Beacon News

President's Message, April 2025

Happy Spring! I hope the season is off to a great start for you. Please check out this month’s edition of the Beacon E-News for the latest updates on our team, construction consulting project highlights, and industry news. This month, we are pleased to feature Janet Mosey in our staff spotlight. For more than 17 years, Janet has been a vital part of Beacon’s success, playing an essential role in managing our bookkeeping and financial systems. Beyond her financial acumen, she is also deeply involved in supporting our operational and administrative functions. But perhaps what stands out most is Janet's warm personality and fantastic sense of humor. She brings an energy that truly helps make Beacon a great place to work. We are very fortunate to have her on our team...

Construction Defects Analysis: 10 Common "Building Envelope" Issues Which Result in Water Intrusion

Beacon Consulting Group is often hired by leading insurance companies, building owners, developers, and law firms to investigate the root cause(s) of water intrusion and the resulting damage in buildings, private homes, and other types of structures. After years of assessing issues related to roofs, siding, windows, and other components of a building’s "envelope," Beacon has identified 10 common issues that frequently lead to water intrusion. This article highlights these issues, explains how Beacon approaches construction defect investigations, and discusses the common reasons for water infiltration problems...

Beacon Staff Profile: Janet Mosey, Office & Accounting Manager

For more than 17 years, Janet Mosey has been a key member of the Beacon Consulting Group team, helping ensure that day-to-day financial, accounting, and related operational activities run smoothly and efficiently. She brings a positive energy to the workplace with her great sense of humor, warm personality, and ability to stay calm under pressure—qualities that help keep team morale high across the company...

Robotics in the Construction Industry: New Developments & What to Expect in the Near Future

The construction industry is experiencing a technological revolution, and robotics is at the forefront of this transformation. From automated bricklaying to robotic arms assembling prefabricated structures, innovative machines are improving efficiency, reducing labor shortages, and enhancing safety on job sites. In this article, we explore how robotics is already shaping construction and what advancements we can expect in the near future...

Project Profile: Beacon Retained by Leading Surety Related To Electrical Subcontracting Projects on Long Island, NY

Beacon Consulting Group was retained by a leading Surety company to help monitor and ensure the completion of a number of electrical projects on Long Island, NY. Beacon’s team was called into action by the Surety when a bonded electrical subcontractor was in jeopardy of not being able to complete several large contracts in Nassau County, NY, including large electrical contracting projects at several municipal water treatment facilities...

President's Message, February 2025

As February comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what’s been a busy and productive start to the year. Next Monday, March 3rd, marks Beacon’s 22nd anniversary—a milestone made possible by our incredible team and valued clients. I'm truly thankful for the great work our growing team is doing for our clients across the U.S. Check out this month's Beacon E-news for some highlights...

Project Profile: Beacon Provides Leading Surety With Construction Consulting Services For Completion of Major U.S. Army Construction Project at Fort Eustis, VA

In 2024, Beacon was retained by a leading surety company to provide construction consulting services for the completion of a 350,000-square-foot military facility in Newport News, VA. Beacon was brought on to assist with project completion work related to the surety’s bonded subcontractor, which was supplying and installing metal wall panels, translucent panels, louvers, and aluminum composite materials. The facility includes a large operations building and two massive aircraft hangars (one for rotary-wing aircraft and one for fixed-wing aircraft)...

Beacon Staff Profile: Mike Yeung, Senior Construction Project Consultant

Mike Yeung is a key member of Beacon Consulting Group’s New York City construction consulting team. Since joining Beacon in early 2019, Mike has become an essential contributor, supporting Project Managers and Engineers across a wide range of construction consulting assignments. Mike holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business from Temple University. Over the past six years, Mike has worked closely with Beacon’s Project Management leadership team, gaining invaluable first-hand experience in analyzing construction projects—both from a financial perspective and through the lens of project management oversight...

5 Common Causes of Construction Project Failures & How to Address Them

When a construction project runs into serious trouble, Surety companies are often called upon to step in. As a construction consulting firm specializing in turning around troubled projects on behalf of Surety companies and project owners, we’ve seen firsthand the most common reasons why projects fail and, more importantly, how to get them back on track. In this article, we review five common root causes of construction project failures and some strategies to address them...

President's Message, January 2025


Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is off to a strong start for you.

Earlier this month, several members of the Beacon Consulting Group team had the privilege of attending the 2025 Midwinter Meeting of the ABA's Fidelity & Surety Law Committee (FSLC) in Austin, Texas (held January 15-17). As always, the FSLC Midwinter Meeting was an exceptional event filled with valuable insights from industry leaders, great presentations, panel discussions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with our clients, friends, and partners. Beacon was proud to co-sponsor a couple of fantastic events during the conference, including our now-famous Irish Lunch on the final day...