"An Investment in Knowledge Pays the Best Interest."
- Benjamin Franklin
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With over 450 technical professionals globally, VERTEX's knowledge and expertise is vast. Since 1995, VERTEX has worked on over 50,000 projects across the globe. From Forensic Consulting and Litigation Support to Engineering Design, from Tenant Improvement, Owner's Representation and Completion Contracting to Environmental Due Diligence, Industrial Hygiene and Remediation, VERTEX's experts have a wide range of experience. Our lifetime of learning philosophy always keeps VERTEX ahead of the curve.
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Differential Settlement in Buildings
Have you noticed cracks in your interior walls or sticking doors and windows? If you have, your house may be a victim of settlement. VERTEX's Doug Day discusses how settlement affects buildings and what you can do to stop or repair the damage.
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The Eichleay Formula and Delay Claims
In addition to project-specific costs, contractors rely on project revenue to support their home office general and administrative costs. If project duration increases but revenue does not, the same amount of revenue must be stretched even further.
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2015 EPA UST Regulations - October 2018 Deadline
In 2015, the EPA updated the 1980s regulations for USTs containing petroleum and hazardous chemicals. The compliance deadline of October 13, 2018 is approaching. VERTEX's Kirstin Birdsall discusses the requirements.
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Hard Coat Stucco vs. EIFS (Synthetic Stucco): Part One
In this two part series, VERTEX's Robert Klein discusses the the differences in structure and installation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of traditional hard coat stucco and EIFS; otherwise known as synthetic stucco.
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Hard Coat Stucco vs. EIFS (Synthetic Stucco): Part Two
In the second part of this series, VERTEX's Robert Klein will continue the comparison of traditional hard coat stucco and EIFS; otherwise known as synthetic stucco.
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When to Use the Total Cost Approach in Construction Claims
One method used to price a construction claim is the total cost approach. VERTEX's Andrew Sargent discusses this approach and when it should be used.
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Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Standards in Mexico
In Mexico, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is covered by Laws, Regulations, and NOMs. While similar to OSHA Standards in the U.S., Mexican OH&S standards vary based on the regulatory agency that has promulgated the regulations.
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10 Steps to Performing a Construction Delay Analysis
Contractors frequently come to us to help prepare a delay claim in order to recover damages allegedly caused by an owner or subcontractor on a construction project. Without a formal project schedule this task becomes complicated.
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A Case for Pre-Acquisition Environmental Due Diligence
Before acquiring real estate, how much environmental due diligence and/or environmental sampling and investigation is necessary? VERTEX’s Genevieve Reynolds discusses some best practices when purchasing real estate.
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Construction Schedules Obstructing Proper Delay Analyses
Although many things can hamper a delay analysis, schedule quality concerns are of particular significance. VERTEX's Andrew Sargent discusses some issues commonly used to discount the credibility of construction schedules in delay analyses.
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Kevin Maxwell, PE, PMP
Assistant Vice President, Forensic Engineering
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Kevin Maxwell has over 15 years of experience in engineering, expert witness support, claims management, and risk assessment and is an Assistant Vice President and the Manager of VERTEX's Forensic Engineering Department. Mr. Maxwell's wide range of experience and professional engineering registrations enables him to opine on building costs and defects from both a damages and liability perspective utilizing a design and construction approach. Mr. Maxwell is an expert witness providing support to litigation cases and has acted as an Appraiser on several occasions.
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Sam Reed,
AIA, CCCA
Vice President & Architect, Surety
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Sam Reed is a licensed Architect, experienced in project management, construction management, claims investigations, architectural design, and general construction. Mr. Reed is responsible for providing oversight of VERTEX’s Construction Consulting Services in multiple regions, both international and domestic. His roles and responsibilities include managing VERTEX personnel, managing surety files, claims investigations, owner’s project management, construction management, financial analysis, construction contract document analysis, field investigation activities, schedule reviews, and composition of complex technical reports.
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