Developers
Big Sky, Montana
Fireman’s Fund
Construction Manager
$6M
Following termination of the original contractor,
Vertex was retained as an interim Construction Manager
to manage the subcontractors and progress work while the surety negotiated a
settlement with the owner. This project was a forty-unit condominium
development in a mountain resort area.
Denver, CO
Minnesota Surety & Trust Company
Surety Consulting
$10M
Vertex was retained by Minnesota Surety and Trust
Company after the fire sprinkler subcontractor failed to meet schedule
deadlines and potentially jeopardizing customer/client relations. This four-
story, 65,000 square foot facility has 120 guest rooms, an indoor pool, and two
conference rooms. The wood framed constructed, EIFS veneer facility is back on
completion schedule, with aid from Vertex.
Denver, CO
World Port at DIA Owners, LLC
Completion Contractor
$42.3M
The original Contract called for the construction
of six (6) single-story precast tilt-up buildings totaling 448,600 square feet of
office and warehouse space, as well as the installation of associated
infrastructure and utilities. This work was divided between two work sites,
approximately 1/2 mile apart, located on the grounds of the Denver
International Airport (DIA). New roads, a taxiway, and an aircraft ramp were
also to be included in the project. Tenant Improvements were identified as a
possible add-in, to be included at the Owner's discretion.
Denver, CO
Privileged
Construction Management / Claim Consultant
$9.6M
Vertex was retained
by a General Contractor's Surety, who was named as a defendant in a
construction defect matter involving multiple carriers, the developer,
architect, general contractor, eight subcontractors and one supplier.
Construction defects were related to masonry, structural concrete, EIFS,
lightweight concrete on balconies and walkways, membrane roofing, windows and
building envelope assemblies. Vertex managed repairs of certain defects during
the warranty period on behalf of the Surety. Vertex investigated the cause
& origin of certain defects and successfully supported subrogation of
certain claims on behalf of our client. Vertex provided support and expertise
during litigation that ultimately resulted in a favorable settlement for our
client
Salem, MA
Environmental Consulting (Excavation & Disposal)
2,500 Tons of Petroleum Impacted Soil
Vertex provided Environmental Consulting services for the development of a property that
historically was utilized by a board game manufacturer and DPW facility in Salem, Massachusetts.
Before excavating and disposing of 2,500 tons of petroleum impacted soil under a Release
Abatement Measure (RAM), we assessed the contaminants in the soil and groundwater; the
potential exposure pathways (considering the intended use for the site as a multifamily apartment
complex). Additionally, Vertex prepared and implemented the site design/soil management plan
utilizing proposed development of the site, implemented an Activity Use Limitation (AUL) for
remaining soil contamination, and prepared a regulatory closure report with a comprehensive risk
characterization to facilitate the development and resale of the property.
Providence, RI
Environmental Consulting & Construction Support Services
Vertex provided Environmental Consulting and Construction Support services for redevelopment of
a site in Providence, Rhode Island. The soil at the property consisted of urban fill, containing
elevated levels of contaminants typically found in urban areas. In order to facilitate the
redevelopment of the property, Vertex performed a site assessment, regulatory submittals,
delineation survey, soil characterization, remedial design, environmental monitoring and site
closure activities. On behalf of the client, Vertex presented the environmental information and
communicated with financial institutions and prospective purchasers to aid in the initial financing of
the project and ultimate sale of the property.
Gainesville, FL
Due Diligence & Remediation Management
4.5 Acre Development
Vertex managed the due diligence, remedial investigation and remediation at a 4.5 acre
development site in Gainesville, Florida. Vertex submitted a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) to the
Alachua County Environmental Protection Department of (ACEPD) to excavate approximately
3,000 tons of impacted soil and to complete groundwater dewatering and on site treatment.
Vertex was successful in providing groundwater modeling information to the ACEPD in order to
acquire a No Further Action (NFA) for the off site impacts, and the on site remediation was also
successful in reducing on-site groundwater concentrations below Groundwater Clean-up Target
Levels (GCTLs). As part of the turn-key service, Vertex completed all asbestos contracting
services, remediation, environmental oversight and building demolition services under a single
contract with a single point of contact for the client.
Aberdeen, NJ
Environmental Assessment
Vertex implemented an initial Environmental Assessment of a property that was impacted from an
adjacent metal manufacturing facility in New Jersey. During our subsurface investigation, surface
soil was found to be impacted by heavy metals from the factory's past airborne exhaust .
Vertex performed a Soils Management Investigation to characterize and delineate the soil impacts
at the site. We developed and implemented a strategy to obtain vertical profiling data utilizing a
real-time, on-site mobile laboratory. As part of an interactive team, including the construction
management professionals, the Client , and regulatory agencies, Vertex was able to develop
reasonable and effective soil management practices to facilitate the development of the property.
Woburn, MA
Environmental Consulting Services
Vertex performed Environmental Consulting services to assist in the redevelopment of a vacant
parcel once occupied by a leather tannery. On behalf of our client, Vertex conducted a subsurface
investigation within sixty days to identify impacted areas of high chromium, lead and arsenic. We
also estimated the costs associated with remediation activities prior to our client's involvement with
the site. Vertex established a remedial development plan that included "Hot Spot" removal and the
installation of a Geomembrane barrier to cap residual impacted material. The remediation
development plan provided the cost savings to the project necessary to facilitate the development
of the site as a multifamily apartment complex. Vertex completed the project by submitting a
Response Action Outcome (RAO) and implementing the institutional controls and Activity Use
Limitation (AUL). We also provided our client with post site closure consulting services to facilitate
the sale of the property.
Chelsea, MA
Environmental Consulting Services
Vertex provided Environmental Consulting Services for a multi-family residential development of a
3-acre property that was historically utilized as a dumping ground for construction debris and
manufactured coal gasification (MCG) wastes from nearby coal gasification facilities. Vertex
conducted extensive subsurface investigations throughout the site in order to assess soil and
groundwater conditions, and to characterize in-situ soils to develop a soil management plan during
construction. During the course of site construction, Vertex performed on-site environmental
oversight, directed and managed the excavation and off-site disposal of nearly 13,000 tons of soil
containing coal tar waste, heavy metals, petroleum-related compounds, and PAHs. Throughout the
process, Vertex prepared all regulatory report submittals necessary to achieve compliance with the
Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).
Cambridge, MA
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) / Environmental Consulting Services
Vertex was engaged to evaluate the environmental risk and corresponding redevelopment
plan associated with a 30 acre parcel of land with a heavy historic industrial use in Boston,
MA. Vertex performed a Phase I ESA and prepared a conceptual soil management plan
that would allow for the majority of environmental issues to be dealt with during
development. Our services also included preparing an MCP compliance strategy,
performing a subsurface investigation- which included the installation of approximately 120
borings and 40 monitoring wells as well as using GIS to overlay numerous development
scenarios to plan the best location of site improvements. This project illustrated our ability
to be a valuable development team member by using our breadth of knowledge in
environmental and development strategy.
