VERTEX is pleased to announce its Gold Sponsorship of the 2025 Construction Super Conference (CSC), taking place December 9–11, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Representing VERTEX will be Dayna Anderson, Frank Benway, Cristal Brun, Joseph Castellano, Dan Copeland, Jeff Katz, Chris Ling, and Bill McConnell. This team will bring a robust mix of technical, forensic, and advisory expertise reflecting VERTEX’s integrated approach to helping clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and achieve successful project outcomes.
Attorneys, consultants, sureties, contractors, owners, and industry professionals will be at this event to discuss emerging issues in construction law, risk management, dispute resolution, and compliance.
Chris Ling to Speak on Construction Defect Disputes
Christopher Ling will serve as a panel speaker for Session S03: “Debunking Myths in Construction Defect Disputes: What Every Stakeholder Gets Wrong” on Tuesday, December 9, from 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM in Blue Heron.
This session will explore common misconceptions in construction defect disputes and offer practical insights from the perspectives of architects, contractors, insurers, and legal professionals. Ling and fellow panelists will discuss how assumptions and misinterpretations often drive conflict, increase costs, and delay resolution; they will also present strategies stakeholders can adopt to achieve more efficient and equitable outcomes.
Advancing Industry Insight Through Practice and Collaboration
VERTEX provides an integrated platform that unites forensic analysis, project advisory, and commercial damages expertise to help clients address the challenges that emerge throughout the construction process. With professionals across North America and the EMEA region, VERTEX’s structure encourages collaboration among technical experts, financial analysts, and legal advisors, supporting consistent, data-driven evaluations of projects, programs, and disputes.
We are honored to support this year’s conference as a sponsor, highlighting our dedication to thought leadership and collaboration within the industry. We look forward to connecting with attendees and sharing innovative solutions to today’s construction challenges.
For more details about the event, visit: https://constructionsuperconference.com/
To learn more about VERTEX’s Services or to speak with an Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
Dayna Anderson
CMA, CFE
Senior Managing Director, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Dayna Anderson is a Certified Management Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. She has testified in federal court, as well as arbitration, related to economic damages. Dayna has also assisted counsel at mediation.
The Author
Frank Benway
Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes and Forensics
As Senior Managing Director, Frank Benway manages the surety consulting and completion contracting practice across the east coast. He has over 15 years of construction management experience on some of the most complex projects nationwide.
The Author
Joe Castellano
PE
Managing Director, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
With 30 years of experience, Mr. Castellano specializes in construction advisory, insurance claims, and litigation services, serving as an expert witness and mediator in disputes involving delays, cost overruns, and damages across diverse industries and projects worldwide.
The Author
Dan Copeland
Principal Account Executive
Dan Copeland is a Principal Account Executive at VERTEX with 20+ years of experience selling expert services across the construction industry.
The Author
Jeff Katz
PE, PSP, CCM, CCA
Senior Managing Director, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Jeff Katz is a Senior Managing Director of VERTEX who leads VERTEX’s contract claims practice. Mr. Katz is a professional engineer who has been retained as an expert or consultant on large files across North America.
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
Bill McConnell
PE, JD, MSCE, MBA
Chairman of the Board
Bill McConnell is a co-founder and Chairman of The Vertex Companies, LLC. Bill is a top expert witness for construction disputes as he has testified nearly 250 times, most notably for quantum/damages, scheduling, allocation, termination, and standard of care opinions. As the Chairman of VERTEX, Bill sets the strategy for VERTEX’s future.