports the future with AI innovations that adapt to meet the strategic realities of more than 2,800 active customers, globally, who rely on Prophix to deliver tangible business outcomes and transform the way they work.
Pen Sponsor
Surety Bond Professionals
Surety Bond Professionals is a family-owned and operated bonding agency with a focus on construction bonds that help create a blueprint for our clients’ success. Our longevity in the industry and credibility within the underwriting community enables us to leverage our network of over 25 surety markets.
Our team has unique abilities to analyze, address and correct deficiencies to maximize bond support. We professionally design and present a thorough financial picture to the surety market for each of our clients to secure the largest surety bonding limits possible.
Cocktail Sponsor
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
ADP is a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration, and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics and compliance. ADP focuses on utilizing its unmatched experience, deep insights, and cutting-edge technology to transform human resources from a back-office administrative function to a strategic business advantage. While serving more than 700,000 clients, ADP helps organizations of all types and sizes unlock their business potential.
Reception Sponsor
Washington Trust
At Washington Trust, what we value is you. We combine local lending expertise and decision-making with the strength and stability of one of New England’s most established regional banks. Throughout our 223+ year history, Washington Trust has been a leader in supporting people, businesses, and organizations across the cities and towns we call home. We have a solid understanding of the critical issues businesses face and structure our deposit, lending, cash management, and wealth management solutions to help our customers reach their financial goals.
Podium Sponsor
WIFI Sponsor
Coffee Sponsors
Frank Capasso & Sons, Inc
Frank Capasso & Sons, Inc. is a family owned and operated company founded in 1970 by Francesco Capasso. The business has been restoring buildings and structures for the past three decades, granting us vast experience in the building restoration industry. Francesco retired in 2012 and has passed along his business to his two sons, Vincenzo and Anthony Capasso.
Our reputation has granted us to be viewed as one of the leading historic and commercial restoration firms in Connecticut. To name a few of the finest buildings repaired in Connecticut include, St. Thomas Seminary Bloomfield, Yale University’s Paul Rudolph Hall New Haven, and The Colt buildings Hartford. We strive to provide effective services that restore, protect and maintain a building’s’ structure and integrity for years. No project is too small or to big, we have the resources to get it furnished to your liking. We are committed to fulfilling your project needs, no matter the amplitude.
Premium Wine Raffle Sponsor
Smith Brothers Insurance LLC
Smith Brothers was founded 48 years ago on the premise that clients are best served when their businesses, personal lives and financial interests are comprehensively protected. Our construction division, comprised of bond and insurance experts, understands that construction is difficult, your bond and insurance relationships shouldn’t be. Let our decades of experience help build an insurance and bond program that fits your needs and your budget by understanding your business, your contracts and your tolerance for risk.
Video Sponsor
Suited
We exist to grow our client’s companies through annual strategy & planning, scheduled execution, and a laser focus on what you need vs. a diluted mix of activities that just take time and money.
With a strong web design and development core, proven results in organic search (SEO), a nationwide network of video production capability, and a whole host of revenue-driving capabilities, Suited truly has you covered.
It’s time to save you time and get you back to work closing deals and growing your business.
You can finally stop chasing multiple service providers or expecting that in-house hire to deliver everything, and get back to running your business while one team delivers results.
Parking Sponsor
Travelers
Travelers Bond & Specialty Insurance is an industry leader, providing management and professional liability, and surety to our customers through more than 70 locations nationwide. From the Hoover Dam to the main street flower shop, we’re the largest surety provider in the industry. Plus, as a premier provider of management liability coverages to business of all sizes, we make it easy to provide the full range of innovative specialty solutions.
Sponsorships
To secure your sponsorship or inquire about other sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Kristin Bodner, Marketing Senior Manager, Marcum LLP
[email protected] or 860.760.0714
Broadcast Sponsor $10,000
(SOLD)
- Introduction at the beginning of the event
- Branding on broadcast stream to national attendees before and during event
- Branding on main powerpoint presentation as “Broadcast Sponsor”
- Exhibit table at New England construction event
- Receipt of local and national attendee list post-conference
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event tables)
- Full page advertisement in conference book
Keynote Speaker Sponsor $8,000
(1 Available)
- Introduction at the beginning of the event
- Branding on broadcast stream to national attendees before and during event
- Branding on main powerpoint presentation as “Broadcast Sponsor”
- Exhibit table at New England construction event
- Receipt of local and national attendee list post-conference
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event tables)
- Full page advertisement in conference book
Gold Sponsor $6,000
- Exhibit table at event
- Receipt of attendee list post-conference
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event tables)
- Full page advertisement in conference book
Silver Sponsor $5,000
- Exhibit table at event
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, press release)
- Half page advertisement in conference book
Bronze Sponsor $3,000
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, press release)
- Half page advertisement in conference book
Centerpiece Sponsor $3,000
(2 Available)
- Company logo displayed at all tables in centerpieces
- Recognition as a “Centerpiece Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Lanyard Sponsor $3,000
(SOLD)
- Company logo displayed on all attendee lanyards
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Pen Sponsor $3,000
- Company logo on pen at each seat in main session
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Cocktail Sponsor $3,000
(SOLD)
- Company logo displayed at all bars
- Signature drink of choice named after your company
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Reception Sponsor $2,500
- Company logo displayed at the Cocktail Reception
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Podium Sponsor $2,500
(SOLD)
- Company logo displayed on all speaker podiums
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
WiFi Sponsor $2,000
(SOLD)
- Wi-Fi passcode of your choice distributed to all attendees
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Coffee Sponsor $2,000
(SOLD)
- Company logo displayed near Coffee stations
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Premium Wine Raffle Sponsor $1,000
(SOLD)
- Recognition on promotional materials
Other Advertising Options
ADS DUE DATE: Please submit all ads by September 1, 2023 to Kristin Bodner.
Quarter Page Ad $300
2.375″W x 3.875″H
Half Page Ad $500
5″W x 3.875″H
Full Page Ad $750
5″W x 8″H
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CPE CREDITS
Program Description | Marcum New England Construction Summit |
Important Notice Regarding CPE: | |
Learning Objectives |
During this event participants will Identify:
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Instruction Delivery Method | Live, In-Person and Virtual |
Recommended CPE Credit | 3 Hours |
Recommended Field of Study | Specialized Knowledge |
Prerequisites | None |
Program Level | Update |
Advance Preparation | None |
Cancellation Policy | You may cancel your registration at any time prior to the event. |
Complaint Resolution Policy | For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at [email protected]. |
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Marcum LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org. |