Catalyst Construction Journal
Our most popular client-only resource.

What is the Catalyst Construction Journal?

This client-only resource is an annual print magazine that contains White Papers written specifically for our Journal by some of the leading experts in their space of the construction arena. From strategic consultants to construction attorneys to tax planning experts, the goal of our Journal is to bring value to our contractor clients on a variety of topics. 

2021 Construction Journal Topics

  • The Importance of Data and Processes to Prevent Project Fade

    Author Bios


    Michael Beaver is a Managing Director at Riveron and Co-Head of the Engineering & Construction ("E&C") vertical. Michael has helped hundreds of contractors in forecasting, planning and liquidity management. He has been instrumental in the turnaround and improvement of these contractors through the implementation of best-in-class operational and financial processes. He has held numerous interim roles as CRO, COO, and CFO. Prior to Riveron, Michael held management positions at several companies in the E&C industry.


    Ben Wilson is a Senior Associate at Riveron and part of the E&C vertical. Ben has led the development and implementation of financial and operational models across dozens of contractors, helping these businesses develop actionable insight into business performance. Prior to Riveron, Ben was an Equity Analyst at UBS Investment Bank.


  • COVID Vaccines and the Construction Industry: What You Need to Know

    Author Bio


    Tommy Postek is an associate in Nexsen Pruet's Greensboro office, where he focuses his practice on employment and labor matters. He is a frequent speaker and writer on pressing employment issues including free speech in the workplace, workplace safety, and federal employment law updates. Tommy devotes a significant amount of his practice to the application of employment and labor laws to the construction industry. 

  • Mitigating Material Price Fluctuation Risk

    Author Bio


    Parker Moore is a litigation partner with the law firm of Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A. His practice centers almost completely around the handling of construction claims for contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. Parker also assists owners/developers and construction professionals with a project’s frontend work, including drafting, review, revision, and negotiation of contract documents. He is currently the Vice Chair of the NCBA Construction Section, and has been named as Legal Elite by Business North Carolina in the area of Construction Law each of the past four years.

  • Are You Taking Advantage of the Employee Retention Credit?

    Author Bio


    MaryEllen Prance is a certified public accountant and partner of Williams Overman Pierce, LLP with 19 years of experience serving construction contractors. In addition to traditional audit and tax services, MaryEllen provides general consulting and advisory services to contractors. MaryEllen is a Young Leader and member of Carolinas AGC and serves on the Board and is membership committee chair of the Piedmont Chapter Construction Financial Management Association.

  • 2021 Contractor Tax Planning Considerations

    Author Bio


    Stacia Neugent is a senior manager at GreerWalker LLP. She provides tax compliance and consulting services to a variety of clients with a focus on the construction and real estate industries. Stacia collaborates with clients to determine strategies to minimize business and personal tax obligations while continuing to meet desired business goals. Stacia currently serves on the Board of Directors for Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Charlotte.

  • Build Back Better Act Tax Implications

    Author Bio


    Adam Boatsman, CPA, is Visionary and Managing Partner at BGW CPA, PLLC, an Anything But Typical® accounting and business advisory firm based in Charlotte, NC and serving clients nationwide. BGW specializes in the service of privately held, middle market companies, with a mission of helping clients make money, save money, stay out of trouble®, and have fun. Adam has a passion for helping people in the community and educating others in financial concepts related to owning a business, and you can find him sharing his accounting and consulting knowledge of over 25 years on his company’s blog, podcast, or free weekly webinar series.

  • Continuity Planning: Planning Ahead for Your Exit

    Author Bio


    Laura Teter is a registered representative offering securities and advisory services through Lincoln Financial Securities Corp., Member SIPC. Branch Office: 101 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. LFS-3934611-112921

  • How to Improve Your Safety Programs

    Author Bio


    Anthony Dohmann recently joined Paragon Safety Group as the Director of Safety after a career as a corporate safety director for notable construction companies in Northern Virginia, Charlotte, and Raleigh. Anthony, who holds a CSP, CHST, and a degree in Construction Management, provides safety case management services for construction companies, big and small. Paragon Safety Group is a provider of third-party safety services across the Southeast from its offices in Raleigh and Nashville, focusing on the staffing of project-dedicated safety coaches, safety auditing and inspections, safety training classes, and on-call safety services such as incident investigation and OSHA visit consultation.

  • The Importance of a Cyber Security Assessment

    Author Bio


    Brian Kirk is the Director of Digital Operations & Cybersecurity for Elliott Davis, LLC. Brian helps customers assess and improve their security posture through security assessments, IT budget reviews and implementations. His diverse background and industry experience provides customers with a holistic view of their security program and visibility into the proper areas to invest in for improvement. Brian has more than 28 years of experience in Information Technology with the last 10 years focused on cybersecurity.

  • How to Combat a Retiring Workforce

    Author Bio


    Over the last three years, as the Director for the Craft and Trade Academy, Joshua Doty has designed and implemented multiple apprenticeship programs in the construction industry. With more apprenticeships in development, the Academy also has a dedicated Safety Program with a focus on Construction and Industrial Safety. Before building and directing the Academy, a passion project for both him and owner Frank Müller, he spent 11 years in public education as a teacher and administrator.

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