Litigation
Litigation Support & Forensic Engineering
Construction defects, building envelope failures, and structural deficiencies can result in complex disputes that require engineering knowledge and thorough technical investigation. Building Envelope Technologies (BET) provides forensic engineering and litigation support services to assist attorneys, property owners, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders in understanding and resolving construction-related disputes.
With extensive experience evaluating building envelope systems and structural components, BET offers an objective, technically grounded approach to investigating construction deficiencies, material failures, and building performance issues. Our team utilizes engineering analysis, filed investigations, diagnostic testing, and comprehensive documentation to identify the underlying causes of failures and assess their impact on building performance, durability, and structural integrity.
Our expertise encompasses a wide range of building systems and construction materials, including exterior wall assemblies, roofing systems, windows, curtain walls, waterproofing systems, masonry, concrete, steel, and other structural and architectural components. By evaluating existing conditions against project specifications, applicable building codes, manufacturer requirements, and recognized industry standards, BET helps establish a clear technical understanding of the issues contributing to a dispute.
Our Litigation Support Capabilities
- Forensic Engineering & Failure Analysis: Investigating water infiltrationm facade deterioration, structural distress, material failures, and construction defects to determine potential causes and contributing factors.
- Building Envelope Investigations & Testing: Performing detailed condition assessments, field inspections, and diagnostic testing to evaluate system performance, identify deficiencies, and document existing conditions.
- Construction Document & Code Review: Analyzing design drawings, specifications, construction records, testing documentation, and applicable codes and standards to evaluate design intent, construction practices, and potential deviations.
- Technical Evaluations & Reporting: Developing comprehensive engineering assessments supported by field observations, testing results, technical analysis, and photgraphic documentation.
- Repair & Remdiation Consulting: Evaluating corrective repair strategies, developing recommendations, and assessing proposed remediation approaches to address identified deficiencies and resotre building performance.
Technical Expertise Supporting Informed Resolution
BET recognizes that construction-related disputes often involve multiple building systems, complex failure mechanisms, and competing interpretations of technical evidence. Our investigative contributing factors, and presenting findings in a clear, accurate, and technically defensible manner.
Whether evaluating a localized water infiltration issue, widespread facade deterioration, or a complex structural failure, BET provides the independent engineering insight necessary to support informed decision-making throughout the dispute resolution process.
Through detailed investigation, sound engineering principles, and objective technical analysis, Building Envelope Technologies helps bring clarity to complex construction disputes.