Forensics

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Forensics

Our staff provides Structural Engineers with a wide variety of design experience to call upon for expert testimony.

Our engineers have experience in all building types and construction materials.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

• Field investigations performing both non-destructive and destructive methods as appropriate
• Engineering registration in CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA, AK & HI
• Exhibits are prepared using 2-D and 3-D color CAD graphics combined with either photographic or physical evidence
• Earthquake Damage Evaluation and Report Writing
• Failure Assessments and Repair Recommendations
• Mediation Services
• Trial Testimony

Our staff has been involved in the investigation of over 100 construction defect cases, many involving wood-frame residential construction.  Since our firm has the added expertise in waterfront structures, members of our staff have also been designated as expert witnesses in marine related cases.  In the two-year period following the Northridge Earthquake our staff provided written assessments on approximately 85 earthquake damaged structures for insurance settlement purposes with follow-up expert testimony in the few cases that were not settled.  Our firm is commonly called upon to provide engineering design, construction drawings and field support to repair construction deficiencies and damaged structures.