Project owners and contractors looking to avoid costly legal bills from preventable acts of fraud need to consider monthly visits from a...

In the section of the proposal/contract regarding change orders offered by many contractors, it's stated using words to the effect that;...

Have you been told an increasing amount of cost overruns is having a serious impact on your project? Are investors demanding answers? ...

Jerry Ipsen has developed a lecture plan addressing fraud in construction. The in-person lecture is available to those involved in...

Ipsen Due Diligence at the request of the homeowner/property owner, will conduct a thorough vetting of the prospective contractor. Our...

Ipsen Due Diligence can help you or someone you know from becoming a victim of contractor fraud by conducting the necessary due diligence...

Ipsen Due Diligence specializes in construction fraud to include detecting acts of misrepresentation, embezzlement, false or misleading...

Looking for fictitious vendors but don't feel the need for a traditional and week(s) long audit? In its place, Ipsen Due Diligence...

While one “way” by itself is not an indication of fraud. It is a red flag and warrants further investigation. Look for vendors whose...

In order to make a "good decision" here are questions that need to be asked. Keep in mind, your pool of candidates should be at least...

By law, each state has different regulations regarding the amount a contractor can ask when it comes to an upfront deposit. The range is...

Inflating change orders was the driver behind William Sacco's fraud conviction as he was sentenced in July by U.S. District Judge Kari A....

Vendor fraud can be committed by employees or vendors acting alone or in collusion with each other. Here are a few things Fraud...

Ever wonder how commissions are calculated and paid to your project managers or estimators? An article by Feeley & Driscoll, CPAs...

Employees everywhere are struggling to make ends meet and know their employers are busy and can’t be everywhere. But I can help! This...

With the pandemic all but over, and inflation at its highest point in 40 years, builders have been facing an escalation of material...

I guarantee it does. The presence of a clearly marked Fraud Examiner on the jobsite will definitely get attention. You may not hear it,...

$203,000 is the reported median loss for those in the construction industry. According to the ACFE’s 2022 Report to the Nations, fraud in...

Beyond the behavioral red flags, two places to start when looking for fraud within a company’s accounting records includes a thorough...

If you and your investors are okay with losing thousands upon thousands of dollars a year on projects, read no further and don't bother...