Virtual Program: R&D Tax Credits

Boost Profits, Drive Innovation: How AEC Companies can Benefit from R&D Tax Credits. Start planning NOW to take advantage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Architecture, engineering, and construction companies may be able to use R&D tax credits to boost their bottom line while driving innovation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has permanently restored immediate R&D expensing, enabling AEC firms to deduct all payroll expenses while also benefiting from the R&D tax credit. Tune in to our webinar discussing how the R&D tax credit can provide significant financial benefits and fuel future growth. We’ll also discuss how the OBBB impacted the credit, the new opportunities it created for small business, and the urgency to take advantage of these provisions by July 6, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover strategies for maximizing your company’s savings and staying ahead in a competitive market.

Melissa Werner

Director, Assurance Services, Aprio

Melissa Werner leads assurance engagements for commercial real estate and construction clients, with a focus on multifamily and owner-developer organizations. She works closely with owners, developers, and operators across the full lifecycle of real estate and construction projects—from development and construction through post-completion financial reporting and operations—bringing deep insight into cost structures, project performance, and revenue recognition.

Melissa’s expertise spans real estate and construction audits, internal controls, and process improvement. She partners with clients to strengthen financial reporting, improve cost discipline, and reduce risk and overruns by aligning accounting with how projects are executed in practice.

Henry Fletcher

Senior R&D Manager, Aprio

Henry specializes exclusively in Federal and State R&D tax credits and has spent his entire career advising clients across a broad range of industries. With a particular focus in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries, Henry has served clients of all sizes, from worldwide top-tier international design firms to mid-sized and closely held small family firms. 

Over the course of his career, Henry has managed and overseen R&D tax credit projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars in claimed credits. In his current role as Senior R&D Manager, he is responsible for engagement oversight and technical quality, supporting client strategy and compliance, and staff management and development. Henry also works closely with prospective clients to provide education, evaluate credit eligibility, and provide risk and strategy assessments.