Forensic Engineering
Expert witness & forensic analysis for structural failures
We analyze the complete range of structural failures, from catastrophic collapse to minor performance issues. Our forensics team identifies root causes, designs repair solutions, and consults during and after construction.
1700
+
Forensics Projects
50
Licensed U.S. States and DC/Puerto Rico
300
+
Licensed Professionals
95
+
Years of Engineering Excellence
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Every hour of every day, our experts are on call to help clients worldwide recover from building failures caused by earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires, sinkholes, tornadoes, structural defects, and other issues. Our analyses uncover causes and provide remedial solutions that minimize risk, prevent further damage, and assure long-term stability so owners can get their buildings back in service quickly and safely.
Overview
When buildings, infrastructure, or materials fail, clarity matters. Our forensic specialists investigate what happened, why it occurred, and how to move forward. We provide independent, defensible insights for insurers, attorneys, property owners, and design teams, supporting everything from cause-and-origin investigations to disaster response and code evaluations. Every assignment is approached with technical rigor, clear communication, and a commitment to helping clients make confident, informed decisions.
Our Expertise
Our team investigates building failures and performance issues across a range of systems, from structural frameworks to mechanical, electrical, and enclosure components. Through on-site assessments, documentation review, material analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration, we uncover the root causes of distress or damage. Whether the issue involves a single element or a complex, interconnected system, we provide findings that are accurate, accessible, and actionable—supporting insurance claims, design decisions, and legal proceedings. Our goal is to bring clarity to high-stakes situations and give clients the insight they need to move forward with confidence.
Construction Defects
Walter P Moore investigates construction defects across structures, building envelopes, materials, and MEP systems, determining how and why performance issues occur. Our multidisciplinary teams assess damage, identify contributing factors, and distinguish design, construction, and maintenance issues—providing clear, defensible findings that support claims, litigation, repairs, and resolution strategies.
Property Losses
Walter P Moore evaluates property losses resulting from storms, water intrusion, fire, foundation movement, mechanical failures, and other building performance issues. Our forensic engineers determine the origin, extent, and severity of damage, distinguish sudden events from existing conditions, and deliver clear, evidence-based findings to support timely claim decisions, repair strategies, and loss resolution.
Building Failures
Walter P Moore investigates building failures ranging from long-term performance issues to sudden, catastrophic events. We identify root causes, evaluate contributing factors, and assess damage across structural, geotechnical, MEP, and enclosure systems. The team provides clear, defensible findings that help clients mitigate risk, protect life safety, and plan repairs or remediation.
Professional Liability
Walter P Moore evaluates alleged errors and omissions involving architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants. We assess design intent, standard of care, coordination, and construction practices to determine causation and the extent of damages. Clear, defensible findings support dispute resolution, claim defense, recovery efforts, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
Emergency Response & Risk Management
Walter P Moore delivers rapid, expert response to hurricanes, wind, earthquakes, and floods. We assess damage, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable findings to support claim resolution. Our teams also help clients mitigate risk, plan recovery, and restore operations quickly and safely.
