Category Archives: Construction

Learn How to do Business with NYC Transit, the MTA and Receive Bonding Tips from Grassi & Co.

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      There are certain instances when small businesses are required to obtain bonding – this training session is …

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What is Lean: An Owner’s Perspective

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Join Grassi & Co.’s Rob Brewer, one of the founding members of the NYC Chapter of LCI (LeanNYC) for an …

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Construction Firm Valuation Issues

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By: Matthew Crane, ASA, CPA/ABV   Construction firms have varied specialties including, but not limited to; commercial and residential buildings, …

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Goodbye Islanders, Hello P3 Opportunity

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Public private partnerships (“P3s”) are gaining some steam in the construction marketplace today. A P3 is a contractual agreement between …

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Tax Effects of the Fiscal Cliff to the Construction Industry

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This past Friday, December 7, 2012, Grassi & Co., presented a seminar on Tax Effects of the Fiscal Cliff to the …

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NYC SCA Mentor Program “Exploring the Union Landscape”

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Grassi & Co. Partner Steven Goldstein, CPA, PFS, will be speaking at the NYC SCA Mentor Program “Exploring the Union …

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Air Conditioning-Heating-Refrigeration The NEWS Podcast with Grassi & Co. Partner, Stephen Mannhaupt

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Check out the interview given by Stephen Mannhaupt, CPA, Partner, with Air Conditioning-Heating-Refrigeration The NEWS.  Stephen shared his thoughts relating …

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First Statewide Surety Bond Assistance Program For MWBE’S

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BY: LORI A. CRAWBUCK, CPA, CCIFP   Early in 2012, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued a press release announcing the …

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Join Us Thursday, June 7th — Surety Advisory Board Event NYC

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Please join us for our Surety Advisory Board Event: Contractor Exit Strategies A discussion led by: Carl Oliveri, CPA, CFE, …

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Join Grassi & Co. at our Construction Executive Forum, June 20-22!

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June 20 (Afternoon/Evening) – June 21 (All Day) – June 22 – (Half Day) Westchester Country Club 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, …

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Compliance with MWBE Regulations – What is Best Effort?

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Geri Gregor, CPA, Partner-in-Charge of Grassi & Co.’s Business Advisory Practice, will be speaking at the BTEA Compliance with MWBE …

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How to Handle an Inspection

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By: Carl Oliver, CPA, CFE, Audit Principal One of the most nerve-wracking experiences in a construction executive’s career is when …

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Grassi & Co. to Sponsor HIA-LI CEO Series April 19th at Posillico in Farmingdale

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Grassi & Co. will be hosting the HIA-LI CEO Series on Thursday, April 19th at Posillico in Farmingdale.  Scroll down …

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Lean Construction: Learn What It Is and Why Designers, Owners and Contractors in New York City Need It

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Announcement from: Rob Brewer, CPA, CCIFP, Partner, Architecture & Engineering Practice Leader   Program:  Lean Construction: Learn what It Is and Why …

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The IRS Is Well-Equipped to Examine Construction Firms

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By: Geri Gregor, CPA, Partner-In-Charge Consulting and Construction Practices No one wants to be audited by the IRS. The time and …

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Best Practices For General Contractors

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By: Greg Pulitano, Cpa, Director Of Consulting Services   In order to ensure that actual results are in line with …

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Operational Reviews For Contractors

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By: Geri Gregor, CPA, Consulting Partner, Construction Practice Leader Recognizing problems within an organization is the informal first step in …

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How To Buy Equipment in 2011

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By: Bill Fischer, CPA, Partner The government’s new tax stimulus package was unveiled in January 2011 and some dramatic surprises …

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View Grassi & Co.’s Forensic Accounting for Construction And Commercial Litigation Presentation

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Grassi & Co’s Bill Fischer, CPA, Partner and Geri Gregor, CPA, Partner held a seminar for the Nassau County Bar …

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Check Out Partner Rick Gavin’s August CIC Article

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Grassi and Co.’s Rick Gavin is a contributing author to Construction Industry Council’s newsletter titled Construction News. Check out his August …

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New Standards for Multi-Employer Pension Plans

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By: Stephen J. Mannhaupt, CPA, Partner Last year, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an exposure draft that would …

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FASB Update: Breaking News

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By: Stephen J. Mannhaupt, CPA, Partner At Grassi & Co. we believe that keeping our clients and service providers up-to-date …

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Will the FASB’s Pending Disclosure Requirements for Withdrawal Liability Affect the Way You Do Business?

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By: Steven Goldstein, CPA, Partner Last summer, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an exposure draft proposing new rules with …

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Effectively Utilizing Buy/Sell Agreements for Privately-Held Businesses: Part III

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Any privately held company with more than a single owner needs a buy/sell agreement.     Simply put, a buy/sell agreement outlines …

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What “Prevailing Wages” Regulations Mean for You

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By: Reena Panchal, CFE, Consulting Manager Last month a city contractor admitted to a “willful violation” of the prevailing wage …

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Grassi & Co. Partners Lead Executive Round Table on the Benefits of Lean Six Sigma

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On Tuesday, January 25th, Grassi & Go. Partners Robert E. Grote, CPA and Geri A. Gregor, CPA joined with Performance …

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Effectively Utilizing Buy/Sell Agreements for Privately-Held Businesses: Part II

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Any privately held company with more than a single owner needs a buy/sell agreement.     Simply put, a buy/sell agreement outlines …

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Federal Government and States Look for Revenue in Worker Misclassification

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By: Richard E. Gavin, CPA, CCIFP, Partner Businesses that treat workers as independent contractors face an increasing risk that state and …

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