Construct-ive Conversations
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversations, hosted by Brown Edwards CPAs. Gain valuable insights on various trends impacting the construction industry in addition to accounting, tax planning, and financial management to help your business thrive in today's complex landscape.
Episodes
Join Eddie Thompson from Brown Edwards and Company as he sits down with Josh Luebker, founder of The Construction CFO, to discuss fractional CFO services in the construction industry.
Josh shares his journey from managing billions in construction projects to helping small and mid-sized contractors implement sophisticated financial systems without hiring a full-time CFO. The conversation covers the challenges contractors face with f...
A CCIFP’s Guide to Avoiding the Top 10 Pitfalls in Construction Accounting: Pitfall #10: Blind Spots
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. This episode of Construct-ive Conversations examines the financial and strategic impact of overlooked areas in construction accounting, offering practical tools to transform vulnerabilities...
Join host Eddie Thompson, CPA CCIFP, as he welcomes back Jason Pizatella, Chief Executive Officer of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV), for the second season premiere of Constructive Conversations.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Eddie and Jason explore the current state of West Virginia's construction industry, including the impact of tariffs and commodity pricing on project planning, highlights from the recent ...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. Join us as we explore how leveraging professional advisors can transform your construction business. Discover why treating advisor fees as investments rather than expenses leads to better f...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. In this episode of Construct-ive Conversations, we explore the critical balance between growth and profitability in the construction industry. Discover why chasing sales volume without prio...
In this episode of Constructive Conversations, host Eddie Thompson sits down with Brown Edwards tax directors and construction industry experts Carla Brown and Corbin Rice to break down the complex implications of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and recent tariff policies on the construction sector.
A Business Advisor for the Construction Industry
Our team of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFPs) can ...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. Explore how cultivating a positive company culture transforms construction businesses from the inside out. This episode of Construct-ive Conversations examines how respect, inclusivity, fin...
Join host Eddie Thompson of Brown Edwards & Company as he sits down with fellow CPA and construction specialist Craig Daniels for an engaging shop talk about the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and the construction industry. Craig, a director at Brown Edwards with 13 years of public accounting experience and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), shares his insights from the recen...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. Explore the critical role of integrity in construction accounting in this insightful episode. Discover how ethical practices impact stakeholder relationships, learn strategies for maintaini...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. This episode explores the delicate balance between capability and cost in construction equipment investments. We examine key strategies for maintaining a balanced equipment portfolio, condu...
In this episode of Construct-ive Conversations, host Eddie Thompson from Brown Edwards welcomes Tina McPhail, Executive Vice President and CFO of Pray Construction. Together, they dive into the limitations of the traditional "low bid" model for public construction projects in West Virginia and explore alternative delivery methods that could provide better value and results. Tina shares her passion for implementing legislative chang...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. In this episode, we explore how a lack of accountability acts as a "silent profit killer and examine how accountability impacts every level of operations, from project execution to financia...
In this episode of Construct-ive Conversations, host Eddie Thompson sits down with Will Clark, a tax director and succession planning expert from the firm's Kingsport, Tennessee office. They discuss the critical aspects of business succession planning, including different exit strategies, tax implications, and the importance of early planning. The conversation offers practical guidance for construction business owners at any stage ...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. In this episode, we explore the critical importance of robust reporting systems and financial controls in the construction industry. Discover how proper financial infrastructure can protect...
In this special episode of Construct-ive Conversations, host Eddie Thompson welcomes three accomplished women in construction to celebrate National Women in Construction Week. Guests include Blair Williamson, owner of SL Williamson Company, a third-generation asphalt pavement and road construction company; Betty Howard, owner of Bruce Howard Contracting, specializing in commercial services and excavation; and Carla Brown, Director ...
In this episode of Constructive Conversations, host Eddie Thompson sits down with AI and construction technology expert Nate Fuller, founder of Placer Solutions. With 15 years of experience in civil engineering and construction management, including helping create Bechtel's Office of Innovation, Nate shares valuable insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming the construction industry.
The conversation explores p...
Tune in to Construct-ive Conversation's 10-part mini-series, where we’re discussing how you can avoid the top ten pitfalls in construction accounting. In each episode, we dive into a pitfall and discuss ways a CCIFP can help implement solutions. In the second episode, we dive deep into the critical yet often overlooked aspect of construction business management: succession planning. Whether you're running a family-owned constructio...
Join host Eddie Thompson of Brown Edwards and Company CPAs as he sits down with Bryan Hoylman, CEO and President of ABC Appalachia. In this episode of Constructive Conversations, they discuss the recent expansion and rebranding of ABC West Virginia to ABC Appalachia, current legislative priorities, workforce development challenges, and the bright future of construction in the Appalachian region. From mega projects to energy develop...
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