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CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The newest entrant among the nation’s Top-10 professional services firms will be called FORVIS. The name was jointly announced in April by the leaders of BKD and DHG. The two firms agreed to a merger of equals in February, with an effective date of June 1, to create an enhanced, Top-10,…
Nashville, Tennessee will always be known as “Music City, U.S.A.,” but with cranes sweeping the skyline and cones lining almost every thoroughfare, Nashville might also be called “Boomtown” right now. Like many other cities across the Southeast, businesses are moving to Nashville and families are following. More than 11,000 building permits were issued in the…
What are your thoughts on the economy related to construction in the Carolinas in 2022? Based on what I am hearing, both from clients, industry friends, and construction knowledgeable economists, 2022 has the potential to look a lot like 2021. I think that is good news for most contractors. However, the lingering supply chain issues,…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (February 17, 2022) – The leading accounting firms of BKD and DHG today jointly announced they will merge to create a new, Top-10, national professional services firm with $1.4 billion in revenue, setting the stage for a national growth strategy. With complementary operations, geographies and nearly two centuries of legacy…
Most construction companies are familiar with scope creep and know how to adapt their internal strategies to minimize the effects of a project that has evolved beyond the original agreement. However, construction companies must evaluate each bid carefully to ensure that they can do the work properly and complete the project within budget. Otherwise, construction…
You’re Invited! Despite the economic downfalls of the pandemic, construction industry spending has continued to soar in 2021. The outlook for many construction sectors continues to be favorable in 2022, but there are several crucial factors that could impact this growth, including, supply chain, labor and proposed legislation. Join DHG and FMI as we discuss…
Just as homebuyers are discovering that they must make an offer quickly or risk losing a home to another family, construction companies across the country are finding the same in recruiting experienced, qualified candidates to their firm. Along with a shortage in materials, there is a shortage of experienced workers for nearly every tier of…
A privately-owned business reflects a lifetime of hard work, and it is understandable to wish those values to continue when it is time for a company to change hands. With an ESOP, an owner will have the opportunity to establish a legacy and help provide for the future of the company’s employees that have helped…
The 179D Program was a temporary tax law within the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), but, as of December 2020, these tax deductions were made permanent by the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). This change could prove very beneficial to private building owners and designers of government buildings with investments in energy-efficient buildings and systems….
Attend DHG Construction’s FREE webinar on Thursday, June 24 to learn about fraud in the industry. The program will explore construction fraud schemes and strategies to prevent, detect and deter fraud. Leveraging industry data and real world experiences, the course will discuss how the risk environment has changed in the new normal work environment and…
