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Forensic investigation of failures provides our clients a thorough assessment of damage and causation that can be used to help understand what went wrong
and why it went wrong, and help plan the work needed for repair. Our expert witness services and reports are often used in the process of evaluating insurance
claims and in preparation for litigation needed for the recovery of damages resulting from failures.
Our forensic architectural investigations have covered building envelope failures, and defects in design and construction. Our services begin with a clear
identification of the problems, and the development of real-world solutions-practical, and cost-effective.
Our experience in structural engineering investigations has covered major structural failures, such as the collapse of the World Trade Center towers following
the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We have unparalleled forensic experience investigating a broad range of structures, utilizing state-of-the-art computer analysis,
modeling, and visualization tools to reconstruct and illustrate failures. Sensational failures, however, comprise only a small portion of our forensic experience.
Most failures that we investigate result in loss of functionality or value. We offer comprehensive evaluation of structural failures, including safety and damage
assessment surveys, reliability and risk analysis, materials testing and repair solutions.
Our HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers can assist in matters ranging from the maintenance of critical environments in art galleries to the
assessment of responsibility following a boiler explosion. Prospective investors in major real estate acquisitions have also valued our insight into probable operation,
maintenance, and upgrade considerations. Owners of commercial properties frequently seek our advice in the form of peer reviews of renovations proposed by their tenants.
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