Forensic Engineering Experts
HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Suppression & Electrical Expert Witnesses
EIS Forensic delivers expert witness and forensic engineering services for building system failures, construction defects, insurance investigations, and litigation support, powered by decades of specialized expertise across each mechanical and electrical discipline.
Areas of Expertise
Specialist expert witnesses across every mechanical and electrical discipline
HVAC Expert Witness
Forensic failure analysis of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
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Fire Suppression Expert Witness
Forensic investigation of fire sprinkler and fire suppression system failures.
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Plumbing Expert Witness
Root-cause analysis of plumbing, piping, and pipe-freeze failures.
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Electrical Expert Witness
Forensic analysis of electrical power, distribution, and control systems.
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Comprehensive forensic investigation across all mechanical disciplines
Mechanical System Failures
Investigating boilers, chillers, pumps, heat-exchangers, split system air-conditioners, and gas-fired units with a design engineer's perspective.
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Proficient review of project documents backed by years of experience designing and constructing building systems.
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Weather Related Damage
Onsite equipment evaluations for hail, wind, flood, and lightning damage claims of all sizes.
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Moisture Damage / Microbial Growth
Understanding the physical phenomena and psychrometrics behind condensation, moisture infiltration, and microbial growth.
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Engineering professionals with decades of combined forensic engineering experience
Articles & Insights
Technical perspectives from our forensic engineering team
August 17, 2020
Circulating Cool Basement Air
A simple thermostat adjustment can circulate the cool basement air throughout your entire home, helping equalize temperatures across floors during summer heat.
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August 27, 2020
HVAC Systems and Moisture Related Damage
Can your HVAC system cause mold or moisture damage? Understanding how air, relative humidity, and condensation interact is key to answering that question.
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September 15, 2020
Bedbug Extermination Gone Bad
A forensic investigation into a bedbug heat treatment that spiraled out of control, revealing how improvised shortcuts led to significant property damage.
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February 17, 2021
Pipe Freeze Basics
Pipe freezes cause countless property losses each year. Understanding how water expands when frozen, the role of insulation, and common misconceptions can help prevent costly damage.
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