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Architecture and engineering firms

Commercial construction consulting

Residential construction consulting

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Construction is moving fast. Leaders are navigating increasing complexity and costs while trying to innovate paths to growth and a more sustainable business. Wipfli delivers holistic, practical guidance that helps you overcome barriers to growth and position your firm for long-term success.

Labor productivity remains one of the biggest threats to profitability, and with persistent workforce shortages, organizations can’t hire their way into growth anymore.

Real progress comes from developing people and building a workplace where top talent wants to stay. Wipfli’s talent support can help you create high-performing teams and elevate leadership readiness to support your long-term growth.

If your firm is still relying on dated systems or manual workflows, you’re sacrificing efficiency and insight.

Our construction consulting team understands how organizations like yours work and the technology you depend on. We help you streamline processes, modernize your tech stack and move confidently to the cloud so you can make decisions faster and operate with greater accuracy.

As ownership transitions accelerate and investors show increasing interest in modern, scalable construction firms, you need a clear plan for what comes next.

Wipfli brings extensive, industry-specific experience in transaction advisory, business succession and performance management to help you protect your firm’s value and plan for the next generation. Whether you’re exploring an ESOP, preparing to sell or planning a transition to family members or key employees, we help you chart the right path and safeguard your future.

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Explore our construction services

Wipfli’s construction business consulting services are built on our 75-year legacy as a trusted advisor to the construction industry. We understand the barriers leaders face when building and sustaining a growing organization. That’s why our engagements are delivered by advisors dedicated to construction, who can provide solutions tailored to your industry and business.

Business outsourcing services

Wipfli provides access to experienced talent and executive leaders in critical areas of your business, including controller and CFO leadership, HR, operations and IT. Our services provide a scalable, flexible way to get the industry-knowledgeable staff you need, without the cost of a full-time hire.

Construction technology consulting

Modernize your firm with a construction technology services team that knows your processes and industry-specific systems, including Procore. Our comprehensive services can support any stage of your digital journey, from digital strategy to cybersecurity to integration and AI.

Tax services

Wipfli’s construction tax services help you develop a tax plan that minimizes exposure and improves cash flow. We help you navigate complex compliance issues while maximizing opportunities, including cost segregation, R&D credits and energy incentives.

Performance management consulting

Develop the strategy, people and processes you need for growth. We help you develop and execute a strategic plan and operational improvements. We also provide leadership development services to help you transform your people and culture for greater retention and performance.

Transaction advisory services

Whether you’re pursuing growth through acquisition or preparing for a third-party sale, Wipfli’s transaction advisory services support construction firms at every stage of the deal. Our team helps you uncover risks, validate value and make informed decisions that align with your long‑term strategy.

Private client services

Wipfli’s private client services help construction owners protect, grow and transition wealth with confidence. We align tax planning, estate strategies and business succession planning to support both your company’s future and your personal financial goals.

Construction assurance

Wipfli’s assurance and construction accounting services help firms build trust in their financial reporting and controls. Our team goes beyond compliance to provide business insights that support growth and financing.

Construction risk management services

Construction firms face increasing risk tied to cybersecurity, fraud, regulatory change and operational complexity. Wipfli’s risk advisory services help you proactively address these challenges and protect your business.

Case study

Allstar Services

Integrated HR and payroll systems free 5,200+ hours for growth

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The challenge

Rapid expansion left Allstar Services with manual HR and payroll processes that could not keep pace with rising employee and job volumes.

The approach

Wipfli connected payroll, onboarding, benefits, tax regulations, reporting and job-costing data to create a scalable back-office foundation for growth.

The results

Allstar Services scaled from 50 to 1,000+ employees, absorbed 150+ tax jurisdictions and redeployed 5,200+ hours annually toward business growth.

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Technology is the investment. Technology maturity is the advantage. For the second consecutive year, Wipfli surveyed construction and real estate executives to understand their technology progress, pain points and strategic priorities. This year’s research shows that the organizations creating the greatest value aren’t necessarily buying more technology — they’re building more mature technology environments. DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT