Extend your advantage and growth
Demand in residential construction is shifting quickly, pushing leadership to rethink everything from rental strategies to how they manage existing single-family inventories.
Costs continue to rise, especially in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades, where labor shortages are driving prices to historic highs. Projects that were once penciled out now struggle to move forward without incentives, subsidies or sophisticated tax planning that protects margins. And while technology promises to reshape how builders manage costs and support the homebuyer journey, knowing what tools you need can be challenging.
Wipfli’s residential construction consulting services help you navigate the strategies and solutions you need to grow a stronger advantage in a market where every decision influences profitability.
Why Wipfli?
Our residential construction consultants apply decades of construction industry experience to provide services tailored to how builders actually operate and what it takes to scale in a competitive environment.
We offer comprehensive services to support critical areas across your organization, from technology and tax strategy to accounting and contract compliance, all rooted in the realities of homebuilders and residential construction. Our team is ready to deliver the industry insight and technical know-how to help you improve performance and gain control over your finances and future.
Business outsourcing services
Get scalable, experienced talent for your critical back-office functions. Wipfli’s outsourced services for construction offer staff and executive-level support for finance and accounting, technology, HR and operations.
Construction technology consulting
Wipfli’s technology services can support your organization at any stage of your digital journey, from strategy and integration to residential construction CRM, data analytics and cybersecurity. We also offer industry-specific support, including Wipfli Move, our CRM solution tailored for homebuilders.
Performance management consulting
Wipfli’s performance management team helps you transform your strategy, processes and people. We help you develop your strategic plan and technology roadmap, as well as provide change and project management support to help you execute on them. We also offer leadership development services for building and retaining top-performing talent.
Transaction advisory services
Firms pursuing growth, ownership transitions or liquidity events need insights to navigate transactions with confidence. Wipfli supports you through every stage of the deal, helping you validate value, identify risks and align transactions with long-term strategy.
Private client services
Wipfli’s private client services help construction owners align personal wealth planning with business strategy. We integrate tax, estate and business succession planning to help you protect value, plan for transitions and support long-term goals.
Construction assurance
Residential firms operate in a high-risk, highly scrutinized environment. Wipfli’s assurance services help you strengthen financial reporting and controls, while providing operational insights to help you improve your business’s overall health and profitability.
Construction risk management services
Identify, manage and reduce risk across operations, technology and compliance. Wipfli’s risk advisory services help you proactively address construction risk, protect your business and support sustainable growth.
Our team
Steven A. Barnes
Steve Barnes is a manager on the cost segregation team with expertise in the engineering approach of cost segregation for both new construction projects and purchased properties. His understanding of construction finances and his ability to analyze construction documents are important assets in the process of cost segregation projects.
Nikolaus Hempel
Nik Hempel is a senior manager on the construction and real estate practice’s cost segregation team. He has over 18 years of involvement in the construction industry, with knowledge of the engineered approach of cost segregation for both new construction and purchased properties.
Brad Werner, CPA, MBA
Brad Werner is the Chicago market construction and real estate practice leader and an audit partner whose primary focus is on attest and accounting services. Working closely with members of management to improve their overall operations, he provides value to clients by offering broad experience in many industries and aspects of accounting and financial reporting. Brad ensures efficiency through solid planning and organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of each engagement. He effectively communicates complex accounting issues and solutions to his clients, enhancing overall retention.
Danielle Johnson
Danielle Johnson is a director of digital strategy with experience in guiding construction and real estate companies through technology-enabled transformation. She partners with executives and leadership teams to align people, processes and technology, helping organizations unlock growth, efficiency and stronger customer experiences.
