VERTEX is an employee-owned AEC firm that delivers integrated Forensic, Engineering, Construction, and Environmental solutions on complex projects that span the globe. VERTEX cares about its clients and employee-owners so we seek to add value and operate with a constant sense of urgency. Our lifetime of learning philosophy keeps us ahead of the curve while we maintain a continual growth focus.
We help our clients with the following value-based, integrated solutions that are delivered with a constant sense of urgency.
Skilled
Forensic & Litigation Solutions
VERTEX offers Forensic consulting services throughout the globe on matters that involve construction claims, construction defects, restoration projects and property damage caused by weather events.
Forensic Consulting & Litigation Services
Vigilant
Engineering Design Solutions
VERTEX provides engineering design services on all types of projects. Our engineering design team has professional licenses in all 50 states and throughout Canada and Mexico.
Engineering Design Services
Real World
Construction Solutions
VERTEX’s construction solutions span the globe and include: owner’s representation/program management, commercial interior/tenant improvement contracting, reconstruction/restoration contracting, and completion contracting.
Construction Contracting & Consulting Services
Diligent
Environmental Solutions
VERTEX provides environmental consulting and remediation services throughout the globe that includes: due diligence, clean-up, loss control, industrial hygiene & building sciences, facility closure, and building water systems consulting.
Environmental Consulting & Remediation Services
HOT FIRM 2018
Zweig Group
BEST FIRMS TO WORK FOR 2018
MULTI-DISCIPLINE
Zweig Group
TOP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL FIRM 2018
ENR Top Lists
TOP PRIVATELY HELD, FASTEST GROWING US COMPANIES
Business Achievement Awards
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN & ENGINEERING SHOWCASE
Project of the Week in Construction
2018 RISING STARS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Jessica Fox, P.E. & Jeffrey Katz, P.E.
With locations across the globe, VERTEX can efficiently handle complex projects in the most remote of locations.
Since inception, VERTEX has averaged 30% in year-over-year revenue growth, which has advanced us closer to our goal of surpassing $1 billion in revenue by 2030, while exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis.
Environmental Loss Control for Cold Storage Facilities
Special Ops Forces Joint Operations Center Compound
April 11, 2019
On Friday, April 12th, VERTEX CEO, Bill McConnell, will be presenting at the ASC 2019 International Conference along with Carloine Clevenger, Assistant Director of Construction Engineering and Management at University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about VERTEX’s educational partnership with University of Colorado Denver. 2019 Theme: The Business of the Built Environment Join industry professionals who will…
April 9, 2019
Legionnaires’ Disease and Insurance As the number of reported Legionella infections has increased, so has the number of lawsuits and claims. In reaction to the growing number of claims made asserting liability for illnesses related to exposure to Other Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens (OPPPs) and the higher standard of care that must be met to…
April 4, 2019
VERTEX University has partnered with Joshua N. Weiss, Ph.D., the co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University, a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project, and President of Negotiation Works, Inc., to develop a series of courses (Conflict Analysis, Conflict Dynamics and Conflict Resolution) for the VERTEX team. Many of VERTEX’s projects involve…
March 8, 2019
At the center of the circular soffit – sometimes referred to as “the mothership” by management – is the new elevator feature, the construction of which posed a number of challenges to both the design and construction. The previous elevator base had been wrapped in dark gray granite with a water feature draining into…
January 18, 2019
The Vertex Companies, Inc. (VERTEX) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Compass Project Management, Inc. (Compass). “To VERTEX this acquisition is about joining forces with an amazing company whose mission and core values are aligned with ours.” said Jeff Picard, President of VERTEX. “Together we believe we will create more value to our employees and…
April 16, 2019
History of U.S. Crude Oil Production Natural gas and crude oil have been recovered and used as a cheap, reliable source of energy throughout the 20th century through today. Industrial scale recovery of these resources in the United States started in the mid-1800s when the first modern cased wells were installed, and refineries were constructed…
April 11, 2019
Many cities across the U.S. have voluntarily implemented policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and they are calling on building owners to help them achieve their goals. Energy use in commercial and industrial buildings contributes significantly to the overall carbon footprint in most cities. For example, the City of Boulder Colorado estimates that 55%…
April 4, 2019
In Ontario, Phase II Investigations often follow the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Record of Site Condition (Ontario Reg. 153/04 – Phase Two ESAs) regulations. As part of best management practice or in some cases triggered by a regulatory requirement (e.g. Ontario Reg. 153/04), a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) is considered…
April 2, 2019
What is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease is a severe, sometimes deadly pneumonia caused by bacteria called Legionella. Reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease have increased significantly since 2000. Infections by other clinically significant waterborne pathogens, including but not limited to Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Burkholderia, Stenotrophomonas, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and Fusarium also have increased dramatically. Collectively, Legionella and…
March 13, 2019
Chemical fires can occur at properties that stores hazardous chemicals. Due to the potential release of a multitude of chemicals and emergency responses from hazardous materials spill response teams, firefighters, and emergency remediation contractors, chemical fires lead to expensive and complicated losses. Chemical fires often destroy the site building and involve building, property, and pollution…
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