Forensic Building Consultant’s New Construction services offer expert consultation during the pre-construction design phase, ensuring that your structure is waterproof. In addition, we provide materials expertise and mock-ups to assure windows, doors, roofs, and transition points work together seamlessly. With detailed research and analysis, materials science knowledge, and hands-on building experience, Forensic provides the bridge between design and construction.

Whatever the issue, Forensic evaluates the problem, conducts an investigation, and offers a trusted solution for rehabilitation. Forensic provides customized recommendations appropriate for the project scope and prioritized based on your budget. Expert consultation during the pre-construction design allows greater insight and confidence. During construction, Forensic is on site to provide supplemental quality assurance and assistance with managing unforeseen conditions. Post construction, Forensic offers detailed documentation on conformance with codes and manufacturers requirements.

Collecting data and making observations is an important first step in identifying distress and other potential problem areas of building envelopes. However, in order to mitigate loss, an assessment must be performed in concert with an appropriate diagnosis and course of action, which can only be determined by building envelope consultants. Our skilled professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology to test and evaluate the intricate function and interaction of roofs and exterior wall systems through roof consulting, roof uplift resistant testing, construction QA/QC, water and air infiltration testing per ASTM E1105-00 and a number of qualitative evaluation services such as infrared thermography and moisture mapping.

Forensic provides Expert Witness Services to assist a plaintiff or defendant, as well as their attorney, in resolving construction defect matters as they relate to Building Envelope assemblies. Through reliable analysis and trusted testimony, Forensic Expert Witness Services offer a powerful advantage during litigation.

Construction administration and quality assurance is an integral part of any rehabilitation project. Site visits allow Forensic to observe the construction conditions at intervals, and determine quality and progress.

Buildings in alpine environments require a unique approach. Inclement weather and freezing conditions present new challenges to any building envelope system. Forensic is highly trained and experienced in ice dams, winter climate roofing systems, exposed timber care, erosion control, and thermal bridging and condensation.

Ensure your reserve is adequately funded and avoid large special assessments with assistance in Capital Planning from Forensic. Necessary inventory, maintenance, replacement, and renewal of common elements will save your Association money over time. Trusted economic modeling provides a component inventory and service life expectations for common building elements throughout your property.