Bill McConnell is an accomplished entrepreneur, engineer, and construction authority with a career defined by strategic leadership and technical excellence. As the co-founder of The Vertex Companies, a premier global AEC firm, Bill currently serves as Chairman of the Board. 

His leadership extends across the industry through his roles as a board member for Avalon Construction and Fortify Advisory, as well as a strategic advisor to several private investment firms.

A distinguished author, keynote speaker, and expert in the legal arena, Bill is a seasoned expert witness for high-stakes domestic and international construction disputes. With over 250 testimonies to his credit, he is a recognized specialist in quantum/damages, scheduling, allocation, productivity, termination, and standard of care.