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February 2020

VERTEX CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

It was February 1995 when VERTEX's founders, Jim O'Brien, Bill McConnell, and Jeff Picard, started VERTEX. We started with only a few but now we are many, not only in numbers but also in our disciplines. The company has grown to a global AEC firm with solutions in engineering design, construction, environmental, forensics, and IT.

VERTEX has had continued success because we have stayed true to our mission and core values.

VERTEX cares about our clients and employee-owners and seeks to deliver rewarding value to both.

Insights from VERTEX's Industry Experts

Coronavirus – About the Disease and Guidance for Risk

By now most of us are aware of the respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that originated in China and has now spread to more than 60 countries, including the United States. VERTEX's Tom Koch gives an overview of COVID-19 and the related environmental concerns.

Building Codes and International Best Practices

Building Codes & International Best Practices

Building codes are an integral part of both the design and the construction of infrastructure and facilities. In the United States, adherence to building codes is a must. When it comes to international projects however, there are times when complying with building codes will conflict with the needs and goals of the client. VERTEX's Vincent Miyagawa explores several scenarios that illustrate the complexity of building codes and international situations.

Property Condition Assessments and Cold Weather Impacts on Commercial Buildings

If you are in the commercial real estate market, you may have heard of Property Condition Assessments. PCAs are considered a due diligence effort designed to evaluate the existing condition of a building and its surrounding attributes. VERTEX's Ryan Hanlon discusses the impact of cold weather on commercial buildings.

The Time Impact Analysis Method of Quantifying Construction Delays

Whenever a change occurs or is proposed during a construction project, the contractor must evaluate both the direct costs associated with implementing the change and the time impact of those changes. There are a number of methods available to calculate the effect of the change on the performance period. VERTEX's Andrew Sargent discusses one of the most frequently used methods, the Time Impact Analysis.

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