As businesses and construction sites open across the country, VERTEX is here to assist.
As one of the top surety and insurance claim firms in the country, VERTEX can cover site inspections, provide data and digital document retention and hosting so remote work is more easily performed, and establish safe work practices.
Our forensics experts are a team of accountants, engineers, digital, technology, construction, and environmental professionals and this depth of team is unrivaled in the industry. VERTEX can calculate business interruption damages resultant from closures.
Whether you are starting up your construction site, reopening your business or re-establishing the new norm for your property, VERTEX can establish protocols and procedures for monitoring, testing and site safety. Building water systems, HVAC systems and other building systems are all part of VERTEX's scope.
VERTEX is also here to support your team during travel restrictions. With over 30 office and remote locations across North America, we can drive to sites to assist with site visits or claim investigations.
Recent Educational Events
VERTEX adds value to our clients through teaching. Learn more about our webinars, blogs, and other COVID-19 resources that VERTEX offers. In need of CE/CLE accredited courses? VERTEX can assist. Learn more.
COVID-19: Considerations for Surety Professionals Webinar
On Monday, April 6, 2020, VERTEX offered an accredited webinar providing a comprehensive look into impacts COVID-19 is having on the surety industry.
Webinar: Getting Back to Work:
Considerations for Job Site Interruptions
On Thursday, April 23, 2020, construction specialists from VERTEX and NFP offered a webinar that explored what returning to work will look like, including considerations in advance, project restart, and procedures and protocol to keep in mind.
Planning and Building in the COVID-19 Era Webinar
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, experts gathered for an insightful discussion-based webinar targeted for colleges, universities, and private secondary schools on practical considerations for planning, design, and constructing in the COVID-19 era.
Surety Webinar Q2.1
Preparing a Relet Package
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, VERTEX's Frank Benway and Sam Reed hosted an accredited webinar that explained the entire process of preparing a relet and identified potential pitfalls to avoid and strategies of the various relet scenarios they have encountered as consultants.
AGC Webinar Series
The Components of a Comprehensive Project Continuity Plan
As avid believers that you are never finished learning, VERTEX embraces both constant learning and constant teaching. Training brings great value to our clients too. If you would like more information, please contact us.
VERTEX's Jeffrey Katz, P.E. identifies supply chain risks in construction, strategies for contractors, relevant contract provisions, delay claims, and considerations for risks associated with attempts at overcoming delays.
HVAC System Considerations in the COVID-19 Era
In this three-part series, VERTEX's Scott Katzer, P.E. discusses the CDC and ASHRAE guidelines regarding modifying HVAC systems to better deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
History and experience dictate that economic factors impact the amount and type of fire claims made during the recorded time periods of recessions and high unemployment rates. VERTEX's Henry W. Stormer IAAI-CFI(V), CFPS discusses historical statistics of fire claims in the context of recessionary cycles and provides investigative steps and actions for fire claim investigations.
Before any renovations or demolitions are completed, a hazardous materials survey should always be performed to avoid the exposure of hazardous materials that are commonly used in building construction. VERTEX's Abigayle Virgilio discusses asbestos-related risks during construction.
VERTEX's team includes over 500 professionals across North America. Featured this month, a few of our certified industrial hygienists, construction, technology, and environmental professionals, offering expertise as we reopen.