Truss Collapse Investigation by James Skaret, PE, I-ENG-A Advisor

PROPERTY AND STRUCTURAL

The Investigative Engineers Association (I-ENG-A®) members have completed thousands of reports involving the determination of the cause of failures and/or extent of damage in residential, commercial or industrial buildings.

An I-ENG-A® member begins a systematic investigation to determine the cause of failure and extent of damage. Buildings faults may be monitored to determine any changes with time. Installation procedures must be analyzed.

Cost evaluation, review of replacement alternatives and upcoding and betterment issues may need to be addressed.  Reports are  prepared suitable for litigation purposes and can assist in the preparation of interrogatories and related questions to be asked during statements under oath and in depositions.

Courtroom Presentations:

Upon request, we will answer interrogatories, be available to attend depositions, and provide expert witness testimony.  I-ENG-A®  members are qualified professionals and are adept in the utilization of charts, diagrams, models, and other visuals to enhance the presentation and have access to the latest technology for moisture detection including sensors and infrared cameras.

Property Damage Services:
  • Building Code Compliance
  • Building Envelope Analysis
  • Construction Claims and Defects Analysis
  • Commercial Property Construction
  • Assessments
  • EIFS and Stucco Analysis
  • Flood Effect Evaluations
  • Hail Damage Assessment
  • Moisture Damage Assessment
  • OSHA Regulation Analysis
  • Roof Damage Determination
  • Structural Integrity
  • Upcoding and Betterment Issues
  • Windstorm Damage Assessment
  • Water Loss Fraud Analysis