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Drafting your blueprint for success

Real estate and construction sit at the nexus of global economic and cultural forces driving historic change within these industries today.

Geopolitical upheaval, an inflationary environment and myriad unforeseen effects arising from new work paradigms, shifts in the labor market, disrupted international travel, surging demand for digital infrastructure and data center capacity, and supply chain dislocation all pose challenges — and opportunities — to leaders in real estate, hospitality and construction.

We have deep experience working with companies in the residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure segments of the real estate and construction industries. A strategy grounded in a holistic understanding of the environment in which real estate and construction leaders operate is imperative to success. We provide a customized, multidisciplinary approach to each client’s unique needs, assessing gaps, pain points and opportunities and helping them develop greater agility in response to economic and sector influences.

Through our coordinated tax, audit and advisory services, we consult across the investment lifecycle, helping leaders find paths to growth, minimize risk, modernize their financial and operational functions and make decisions backed by data analytics and deep industry experience.

How BDO Can Help

Explore new possibilities and address challenges with strategies designed for real estate and construction organizations.

  • Provide Valuation Support

    Providing insights on macro and microeconomic influences on real estate valuation and assessing potential strategic partners and acquisitions.

  • Assess Regulatory Compliance

    Monitoring and assessing regulatory developments to help ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.

  • Strengthen Risk Management

    Assessing cyber and other risks across the organization and designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect data and assets.

  • Enhance Tenant Relations

    Helping to identify and address tenants’ evolving interests and demands while helping to support and nurture long-term tenant relationships.

  • Advance Digital Transformation

    Identifying the right digital solutions to enhance value, capture cost efficiencies and leverage analytics for smart, data-driven decisions.

  • Navigate Tax Strategies

    Navigating tax planning strategies, due diligence and deal structure to support informed decisions and drive business value.

  • Provide Valuation Support

    Providing insights on macro and microeconomic influences on real estate valuation and assessing potential strategic partners and acquisitions.

  • Assess Regulatory Compliance

    Monitoring and assessing regulatory developments to help ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.

  • Strengthen Risk Management

    Assessing cyber and other risks across the organization and designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect data and assets.

  • Enhance Tenant Relations

    Helping to identify and address tenants’ evolving interests and demands while helping to support and nurture long-term tenant relationships.

  • Advance Digital Transformation

    Identifying the right digital solutions to enhance value, capture cost efficiencies and leverage analytics for smart, data-driven decisions.

  • Navigate Tax Strategies

    Navigating tax planning strategies, due diligence and deal structure to support informed decisions and drive business value.

Who We Serve

With more than 80 years of experience providing audit, tax and advisory services to private equity groups, REITs, other real estate owners, operators, hospitality and construction companies, we serve businesses across all subsectors including but not limited to:

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Residential & Multifamily

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Industrial

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Hotels

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Office & Retail

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General Contractors

Data Centers

​BDO has the expertise necessary to help us resolve timely our complex real estate transactions. Time and again, BDO has been proactive in helping us reach the correct and best answer for our company.
 

Client, Chief Financial Officer

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Understanding the Power Grid Crisis

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Understanding the Power Grid Crisis

August 10, 2026

Rising demand from AI, data centers, and electrification is putting new strain on the U.S. power grid. Learn what’s driving the pressure and why it matters for businesses.

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Reimagining Work in the Age of AI

July 29, 2026
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Reimagining Work in the Age of AI

July 29, 2026

AI is reshaping work at a rapid pace, pushing leaders to rethink jobs through the lens of skills, human potential, and business value. Discover why this shift has become a pressing leadership priority.

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Real Estate & Construction’s Top Three Tax Priorities For 2026

July 7, 2026
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Real Estate & Construction’s Top Three Tax Priorities For 2026

July 7, 2026

State audit activity, OBBBA changes, and a growing transferable tax credit market are reshaping the outlook for real estate and construction. See the top three tax priorities highlighted in BDO’s 2026 Tax Strategist Survey.

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Sales and Use Tax in Construction: An Overlooked Source of Financial Risk

June 24, 2026
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Sales and Use Tax in Construction: An Overlooked Source of Financial Risk

June 24, 2026

Contract structure, exemptions, and jurisdictional rules can all affect construction tax costs. Read the insight to learn how to identify sales and use tax risks early.

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Overlooked Indirect Tax Issues Facing the Hospitality Industry

June 18, 2026
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Overlooked Indirect Tax Issues Facing the Hospitality Industry

June 18, 2026

Indirect tax rules for hospitality can get complicated fast. Explore where hotels and short-term rental operators may face compliance risks and planning opportunities.

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Roadmap for Data Center Operators: Building Trust Through Strong External Compliance

June 9, 2026
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Roadmap for Data Center Operators: Building Trust Through Strong External Compliance

June 9, 2026

See how data center operators can align key compliance frameworks to support customer expectations, reduce audit strain, and support growth. Explore the roadmap that helps turn complex requirements into a clear strategy.

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Meals Deduction Changes for 2026 Might Require Employer Action

May 26, 2026
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Meals Deduction Changes for 2026 Might Require Employer Action

May 26, 2026

New meal deduction rules taking effect in 2026 could change how taxpayers track and deduct food costs, with important distinctions that may affect allowable deductions.

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2026 BDO Tax Strategist Survey

May 19, 2026
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2026 BDO Tax Strategist Survey

May 19, 2026

Download the 2026 BDO Tax Strategist Survey to elevate your tax strategy with critical data and benchmark your tax function against the competition.

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Helping a Major Resort Company Recover After Hurricane Melissa

April 14, 2026
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Helping a Major Resort Company Recover After Hurricane Melissa

April 14, 2026

After Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, a major resort operator turned to BDO for support navigating the insurance claims process. Read how the team helped move recovery forward and support a faster return to normal operations.

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IRS Provides Section 163(j) Guidance on Withdrawing Real Property Trade or Business Elections

March 31, 2026
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IRS Provides Section 163(j) Guidance on Withdrawing Real Property Trade or Business Elections

March 31, 2026

The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2026-17 with steps for withdrawing prior Section 163(j)(7) elections for 2022–2024, reflecting new rules under the OBBBA. Learn who qualifies, key deadlines (as early as Oct. 15, 2026), and how amended returns or AARs can reopen interest deductibility and bonus depreciation choices.

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4 Key OBBBA Provisions Data Centers Need to Know

March 30, 2026
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4 Key OBBBA Provisions Data Centers Need to Know

March 30, 2026

Data center tax planning is shifting fast. See 4 OBBBA updates and the SALT traps that can change depreciation, credits, and deductions across states.

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IRS Provides Clarity on Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Production Property

March 16, 2026
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IRS Provides Clarity on Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Production Property

March 16, 2026

IRS Notice 2026-16 outlines interim guidance on new Section 168(n), including a 100% immediate deduction election for qualified production property. Learn what it means for QPP and how buildings used in production may be treated.

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Data Center Dangers: Environmental Challenges Reshaping the Industry

February 18, 2026
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Data Center Dangers: Environmental Challenges Reshaping the Industry

February 18, 2026

AI-fueled data center growth is colliding with power and water constraints, community pushback, and rising disclosure demands. Explore the environmental risks reshaping development—and the sustainability strategies operators are using to stay competitive.

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Employee Stock Ownership Plans Gain Traction in the Construction Industry

February 17, 2026
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Employee Stock Ownership Plans Gain Traction in the Construction Industry

February 17, 2026

The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) publishes an annual list of the nation’s 100 largest employee-owned companies. Construction and contractors accounted for 14 of the firms on the 2025 list, with all but one noted as being 100% employee-owned.

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Trends in Tokenization: Reimagining Real-World Assets

February 4, 2026
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Trends in Tokenization: Reimagining Real-World Assets

February 4, 2026

Tokenization uses blockchain-based digital assets to represent ownership in real-world assets, with new U.S. policy direction in 2025 and 2026 shaping adoption across finance, real estate, art, and luxury goods.

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Navigating the Post-Disaster Insurance Recovery Process

January 26, 2026
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Navigating the Post-Disaster Insurance Recovery Process

January 26, 2026

Unlike other disruptions, such as structural failures or shifting earth, the root cause of a natural disaster is clear, meaning that the recovery process can begin more quickly. To help streamline the insurance recovery process, real estate and construction leaders must understand their insurance policies, what insurance recovery risks they face, and how to avoid them.

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