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Vertex at 2024 Super Conference

December 6, 2024

Vertex is proud to sponsor and present at the 38th Annual Construction Super Conference, taking place December 9-11, 2024, in Las Vegas. This marks our fourth consecutive year contributing to the conference, underscoring our commitment to advancing critical conversations in the construction industry.

As part of this year’s program, Vertex Chairman of the Board William (Bill) McConnell, PE, JD, MSCE, MBA, will moderate Seminar 3: Terminations for Default – The Nuclear Remedy on December 10th from 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM in Belmont 4. Vertex Chief Operating Officer Mark Degenaars, LEED GA, will participate as a panelist, alongside Damian Eallonardo, Executive Vice President of W.E. O’Neil Construction, and John Sebastian, Attorney at Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP.

The seminar will focus on terminations for default (T for Ds), the most severe remedy available to the paying party in a construction contract. With industry-wide T for Ds on the rise following inflationary periods, the session will provide valuable insights into procedural and substantive requirements, strategies to mitigate risks, and ways to challenge improper default allegations. Attendees will also gain guidance on clarifying ambiguities in contract termination provisions during the contract formation stage.

Joining Bill and Mark at this year’s event will be Vertex’s Dayna Anderson, CMA, CFE, Sashi A. Mahtani, CCP, CFE, as well as John Cullian and Rob Peterson from LitCon Group, LLC, which is part of the family of Vertex companies. The Vertex acquisition of LitCon Group closed in November, 2024.

About the Construction Super Conference
Now in its 38th year, the Construction Super Conference is recognized as a premier event for mid- to senior-level professionals in the legal and commercial construction markets. Through educational sessions and panel discussions, the conference addresses key issues shaping the legal, business, and economic realms of the construction industry.

Vertex is honored to support this year’s conference as a sponsor, emphasizing 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 information about the Construction Super Conference, visit Home | Construction Super Conference.

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Bill McConnell

PhD, MSCE, JD, MBA, PE
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.

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Mark Degenaars

LEED GA
Global Disputes Division Leader, Technical Claims and Disputes

Mark Degenaars has over 20 years of project management, facility management, private/public development, and construction experience. As Global Disputes Division Leader at Vertex, his primary focus is the Vertex's operating strategy.

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Dayna Anderson

CMA, CFE
Senior Managing Director and Practice Area Lead, Commercial Damages & Investigations

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.

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Sashi Mahtani

CCP, CFE
Senior Managing Director, Commercial Damages & Investigation

Sashi Mahtani is a Senior Managing Director at Vertex. Sashi specializes in the investigation and resolution of business disputes, primarily related to the construction and government contracts industries. He has also provided construction oversight and management services for on-going construction projects. Sashi has consulted on behalf of construction companies, government contractors, subcontractors, owners, program managers, architects, engineers, and insurance companies.

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