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 |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Alirezaei, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Iftekhar Ather, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Gilberto Avila, P.E. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
| Colby Baker, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Teri Beckett, P.E., G.C., QSD, Arborist | Professional Engineer / Arborist |
| Thomas Bennett, P.E. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
| Dawit Bogale, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Brian Ciampitti, P.E., P.P. | Professional Engineer |
| Asher Cohen, P.E. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
| Michael Combs, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Lori Cox, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joseph Czajka, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| J. Martin Davis, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Daniel De Nero, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Adel Abe El-Nabi, P.E. PhD | Professional Engineer |
| Reginald Fequiere, P.E., S.I. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
| Kori Flowers, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Adrian Fruct, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Carolyn Gomez, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jason Grover, P.E. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
| Bryan Hill, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Holden, P.E. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
| Joel Howard, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joe Hughes, P.E. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
| Robert James, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Daniel Joita, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Benjamin Joyner, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joseph Kamanda, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Kenneth J. Krefft, Jr., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| S. Bryant McKinnie, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Mequet, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Christopher Mills, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Enrique Morales, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Carlos Morales, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William J. Moran, II, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Dennis Morrissey, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Edward Mossakowski, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Reece Otsuka, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William R. Pippine, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Felix Rodriguez, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Juan L. Santillana, M.S., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| James Sides, Jr., 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 |
| Neil Weghorst, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William Yanko, Ph.D., P.E. | Partner / Professional Engineer |
