- Project Name: Forensic Building Engineer
- Client: Digital Creative
- Location: Florida, USA
- Year Completed: 2017
- Value: $1M
- Links: www.emaengineers.com
- Architect: Emaengineers Team
Forensic Building Engineer in Florida – Licensed Structural Experts
Need a certified forensic building engineer in Florida? At Forensic Engineer Florida, we provide expert evaluations for structural failures, construction defects, insurance claims, and building safety compliance. With decades of experience in Florida’s toughest climates and legal standards, we uncover the truth behind building performance — and protect your investment.
Why Hire a Forensic Building Engineer?
A forensic building engineer investigates why buildings fail — and provides engineering-backed solutions. We specialize in:
Structural failure & collapse investigations
Water intrusion & building envelope failures
Code violations & construction defects
Fire, wind, and hurricane damage assessments
Litigation support and expert witness services
Insurance claim engineering reports
Our engineers are licensed in the State of Florida and have testified in courtrooms, supported legal claims, and delivered hundreds of engineering reports accepted by cities, insurers, and attorneys.
Our Forensic Building Engineer Services
🔍 Structural Forensic Investigations
We investigate cracking, shifting, collapse, or distress in:
Foundations
Load-bearing walls
Columns, trusses, and slabs
Roof structures
Coastal corrosion issues
🏚️ Construction Defect Reports
Expert evaluations of:
Shoddy construction practices
Code violations
Improper renovations or repairs
Hidden water damage or mold risks
🌪️ Storm & Disaster Damage Inspections
Wind, water, and fire-related structural assessments after:
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Lightning strikes
Wildfires or explosions
⚖️ Expert Witness & Legal Support
We work directly with:
Attorneys and litigators
Insurance adjusters
HOAs and property managers
Municipalities
All reports are engineer-sealed and compliant with Florida Building Code and ASTM standards.
Who We Serve
Homeowners & Property Owners
Insurance Carriers & Adjusters
HOA Boards & Condominium Associations
Attorneys & Legal Experts
Contractors, Developers & Realtors
Why Forensic Engineer Florida?
✅ Licensed PE Structural Engineers (Florida)
✅ Over 30 Years of Forensic Experience
✅ Fast Turnaround & Permitting Support
✅ Trusted by Law Firms, Cities, and Insurance Providers
✅ Serving All Florida Regions – Coastal & Inland
Where We Work
We serve clients across Florida, including:
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Park
Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota
Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee
📍 Based in Florida – Experts in coastal, humid, and hurricane-prone conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a forensic building engineer?
A licensed structural or civil engineer who investigates building performance failures and provides analysis, testimony, and reports for legal, safety, or insurance use.
Is a forensic engineer the same as a home inspector?
No — forensic engineers are licensed professionals trained to evaluate structural systems at an expert level, especially for litigation or code enforcement.
Can you help with insurance claims?
Yes. We offer insurance engineering reports, damage verification, and litigation-ready documentation to support or dispute claims.
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🏗️ Whether you’re dealing with a structural collapse, lawsuit, storm claim, or property defect — we deliver clear, code-compliant engineering answers.
📞 Call us at (321) 355‑6052
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An outstanding application of our expertise is Forensic Engineering and Building Damage Assessment.
Highly experienced structural engineers with forensic engineering experience and engineering staff are available for investigation, diagnosis, assessment, and remediation advice covering, buildings and structures for damage ofall types. We have experience in providing damage assessment and forensic inspections after major hurricanes including Andrew, Charlie, Katrina & Rita using our building engineers.
We are trusted by the architects, property owners, builders, insurers, and loss adjusters to establish the root cause of building and structural failures and to determine cost-effective remedial works.
- Structural I’ Building Assessments, Inspections, and Forensic Investigations by forensic building engineers.
- Investigation and damage assessment of all types of buildings and structures, retaining walls, pavements, watertanks, and swimming pools.
- Expert Witness and Reporting service for legal proceedings and court hearings.
- Building and Structural Defects and Damage Causation investigation and reporting.
- Cause of damage determination and repair specification forthe insurance industry.
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- Our professional engineers have acted as expert witnesses for litigation support, working with attorneys and insurance companies on disputes and claims. For example, we assess design and as-built documents and test materials in-house to determine whether the claim stems from a design, material, or construction defect. This knowledge is cross- referenced when we consult on design and materials issues and perform observations during and after construction projects — helping our clients avoid problems before they start. Serving architects, engineers, general contractors, project managers, developers, owner’s agents, attorneys, and insurance companies, AET understands the need for discovering the root of the problem and providing options to resolve the issue in a timely and cost-effective way.