Forensic Construction Consulting & Expert Witness Services That Stand Up in Court
Independent investigations, technical analysis, expert reporting, claims support, code review, cost analysis, and testimony for complex construction disputes involving residential, commercial, industrial, and public projects.
Forensic Construction Consulting
Root-Cause Analysis
Identifying the Origin of Failure
We utilize technical investigation and engineering analysis to determine the precise origin of construction defects, material failures, and workmanship issues. Our methodology ensures each finding is supported by clear, defensible evidence for consulting, claims, and litigation support.
Site Inspections
Technical Field Documentation
Our team conducts comprehensive site inspections to verify design intent, document field conditions, identify code concerns, and preserve a clear technical record. This documentation helps support expert opinions, claim evaluation, and dispute resolution.
Intrusive Testing
Advanced System Evaluation
We perform intrusive testing to evaluate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems. Our technical evaluations help identify performance issues, installation defects, and design deviations that may impact liability, damages, or claim outcomes.
Code Compliance
Verification of Standards
We evaluate the applicable code cycle for the year of construction and review relevant industry standards. Our compliance reviews identify deficiencies that may support claims, defenses, expert opinions, and evidence-based legal strategy.
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
We provide authoritative, defensible expert reports and testimony that clarify complex technical construction issues for legal teams and public agencies. Our courtroom-ready documentation supports litigation strategy with precision and credibility.
Deposition & Testimony
Clear, authoritative expert reports and deposition testimony for complex residential, commercial, and public projects.
Litigation Strategy
Technical findings organized into clear, defensible reports that support mediation, arbitration, and trial strategy.
Expert Reports
Comprehensive forensic investigations to determine root causes of construction defects and system failures.
Cost Estimating & Damage Assessment
Accurate, Defensible Cost Assessments
Coe & Company develops precise, defensible cost assessments that support claims, settlements, and litigation strategies. We evaluate damages on projects ranging from smaller residential structures to multi-million-dollar commercial developments, ensuring every dollar is accounted for with technical rigor.
Repair Cost Estimating
Developing comprehensive repair scopes and detailed cost breakdowns for structural and system failures.
Damages & Loss Assessment
Quantifying financial losses and identifying appropriate soft costs to support settlement negotiations.
Our services are ideal for attorneys, homeowners, property owners, business owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and insurers seeking objective, evidence-based analysis to resolve complex construction disputes.
Expert Testimony
Providing authoritative expert reports and courtroom-ready testimony on cost and damages.
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Fire Protection & Life Safety Review
We evaluate fire sprinkler and life safety systems to identify performance issues, installation concerns, maintenance deficiencies, and conditions that may affect compliance, safety, or liability.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Water, Drainage & Piping Evaluation
We assess plumbing systems, water distribution, drainage, fixtures, piping, leaks, and system failures to determine contributing causes, document defects, and support evidence-based claim review.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Power, Grounding & Controls Analysis
We review electrical systems, wiring, panels, controls, grounding, and related components to identify unsafe conditions, improper installation, equipment failures, and potential code-related deficiencies.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
HVAC & Mechanical Performance Review
We evaluate HVAC, ventilation, exhaust, and mechanical system performance to identify installation defects, design issues, operational failures, and conditions that may impact comfort, safety, or claim outcomes.
MEP & Fire Sprinkler Analysis
Personal Injury & Electrocution Investigation
We provide comprehensive forensic analysis for complex personal injury claims, focusing on the technical root causes of electrical hazards and slip-and-fall incidents. Our investigations are designed to support litigation strategy through evidence-based findings and authoritative expert testimony.
Electrocution Cause Analysis
Identifying hazardous electrical conditions, improper grounding, and equipment failures that lead to injury.
Slip-and-Fall Disputes
Evaluating building envelope failures, poor maintenance, and hazardous site conditions to determine liability.
OSHA Compliance Review
Verifying adherence to safety standards and identifying deviations that may support claims.