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Construction Defect

Our structural engineering experts conduct property evaluations from 58 locations across the United States.  Our primary focus is assisting our clients in determining the cause of damage.  Is the damage related to a weather event?  Did it occur suddenly or is there a long term contributor?  Was there a construction defect involved?  Was there a design defect that led to the damage?  Our goal of our evaluations and damage assessments is to provide our clients with definitive answers to these questions.

Construction Defect Evaluations

U.S. Forensic can identify deficiencies in the design or construction of a building or structure. We can also determine whether the installation of a product or material was conducted properly. We can determine if damage was a result of:

  • Poorly designed foundation or roof systemconstruction defect
  • Insufficient ventilation
  • Lack of proper moisture barriers
  • Improper flooring or window installation
  • Incorrect material application
  • Deficient design leading to collapse

Appliance & Equipment Installation

Our experts can determine whether the appliance or equipment failed due to improper installation or because of a design or manufacturing defect. Items such as plumbing components, water filters, small appliances, and electrical components can be shipped to our laboratory for a comprehensive evaluation.

Featured Project

To view a case involving a design defect, 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
Lori A. Brady, 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
Eric Graham, P.E. Professional Engineer
Bryan Hill, P.E. Professional Engineer
Michael Holden, P.E. Partner / Professional Engineer
Joel Howard, P.E. Professional Engineer
Robert James, Ph.D., P.E. Professional Engineer
William Janowsky, Jr., P.E. Partner / Principal Engineer
Daniel Joita, P.E. Professional Engineer
Benjamin Joyner, P.E. Professional Engineer
Joseph Kamanda, P.E. Professional Engineer
Mitchell Kirkland, P.E. Professional Engineer
Kevin Z. Knowles, M.Eng., 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
William J. Moran, II, P.E. Professional Engineer
Dennis Morrissey, P.E. Professional Engineer
Edward Mossakowski, P.E. Professional Engineer
Mehdi Motaleb, Ph.D., P.E. Professional Engineer
Reece Otsuka, P.E. Professional Engineer
William R. Pippine, P.E. Professional Engineer
Scott Roberts, P.E. Professional Engineer
Anthony Ruth, P.E. Professional Engineer
Juan L. Santillana, M.S., P.E. Professional Engineer
John Semioli, P.E., PTOE 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
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