This is the third and final NASBP Pipeline article featuring authors and the articles these authors will provide for the summer issue of the NASBP magazine, Surety Bond Quarterly (SBQ). The summer issue will celebrate the magazine’s 10th Anniversary by featuring special content on how the surety and construction industries have changed in the last 10 years through the perspectives of NASBP members, industry stakeholders, and consultants. Below are several of the many authors who will be featured in the special 10th-Anniversary issue.

Get to Know These SBQ Authors and Find Out How They Will Be Featured in the Summer Issue of SBQ

Identifying Construction Firms on Technology’s Cutting-Edge by Marty McCarthy of Marcum and Dino Daddona of Marcum Technology
Co-authors Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP, of Marcum LLP, and Dino Daddona, MBA, of Marcum Technology dive into the crucial intersection of construction, technology, and finance in their article titled “Identifying Construction Firms on Technology’s Cutting-Edge.” McCarthy and Daddona explore how bond issuers are finding their ideal partners. Their upcoming article delves into why the most successful companies are those willing to embrace new technologies and innovate, and how a forward-thinking approach not only secures a financial edge but also equips them to thrive amidst market shifts and evolving industry practices.

Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP, is the office managing partner of Marcum’s Blue Bell, PA, and Tinton Falls, NJ offices, and serves as the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Construction practice leader. With more than three decades of experience working with construction companies, his collaborative and solution-focused approach, technical proficiency, and deep industry knowledge have made him a trusted advisor. McCarthy serves on the NASBP CPA Advisory Council. He can be reached at marty.mccarthy@marcumllp.com or 610.943.4440.

Dino Daddona, MBA, senior director of business development at Marcum Technology, harnesses the transformative potential of innovative technologies to elevate the construction industry. He started his career in a family business focused on site work, underground utilities, homebuilding, and real estate development. With deep-seated expertise in digital and financial transformation, Daddona excels in devising strategic solutions for intricate financial challenges. He can be reached at dino.daddona@marcumtechnology.com or 610.657.1143.

A Surety’s Winning Hand

by Carl Oliveri of Grassi
In his article, Carl Oliveri of the CPA firm Grassi describes how the surety’s winning hand requires a combination of critical elements working together harmoniously. He explains how bond producers and sureties must have a deep understanding and real-time knowledge of the trends and issues the industry faces.

Carl Oliveri is a Partner and the Construction Practice Leader at Grassi Advisors & Accountants. He specializes in project-centric and companywide financial modeling, operational strategy development, financial statement attest services, and income tax method analysis for contractors and subcontractors. Oliveri serves on the NASBP CPA Advisory Council. He can be reached at coliveri@grassicpas.com or 212.223.5047.

An Arbitrator’s Perspective: A Look Back and A Look Forward on Alternative Dispute Resolution

by Marilyn Klinger of SMTD Law
In her article for this summer’s issue of SBQ, Marilyn Klinger of SMTD Law gives her perspective on alternative dispute resolution from the vantage point of 45 years of practicing construction law, representing all players on a construction project. Klinger discusses her experience with arbitration and mediation, how these processes have changed, and the pros and cons of each.

Marilyn Klinger serves as the Managing Partner of SMTD Law’s Los Angeles office. She is involved in all aspects of construction law on a state and national level, representing the full spectrum of the construction industry. She serves on the NASBP Attorney Advisory Council. She can be reached at mklinger@smtdlaw.com or 213.943.1425.

Federal Contracting: A Trip Down Memory Lane and a Look Towards the Future

by Michael C. Zisa, Esq. of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. with assistance from Julia Loudenburg, American University Washington College of Law student
In his article for NASBP, Mike Zisa of Peckar & Abramson describes the trends in the last decade regarding the use of joint ventures in federal contracting opportunities and the prosecution of False Claims Act claims. Zisa also forecasts three new trends we can expect in federal contracting in the years ahead.

Michael C. Zisa is the Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s Washington, D.C. office, focusing on construction, surety, and government contracts law. He chairs the firm’s surety practice group and regularly speaks on related issues. He serves on the NASBP Attorney Advisory Council. He can be reached at mzisa@pecklaw.com or 202.293.8815.

Remember, this special anniversary issue of NASBP Surety Bond Quarterly will be mailed to NASBP members and stakeholders by the end of June 2024 and will also be available at https://www.suretybondquarterly.org/. Check out the magazine’s site for more details, the latest stories, and how to subscribe. Follow @nasbp on social media.

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