• Engineering Investigation of Common and Uncommon Perils
• Methodologies in Fire Loss and Investigations
• Industrial Hygiene and Safety
• Forensic Investigation of Building Veneer Failures
• Forensic Evaluation of Roofs and Roof Structures
• Computer Forensics & Data Recovery
• Avoiding Common Construction Problems
• Forensic Investigation of Sinkholes

Engineering Investigation of Common and Uncommon Perils - 1 and 2 Hour Courses
Participants will learn investigative techniques and scientific methodologies for common structural perils such as collapses, fires, vehicle impacts, hurricanes, water intrusion, construction defects, tornados and failures during construction.

This is the extended version of our basic course. Participants will learn investigative techniques and scientific methodologies for common structural perils such as collapses, fires, vehicle impacts, hurricanes, water intrusion, construction defects, tornados and failures during construction. BACK

Methodologies in Fire Loss and Investigations - 1 Hour Course
Using case studies of common fire events as illustrations, participants will learn investigative techniques and scientific methodologies used in identifying fire origin and cause. BACK

Industrial Hygiene and Safety - 1 Hour Course
Participants will learn the basics of health and safety, the requirements to be a health and safety professional, the types of perils investigated and scientific methodologies and techniques use. Case studies will be used to illustrate common safety hazards such as slips, trips, falls, electrocutions, chemical exposures, constructions accidents, industrial accidents, and vehicular accidents. BACK

Forensic Investigation of Building Veneer Failures - 1 Hour Course
Participants will learn the types of building veneer investigative techniques and scientific methodologies for common perils related to building veneer failures, including weathering, impact damage, fire, and construction and design defects. BACK

Forensic Evaluation of Roofs and Roof Structures - 1 Hour Course
Participants will learn the types of roofing material and framing and investigative techniques and scientific methodologies for roof damage from common roof perils, such as hail, wind, collapse, improper installation and design. BACK

Computer Forensics & Data Recovery - 1 Hour Course
Participants will learn how data recovery can and should be used in the claim process. Case Studies will be used to illustrate common insurance scenarios in data recovery such as recovery from a fire damaged hard drive, recovery from electrical damaged hard drive due to vehicle impact, recovery of lost or intentionally deleted data in workplace disputes and domestic disputes. BACK

Avoiding Common Construction Problems - Pending
Participants will learn what a forensic architect does when investigating the most common construction problems-problems that can land you in court. Using case studies on common design and construction problems, participants will learn to identify potential problems and develop strategies through proper construction administration. Water intrusion, structural problems, building function, and design and construction errors will be discussed. BACK

Forensic Investigation of Sinkholes - 1 Hour Course
Participants will gain an understanding of true sinkhole phenomenon, events that are commonly misconstrued as sinkholes, and the requirements put forth by state legislatures for sinkhole investigations. Case studies are used to step through the processes of site observations, structural investigations, causation analysis, and determination if additional testing is required. Additional testing may include Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), site borings, soil profiling, soil analysis, and combined analysis of all testing performed. Common remediation techniques of sinkhole distress will also be reviewed including subsurface grouting and underpinning.BACK

• A Case Study of Granite Cladding Distress
• Case Studies of the Cause and Origin of Fungal Growth in
• Residential and Commercial Structures
• Case Study of Stone Veneer Failure
• The Impact of Market Demands on Residential
• Post-Tensioned Foundation Design: An Ethical Dilemma
• Roof Collapse: Forensic Uplift Failure Analysis
• Masonry Veneer Failure: A Case Study of Wall Tie Corrosion
• Evidence Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody
• Structural Engineering Responsibilities and Pitfalls:
A Case Study of Premanufactured Wood Truss Design