Vertex is happy to welcome Linda Hsiao to our Commercial Damages & Investigations practice as Managing Director. Bringing over 25 years of experience in expert services in complex commercial litigation, financial investigations, and data-intensive disputes, Linda will turn complex analyses into practical insights for our Disputes clients. She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), and can provide expert witness services in a number of areas. Learn more about Linda: https://bit.ly/4xkmHTb
The Vertex Companies LLC
Professional Services
New York, NY 28,710 followers
Solutions at the speed of insight
About us
The Vertex Companies, LLC is a global consulting firm that provides strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations that face complex challenges in a world full of risk. Our multidisciplinary teams, 360-degree approach, and deep bench make us an ideal partner for businesses that need measurable results, fast.
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https://vertexeng.com
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- Industry
- Professional Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Owner's Representative, Construction Defect Consulting, Expert Witness Testimony, Cost To Complete Estimating, Cause & Origin investigations, Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation, Building Water Systems, Industrial Hygiene, Construction, Environmental Consulting, Forensic Engineering, Construction Consulting, Tenant Improvement, Energy Certification, Fire Investigation, Property Condition Assessments, Completion Contracting, Facility Closure, Environmental Loss Control, Surety Claims Consulting, Construction Loss Control Consulting, Fire Protection Engineering, Life Safety System Engineering, Project Advisory, Owners Project Management, Owners Representative, Construction Project Advisory, forensic accounting, and Commercial Damages
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Vertex is proud to sponsor and attend the 2026 Chesapeake Area Society of Healthcare Engineering (CASHE) annual seminar and trade show on September 8 – 11, 2026 in Cambridge, MD. If you’re attending, connect with Vertex’s Julie Barth to discuss compliance and regulatory considerations in the healthcare facility industry. Learn more about Vertex and our participation in the event: https://bit.ly/4cae4C4 #WeAreVertex
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In a recent article, Vertex’s Thomas Koch, CIH MS WELL AP and Alex Johnsen, M.S., CIH dive into what makes wildland–urban interface fires different from those that burn vegetation alone and the unique challenges with assessing and remediating properties. Check it out now: https://bit.ly/4c4iLx2
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Vertex is excited to welcome Jonathan Polovoy, PMP as Managing Director, Healthcare Transition Services. Jonathan brings to Vertex’s Project Advisory practice over 18 years of experience in healthcare transitions such as replacement hospitals, phased-in-place renovations of hospitals, outpatient centers, and more. His experience and communication skills will support our clients with efficient facility activations, safe occupancies, and prepared staff. Learn more about Jonathan: https://bit.ly/4zrrt2o
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Vertex is happy to announce Bradley Campbell as Managing Director, Trial Technology, with our Visual and Strategic Communications practice. Bringing more than 30 years of experience supporting complex litigation, trials, and arbitrations across the United States, Brad will work with our Disputes clients to clarify complex matters and strengthen case presentation. Learn more about Brad: https://bit.ly/45wPHuI
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Check out insights from Vertex's Chairman of the Board William (Bill) McConnell, who examines construction industry data from the first half of the year.
First Half of 2026 Construction Update: The Construction Industry Is Still Searching for a Bottom The first half of 2026 has been tough for construction. Through June, U.S. construction growth is down 3.2%, marking another difficult period for an industry that has now experienced negative growth for roughly 18 months. Coming into 2026, I expected moderate growth. That scenario is still possible—but at this point, I’d put the odds at less than 50%. The problem? Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% target, which keeps rates high. PPI for construction materials is up 14% since January 2025, putting renewed pressure on project costs and margins. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs, and massive investment in data centers are keeping costs elevated and pulling an already constrained construction workforce toward a handful of mega projects. The sector data tells the story: · Residential: -4.7% YoY, by far the largest construction sector · Manufacturing: -21.4% YoY, no longer the largest non-residential sector · Office: +12.5% YoY, largely reflecting the data center boom · Power: +3.5% YoY and now the largest non-residential construction sector The shift in the non-residential market is particularly noteworthy. Manufacturing, which had been one of the industry's strongest growth engines, has fallen sharply, while power and data center construction are driving much of the remaining growth. So, where do we go from here? If rates begin to come down, residential construction could provide the catalyst for a broader recovery. But if inflation remains elevated and rates stay higher for longer, 2026 could end up being another year of contraction for the construction industry. My bottom line: The construction market isn't in free fall—but it is clearly in a period of adjustment. The next few months will be critical. What are you seeing in your part of the construction market?
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This week, Vertex welcomed Chad Paulin to the firm. As our AI Strategy Officer, Chad will develop Vertex’s AI strategy and consult directly with disputes clients to address their project needs. Learn more about Chad: https://bit.ly/4i7z3ZO
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Vertex is excited to announce the launch of our Visual and Strategic Communications practice. Led by Erica Massaro-Hales, this practice expands our dispute services and enhances support for our clients. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fVvhju
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As the number, size, and intensity of wildfires in the western US and Canada increases, the convergence of the wildland-urban interface (WUI) adds additional layers of complexity for insurers, industrial hygienists, property owners, and restoration contractors. Can a property affected by a WUI fire be returned to a pre-loss condition? How can it be determined if a property is acceptable to return to occupancy? In a new article, Vertex's Thomas Koch, CIH MS WELL AP and Alex Johnsen, M.S., CIH explain how WUI combustion byproducts differ from wildland fires and considerations for post-remediation efforts. Read now: https://bit.ly/4c4iLx2
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Our experts see firsthand how exterior conditions can evolve long before they become emergencies and how quickly technical issues can escalate into a corporate business crisis. Project Advisory Senior Managing Director Doug Russell and Managing Director Gurtej Singh outline how deterioration can affect real estate portfolios and what owners can do before they become an expensive surprise. Read now: https://bit.ly/4w1C4Pu
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