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Melqart

Forensic Engineering and Witness Expert

What it is

Forensic engineering begins with a defined technical question, then combines document review, site observations, structural analysis, and clear reporting to understand distress, damage, failure, construction conditions, or other disputed building issues.

When you need it

When structural distress, damage, failure, construction conditions, or a disputed technical issue requires investigation, engineering interpretation, reporting, or expert consultation.

What we provide

Core forensic engineering and witness expert capabilities.

Forensic investigation

Investigation of structural distress, failure, damage, or disputed building conditions.

Failure and damage analysis

Engineering analysis of structural behavior, load paths, observed distress, construction conditions, and potential contributing factors.

Expert consultation

Technical consultation for owners, attorneys, insurers, contractors, and other stakeholders requiring engineering interpretation.

Litigation support and expert witness

Technical reports, document review, expert consultation, and witness support for matters requiring structural engineering expertise.

Project types

Where forensic engineering and witness expert can support a project.

Areas we serve

Choose a city to explore local forensic engineering and witness expert support.

FAQ

What does a forensic structural engineer investigate?

Forensic work can involve structural distress, damage, failures, construction defects, disputed conditions, or other technical questions requiring engineering analysis.

Can forensic engineering include litigation support?

Yes. Forensic engineering can include technical document review, expert consultation, reporting, and litigation support depending on the engagement.

What information is useful for a forensic investigation?

Useful information can include drawings, photographs, reports, repair history, construction records, site observations, testing, and other evidence relevant to the technical question.

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Need forensic engineering and witness expert support?

Tell us what you are building, where the project is, and what stage it is in. We will help determine the appropriate next step.

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