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. 

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Anirban Basu, Chief Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA

Presented with:

Associated Builders and Contractors - Connecticut
CFMA
AGC of Connecticut
PWC CT

Agenda

12:45 PM
Registration & Networking
1:30 PM
Opening Remarks

Michelle Scarpone,  Director, Assurance Services, Marcum LLP

1:40 PM
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.

2:40 PM
Current Trends and Future Visions in Construction

Join us for an insightful panel discussion with leading construction executives as they explore the latest developments and emerging trends in the construction industry. This session will offer a deep dive into the current state of the industry, examining key challenges, technological advancements, and market dynamics that are shaping the construction landscape today. Our panelists will also share their visions for the near future, providing expert perspectives on the opportunities and innovations that lie ahead. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to navigate the evolving construction environment and strategically position their businesses for success. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead in the competitive world of construction.

Moderator

Joseph Natarelli, National Construction Leader, Marcum LLP

Panelists

Schillivia Baptiste, PE, ASSOC. DBIA, President & CEO, LaLand Baptiste
Eric Cushman, Vice President & Business Leader, Gilbane Building Company
Begum Solen, CFO, Northeast, CRH Americas Materials

3:30 PM
Break
3:45 PM
Constructing Marketing: 3 Things Every Contractor Can (and Should) Do

Drew Moore, Director of Strategy, Suited
Joel Simpson
, Director of Video Productions, Suited

3:55 PM
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.

4:45 PM
Networking & Cocktail Reception

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Anirban Basu

Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP

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. 

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Anirban Basu

Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP

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

President & CEO - Laland Baptiste

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. 

Eric Cushman

Vice President & Business Leader, Gilbane Building Company

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.

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Eric Cushman

Vice President & Business Leader, Gilbane Building Company

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.

Drew Moore

Director of Strategy, Suited

Drew Moore is the Founder and Director of Strategy for Suited, a full-service Digital Marketing and Creative Agency, based in the U.S., serving clients nationwide. Suited has a particular focus and extensive experience with the construction industry, and offers a single ‘Fractional CMO’ solution for all of your web/creative/video/social media/recruiting marketing needs, as an alternative to engaging and managing multiple services.

Joseph Natarelli

National Construction Leader - Marcum LLP

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.

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Joseph Natarelli

National Construction Leader - Marcum LLP

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

Chief Executive Officer, Marcum Technology | Chief Information & Digital Officer, Marcum LLP

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.

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Peter Scavuzzo

Chief Executive Officer, Marcum Technology | Chief Information & Digital Officer, Marcum LLP

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.

Joel Simpson

Director of Video Productions, Suited

Joel Simpson is the Director of Video Productions for Suited, a full-service Digital Marketing and Creative Agency, based in the U.S., serving clients nationwide. Suited has a particular focus and extensive experience with the construction industry, particularly with video marketing. Joel is an expert in strategizing solutions for contractor’s project showcasing, training videos, and recruiting/employer branding videos to help attract top talent.

Begum Solen

CFO, Northeast, CRH Americas Materials

Dynamic and results-driven business partner with extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Begum has a demonstrated history of working across a broad array of industries, including Electronics, Agriculture, and Construction, within publicly traded multinational companies. She is adept at talent management and excels at leading global cross-functional teams in both developing and mature geographies.

Her expertise includes optimizing financial processes and implementing robust financial controls. Begum is highly skilled in Balance Sheet Management, Cashflow Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting – USGAAP, Financial and Operational Audits, SOX, SAP implementation, and Data Analytics. Her comprehensive experience and strategic approach make her a valuable asset to CRH Americas Materials.

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CPE Credits

Program Description Marcum New England Construction Summit
Important Notice Regarding CPE:
Learning Objectives

During this event participants will:

  • Summarize the current construction landscape and examine practical tools to adapt their businesses for long-term growth and success
  • Identify applications of AI and the impact of this new technology in construction and benefits of implementing it to your business
  • Illustrate Shifts in the economy and construction industry over the last year, and forecast of successes and challenges the construction industry will face until the end of 2024 into 2025
Instruction Delivery Method Live, In-Person
Recommended CPE Credit 3 Credits
Recommended Field of Study Specialized Knowledge
Economics
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].

CPE-NASBA

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.