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)...
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...
This year a number of Beacon team members have kids who are starting their freshman year in college. We just wanted to give a quick shout out and congratulations to all of these young men (and their proud parents). It's always exciting to see the next generation embark on their college careers. Below is a list of the Beacon team members, their freshman students, and what schools they are attending. Best of luck guys!
Rory (son of Beacon President Dennis O'Neill), Ben (son of Beacon Vice President James Bruno), Alex (son of Beacon's Staff Member Cheryl Cooke), Cristopher (son of Beacon Vice President John Yeung), Cameron (son of Beacon Staff Member Elizabeth Paquet). Click below for the full article and to see which schools the guys will be attending...
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...
Beacon’s President, Dennis O’Neill, had the honor of serving as one of three co-chairs of this year’s Pearlman Conference, held in Woodinville, Washington in September. This was the 31st Pearlman Conference, and once again, Beacon Consulting Group participated as a Sustaining Member of the Pearlman Association. In addition, Beacon Project Manager Myat Cyn was a featured panelist during the event. We caught up with Dennis and Myat to learn more about the Pearlman Association and what makes this event so unique and valuable for professionals working in the surety industry. Click below for the article and event photos...
I hope you've had a wonderful summer. It’s hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is already here! This summer has been a busy one for everyone here at Beacon. We have taken on some incredible new projects in recent months that we’re truly excited about. We have also welcomed several talented new staff members in both our New York and Boston offices. We’re thrilled to see our team and our work continuing to grow. On a personal note, one of the highlights of my summer was traveling to Ireland in early July with my son Rory, who recently graduated high school and is now off to college. Along with other family members and friends, Rory and I participated in the 2025 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. It was an unforgettable experience...
Beacon Consulting Group's President, Dennis O'Neill, is co-chairing the 2025 Pearlman Conference next week (Sept 3-5), along with Jennifer Fiore (Dunlap Fiore LLC) & Shauna Szczechowicz (Philadelphia Insurance Companies). This is the 31st Annual Pearlman Conference, a leading industry event for professionals working in the Surety and Surety Claims sector. Beacon Consulting Group, Inc. is proud to be a sustaining member of The Pearlman Association again this year...
It's been a hot summer here in the Boston area. We recently hit triple digits again—our second 100°F day of the season! I hope you're staying cool and finding time to enjoy some well-earned summer vacation. This month’s edition of Beacon’s E-News highlights two particularly interesting project profiles:
(1) Montreal Tunnel Renovation (Canada). Beacon is playing a key role in a major tunnel renovation project. The Ville-Marie Tunnel, which supports over 115,000 vehicles daily, is a vital part of the city’s highway network. Our team has been consulting on and monitoring a critical component of the renovation: the performance testing and delivery of advanced jet air fans. These high-powered fans will be strategically installed along the tunnel to ensure proper airflow and exhaust gas removal. John Richmond, with support from other Beacon team members, has been leading this important effort.
(2) Solar Energy Fields (Upstate New York). South of the border in Upstate New York, Beacon is providing construction consulting services for the completion of seven separate solar energy fields. We were brought in by a leading surety after the default and termination of a key electrical contractor on the projects. Our team brings deep experience in solar energy work, including recent assignments in Massachusetts and Orange County, NY. This project is being led by John Yeung and Myat Cyn from our New York office.
Beacon Consulting Group, Inc. was retained to monitor and witness the testing of a prototype Jet Fan (and the production of a series of fans) for The Ville-Marie Tunnel of Highway 720 in Montreal, Canada. The Ville-Marie Tunnel, used by more than 115,000 vehicles every day (on average), is a vital part of the city’s highway network. Our team has been consulting on and monitoring a critical component of the refurbishment project: the performance testing and delivery of advanced jet air fans. These high-powered fans will be strategically installed along the tunnel to ensure proper airflow and exhaust gas removal...
Beacon has been retained by a leading surety company to provide Construction Consulting and Surety Claims Consulting services for seven solar energy projects currently under development in New York State. The engagement follows the default and subsequent termination of the lead electrical contractor overseeing all the projects. In response, the surety turned to Beacon to support a wide range of critical services...
