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...
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 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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Securing a construction site is critical to ensuring the safety of personnel, protecting valuable assets, and maintaining project timelines. Construction sites are often vulnerable to theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access due to their temporary nature and the presence of expensive equipment and materials. As construction consultants, we recognize that a comprehensive security strategy is an important part of a successful project management plan...
Patrick Nolan joined Beacon Consulting Group's New York City office in November 2024 as a Project Engineer. Originally from Ireland, Patrick has a strong background in mechanical engineering and a passion for problem-solving. We recently caught up with Patrick to learn more about him. Please click below to see Patrick's full staff profile...
Construction projects can become "distressed" for a wide range of issues. Regardless of the root cause, the stakes are high for all parties involved. Surety companies, in particular, must often step in to ensure the project is completed as required under the terms of a surety bond. Successfully turning around a distressed construction project requires expertise, clear communication, and a structured approach. In this article, Beacon's John Yeung shares ten key tips for assessing and managing the turnaround of a troubled construction project...
