NV5 Forensic Engineering & Building Consulting provides a comprehensive range of litigation support services to professionals in the legal, insurance and construction industries. We’re skilled at supporting cases that include complex litigation involving residential and commercial projects.
Our experts have experience in various stages of the legal process including investigations, depositions and trials. Our building scientists, engineers, fire investigators, building consultants and geologists are compelling because they are absolute in their findings and clear in their opinions.
What makes us unique?
NV5’s Engineering & Building Consulting group has an in-house research and testing program that focuses on the changes that occur to various construction materials under a range of conditions for different durations. Findings from our scientific studies have been peer-reviewed, published in accredited journals, and referenced in the industry. Learn more about our research program and published articles here.
Expertise
Services
- Expert witness testimony
- Detailed site investigations
- Arbitrator, Umpire and dispute resolution
- Assist attorney in examination of opposing experts
- Research and analysis
- Preparation of digital exhibits for courtroom testimony
- Experienced in trial and deposition appearances
- Concise, organized, and professional reports with ample documentation
- Cost analyses, repair recommendations and protocols
- Building code compliance
- Property condition assessments
- Negotiation and mediation
Expertise
- Construction defect
- Structural
- Building envelope
- Indoor air quality
- Geotechnical & SB408
- Duration of loss
- Subrogation and products liability cases
- Cast iron pipe/trenching
- Commercial and residential properties
NV5’s Forensic Engineering & Building Consulting group offers in-person and remote-learning continuing education courses for professionals in the legal industry. To learn more about our CE program or register for a presentation for your company, please email Teri Brown at Teri.Brown@nv5.com. You can view a full list of our continuing education courses here.