Building Sciences
Our large team of multi-disciplinary experts will provide you with root cause determination and tailor a cost-effective solution for your unique situation.
Getting to the Root of Building Failures
Failures within the built environment can occur at any time for a variety of reasons. A deep understanding of all aspects of building design and construction, condition assessment & evaluation techniques, and the materials themselves is required to determine the root cause of a failure. We can help you assess architectural, civil, structural, electrical, fire protection, materials and mechanical issues pertaining to your building. Our large team of multi-disciplinary experts will provide you with root cause determination and tailor a cost-effective solution for your unique situation.
Civil + Structural Engineering
Our team of forensic engineers and civil and structural experts specialize in a wide variety of areas, including building science, building damage assessments, construction defect, design defect, earth movement, geotechnical engineering, facility condition assessments, maximum probable loss evaluations, soil analysis, structural integrity, and vibration analysis. Once we determine the root cause of your issue, we can provide repair and remediation consulting with your timeline and budget in mind.
Electrical Assessments
As the backbone of all modern building systems, it’s crucial to understand why your electrical system failed. Assessing the origin and cause of events involving your electrical system and equipment help you mitigate a future recurrence. We investigate all electrical systems, power quality, grounding systems design and testing, and distribution in residential, commercial and industrial systems – especially those connected to smart technology.
HVAC + Mechanical Evaluation
When your HVAC, ventilation or mechanical building system fails, it can lead to business interruption, insurance claims, and could potentially pose a danger to occupants. Our mechanical failure experts conduct site inspections, testing and rigorous investigation to determine the root cause of any mechanical building failure. We draw on our materials, fire, water, product, engine, and electrical expertise to provide the full picture for every incident.
Fire Protection Analysis
With deep expertise in fire protection services, we’re able to quickly and accurately assess systems and materials after a failure or false alarm to help mitigate risk of failure in the future, or worse, a failure during a fire. Our services cover dynamic systems such as sprinklers, special suppression or fire alarm. We also cover static protection systems including windows, fire barriers and doors. We conduct forensic investigations on fire protection materials to determine omissions, flaws, detachments or deterioration that may have led to or increased a loss.
Architectural + Building Code Analysis
We take a comprehensive approach to investigating the built environment that covers all architectural and building code requirements related to a structure. We analyze building envelope, including roofing, façade/claddings, curtain walls, walls, windows and doors, foundations and below-grade areas for design or performance issues.
MEET OUR EXPERTS
James Wesevich
Global Service Line Leader, Forensics
James Wesevich
Global Service Line Leader, Forensics
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil and Engineering, Structural Engineering, PE: TX, AR, CA, MI, MO, NM, LA, SE: CA
Dan Joyce
Director, Fire Forensics - Pacific Region + Principal Fire Protection Engineer
Dan Joyce
Director, Fire Forensics - Pacific Region + Principal Fire Protection Engineer
BS, Chemical Engineering, Registered PE: WA, Licensed Unarmed Private Investigator: WA, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, NAFI
Kursat Kinali
Senior Structural Engineer
Kursat Kinali
Senior Structural Engineer
PhD, Structural Engineering, MS, Structural Engineering, Licensed PE: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, SC, TN, UT
Paul Way
Technical Fellow, Electrical Engineering
Paul Way
Technical Fellow, Electrical Engineering
BS, Electrical Engineering, BS, Forest Resource Management, Registered PE: CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, TX, MT, AK, Certified Fire Investigator, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Licensed Private Investigator, Refinery Training Program
Andrew Paris
Director, Forensic Electrical Engineering
Andrew Paris
Director, Forensic Electrical Engineering
BS in Electrical Engineering, Registered PE: AZ, MN, WA, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, OSHA, Certified Fire + Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator
Ali Fayazbakhsh
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Ali Fayazbakhsh
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Doctorate, Mechatronic Sytems, MS, Mechanical Engineering, BS, Mechanical Engineering, BA, Registered P.Eng
David Webster
Senior Structural Engineer
David Webster
Senior Structural Engineer
PhD in Structural Engineering, MS in Civil Engineering, BEng in Civil Engineering, Registered PE: WA, ID, OR, MT, Registered SE: WA, ID, HI, UT, Affiliate Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering
Tommy Halim
Mechanical Engineer, Forensics
Tommy Halim
Mechanical Engineer, Forensics
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Certified XL Tribometrist, Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design
Kevin Hecksher
Senior Electrical Consultant
Kevin Hecksher
Senior Electrical Consultant
BS, Electrical Engineering, AS, Engineering, Registered EIT: OK, Commercial Electronic Controls, Certified Fire + Explosion Investigator, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, HAZWOPER, Certified Asbestos Worker
Jeff Marsh
Senior Electrical Engineer
Jeff Marsh
Senior Electrical Engineer
BS, Electrical Engineering Technology, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator
Andrew Masiunas
Lead Engineer
Andrew Masiunas
Lead Engineer
Electrical Engineering
Francisco Saldarriaga
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Francisco Saldarriaga
Senior Mechanical Engineer
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, MBA, Finance and International Marketing, MSME, Mechanical Engineering, BSME, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Technician, Certified PE: DC, DE, FL, MD, MS, NC, PA, SC, VA, WV, Certified Commercial and Residential Roof Inspector, Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member, American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Member, Society of Automotive Engineers, Member, Society of Plastic Engineers
Arjun Sethi
Forensic Engineer + Lead Project Consultant
Arjun Sethi
Forensic Engineer + Lead Project Consultant
Mechanical Engineering, Registered P.Eng.: BC, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Director
Felix Touza
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Felix Touza
Senior Mechanical Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD #901322), EPA 608 and 609 Refrigerant Handling Certification, ICC Certified Commercial Plumbing Inspector, ICC Certified Residential Plumbing Inspector
