Experts analyzing engineering failures, structural collapses, and design defects.
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Based in Omaha, NE
Multi-disciplinary forensic engineering and fire investigation firm serving 44 states since 1991. Over 5,000 projects completed for attorneys, insurance carriers, and government agencies. Licensed…
Based in Omaha, NE
Licensed · Certified · Trusted. Fire origin and cause, structural forensic engineering, and product failure analysis from a team of licensed engineers and certified fire investigators. A division of…
Based in Marietta, GA
Applied Technical Services is one of North America's leading consulting engineering firms, founded in 1967, specializing in forensic engineering, fire investigation, and materials testing.
Based in Penns Park, PA
ARCCA provides forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, and expert witness testimony services with professionals across multiple disciplines including biomedical engineering and materials…
Based in Cape Cod, MA
Cape Forensic is a New England-based forensic engineering consultancy with over 20 years of experience providing property damage assessments and forensic investigations for insurance companies and…
Based in Annapolis, MD
CED Technologies offers forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, and rapid responder services from seven national offices since 1987.
Based in Plymouth, MN
Crane Engineering, part of ESi, provides forensic engineering, fire science, building science, and motor vehicle testing services from offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Based in Louisville, KY
Donan is a forensic engineering firm founded in 1947, providing failure analysis and origin-and-cause investigations from its Louisville, Kentucky headquarters.
Based in Cayce, SC
EDT Engineers provides forensic engineering and consulting services from multiple offices nationwide, specializing in failure analysis, fire investigation, and expert witness testimony.
Based in Sauk Rapids, MN
Engel Metallurgical is an ISO 17025 metallurgical and materials testing laboratory in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, serving attorneys and insurers with failure analysis and expert testimony.
Based in Tampa, FL
Florida Forensic Engineering, Inc. provides forensic engineering investigation services throughout Florida from offices in Tampa and Sarasota.
Based in Hampton, VA
Forensic Analysis & Engineering Corporation (FAEC) is a forensic engineering firm headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, providing forensic analysis and expert testimony services across North America.
Based in Phoenix, AZ
Forensic Engineering Inc. has been providing forensic engineering litigation consulting and investigation services to attorneys and the insurance industry since 1975 from Phoenix, Arizona.
Based in Lake Mary, FL
Forensic Engineering Technologies provides forensic engineering, consulting, and expert witness services specializing in vehicle accident investigation, product liability, and digital forensics.
Based in Houston, TX
G2MT Laboratories is a Houston materials and metallurgical lab offering failure analysis, corrosion assessment, and forensic investigations for litigation.
Based in Long Beach, CA
Garrett Forensics has provided superior forensic investigations, analysis, and reporting since 1971, specializing in fire investigations, accident reconstruction, and engineering expert services in…
Based in Worcester, MA
Genesis Forensics is an ISO 17020:2012 accredited fire investigation and forensic engineering firm in Massachusetts, serving clients across the United States and Canada.
Based in Bethesda, MD
Gexcon US provides high-quality consulting in fire and explosion safety, accident investigation, and forensic engineering from offices in Bethesda, MD and Houston, TX.
Based in Melville, NY
H2M architects + engineers provides forensic engineering services from their corporate headquarters on Long Island, specializing in structural failure analysis and building damage assessment.
Based in Dallas, TX
Haag, a Salas O'Brien company, has provided forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, evaluating structural and property damage for attorneys and insurers from its Dallas base.
Based in Littleton, CO
Higgins & Associates is a multi-disciplined forensic engineering and architecture firm serving property owners, contractors, insurance carriers, and attorneys across the Western United States.
Based in Northfield, IL
Highland Engineering is a consulting and forensic engineering firm founded in 2002, based in Northfield, Illinois.
Based in Raleigh, NC
Kimley-Horn is a national engineering firm with over 80 offices providing forensic engineering services including construction defect evaluations and fire cause and origin investigations.
Based in Centennial, CO
Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering, failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and 3D visualization from its Centennial, Colorado headquarters.
Based in West Nyack, NY
McLaren Engineering Group provides forensic litigation engineering services with experts renowned for investigating, analyzing, and presenting evidence in structural failure and construction defect…
Based in Grandville, MI
Nederveld is a multi-discipline organization in Michigan providing forensic engineering, fire investigation, and HVAC consulting services.
Based in Plano, TX
Nelson Forensics, established in 1994, provides forensic engineering services to identify damage and develop remediation solutions for buildings and property across the United States.
Based in Altamonte Springs, FL
NOVA Engineering provides forensic engineering and environmental consulting services throughout Florida, specializing in sinkhole investigation, structural assessment, and construction defect…
Based in Weston, FL
PEGroup Consulting Engineers is a veteran-owned structural engineering consulting firm in Florida specializing in forensic engineering investigations since the mid-1980s.
Based in New York, NY
SOCOTEC US provides forensic engineering consulting services with 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices, combining national capabilities with local expertise.
Based in Braintree, MA
VERTEX provides forensic engineering, construction advisory, and regulatory consulting services from offices across the United States and internationally.
Based in Metairie, LA
U.S. Forensic is a forensic engineering firm founded in 2006, providing engineering failure analysis and expert testimony from its Metairie, Louisiana headquarters with more than 60 locations…
Based in Castle Rock, CO
Veritech Consulting Engineering offers forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, and failure analysis from Castle Rock, Colorado.
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Forensic engineers investigate why structures, systems, and products fail — providing the technical foundation for insurance claims, litigation, and remediation decisions.
Forensic engineering is the application of engineering principles and scientific methods to investigate failures, accidents, and disputes involving the built environment, mechanical systems, and manufactured products. Unlike design engineers who create new structures and systems, forensic engineers work backward from a failure to determine its root cause. Their analysis answers the fundamental questions: what failed, how it failed, why it failed, and who bears responsibility.
These professionals are retained by insurance carriers, attorneys, property owners, and corporations whenever a failure results in property damage, personal injury, or financial loss. Their work product — typically a detailed written report supported by testing, calculations, and photographic documentation — serves as the technical backbone of insurance claims and legal proceedings.
Forensic engineers follow a structured investigative methodology that parallels the scientific method. The process begins with evidence preservation and scene documentation, including photographs, measurements, and collection of physical samples. The engineer then reviews relevant documents — design drawings, specifications, maintenance records, weather data, and witness statements — to establish the context surrounding the failure.
Laboratory testing and analysis follow, which may include materials testing (tensile strength, hardness, chemical composition), metallurgical examination, load calculations, computer modeling, and comparison to applicable codes and standards. The engineer develops and tests hypotheses about the failure mechanism, ultimately reaching conclusions supported by the evidence. This systematic approach is essential for producing opinions that withstand Daubert scrutiny in court.
Structural investigations address failures in buildings, bridges, parking structures, and other load-bearing systems. These include collapses, excessive deflection, foundation settlement, and deterioration from corrosion or environmental exposure. Structural forensic engineers evaluate whether failures result from design errors, construction defects, overloading, or inadequate maintenance.
Mechanical investigations focus on failures in machinery, HVAC systems, plumbing, elevators, and industrial equipment. These engineers determine whether failures stem from design flaws, manufacturing defects, improper installation, or inadequate maintenance and operation.
Materials investigations involve analyzing why building materials, metals, polymers, and composites fail prematurely. Corrosion, fatigue, creep, and manufacturing defects are common failure modes that require specialized laboratory analysis to identify and characterize.
In litigation, forensic engineers serve as expert witnesses who explain technical failures to judges and juries. They testify about causation, standard of care, code compliance, and the reasonableness of design and construction decisions. Their opinions often determine whether negligence or a product defect can be established.
In insurance, forensic engineers help carriers evaluate claims by determining the cause of loss, distinguishing between covered and excluded perils, and assessing the scope and cost of necessary repairs. Their independent analysis provides an objective technical basis for claims decisions, particularly in disputes involving construction defects, weather damage, or equipment failures.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is the most important credential for a forensic engineer. PE licensing requires a combination of education, supervised experience, and passage of rigorous examinations. It signifies that the engineer has met minimum competency standards established by the state licensing board and is authorized to seal engineering documents and offer professional opinions. In many jurisdictions, only licensed PEs can provide engineering opinions in legal proceedings. When retaining a forensic engineer, verify that they hold a current PE license in the relevant jurisdiction and discipline, and that their practical experience aligns with the specific technical issues in the case.
