Brad Werner, CPA, MBA

Partner, Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC

Location: Chicago, IL
Contact: +1 312 341 0100
Email: bwerner@wipfli.com

Brad Werner leads Wipfli’s construction and real estate practice, guiding a national team focused on middle-market contractors, developers and private-equity-backed real estate sponsors. He’s a strategic advisor with deep experience in tax, consulting, M&A and tech-enabled growth.

Attest services for middle market companies, construction contractors, real estate entities, and technology companies
Federal and state corporate tax planning for construction contractors and real estate developers
Construction and real estate accounting and reporting
Strategic planning
Financial advisory and related analysis
Operational and internal control structure reviews
New accounting standard implementation and analysis

Certified Public Accountant

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) - Member
NAIOP Chicago - Member
The Chicago Building Congress - Member

University of Illinois - Champaign, Illinois

Bachelor of science degree in accounting

Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, Illinois

Master of business administration degree

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Real Estate

SERVICES

Assurance

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Construction Firms Advance AI and Cybersecurity but Struggle with Integration, Wipfli Reports (opens in new tab)
Publication: Buildings
Friday, August 15, 2025
Wipfli Report Shows Construction Industry Still in Early Stages of Digital Transformation (opens in new tab)
Publication: For Construction Pros
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
AI strategies grow, but most construction firms lag on tech maturity (opens in new tab)
Publication: Construction Briefing

Latest case studies, resources, and insights

ARTICLE | CONSTRUCTION
AI data center construction trends shaping the next decade | Wipfli
Explore the future of AI data center construction, including key risks, growth opportunities, power challenges and the long-term outlook for contractors.
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RESEARCH REPORT | CONSTRUCTION
The state of technology in the construction industry
Discover how construction and real estate leaders are investing in technology — and what separates high-tech firms from the rest. Download Wipfli’s 2026 state of technology in the construction industry report.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
5 strategies to help contractors overcome interest rate uncertainty
Relatively high interest rates and uncertainty over potential hikes or cuts is making it harder for the construction industry to fund deals. Here’s how your firm can adapt.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
Three business transition planning gaps to fix before it’s too late
Business transition planning helps protect your construction firm and family from the unexpected. Learn how you can prepare your business for a smooth transfer.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
Is it time for mid-sized construction firms to embrace private equity?
As the construction business grows more competitive, owners are increasingly exploring private equity partnerships as both a growth tool and an exit strategy. What should you know?
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ARTICLE | TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
Unhappy with your firm’s AI ROI? You need a chief AI officer.
If your business isn’t seeing results from your investments in AI tools, you may lack a clear strategy for how to use AI. Can a chief AI officer change that?
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RESEARCH REPORT | HOMEBUILDERS
State of technology in the construction industry research report
Wipfli’s 2025 construction industry survey covers tech trends in construction, including AI readiness, cybersecurity risks and future investment priorities.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
Building a resilient construction workforce: Strategies for sustained growth and retention
Discover strategies to retain and develop the craft workforce, focusing on recognition, flexibility, safety and career growth in the construction industry.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
Construction M&A outlook: Poised for growth, but uncertainty looms
Despite market uncertainty, construction industry M&A activity continues. See the trends shaping this movement.
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ARTICLE | REAL ESTATE
Finding your North Star: Navigating the human side of estate planning
The human side of estate planning can be just as important as tactical execution, and a good advisor can help with both. Learn how to create an estate plan that aligns with your values.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
Construction will need to reinvent growth strategies for the modern era in 2025
By 2025, construction firms must rethink leadership and focus on tech, M&A and next-gen talent development. Discover strategies for sustainable growth.
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ARTICLE | REAL ESTATE
Real estate’s great wealth transfer will arrive in 2025 — and most firms aren’t ready
In 2025, commercial real estate will see its largest-ever generational wealth transfer. See how family offices are positioning themselves while others struggle with talent and technology gaps.
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ARTICLE | REAL ESTATE
7 reasons family offices are dominating real estate investment
Discover why family offices are becoming key players in real estate investment. Learn about their patient capital, unique opportunities, tax benefits and more in our latest listicle.
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ARTICLE | REAL ESTATE
Practical ways you can start leveraging AI for real estate
Simplify adopting AI for real estate with these practical ways so you can start evaluating the benefit to your company and stay prepared for future innovations.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
2024 Construction industry trends— Focus on people, processes and technology
In 2024, the construction market needs to reassess people, processes and technology to get ahead. Explore trends that are shaping the industry and the future of construction.
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ARTICLE | ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
Understanding Illinois tax incentives for data centers
Illinois is offering data centers tax incentives including exemptions on tangible personal property & income tax credits if located in underserved areas.
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ARTICLE | ASSURANCE
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Adoption Methods: Full Retrospective or Modified Approach
Private companies must adopt ASC 606 this year, which means you must choose from the two main revenue recognition methods of adoption. Wipfli explains both.
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ARTICLE | DEALERSHIPS
ASC 606: The Devil Is in the Details – Six Key Considerations to Take Away From the New Revenue Recognition Standard
Enhance your organization's compliance with ASC 606 by exploring critical topics such as transaction pricing and performance obligations. Stay informed on how these changes affect revenue recognition.
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Brad Werner, CPA, MBA

Focus Areas

Credentials

Professional Membership and Activities

Education

Construction Firms Advance AI and Cybersecurity but Struggle with Integration, Wipfli Reports (opens in new tab)

Wipfli Report Shows Construction Industry Still in Early Stages of Digital Transformation (opens in new tab)

AI strategies grow, but most construction firms lag on tech maturity (opens in new tab)

AI data center construction trends shaping the next decade | Wipfli

The state of technology in the construction industry

5 strategies to help contractors overcome interest rate uncertainty

Three business transition planning gaps to fix before it’s too late

Is it time for mid-sized construction firms to embrace private equity?

Unhappy with your firm’s AI ROI? You need a chief AI officer.

State of technology in the construction industry research report

Building a resilient construction workforce: Strategies for sustained growth and retention

Construction M&A outlook: Poised for growth, but uncertainty looms

Finding your North Star: Navigating the human side of estate planning

Construction will need to reinvent growth strategies for the modern era in 2025

Real estate’s great wealth transfer will arrive in 2025 — and most firms aren’t ready

7 reasons family offices are dominating real estate investment

Practical ways you can start leveraging AI for real estate

2024 Construction industry trends— Focus on people, processes and technology

Understanding Illinois tax incentives for data centers

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Adoption Methods: Full Retrospective or Modified Approach

ASC 606: The Devil Is in the Details – Six Key Considerations to Take Away From the New Revenue Recognition Standard