U.S. Forensic experts that provide structural evaluations are licensed professional engineers (P.E.s). Many are members of various professional organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). We provide forensic structural engineering services which include inspecting damage caused by:
- wind
- hail
- hurricanes
- tornadoes
- floods
- fires
- construction or design defects
- soil subsidence
- long term neglect
Our areas of expertise include residential and commercial roofing, foundations, building envelopes, water intrusion, construction defect evaluations, and storm damage evaluations.
Forensic Structural Engineering
Cause and Extent of Damages
Our forensic engineers evaluate residential and commercial properties to determine the cause of damages. They identify is the damage is a result of a construction defect, material failure, lack of maintenance or third party contribution. Once assessed, our experts will provide a report that outlines the extent of damages and if warranted, method of repair.
Sudden or Accidental vs. Long Term
Our structural engineers evaluate a building to determine whether the damage is associated with a recent versus a long term source. Their findings will also address whether evidence supports that the cause of damage is intentional, accidental, or enhanced.
Construction Defect
Our forensic structural engineers determine deficiencies in the design or construction of a building or structure. Our experts can also determine if the deficiencies contributed to a failure or damage. We determine if damage is a result of:
- Poorly designed foundation or roof system
- Insufficient ventilation
- Lack of proper moisture barriers
- Improper flooring or window installation
- Incorrect material application
- Deficient design leading to collapse
- Non-compliance with building codes and standards
Forensic Structural Engineering Featured Projects
To view examples of the property evaluations completed by our experts, visit our featured project page.
Featured Experts for this Forensic Service
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Habeeb O. Alabi, M.Sc., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mehdi Alirezaei, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Gilberto Avila, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Miguel Castro, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Brian Ciampitti, P.E., P.P. | Professional Engineer |
| Asher Cohen, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Combs, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| John Cui, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joseph Czajka, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Adel Abe El-Nabi, P.E. PhD | Professional Engineer |
| Reginald Fequiere, P.E., S.I. | Professional Engineer |
| Kori Flowers, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Brad Gerlick, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Paul J. Heagney, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Holden, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joel Howard, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joe Hughes, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Benjamin Joyner, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Sonya Kalisz, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joseph Kamanda, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mitchell Kirkland, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Kenneth J. Krefft, Jr., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| David McCauley, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| S. Bryant McKinnie, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William J. Moran, II, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mehdi Motaleb, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Chad Peterson, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Marcus Phillips, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jon Robertson, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Anthony Ruth, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Juan L. Santillana, M.S., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Christopher Sewell, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| John Skidmore, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Alexis Spyrou, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Phillip Vanciel, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jose D. Versace, M.S., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Daniel Williams Jr., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William Yanko, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
