Overview

Presented in partnership with ABC, BX of Ohio, CEA, CFMA Northeast Ohio, NAWIC, and SANEO, the Marcum Ohio Construction Summit is an essential annual event for the region’s construction contractors, business leaders, finance, accounting, and legal professionals. The 2024 Ohio Construction Summit agenda boasts three insightful, engaging presentations, featuring nationally and regionally renowned speakers on topics critical to navigating the current economic landscape.

Attendees will immerse themselves in the latest market trends, engage in meaningful discussions with industry leaders, and enjoy an afternoon of networking opportunities. The event will conclude with a cocktail reception.

Keynote Speaker

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

Presented with

ABC Northern Ohio
Construction Employers Association
Construction Financial Management Association - Northeast Ohio Chapter
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) - Cleveland, OH
Subcontractors Association NEO
The Builders Exchange

What to Expect?

Agenda

1:00 PM
Registration & Networking
1:30 PM
Opening Remarks

Roger Gingerich, Midwest Construction Leader, 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.

2:30 PM
Constructing Marketing: 3 Things Every Contractor Can (and Should) Do

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

2:40 PM
Construction Executives Panel

Featuring several leaders in the industry, this discussion will address a variety of pressing topics impacting construction businesses in the local market. Some of those topics will include some perspective into market demand and backlog, labor issues, access to and cost of materials as well as related supply chain dynamics. We’ll highlight insights from the 2024 Northeast Ohio Construction Survey and hear from leaders in our region on how they are managing opportunities and combatting challenges. The conversation will offer attendees meaningful and impactful insight.

Moderator

Lou Colograssi, Vice President/Producer, AssuredPartners

Panelists

Matt Collier, Vice-President, C.T Taylor Company
Steve Friedmann, Vice President of Brookpark Design Builders & Partner at SPB Enterprises
Dawn Ochman, President & CEO, Dawn Incorporated

3:30 PM
Break
3:45 PM
Keynote: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Anirban Basu, Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP

Has the Federal Reserve successfully engineered a soft landing? Or, is the confluence of geopolitical conflict, a presidential election, rising consumer debt levels, and still high interest rates conspiring to produce economic downturn in 2024? It is difficult to know whether 2024 will be a good year – but one thing is clear – it will be a very interesting one. This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of major factors shaping economic outcomes, including interest rates, global conflict, wage dynamics, business confidence, and demographics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the coming year, 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 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 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 also serves the chief economist function for Associated Builders and Contractors, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Modular Building Institute, the Maryland Bankers Association, and several others.

He has taught at several universities, most frequently at the Johns Hopkins University. He currently teaches History of Economic Thought at Goucher College as their Distinguished Economist in Residence.   

In 2007, 2016, and 2022, the Daily Record newspaper selected Dr. 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 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 Lyric Opera House and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System.  He is also on Truist Bank’s advisory board.

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.  He acquired his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law. He completed his doctoral work at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.

Speakers

Randy Bosley

Partner, Assurance Services, Marcum LLP

Randy is a partner in Marcum’s Assurance Services department and serves as an executive member of the firm’s Midwest Region Construction Practice. He advises many of the firm’s construction clients in various aspects of accounting and auditing, financial reporting, job costing and revenue recognition, banking and bonding, tax planning and compliance, and business consulting matters. Randy has over seventeen years of public accounting experience and holds professional credentials as a Certified Construction Auditor and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association.

Matt Collier

Vice-President, C.T Taylor Company

Matt Collier serves as Vice-President at C.T Taylor Company. For more than 30 years, C.T. Taylor Company has provided businesses with quality service and workmanship in the fields of masonry and concrete. Since its establishment in 1977, the company has steadily grown and diversified, gaining solid, proven experience in structural steel erection and carpentry, with specialized expertise in refrigerated warehousing and pre-engineered buildings. C.T. Taylor Company offers competitive estimates on current or future projects and can provide its own manpower in any of its sub-trades or bid on a project in its entirety as a general contractor. As construction trends change, C.T. Taylor is adapting to meet these ever-changing needs. With advances in technology, the company has incorporated these trends into its construction practices.

Lou Colograssi

Vice President/Producer, AssuredPartners

Lou Colagrossi is Vice President for AssuredPartners, a nationally ranked commercial lines/employee health brokerage.  He brings 27 years of surety experience.  He has managed surety programs of all sizes working for RLI Surety, Travelers and AssuredPartners.  Since joining AssuredPartners, he has utilized his experience by establishing, maintaining, and aggressively growing his clients’ bond programs.  In addition, for the past 18 years he has leveraged his knowledge of construction by designing and implementing commercial insurance programs to assist contractors with their risk management.  Former President of the Surety Association of Ohio and CFMA Northeast Ohio Chapter.  He is a member to several industry associations (CFMA, NASBP, OCA, SAO, ABC, AGC, SMACNA).  Lou received his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and graduated from the National Association of Surety Bond Producers School.  His interests include family, golf, music, youth hockey, and youth soccer.

Steve Friedmann

Vice President of Brookpark Design Builders & Partner at SPB Enterprises

Steve Friedmann is the Vice President of Brookpark Design Builders, a family-owned company with over 20 years of combined experience in metal building construction. Dedicated to working closely with customers, the company has been building since 1951 and is certified by some of the biggest names in the metal building industry. Brookpark Design Builders has proudly served as a certified Varco Pruden metal building supplier for over 43 years.

Roger Gingerich

Partner, Tax & Business Services, Marcum LLP

Roger T. Gingerich is a partner in the Firm’s Tax & Business Services Group and serves as the Midwest Regional Construction Leader.

With over three decades of experience serving middle market businesses and leading the Firm’s practice for construction contractors and real estate developers, Roger excels in driving business expansion through forward-thinking strategy, tax, and business planning.

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Roger Gingerich

Partner, Tax & Business Services, Marcum LLP

Roger T. Gingerich is a partner in the Firm’s Tax & Business Services Group and serves as the Midwest Regional Construction Leader.

With over three decades of experience serving middle market businesses and leading the Firm’s practice for construction contractors and real estate developers, Roger excels in driving business expansion through forward-thinking strategy, tax, and business planning. As a trusted advisor, he provides valuable guidance for business owners creating and managing business opportunities.

Roger also has experience navigating exit planning options with privately held businesses and business interests. In this role, he assists business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors in buying and selling businesses, including by contributing to deal structuring, performing due diligence at the tax and financial level, and advising on financing alternatives.

Recognized for his leadership in the construction industry, Roger is a member of multiple local and national construction trade organizations and is instrumental in developing cornerstone reports such as Marcum’s annual National Construction Survey and the Northeast Ohio Construction Survey. Additionally, his initiative brought the Marcum Construction Summit to Ohio, offering the region an event that has successfully convened local industry leaders annually since 2022.

Drew Moore

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.

Dawn Ochman

President & CEO, Dawn Incorporated

Dawn broke through glass ceilings in the trucking industry, starting her business in 1993 at just 25 years old with one dump truck and growing to 30 within a decade. Unafraid to get her hands dirty or take risks, she understood early on that both were essential for achieving success, which often comes in unexpected forms.

Recognizing new opportunities, Dawn strategically expanded into a full-service construction company based in Ohio. Her ambition led to securing Dawn Inc.’s first significant contract with the Air Force, establishing a strong foundation for future growth. Under her leadership, Dawn Incorporated has successfully delivered a diverse range of prestigious projects across government, commercial, and industrial sectors, from resort facilities to military infrastructure.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsorships

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[email protected] or 440.459.5979

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Cocktail Reception Sponsor $1,500

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Premium Wine Raffle Sponsor $1,000
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ADS DUE DATE: Please submit all ads by September 16, 2024 to Jordan DiFranco.

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