VERTEX will attend the 19th Annual Women in Construction Leadership and Networking Conference, taking place on October 30, 2025, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View in Arlington, Virginia.
Recognized as one of the industry’s leading events, the conference brings together professionals from across all sectors of the construction industry to exchange insights, strengthen professional networks, and champion innovation and leadership in the built environment. Attendees will participate in engaging discussions, expert panels, and interactive sessions designed to promote women’s empowerment and role in shaping the future of construction.
The program features keynote speakers, expert panels, and interactive sessions focused on leadership, innovation, and equity in construction. Participants will explore new perspectives on advancing careers, fostering inclusive workplaces, and driving excellence across the AEC industry.
Representing VERTEX at this year’s conference are Elizabeth Brogan, PE, PhD, MBA, Senior Consultant, Forensics and Hala Marvan, PhD (cand.), MSc, BS, Director who will join fellow industry leaders to exchange ideas on construction management, project advisory, and engineering excellence while supporting the continued advancement of women in technical and leadership roles.
As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, VERTEX continues to foster collaboration and leadership within the AEC industry, empowering experts to drive meaningful change across construction, engineering, and forensics.
To learn more about the Women in Construction Conference, visit https://womeninconstructionconference.com/
To learn more about VERTEX’s Forensic Consulting services or to speak with a Forensic Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
Elizabeth Brogan
PE, PhD, MBA
Senior Consultant, Forensics
Dr. Brogan, with 21+ years in Civil Engineering, specializes in land development, forensic analysis, and expert witness work across 42 states.
The Author
Hala Marvan
PhD, MSc, B.S
Director
Hala is based in the Washington DC area. Hala has worked on both local and international projects. Hala’s scope of work varies from project advisory/management (schedule and cost management, risk analysis, and claims management/avoidance) on active construction projects, to dispute resolution (mainly delay analysis, damages quantification, loss of productivity analysis) on either active or previous projects in dispute. Hala also worked on multiple design-build projects, focusing on the integration of design phase into the construction schedule while also reviewing technical and design related claims. Additionally, Hala has continuously examined force majeure events and their impact on construction projects.