VERTEX is pleased to participate in the AACE International 2025 Conference & Expo, taking place June 15–18 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.
Organized annually by AACE International, this multi-day event is one of the most comprehensive gatherings for professionals in total cost management, project controls, and risk management. The 2025 technical program is designed to address emerging industry trends—from AI in cost engineering to integrated project controls—bringing together practitioners from around the world to share practical strategies, case studies, and new methodologies.
On Sunday, June 15, our presenters will take the stage to explore two critical topics in forensic scheduling:
1:10 – 2:10 PM | Grand Ballroom G–H (Lobby Level)
Periodic Schedule Updates, Can They Be Trusted?
Presented by Aaron Fackler, PhD, PSP, OSHA 30
This session explores the reliability of periodic schedule updates and the consequences of inaccurate or manipulated data on project forecasting, performance tracking, and dispute resolution.
2:50 – 3:50 PM | Grand Ballroom G–H (Lobby Level)
The Devil’s in the (Contract) Details: How ‘No Damages for Delay’ Clauses Shape Forensic Schedule Methodologies and Damage Calculations
Presented by Rachel Domingo, PSP and Chloe Mandell
This presentation examines how “No Damages for Delay” clauses influence forensic scheduling strategies and damage quantification, highlighting how contract language can shift both methodology and outcomes in claims.
VERTEX is proud to support this year’s technical program and contribute insight into the evolving challenges of schedule integrity, contract risk, and dispute resolution.
For full event details, visit: https://web.aacei.org/conferences-events
The Author
Aaron Fackler
PhD, PSP, OSHA 30
Managing Consultant, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Mr. Fackler brings over a decade of construction industry expertise, specializing in project management, forensic delay analysis, cost estimation, and dispute resolution. His experience spans bridge rehabilitation, utility work, structural inspections, and damage assessments across diverse sectors, including transportation, energy, and government.
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
Chloe Mandell
Consultant, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Ms. Mandell is a Consultant with VERTEX. She began work at VERTEX as a Consultant after graduating from Lehigh University with an undergraduate degree in international relations and political science and a master’s degree in management. Her previous experience includes working as an intern at a county courthouse and as a teaching assistant for an introductory law course at Lehigh University.