Litigation Consulting Engineer for Commercial & Residential: Protecting Your Interests with Expert Support

Facing a construction defect or structural issue in your commercial or residential property? Navigating legal disputes involving building integrity can be complex and stressful. At Taylor Forensics & Engineering (TF+E), we provide experienced litigation consulting engineering services to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Our team of highly qualified and licensed structural engineers possesses extensive expertise in investigating, analyzing, and documenting structural defects in both commercial and residential buildings. We can be a valuable asset to your legal team by:

• Conducting thorough inspections: We meticulously examine the affected building components, identifying the root cause of the problem and gathering detailed evidence.
• Providing clear and concise reports: Our engineers translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand reports that effectively communicate the nature and extent of the structural issue.
• Expert witness testimony: We can provide expert witness testimony in court, clearly presenting our findings and supporting your case with professional credibility.

Don’t let technical complexities hinder your legal case. Contact Taylor Forensics & Engineering today. Our team of dedicated litigation consulting engineers is here to provide the comprehensive expertise you need to protect your interests and achieve a successful resolution.

Services include:

• 558 Pre-Litigation Consultation and Support
• Plans, Specifications, and Contract Reviews
• Damage Causation
• Building Envelope Air and Water Testing:
  
  • AAMA/FGIA Air and Water Infiltration Testing:
    • 501.2 (Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems)
    • 502 (Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products)
    • 503 (Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems)
    • 511 (Voluntary Guide for the Forensic Evaluation of Water Intrusion at Fenestration Products)

• ASTM E 331 (Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference)
• ASTM E547 (Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference)
• ASTM E576 (Standard Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units in the Vertical Position)
• ASTM D7053 (Standard Guide for Determining and Evaluating Causes of Water Leakage of Low-Sloped Roofs)
• ASTM D5957 (Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations)
• ASTM E 783 (Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors)
• ASTM E 1105 (Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Wall by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure)
• ASTM C 1601 (Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces)
• ASTM C 1715 (Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems)
• ASTM 2128 (Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls)
• ASTM D7954 (Standard Practice for Moisture Surveying of Roofing and Waterproofing Systems Using Non-Destructive Electrical Impedance Scanners)

• Infrared and Smoke Tracer Air Leak Testing
• Electronic Leak Detection Services
• Building Cladding and Flashing Evaluations
• Concrete Corrosion Mapping and Analysis
• Concrete Crack Evaluation
• Rebar Location and Mapping
• Condensation Evaluation
• Hygrothermal Performance Analysis – Occupant Comfort Complaint Investigations
• Air Infiltration Testing

• • • • Blower Door Testing
      • Duct Leakage Testing

• Energy Calculations
• Load Calculations
• Interior Walls Utility Location Mapping
• Window and Door Installation and Performance Failures
• IGU – Insulated Glazing Unit Performance and Failures
• Thermography and Diagnostics
• Moisture Damage Mapping
• Mold and Air Quality Testing
• Building Products/Materials Compliance Evaluation
• Building Products/Materials Defect Analysis
• Building Facade Movement and Failure Investigation
• Roofing Material and Installation Evaluation and Performance Analysis

• • • • Structural Wind Load Resistance Capacity
      • Attachment Analysis
      • Water Leakage

• Paint and Sealants Installation and Performance Evaluation
• Underground Utilities Location
• Waterproofing Installation and Performance Evaluation
• Additional Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing Methods