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Cause and Origin Claims
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Our experienced staff includes
Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers and Civil Engineers, as
well as a multi-discipline team of consultants of Architects, Electrical
and Mechanical Engineers, construction managers, estimators and
Certified Public Accountants.
Our team can assess all types of
building systems and analyze the cause of the system failure, whether it
be by design, maintenance, or construction practices.
Our forensic team
has assessed numerous cause and origin investigations for Insurers,
Attorneys, and Owners.
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Building Failure – determine the
cause and origin of collapse or serviceability concern
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Mold Damage – determine source of
moisture responsible for mold or mildew growth; recommendations for
remedial action
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Snow, Ice, Wind, Water Damage,
Hail, Snow Storms, Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes – evaluate
structures following storm events to determine whether claimed
conditions were actually caused by the event
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Landslide & Geotechnical Failures
– retaining wall collapses, slope failures
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Foundation Distress – determine
cause of differential settlement of lateral displacement
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Vibration Claims – investigation
of claims to neighboring properties as a result of blasting, heavy
construction, pile driving, tunneling, and heavy equipment
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Collapsed Basement Walls –
determine source of loading
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Cracks in Drywall and Concrete –
determine whether cracks are a recent occurrence
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Sags in Roof Structures –
determine cause of sag
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Cracks in Concrete – determine
whether cracks are recent occurrence
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Vehicle Impact – vehicle impact of
structure, assess speed, local versus global damage
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