Forensic Investigations, Insurance and Expert Testimony

Cause and Origin assessment of a major roof collapse in northern BC including field inspection, assessment of environmental conditions (snow, wind pressure etc.) and a technical review of previous modifications made to the structure.

The 32,500 square foot arena housed a single sheet of hockey rink ice, permanent bleacher seating and dressing areas. The building structure consisted of a long span bowstring-style wood framed trusses supported by a system of cast-in-place concrete portal frames with in-fill concrete block masonry.

The entire roof structure collapsed within minutes on an unusually windy night, with less than the design snow load on the structure.

Detailed engineering reporting was required for the examinations for discovery, and litigation that followed.

Cause and Origin assessment of a pipe failure under a new aquatic centre in northern BC including inspection, assessment of environmental conditions and technical review of design drawings and specifications.

The building suffered extensive damage when the entire contents of the wave pool were lost upon its first filling.

Detailed condition assessment of existing concrete block walls, beam pockets and floor slabs in a commercial strip mall heavily damaged by fire.

We prepared detailed drawings and technical specifications for the required structural repairs and provided periodic site inspections during the construction phase.