About the Event

Understanding what drives value in today’s construction M&A market requires more than timing. It requires preparation, positioning, and a clear view of how buyers evaluate businesses.

On April 23, CFMA Chicago will host “Industry M&A: What Drives Value in Today’s Market?” BaseRock Partners’ Jim Owen will join a panel alongside Marc Perez and Dean O’Brien to share perspectives on how buyers assess construction companies and what it takes to be investor-ready.

Attendees will also gain practical insights into what buyers value and how partnerships can shape the future of a construction industry business. Click here to learn more about the event.

Presentation Topic

Mintz hosts ‘From Blueprint to Buyout: Preparing Your Business for M&A’. BaseRock Partners’ Dustin Bass will moderate the panel, with Luke Smith serving as a panelist alongside legal, tax, accounting, and surety professionals from Mamacos, Bysiewicz & Associates, LLC, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., and Mintz.

The session will explore how construction and engineering company leaders can strengthen operational and financial readiness, address industry-specific transaction considerations, and avoid common challenges when planning for ownership transition.

About the Event

From Blueprint to Buyout: Preparing Your Business for M&A is hosted by Mintz and will take place on February 11, 2026, at the Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel in Needham, MA. Join fellow owners and executives from construction, engineering, and related companies for an interactive panel on preparing for and executing a successful M&A transaction.

Presentation Topic

Jim Owen of BaseRock Partners and Anthony Ivener, CPA, CGMA of Ivener Management Group, co-present M&A: How to Prepare a Contractor for a Transaction at the 2025 AICPA Construction & Real Estate Conference on December 9. 

The session is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of how to prepare a contractor for sale. The presentation will start with a discussion of the pre-transaction process of getting a contractor ready for a transaction, including associated readiness considerations. They will provide a detailed overview of the mergers and acquisitions process and the role of the investment banker.

About the Conference

BaseRock Partners is proud to participate in the AICPA Construction & Real Estate Conference, dedicated to bridging the gap between two powerful industries so that you can better serve your firm and clients as a leader and adviser.