Forensic engineering helps to answer the question “why?” Engineering practices and principles are utilized to determine and interpret the cause(s) and origin(s) associated with failures or conditions of concern regarding a building envelope and its components.
EES Group, Inc. is one of the foremost authorities in the forensic industry. We understand the importance of determining the cause and origin of forensic matters accurately, without bias, within a responsive timeframe, and at a competitive rate. With over 100 years of combined experience, EES is uniquely qualified to respond to your forensic engineering needs. The links below provide detailed information regarding our forensic services.
Appraisals
Disputes can arise between the insured and the insurance company as to what amount of damage has occurred...
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EES’ staff has over two decades of experience utilizing AutoCAD® to produce design/construction drawings to be...
Read MoreMold C&O
Molds, mushrooms, mildews, and yeasts are all classified as fungi; a kingdom of organisms different from plants...
Read MoreThermal Imaging
Thermal imaging refers to the use of cameras that utilize infrared radiation to detect the presence of...
Read MoreWater C&O
Water damage is often costly to repair yet hard to initially detect. If allowed to persist, either knowingly...
Read MoreEquipment Failures
Unintended and unforeseen equipment failures can pose problems from minor inconveniences up to dangerous...
Read MoreLightning
Property damage from lightning strikes has been estimated to be between 4 and 5 billion dollars each year...
Read MorePiping/Plumbing Failures
One of the more damaging events which can occur within a building is the failure of an internal plumbing line...
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Experience has shown that approximately 90% of cases involved with the appraisal process can be resolved...
Read MoreWind
Excessive winds have the potential to cause considerable amounts of damage to roof systems and exterior finishes...
Read MoreMoisture Surveys
Persistent elevated amounts of moisture within building materials and components can lead to issues with mold...
Read MoreRoof Consulting
One of the most important parts of a building envelope is the roof covering. A roof covering protects the building...
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