VERTEX is excited to return as a Sponsor and Exhibitor at the 2025 Perrin National Construction Defect Conference, taking place November 13–14, 2025, at The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Join us for a networking cocktail reception on November 12, followed by two days of industry insights, collaboration, and discussion on the latest developments shaping construction defect litigation and risk management.
Representing VERTEX at this year’s conference are:
- Zach Bradshaw, PE, CEP, PSP, Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes and Forensics
- Rachel Domingo, PSP, Director, Commercial Damages & Investigation
- Christopher Ling, AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP, Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
- Steve Mickelson, PE, SE, MBA, MCP, Forensics Division Manager
- Cathy Pierce, MBA, Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
Christopher Ling to Speak on Construction Defect Misconceptions
Join Christopher Ling on Thursday, November 13th (1:45–2:30 PM CT) for the panel discussion “Separating Fact from Fiction for Stakeholders: Common Design Professional and Contractor (and even Insurer) Misconceptions.” The session will address widespread misunderstandings in construction defect disputes—from contractor liability and A&E contractual limitations to coverage expectations under insurance, bonds, and warranties.
He will be joined by Anthony D. Capasso, Esq. (Moderator), Tom Gesner, CRIS, James Liskow, Esq., and Tristen Pomerance, Esq.
Hosted annually by Perrin Conferences, this landmark event brings together construction and insurance leaders, attorneys, and experts to share real-world experiences, explore emerging challenges, and build valuable industry relationships.
From complex claims to defect evaluations, VERTEX’s construction professionals combine technical expertise with practical insights to help clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and deliver successful outcomes.
Will you be attending? Stop by our table or connect with our team during the networking sessions—we’d love to meet you!
For more details about the event, visit: https://www.perrinconferences.com/conferences/cd25/
To learn more about VERTEX’s Forensic Consulting services or Expert Services or to speak with a Forensic Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
Zachary Bradshaw
PE, CEP, PSP
Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes and Forensics
As a Senior Managing Director with VERTEX Litigation Support, Zachary Bradshaw has assisted in preparing over one hundred fifty construction defect, insurance, and delay claims.
The Author
Rachel Domingo
PSP
Director, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Rachel Domingo brings 15 years of expertise in project controls, scheduling, construction claims, litigation support, and delay analysis across industries like oil and gas, energy, and heavy construction. She has presented AACE papers and taught CPM Scheduling at NYU and Columbia.
The Author
Christopher D. Ling
AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP
Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
Mr. Ling is a Registered Architect and Professional Planner who has been working in the construction industry since 1986. He is licensed in many states, plus D.C. and holds a national certificate for architecture from NCARB.
The Author
Steven Mickelson
PE, SE, MBA, MCP
Forensics Division Manager
Steve Mickelson brings more than 26 years of experience in professional engineering disciplines including forensic engineering explorations, management, construction observation, and building analysis and design.
The Author
Catherine Pierce
MBA
Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
Ms. Pierce has 23+ years of experience in environmental consulting and insurance. She manages account programs and identifies growth opportunities as VERTEX's Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy for Claims, Disputes & Forensics.