Investigative

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Our Investigative Group specializes in investigating and assessing structures in the built environment. Our in-depth consulting expertise includes specialized knowledge of the design and construction of a wide array of buildings and structures, the materials used to build them, and how and why these structures deteriorate and fail. Our staff of talented and seasoned structural engineers, civil engineers, architects, fire investigators, roofing consultants, and building enclosure specialists provide industry-leading expertise to tackle your most challenging and time-sensitive facility issues to minimize downtime and keep you moving forward.

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Services

Forensics

When a building or structure’s components or materials perform poorly, suffer damage, or fail, our forensic experts stand ready to quickly investigate and identify the factors contributing to their current condition.

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Property Evaluations

Our investigative engineers and consultants work closely with our clients to identify your specific needs, desired outcomes, and requirements to deliver thorough and cost-effective evaluations.

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Fire Origin and Cause Investigations

When a structure is damaged by fire, rely on our team of certified fire investigators to uncover the clues that tell the story of what happened. We thoroughly understand the intricacies of fire and explosions.

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Litigation Consulting

We provide industry experts in a multitude of civil engineering, architectural, and fire investigation disciplines to investigate, review, report, and opine on complex cases.

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Repair and Rehabilitation

Our team of engineers and architects understand how structural and building enclosure components fail and provide tailored solutions to preserve value and extend the service life of structures of all shapes and sizes.

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Offices

Chicago/Lisle, IL

Indianapolis Headquarters, IN

Lexington, KY

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Nashville, TN

Professional Staff

Derek Anger, AIA, NCARB, PE

Project Manager

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Doug Brown, PE, RRC
Doug Brown, PE, RRC

Operations Manager

855-822-1966

Forensic Engineering Consutlant
Andy Clemens, PE, SE

Director of Project Development Ohio

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Stephen Cotton, PE, SE

Senior Consultant

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Dustin Foster, PE, LEED AP

Senior Project Manager

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Structural Engineering Expert Witness
Charles Gasser, PE, SE

Director of Project Development Illinois

(855) 822-1966

Ben Hinman, PE

Senior Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Brian Kraft, AIA, NCARB, BECxP, CxA+BE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Thomas Leahy, PE, SE
Thomas Leahy, PE, SE

Federal Sector Leader - Engineering/Senior Forensic Structural Engineer/Senior Consultant

(855) 822-1966

Gerry Mang, CFEI, CFI

Senior Project Manager/Fire Investigator

(855) 822-1966

Brent McCreedy, PE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Tim McParland, PE

Senior Project Manager

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Jacob Mickey, PE

Project Manager

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Reece Otsuka, PE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Scott Pabian, PE

Senior Project Manager

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Jess Pounds, PE

Senior Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Charlie Prigge, PE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Preston Ray, PMP, RRO, CEA

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Matthew Stocking, PE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Greg Susemichel, PE, LEED AP
Greg Susemichel, PE, LEED AP

Investigative Group Leader

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Ryan Wagner, PE, SE

Senior Project Manager

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Tyler Waldron, PE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Ben Wiley, PE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Bailey Williams, PE

Project Manager

(855) 822-1966

Forensic Engineering Consutlant
Jason Williams, PE, MSCE, CDT, CSI

Director of Project Development Tennessee

(855) 822-1966