
Marcum New York Construction Summit
Overview
The Marcum Construction Summit, is dedicated to updating construction contractors, finance and accounting professionals on the economic state of the construction industry. This complimentary event is expected to draw over 150 construction contractors and other service providers from Long Island and New York.
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Anirban Basu, Chief Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA
Agenda
Registration, Lunch and Networking
Opening Remarks
Ira Kantor, Partner, Tax & Business Services, Marcum LLP
Paul DiTredici, Partner, Assurance Services, Marcum LLP
From Design to Done: How the latest field technology will impact the back office and why that matters to you.
Construction Field Technology – What every CFO needs to know and why you need to know it. Join Trimble, Spot the Robot Dog, and Buildingpoint Midwest as we dive into the lifecycle of a construction project managed through technology. From design and preconstruction to reporting after the project is complete, technologies to capture, process, and envision data are advancing rapidly and affecting how the industry operates. Learn about the leading-edge technologies in the industry, what they are, and how they will impact you in the back office.
Presenters
Patrick Allen, VP, Sales, Trimble Viewpoint
Todd Ellsworth, Director of Professional Services, BuildingPoint Midwest
Nicholas DiBitteto, General Manager, BuildingPoint Midwest
Overview of the Industry from a Surety Perspective
Moderator
Joseph Natarelli, Construction Services Leader, Marcum LLP
Speaker
Bruce Bergstrom, Nationwide
Matt Curran, Sompo International
Chris Hillman, Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Break
Keynote: Show Me the Money (Supply)
So 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 in New York will likely encounter.
Anirban Basu, Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP
Networking and Cocktail Reception
Speakers
Keynote Speaker

Anirban Basu
Anirban Basu is 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 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

Patrick Allen
Patrick is the North American Vice President of New Client Sales and has been with Viewpoint since 2007. He started with the company as a salesperson helping contractors all over the country leverage the power and efficiency of Viewpoint’s solutions. Patrick has been in technology sales for 20 years and has an MBA from Suffolk University and a BS from Northeastern University.

Bruce Bergstrom
Bruce Bergstrom leads the Contract Surety group at Nationwide Insurance. With over thirty years of experience working for major surety carriers in both Field and Home Office leadership roles, he has a deep perspective on the construction and surety industry, which enables Nationwide to provide unique and agile solutions to their clients. Through their fourteen regional Field Offices and experienced staff, Nationwide provides solutions to accounts ranging from small start-up contractors to national contractors.

Matt Curran
Matt Curran is the EVP, Head of Surety, at Sompo International and is responsible for leading their Surety Product line. He started with Sompo in 2019 and during that time has been responsible for refocusing their client appetite to more sophisticated mid to large account business, building a very talented field underwriting team, and delivering on the long-term strategic plan.
Matt Curran
Matt Curran is the EVP, Head of Surety, at Sompo International and is responsible for leading their Surety Product line. He started with Sompo in 2019 and during that time has been responsible for refocusing their client appetite to more sophisticated mid to large account business, building a very talented field underwriting team, and delivering on the long-term strategic plan. Prior to his senior leadership role at Sompo, Matt spent many years at a top 5 surety in various leadership positions as well as lead the efforts of a startup surety operation. Those very diverse experiences over 30 years provided the foundation for his underwriting and leadership responsibilities at Sompo. Matt has his AFSB industry designation and is a two-time winner of the SFAA Platinum Award for surety bond promotion and education efforts. Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Susquehanna University and continued his education at Rollins College where he earned his master’s degree.

Nicholas DiBitetto
Nicholas DiBitetto has 25 years of experience in the AEC industry. He is the General Manager of BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast and has been with the company since its founding as a Trimble building construction partner in 1998.
Nicholas DiBitetto
Nicholas DiBitetto has 25 years of experience in the AEC industry. He is the General Manager of BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast and has been with the company since its founding as a Trimble building construction partner in 1998.
Nicholas got his start selling the very first laser-level solutions and has witnesses construction technology go beyond what anyone would have thought possible 20 years ago.
Today, he oversees a family-owned business with over 20 employees across 8 states in the Midwest and Gulf Coast. Nick has a wife and four children and makes his home in Plainfield, IL

Paul DiTredici
Paul DiTredici is co-leader of Marcum’s New York Construction Services practice, providing assurance, tax planning and compliance, and consulting services to general contractors, construction managers, and a wide range of subcontractors.
Paul DiTredici
Paul DiTredici is a partner Marcum’s Assurance Services Group, providing assurance and consulting services to various types of clientele in the construction and real estate industries. He works closely with general contractors, construction managers, and a wide range of subcontractors. In addition, Mr. DiTredici also provides tax planning and compliance services. His expertise goes further than traditional areas of accounting as he is strategic planner and trusted business advisor for his clients.
With more than 20 years of public and private accounting experience, Mr. DiTredici has written many articles that have been published in various professional publications.
Paul actively participates in community and fundraising efforts. He serves on the board of directors as assistant treasurer of the Long Island Chapter of the Risk Management Association and is an active tribute committee member and supporter of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation.
Mr. DiTredici came to Marcum after the Firm joined forces with Castellano, Korenberg & Company in 2020.

Todd Ellsworth
Todd Ellsworth has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He is the Director of Professional Services at BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast.
Todd studied Construction Management at Oklahoma State University and began his career with a large national contractor in the Preconstruction group.
Todd Ellsworth
Todd Ellsworth has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He is the Director of Professional Services at BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast.
Todd studied Construction Management at Oklahoma State University and began his career with a large national contractor in the Preconstruction group. During his career, Todd has worked as a VDC lead for various companies, growing the knowledge that today has made him one of the industry’s leading virtual design and construction experts.
Prior to joining BuildingPoint shortly after it started, he spent a number of years as a partner in a company that directly consulted with various AEC companies all over the country. He’s spoken at a number of regional and national conferences around the subject of BIM/VDC and other emerging technologies.
Today, Todd leads BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast’s Professional Services division, supporting hundreds of clients nationwide. Todd makes his home in New Orleans.

Chris Hillman
Chris Hillman joined Philadelphia Insurance Companies in 2015 holding various roles in the Surety Division before becoming Contract Surety Bond Manager in 2020. Chris is responsible for the service and growth of PHLY’s Metro Region including New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey focusing on Middle to Large Market Contractors of all trades. Chris and his team work to understand and accommodate the business plans of their clients in order to create productive surety solutions that help clients reach their goals. Chris graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Management with a focus in Finance and holds the AFSB designation.

Ira Kantor
Ira Kantor is co-leader of Marcum’s New York Construction Services practice, advising clients with financial statement preparation, tax compliance, tax planning, budgeting and forecasting, and business consulting.
Ira Kantor
Ira M. Kantor is partner-in-charge of the Accounting & Business Services department in the Firm’s Melville office, and a leader in its national construction industry group. He advises clients with financial statement preparation, tax compliance, tax planning, budgeting and forecasting, and business consulting.
Mr. Kantor is proficient in Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) and helps develop curriculum for the national Accounting and Business Services Department on an annual basis.
With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Kantor has extensive experience serving clients in a variety of industries, with a niche working with closely-held businesses in the construction industry. He frequently speaks and is asked to write articles for industry organizations on topics related to accounting and auditing matters in the construction industry.
He is quite active in the construction business community, with leadership positions at the Construction Financial Management Association, Contractors for Kids, Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University, and at the Institute of Management Accountants, among other community endeavors.

Joseph Natarelli
Joseph Natarelli is the 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. Under his leadership, Marcum’s national Construction Services group helps contractors enhance their understanding of complex financial concepts and strategic planning.
Joseph Natarelli
Joseph Natarelli is office managing partner in New Haven, Connecticut, and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. A specialist in accounting for construction contractors, Mr. Natarelli 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.
Mr. Natarelli has more than 30 years of experience including advising on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. He has served as a technical reviewer for the AICPA’s 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.
Mr. Natarelli 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 Mr. Natarelli’s 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.
Sponsorships
To secure your sponsorship or inquire about other sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Flo Federman, Marketing Director, Marcum LLP
flo.federman@marcumllp.com or 631.414.4299
Keynote Speaker Sponsor $6,000
(1 Available)
- Short company introduction and introduction of Keynote Speaker at the podium
- Exhibit table at the event
- Full-page advertisement in conference book
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
- Receipt of attendee list, post-conference
Panel Sponsor $5,000
(SOLD)
- Short company introduction and introduction of panelists at the podium
- Exhibit table at the event
- Full-page advertisement in conference book
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
- Receipt of attendee list, post-conference
Gold Sponsor $4,000
- Exhibit table at event
- Full-page advertisement in conference book
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
- Receipt of attendee list, post-conference
Silver Sponsor $3,000
- Exhibit table at event
- Half-page advertisement in conference book
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
Bronze Sponsor $2,000
- Half-page advertisement in conference book
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
Podium Sponsor $2,000
(SOLD)
- Your logo prominently displayed on the podium, in full view throughout event
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Recognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
WIFI Sponsor $2,000
(1 Available)
- Wi-Fi passcode of your choice distributed to all attendees
- Wi-Fi signage with your logo prominently displayed
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Recognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Lunch Sponsor $1,500
- Company logo displayed during the Lunch Reception
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Recognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Cocktail Sponsor $1,500
- Company logo displayed at all bars
- Signature drink of choice named after your company
- Opportunity to insert promotional item in goody bags
- Recognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Other Advertising Options
ADS DUE DATE: Please submit all ads by April 19, 2023 to Flo Federman.
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
Sponsors
Panel Sponsor
Coverages Unlimited Inc.
Coverages Unlimited Inc. is a full-service Bonding & Insurance Agency specializing in construction trades for over 25 years. Our competent and friendly staff have more than 50 years of combined experience along with a wide range of qualifications. Our agency offers the highest level of service for EVERYONE…from the handy man to the well-established names you know and see building our communities.
We understand how troublesome it can be to get lost in the shuffle with some of the bigger agencies. At Coverages Unlimited Inc. everyone knows your name, we are always ready to help and we are here to stay. Relationships are our priority.
We offer many solutions to help your business and can tailor a package for all your company’s needs whether it be bonding, insurance, or a combination of both. We are committed to providing products and services that will positively impact your business. Our goal is to help our contractors grow and be very competitive.
Our office is centrally located in Hauppauge, giving our clients easy access to us.
Gold Sponsors
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
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.
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
HUB International
HUB International is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 15,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, HUB’s vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow.
Bronze Sponsor
Pioneer Landscaping & Asphalt Paving Inc.
Since 1982, Pioneer Landscaping & Asphalt Paving Inc. has strived to be the company of choice for design, construction, and maintenance of all blacktop pavement areas, including parking lots, roadways, pathways, playgrounds, tennis courts, and running tracks. We are an industry leader dedicated to quality, safety, continual improvement, environmental stewardship, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We are equipped to handle both small and large projects. Some of our services include athletic surfaces, commercial construction maintenance, multi-family housing, parking lots, paths & trail ways, roadways & highways, drainage & site-work. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality services at affordable rates. If you are having problems with potholes, drainage, asphalt repairs & cracking, sinking or upheaval, call us. Pioneer is one of the leading asphalt companies in the area.
Podium Sponsor
Kaufman Dolowich Voluck
Kaufman Dolowich Voluck is a leading national law firm headquartered on Long Island, NY. Our top-notch construction law attorneys are well known to developers, general contractors, construction managers, trade contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers, architects, property owners and surety companies. Additionally, we serve a broad range of industries nationwide in law practice areas including labor and employment, professional liability, real estate, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and litigation, financial services, and general liability law. We are a Mansfield Certified law firm recognized for our diverse and inclusive employment strategies.
Cocktail Sponsor
American Global
American Global is a privately held insurance and surety brokerage firm specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers throughout the entire scope of their project and across every milestone of their business, protecting against the risks and exposures specific to the construction industry. American Global has multiple offices across the United States, as well as in England and Italy, to serve clients throughout the US, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is a premier national Property/Casualty and Professional Liability insurance carrier that designs, markets and underwrites commercial products and services. Headquartered just outside of Philadelphia and with more than 2,000 employees strategically located across the U.S., we consistently provide value-added coverages and services to customers. Our commitment to unsurpassed customer service, industry-leading financial strength, and talented employees help set us apart from other companies. PHLY is also a proud a member of the Tokio Marine Group, one of the largest global insurance groups in the world and a top 20 P/C carrier in the U.S.
PHLY rolled out their surety product in 2011 becoming one of the largest and strongest rated surety companies in the country with an A++ (Superior) rating by A.M. Best. PHLY offers a wide range of products and services to meet the surety needs of individuals and businesses. Our nationwide Express programs are designed to offer quick and affordable coverage to individuals and small business owners, while our account programs are built to service the complex and evolving bond portfolios of large entities. PHLY provides financially sound solutions for commercial and contract risks of all types.
Lunch Sponsor
USI
USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering surety, property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients and middle market companies. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI connects together over 9,000 industry leading professionals across approximately 200 offices to serve clients’ local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage®, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and expertise, and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom line impact. USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities.