Beacon News

President's Message, January 2026

Happy New Year! I hope your holiday season was enjoyable and that 2026 is off to a strong start. Here at Beacon, we’ll soon be celebrating 23 years in business—and each year truly does seem to pass more quickly than the last. One of the highlights of December was Beacon’s Annual Corporate Meeting, where our staff came together from around the country and met in Savannah, Georgia. It was a great opportunity to celebrate another successful year, reflect on lessons learned, focus on areas for improvement in 2026, and enjoy some quality time together in a beautiful city (see photos here)...

Staff News: Beacon Corporate Meeting Highlights & Photos

Beacon Consulting Group’s Annual Corporate Meeting and Holiday Party was held December 11–13, 2025, in Savannah, GA, at the Andaz Hotel. Please scroll down to view photos from this year’s gathering. Our annual meeting provides a valuable opportunity for Beacon team members to come together from around the country. In addition to reviewing highlights of our operations and lessons learned over the past year, we exchanged new ideas, developed plans to further enhance our service offerings in the year ahead, and enjoyed several fun team-building activities...

Congratulations to Beacon’s Emerging Leader, Project Manager Myat Cyn!

Beacon Consulting Group, Inc. is proud to announce that Myat Cyn, Project Manager & Surety Consultant, has been selected to join the 2025–2026 Emerging Leaders Program of the American Bar Association’s Fidelity & Surety Law Committee (FSLC). This prestigious program identifies and cultivates rising leaders in the fidelity and surety community. Participants engage in leadership development sessions, networking events, and specialized programming designed to support their growth within the FSLC...

Happy Thanksgiving from Beacon Consulting Group

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Beacon Consulting Group, Inc.! We’re grateful for our clients, friends, and partners who make our work meaningful. Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with good food, great company, and all the joy this season brings...

Happy Veteran's Day from Beacon Consulting Group

Happy Veteran's Day - Today, we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have worn the uniform — your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us.nWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to the veterans within our community, our team, and our families. Thank you for your service, your strength, and your continued contributions beyond the call of duty. We are grateful for your commitment and proud to stand with you today and every day...

President's Message, October 2025

Happy Fall! Here in the Northeast, the weather has cooled off with temperature in the 50s on most days. As much as I enjoy the summer, I’ve always liked the energy that comes with the cooler weather and the “back-to-school” season. And if you’re a sports fan like me, it doesn’t get much better: football tailgates, college and NFL games every weekend, MLB and WNBA playoffs, the World Series, and the kickoff of both the NBA and NHL seasons. Talking about "back to school," we have a short news item in this month's E-news about some of the "Beacon Kids" who graduated from High School in 2025 and have started university, including my son who is now a freshman at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We're so proud of our kids and wish them a successful freshman year. I am also really proud of my daughter Jackie (age 24) who completed her first Chicago Marathon with a very fast time on October 12th (click below for full article)...

Beacon Staff Profile: Monica Xiao, Project Engineer

Monica Xiao is a Project Engineer working from Beacon's Medford, MA office. She joined Beacon full time in the summer of 2025. Previously, Monica worked as an Engineering Co-op / Project Engineering Intern at Beacon starting in 2023 (as part of Northeastern University's Co-op Program). With this program, students work in their chosen field for 6-8 months as part of their formal education. Monica's diligence, follow through, and attention to detail have made her a valuable member of our team. We caught up with Monica recently to learn more...

Construction Terms Demystified (Vol. 2): 55 More Essential Terms for Newcomers & Industry Stakeholders

By John Yeung, Vice President, Beacon Consulting Group, Inc. - Whether you’re new to the construction industry, a professional from a related field (surety claims, insurance, law, or finance), or an owner looking to better understand your project, this glossary breaks down 55 more of the most commonly used, and sometimes misunderstood, construction terms. From contracts to job‑site lingo, this is your go‑to cheat sheet. To see Beacon's previous list of common construction terms, please click here. To see our Volume 2 terms, click below...

Proud Dad Moment: Jackie O'Neill Conquers the Chicago Marathon

Over the years, my daughter Jackie and I have shared many fun running memories, from local 5Ks to community charity runs. It feels like just yesterday she was a little kid lacing up her running shoes for her first fun run beside me. Time has flown by. Jackie is now 23 and works as a nurse in Boston. While juggling a busy life and a challenging career, she has also managed to take her love of running to an entirely new level...