From Blueprint to Buyout: Preparing Your Business for M&A

Feb
11
2026

Date: February 11, 2026

Time: 8:00AM - 10:00AM (EST)

Location: Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel

Whether you’re actively considering an exit or haven’t given it a thought, running your construction, engineering, or similarly situated business as though it’s for sale is a smart move.

Join fellow owners and executives from construction, engineering, and related companies for an interactive panel on preparing for and executing a successful M&A transaction, whether it be an external sale, ESOP, or transition to the next leaders of your company. Our seasoned advisors will share practical insights on:

  • Maximizing enterprise value through operational and financial readiness
  • Legal and tax considerations unique to construction businesses
  • Accounting best practices for project-based revenue models
  • Surety program considerations / implications
  • Traps for the unwary

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to lay the foundation for a smooth and profitable exit.

Moderator

  • Dustin Bass, Co-Founder & Partner, BaseRock Partners

Panelists

  • John Bysiewicz, Partner, Mamacos, Bysiewicz & Associates, LLC
  • David Conway, Member, Mintz
  • Nick Labbe, Northeast Surety Manager, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
  • Luke Smith, Managing Director, BaseRock Partners
  • Kurt Steinkrauss, Chair, Closely Held Business Practice; Co-chair, Private Equity Practice, Mintz

Agenda
8:00 am | Registration & Breakfast
8:30 am | Program 
9:30 am | Networking 
 

Professionals

  • Kurt R. Steinkrauss
  • David G. Conway

    • Related Practices

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity

    • Related Industries

  • Construction

    • Speakers

    Kurt R. Steinkrauss

    Kurt R. Steinkrauss

    Panelist

    Kurt R. Steinkrauss is the Chair of Mintz's Closely Held Business Group and Co-chair of the Private Equity Practice. He helps individuals and families implement successful estate planning strategies. Kurt also handles a variety of corporate and employment matters.
    David G. Conway

    David G. Conway

    Panelist

    David Conway is a Member at Mintz in the private equity group, representing mid-market private equity sponsors, strategic investors, and family offices in the structuring and negotiation of leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and minority investments across multiple industries, including manufacturing, consumer goods and services, technology and healthcare.