Forensic Engineering & Expert Witness

Our forensic experts conduct detailed evaluations of structural, geotechnical, and material failures, including: 

• Structural collapses and building distress investigations 

• Geotechnical failures, including foundation settlement, landslides, slope stability, retaining wall, and expansive soil distress 

• Construction defects,vibration damage, code compliance evaluations, and condition claims 

• Fire damage, mudflows, flooding, corrosion, and material degradation assessments 

• Pavement distress, cracking, and deterioration analysis 

• Water intrusion and moisture damage 

• Ground shaking, liquefaction, and lateral spreading 

• Environmental evaluations for methane mitigation, vapor intrusion, waste handling, disposal, remediation, and contamination assessments of soil, groundwater, mold, asbestos, and lead  

• Industrial hygiene health and safety plans, assessments for air quality, microbial, health risk, and smoke damage

SOCOTEC provides expert opinions and litigation support services for attorneys, insurance companies, and construction professionals. Our services include: 

• Expert testimony for mediation, arbitration, and courtroom proceedings

• Failure causation analysis supported by industry standards and forensic data 

• Damage assessments and repair recommendations 

• Construction claims analysis related to delays, defects, and cost disputes 

• Deposition and trial preparation with comprehensive documentation 

We utilize cutting-edge forensic analysis and testing methods to support our investigations: 

• Non-destructive testing (NDT) for structural integrity assessment 

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and geophysical evaluations 

• Laboratory materials testing for concrete, asphalt concrete, steel, reinforced masonry, and soil samples

• Load testing and performance evaluations for structures and systems 

• Advanced imaging and 3D modeling for forensic reconstruction