“Their responsiveness and willingness to do what is needed is one of the ways they exceed my expectations. As a person that does not have an accounting background, I appreciate their patience and willingness to talk very slow!”
Construction
We are building success.
The construction industry faces challenges unlike any other—margin pressure, seasonal and cyclical volatility, labor shortages, managing growth and working capital, jobsite safety, technology adoption, and leadership succession. Blue & Co.’s dedicated construction team is ready to partner with you to address these challenges.
Our regional footprint arms us with professionals that use their understanding of the industry to provide comprehensive solutions and serve as long-term trusted advisors.
Who we serve.
Blue & Co. currently serves more than 400 privately-held companies in the construction industry. Our clients include:
- Commercial, institutional, and industrial building construction
- Drywall and insulation contractors
- Electrical contractors
- General contractors and specialty subcontractors
- Heavy and civil engineering construction
- Highway, street, and bridge construction
- Residential housing construction and remodeling
- Masonry contractors
- Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors
- Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors
- Real estate companies and developers
- Roofing contractors
- Site preparation contractors
- Structural steel and precast concrete contractors
- Water and sewer line construction
Services Overview
Tax Compliance and Consulting
- Annual and long-term tax planning
- State and local tax compliance including sales and use taxes
- State and local economic incentives
- Research and development credits
- Cost segregation studies
- Captive insurance
- Representation before IRS and state and local tax authorities
- Tax return preparation
Consulting Services
- Business valuations
- Claims development and litigation support
- Cash flow management and work in process forecasting
- Bidding and estimating strategies
- Job costing implementation including equipment job costing
- Credit facility analysis and structuring
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Estate planning and owner succession and transition
- Cybersecurity & Data Management
- Financial benchmarking
- Software selection and implementation assistance
- Internal controls review
- Chief Financial Officer/Controller outsourcing
Assurance and Accounting
- Audited, reviewed, and compiled financial statements
- Agreed-upon procedures
- Projections and forecasts
- Employee benefit plan audits
- Prequalification and license reporting
Industry Organizations
- Builders Exchange of Central Ohio
- Allied Construction Industries
- Associated Builders and Contractors Indiana/Kentucky
- Associated General Contractors of Kentucky
- CFMA Bluegrass Chapter
- CFMA Bowling Green, Kentucky
- CFMA Central Indiana
- CFMA Central Ohio
- CFMA Cincinnati
- CFMA Kentuckiana
- Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC)
- Indiana Constructors, Inc.
- Indiana Construction Roundtable
- Indiana Subcontractors Association
- Kentuckiana Construction Resource Network
- Kentucky Construction Users Council
- KY Association of Highway Contractors
- Surety Association of Indiana
- Surety Association of Kentucky
- Surety Association of Ohio
Did You Miss The 4th Annual Construction Summit?
Complete the contact form below to download Summit resources.
Testimonials
- Brady Showalter
Building Associates, Inc.
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Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors studying accounting, Blue & Co.'s Jumpstart Summer Leadership Program is your opportunity to learn about the different career paths available, meet Blue leaders, network with your peers, and so much more.![]()
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Blue & Co., LLC, a top-60 accounting and advisory firm based in Carmel, IN is expanding into Detroit, MI. Effective November 1, 2024, Mellen, Smith, and Pivoz, PLC (MS&P) will join the firm and become the first geographic expansion into the Detroit, Michigan market. ![]()
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“We are excited to announce that MS&P will be joining Blue & Co.,” said Brad Shaw, managing director of Blue & Co., “Expanding into a new market like Michigan is a pivotal step for our firm. The combination of Blue and MS&P represents a union of two like-minded firms that shares the same core values and commitment to strategic growth, client service and a people-centric culture. We are excited to get started and are confident that our combined resources will drive significant value and success for both our clients and our people.”![]()
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Blue & Co. will be adding more than 20 employees from MS&P with expertise in federal, state, and multinational tax planning and compliance, business valuation, and consulting services. ![]()
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To read the full announcement, please visit our website at hubs.la/Q02WCK8-0.
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