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Forensic Construction Consulting
Clear, evidence-based investigations that identify construction failures, defects, and dispute causes.
Overview
Coe & Company conducts independent forensic investigations of construction failures and defects across residential, commercial, industrial, and public projects. Each investigation follows the physical evidence — from document review through site inspection and testing — to establish what was built, how it deviates from the plans, codes, and standards that governed it, and what it will take to correct.
Disputes Commonly Evaluated
- Construction defect claims on new and remodeled buildings
- System failures and start-up problems in building systems
- Water intrusion, moisture, and mold-related damage
- Workmanship and standard-of-care disputes
- Abandoned or incomplete construction work
- Foundation, drainage, and site-condition issues
Typical Investigation Activities
- Root-cause analysis to identify the origin of failure
- Site inspections with technical field documentation
- Intrusive and destructive testing oversight
- Code compliance verification against applicable standards
- Review of design documents, submittals, and RFIs
- Photographic and video evidence documentation
Evidence Reviewed
- Construction drawings and specifications
- Contracts, change orders, and pay applications
- Inspection records and permit histories
- Photographs and site documentation
- Product data and manufacturer installation requirements
- Reports prepared by other experts
Potential Deliverables
- Written findings and expert reports
- Defect lists tied to code and standard citations
- Repair scope recommendations
- Cost of repair analysis
- Litigation exhibits and demonstratives
Project Types
- Custom single-family residences
- Multi-family and condominium projects
- Commercial and office buildings
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Public and institutional facilities
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