Selected forensic engineering investigations demonstrating our methodology, findings, and outcomes across commercial, industrial, insurance, and litigation matters.
Independent forensic investigation of a 120-foot retaining wall collapse at a commercial development site in Denver, CO. Hydrostatic pressure, drainage system failure, and soil bearing analysis. PE-stamped report allocated responsibility between designer and contractor.
📍 Denver, CO
Responsibility allocated, settlement reached
2022
Differential settlement investigation for a 6-story commercial office building in Dallas, TX. Expansive clay soil analysis, elevation survey, and structural capacity evaluation. Root cause determined to be inadequate soil preparation during construction. PE-stamped report supported construction defect litigation.
📍 Dallas, TX
Settlement reached in litigation
2023
Forensic investigation of balcony structural distress at a 200-unit condominium complex in Miami, FL. Wood decay assessment, connection evaluation, and life-safety analysis. PE-stamped report supported construction defect litigation against the original developer.
📍 Miami, FL
Litigation settlement reached
2022
Post-fire structural assessment of a manufacturing facility in Birmingham, AL. Steel distortion evaluation, concrete spalling assessment, and repairability analysis. PE-stamped report supported insurance claim and business interruption recovery.
📍 Birmingham, AL
Claim approved for $2.4M
2023
Independent forensic investigation of a 250,000 sq ft commercial warehouse in Houston, TX following Hurricane Beryl. Wind vs. water damage differentiation across the roof system and building envelope. PE-stamped report supported insurance claim resolution for $1.2M in structural repairs.
📍 Houston, TX
Claim resolved for $1.2M
2024
Comprehensive condition assessment of a 4-level parking garage in Atlanta, GA. Chloride intrusion, rebar corrosion, and delamination survey. Half-cell potential testing and core sampling. Prioritized remediation plan with $850K repair scope versus $3.2M replacement.
📍 Atlanta, GA
Repair plan validated for $850K
2023
Building envelope investigation for a 150-room hotel in Orlando, FL. Infrared thermography, water spray testing, and sealant evaluation identified systemic flashing failures. PE-stamped report supported $675K remediation scope.
📍 Orlando, FL
Remediation validated for $675K
2022
Forensic structural investigation of a commercial building in San Antonio, TX after a vehicle impact. Load path analysis, connection evaluation, and repairability assessment. PE-stamped report supported insurance claim resolution.
📍 San Antonio, TX
Claim approved for $145K
2023
These case studies represent a fraction of our 7,000+ project portfolio. Speak directly with a licensed forensic engineer about your commercial, industrial, insurance, or litigation-related engineering matter.