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.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Anirban Basu, Chief Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA
Presented with:
Agenda
Registration & Networking
Opening Remarks
Joseph Natarelli, National Construction Leader, Marcum LLP
Exploring the Impact of Generative AI in Construction
Peter Scavuzzo, Chief Executive Officer, Marcum Technology | Chief Information & Digital Officer, Marcum LLP
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is piquing interest in every aspect of business and life. This session will offer clarity around what it is and what “creative” means. Delve into real applications of AI and the impact of this new frontier on the construction industry. After this session, you’ll be ready to be “creative” and to have an action plan.
To Be Announced
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 & 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
Schillivia Baptiste, PE, Assoc. DBIA
Schillivia Baptiste is the co-founder and CEO of Laland Baptiste – a Construction and Program Management and Civil Engineering Firm. She has more than 20 years of experience in the civil engineering industry. She has particular expertise in site and land development. She has a strong understanding of the civil design process and has worked with clients in both the public and private sectors. Mrs. Baptiste is a New York and New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer. She has a bachelor’s degree from Polytechnic University and a master’s degree from Polytechnic Institute of New York University. She serves as President of the NY Chapter for Professional Women in Construction. She is an alumna and mentor of the ACE Mentor Program. She also serves on the International Board of Directors of the Polytechnic Alumni Association. She is a proud wife and mother of two boys.
Carolina Cavalcante
Carolina Cavalcante is currently President at Tilcon CT, a CRH Company. Her professional career with CRH began over 15 years ago as a Strategic Business Analyst in Atlanta, GA. She also had the opportunity to work in Amsterdam, Netherlands with CRH’s Europe Materials Division before returning to the United States as Sales Manager of Aggregates for Texas Materials.
Carolina holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Harvard Business School.
Carolina spent her early childhood living in several countries and was raised mostly in Brazil. She moved to Farmington, CT in May 2022 and enjoys spending her weekends with her husband and two boys, typically on a soccer field.
Eric Cushman
Eric Cushman, Vice President, is the Business Leader for Gilbane Building Company in Connecticut, overseeing offices in Glastonbury and Stamford and many projects across the state. Eric began his career at Gilbane as an intern in 2007 and quickly excelled through training and technical field assignments. During his 17 years with Gilbane, he has succeeded in each step of his career, progressing through the ranks of project engineer, project manager, project executive, senior project executive, and Connecticut operations manager.
Eric Cushman
Eric Cushman, Vice President, is the Business Leader for Gilbane Building Company in Connecticut, overseeing offices in Glastonbury and Stamford and many projects across the state. Eric began his career at Gilbane as an intern in 2007 and quickly excelled through training and technical field assignments. During his 17 years with Gilbane, he has succeeded in each step of his career, progressing through the ranks of project engineer, project manager, project executive, senior project executive, and Connecticut operations manager.
Eric’s expansive project portfolio includes projects for Slate School, Yale University, FactSet, Bank of America, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and other diverse clients. Eric has also led Gilbane’s national joint venture partnership with Nextera Robotics, managing Gilbane’s efforts to develop and scale a new AI platform delivered through autonomous robots.
Eric earned a BS in architectural studies from Philadelphia University and an MBA from Quinnipiac University. He is active and visible in the local community, including as a past Board Member and Mentor of the CT Chapter of the ACE Mentor Program, a Board Member of Riverfront Recapture, and a recipient of the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award.
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.
Peter Scavuzzo
Peter Scavuzzo is the CEO of Marcum Technology as well as a partner and chief information & digital officer of Marcum LLP, one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation, with offices in major business markets throughout the U.S., as well as Grand Cayman, China and Ireland. Marcum is part of the Marcum Group, an organization providing a comprehensive array of professional services.
Peter Scavuzzo
Peter Scavuzzo is the CEO of Marcum Technology as well as a partner and chief information & digital officer of Marcum, one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation, with offices in major business markets throughout the U.S., as well as Grand Cayman, China and Ireland. Marcum is part of the Marcum Group, an organization providing a comprehensive array of professional services.
Peter is responsible for creating and executing the strategic technology roadmap across all Marcum Group companies. His current strategic charter focuses on five major points: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Customer Experience, Data Analytics/Insights, and Risk Aversion. During his tenure at Marcum, he has played a key role in the Firm’s expansion from two to more than 30 offices, and has successfully integrated more than 40 M&A transactions.
As an executive leader reporting directly to the chairman and CEO, Peter provides direction in all strategic technology initiatives. He is the Firm leader in digital transformation and is a strong advocate of leveraging technology to ensure that the Firm maintains long-term viability and competitiveness in a rapidly accelerating technology landscape. The initiatives he is promoting are focused on digitally modernizing traditional processes and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and maximize staff productivity.
He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and actively workshops with leaders on technology trends, the Firm’s innovative strategies, and how they will impact core business deliverables.
Peter earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Master of Science in Telecommunication Networks from Polytechnic University, which is now known as the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
Sponsors
Keynote 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
AvidXchange
AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers. AvidXchange’s software-as-a-service-based, end-to-end software and payment platform digitizes and automates the AP workflows for more than 8,000 businesses and it has made payments to more than 825,000 supplier customers of its buyers over the past five years.
Additionally, AvidXchange is a licensed money transmitter for US B2B payments, licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Exodus HR Group
Exodus HR Group provides customized HR/Payroll/Benefit Administration/Safety programs for small to medium sized businesses, allowing our clients to focus on what they love doing most! Instead of spending hours sorting through time cards, HR issues, reconciling benefit payments, etc. you should focus on why you got into business in the first place. A unique offering Exodus HR provides in the Construction space is a robust safety program focusing on OSHA compliance, helping you keep your crews safe! This often results in reduced workers comp and liability costs, helping your bottom line. Exodus HR Group…your path to business freedom.
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.
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.
Trimble 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.
Silver Sponsor
Deltek
Deltek ComputerEase is the leading construction software provider of job costing accounting, project management, and payroll services. Deltek ComputerEase helps contractors stay in control from any location, offering affordable tools to proactively manage jobs, inventory, finances and people, mobilizing the office to the field. Deltek’s dedicated team is committed to providing service excellence and product innovation, adapting to the evolving construction compliance requirements. Thousands of organizations have entrusted Deltek ComputerEase to beat the competition, increase profits, and even earn money back.
Liberty Bank
Established in 1825, Liberty Bank is the oldest and largest independent mutual bank in the country. With $7.5 billion in assets, Liberty has 56 banking offices across Connecticut and two 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, 2022 and 2023 Best-In-State Bank in Connecticut by Forbes Magazine.
Bronze Sponsors
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.
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.
Podium & Cocktail Sponsor
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.
WIFI Sponsor
Coffee Sponsor
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.
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.
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
Keynote Speaker Sponsor $8,000
(SOLD)
- Introduction of Keynote speaker
- 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
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
(1 Available)
- 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
Podium Sponsor $3,000
(SOLD)
- Company logo displayed on all speaker podiums
- 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
WiFi Sponsor $2,500
(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 $2,500
- 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 3, 2024 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