OUR FORENSIC BUILDING INVESTIGATIONS SERVICES:
A Texas Construction Expert Serving: Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi & Beyond
CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS EXPERTS
OUR FORENSIC BUILDING INVESTIGATIONS SERVICES:
For cases where the known problem is not obvious, finding the contributors to a building failure or environmental complaints can require more in-depth, invasive inspection and testing.
Our forensic building investigations can help simplify the process of understanding these problems with our specialist partners. Our specialty partner experts diligently quantify, evaluate, and present damages associated with construction claims & unknown building failures. Working methodically through each issue, Construction Claims Experts can identify liability, validate claims, quantify damages, and assist with resolving disputes.
ADVANCED FORENSIC BUILDING INSPECTIONS METHODS
Single-Family & Multifamily Structures
Building Envelope & Indoor Air Quality Investigations
Thermal Scans & Photography
Mold Testing & Industrial Hygiene Services
Foundation and Structure X-Ray Services
Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Laboratory Testing
TCEQ, P.E, RESNET, LEED, BPI, ICC, & DOE Accredited Professional Available
We examine structures, materials, systems, designs, installation, sequencing and practices to uncover the cause of a construction defect and determine responsibility. Our experts investigate problems and advise our clients of the cause, solution and estimated costs associated with the corrective actions.
BUILDING ENVIRONMENT TESTING FOR TOXINS
Indoor Air Quality” (IAQ)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Mold Testing Services
Asbestos Testing Services
Water Testing Services
OSHA Compliance Chemical Testing Services
Construction Defect Evaluation
Expert Witness Testimony
Many health complaints can be attributed to IEQ or IAQ problems. Symptoms such as headaches, severe fatigue, sinusitis, rhinitis, and asthma often appear while an employee is at work but dissipate when the employee leaves the building. This is known as “sick building syndrome” or “building-related illness.” Those suffering from sick building syndrome suspect but haven’t confirmed a specific cause for their symptoms. In building-related illnesses, a diagnosis is attributed directly to airborne building contaminants.
PRODUCT FAILURE TESTING
Advanced Inspection Methods
Chemical Verification & Contamination Analysis
Adhesive Identification
Deconstruction Investigations & Physical Testing
Metallurgy & Weld Testing
Air Leakage Testing
Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Laboratory Testing
Failures on-site, either during the construction phase or during its design life, of materials, structures or structural elements can have catastrophic and costly effects. A common cause of failure is non-adherence to the specified materials where similar but cheaper alternative products are used during construction. In this case, we will sample and benchmark them against the specified materials, using chemical analysis carried out by our forensic laboratory consultants.
BUILDING ENVELOPE- AIR LEAKAGE & WATER PENETRATION
Design Review of Building Envelope Construction Methods
Infrared Thermography Review
Combined Air & Water Testing, AAMA 503.3
Blower Door Testing, ASTM E779
Construction Defect Evaluations
Expert Witness Testimony
Construction claims are complex and often require subtle distinctions of engineering and construction practices. Building envelope testing is the process of testing the physical separator between the interior and exterior of a building to determine if there are any air, water, or thermal leaks within the structure. The building envelope consists of all parts of the outer exterior that keep the building environment dry, heated, or cooled for climate control.
BUILDING FAILURE ANALYSIS
Single-family & Multifamily Structures
Deconstruction Analysis & Documentation
Design & Engineering Review.
Code Compliance Review
Manufactures Products & Installation Analysis
Standard of Care Analysis
Damage Evaluations
As expert witnesses in building envelope litigation, we do not speculate on the cause of incidents. We provide science-backed evidence based on proven methods accepted by global standards organizations. Our dedication to the core principles of forensic engineering gives our clients a credible, persuasive ally in the courtroom.
GEOTECHNICAL & MATERIAL LAB TESTING
Geotechnical -Soils and Aggregates – gradation, plasticity, and compaction characteristics of natural and stabilized soils and rock
Concrete and Masonry – Mix Design Review
Mechanical Testing & Analysis
Accredited Testing Labs
Expert Witness Testimony
Testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, bituminous materials, steel, and various non-destructive tests. Based on the project scope and site conditions, we will use the most appropriate equipment and available resources to perform the necessary tasks for the project. All laboratory testing is performed under the direction of the lab manager and following each project’s requirements.
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