After nearly 19 years in business, Beacon finally held its first staff member retirement party on July 23rd on a beautiful summer evening in Charlestown (Boston, MA). On that night, we celebrated our first retiree, Karen Anderson, who has been a key member of Beacon's team for more than 14 years. Click below for event photos and more...
I hope your summer is off to a great start. For me, it has been a great relief to be once again participating at in-person industry events. Last week, I was at the Surety Claims Institute's annual meeting in Park City, Utah, as part of a panel discussion covering The False Claims Act. It was wonderful to see many industry friends, partners, and clients after so long. There really is no replacement for in-person discussions, communications, and sharing of ideas. It was also great to spend some downtime after the meeting with my family, including visiting National Parks such as Zion and Bryce Canyon. Such an amazing part of the country! (Please click below for full message)...
Beacon's President Dennis O'Neill was recently the featured speaker on the podcast "Surety Today" hosted by Michael Stover, a partner at the law firm of Wright, Constable & Skeen LLP. The episode, which lasts about 45 minutes, focuses on various new technologies and software used in the construction industry. Dennis started off the interview by providing some interesting facts and figures about the current state of the construction industry in the U.S. He then transitioned into the how the construction industry is now using advanced project management software, remote site monitoring, drones, and other technologies. In the podcast, Dennis also talks about some of the impacts of Covid-19 on the industry and how technology is being used in response...
Congratulations to Kieran O'Connor, who was recently promoted to Vice President, Southeast U.S. Kieran has been a key team member of Beacon's construction consulting team since joining us 10 years ago. His drive, experience, and deep technical knowledge have helped him to evolve into a true leader... Later this month, we will celebrate a bittersweet event--the retirement of Karen Anderson, who has been a key member of Beacon's team since 2007. Karen, we will truly miss you. But, we will save the goodbyes. laughter, and tears for your retirement party! In recent weeks, we also welcomed a new member to our team, Michelle Punch...
In the summer of 2020, Beacon Consulting was retained by a leading Surety to provide Construction Consulting services for a public library renovation and expansion project in Sherborn, MA. The project consists of a two-story addition totaling 9160 square feet, featuring a children’s library on the first floor, a community hall with multi-purpose room on the lower level, and renovations to the existing library. Work also included selective demolition and removal of sections of the existing building including hazardous materials removal and abatement, as well as site work, landscaping, and site utility work...
Edward Forester is an experienced project engineer with the ability to take on a broad range of construction consulting assignments. Since joining Beacon’s team in 2019, Edward has assisted on a number of important construction consulting and surety consulting assignments, including one very high-profile project involving some of the largest bridge renovation projects in North America. A native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Edward worked for Beacon in its NYC office until relocating from New York to Galway, Ireland in late 2020. He now lives next to Galway Bay in the heart of the city's historic downtown. From his base in Galway, Edward is playing an active role on Beacon's Europe-based consulting team...
Happy Memorial Day! For many people, this weekend represents the first time in more than a year that get-togethers with friends and family members will finally feel normal again. It sure feels good! On behalf of everyone here at Beacon Consulting Group, I hope you have a fun and relaxing holiday weekend!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! As the son of Irish immigrants, St. Patrick's Day has special meaning for me. It's as much about the American Dream as it is about Irish Culture & Heritage. My three siblings and I have been especially lucky to have been raised by parents who instilled in us the importance of education, hard work, never giving up, and treating other people with the kindness and respect. Thanks to the sacrifices of our Irish immigrant parents, my siblings and I have truly been able to live the American Dream. Beacon’s team of professionals with backgrounds from Ireland, China, Burma, England, Italy, Germany, Scotland, (to name a few), embrace these values in their work and personal lives each and every day to pursue the best life has to offer.