Forensic Engineering & Consulting Services in Dallas, TX

When natural disasters or other catastrophes hit, prompt handling of claims and quick and accurate assessments from experts can enable owners and insurers to not only recover but to rebuild and strengthen themselves for the years to come.

Envista's dedicated experts and engineers have worked on thousands of catastrophe (CAT) losses over the last 15 years. Our experts are trained to respond quickly to disasters and follow proper protocol to ensure safety and efficiency when handling these complex claims.

Whether you require a civil or structural expert to evaluate damage to buildings, a mechanical or electrical engineer to evaluate destruction to equipment or electrical systems, or a geotechnical engineer to analyze geological contributions to a collapse, Envista's global team of engineering experts have decades of experience evaluating earthquake damage.

Without warning, Mother Nature's creative and controlling force can unleash extraordinary weather conditions, leaving behind extensive storm damage to homes or businesses. Envista consultants and engineers are intimately familiar with storm damage assessment and have worked on numerous large-scale catastrophe response events, year after year.

Understanding the cause and plotting the progression of a wildfire is essential in the fire investigation. How weather or terrain can affect the movement of the fire and if structures are built within high-risk areas and built with code-compliant material can all provide insight on how to conduct insurance claims investigations and will help determine potential liability or subrogation opportunities.

Because there are many factors that can affect the ignition and spread of these fires, it is vital to secure qualified and experienced wildfire investigative experts early to provide you with clear, complete, convincing, and conclusive data. Seeing the whole picture is what a client needs to make educated decisions.

Our construction experts are well-versed in all aspects of construction including defects, damages, civil engineering, litigation, compliance, contracting, and structural and geotechnical issues.

When buildings or large structures suffer an incident or loss surrounding a system malfunction, failure, infiltration, allegation of a structural defect, or other factors, it can be detrimental to business operations and cause extensive interruption dependent on the event experienced. At Envista, we create the appropriate multi-disciplinary team to provide a 360-degree assessment of the damage.

Unforeseen losses and accidents that occur on a construction site can have a direct impact on the project, from cause and extent of damage, to schedule, to delay, and even business interruption.

Envista has some of the most well-known and respected experts in the industry. We've testified and consulted on major, complex construction losses all over the world. Our consultants have been in the industry for decades and have diverse backgrounds, from contracting to costing and engineering. We put the right team together to advise you on everything from the extent of damage to remediation and restoration plans and repair or replace estimates. We also assist with construction management, reporting, and even vendor management to get the project back up and running again.

When a construction accident occurs, Envista understands the need to perform a prompt and thorough accident investigation, regardless of the severity or size of the loss, the extent of injuries or fatalities, or nuanced details. Time is often of the essence in evaluating the cause and origin of the accident, determining the liability and interested parties, and reviewing the potential for subrogation. We recognize that construction site accidents can lead to catastrophic property damage and result in growing legal exposure stemming from a personal injury due to unsafe job sites to fires, explosions, and building collapses.

Envista's construction experts are versed in the investigation of construction site accidents, near-misses, injuries, and fatalities. When a construction accident takes place, our team is regularly called in to investigate and provide clarity

Finding the right expert to evaluate the design of a defective construction project is critical to a successful resolution. Envista's experts have worked on construction projects across the globe, across all markets and industry sectors, including infrastructure, commercial, energy, marine, and residential. By evaluating and reviewing loss details, we assemble the best team with the right experts, based on the specifics of the matter at hand. No project is the same, and Envista approaches each case based on its own merits.

Whenever unforeseen or changed conditions, circumstances, or events occur on a construction project, there is an inherent effect on the construction moving forward and consequently, the duration and cost to complete the work. With their tangible field experience, Envista's experts understand the principles and processes that govern a construction project and appreciate the challenges and risks that can impact and prevent the efficient and effective progression of work.

Construction claims are complex and having the right technical expertise can make all the difference in your case. Following a complex construction accident, incident or loss, allegation of liability or defective construction, cost, or repair, Envista is equipped to provide forensic reporting and testimony on any issues related to existing or newly constructed properties, or properties under construction.

Envista's construction consultants and engineers have proven knowledge and capabilities in all areas of the construction process. Many experts are former designers, architects, engineers, builders, or contractors, which means they have the knowledge and skills you need, and they also understand the inner workings, the context, the codes, the design, and the materials of construction.

Envista’s Digital Forensics team utilizes sophisticated technology, once exclusively reserved for military and law enforcement, to unlock password-protected cellphones.

Our team historically used this technology to unlock cellphones involved in complex legal and insurance matters. However, we now also offer password-cracking, breaking, and bypassing technology to the public to assist those dealing with the loss of a loved one, business owners, and many others.  

Computer forensics consists of a computer forensics investigator examining evidence found on a computer hard drive and, in some instances, the examination of data on other hardware components within the computer, like the memory. The foundation of computer forensics is data recovery, and much of this sub-discipline revolves around that aspect. Our digital forensics experts come from law enforcement, military intelligence, and private companies. With this combined experience, both from a variety of backgrounds and thousands of computers examined, our experts can be trusted with your most complex and sensitive litigation matters.

Our experts are equipped with leading forensic imaging technology solutions that allow for rapid deployment and acquisition of the data in question. If there is a narrow window of time in which all relevant data must be acquired, we can provide as many experts as needed for an on-site collection. All of our experts who handle forensic collections possess numerous certifications in computer and mobile forensics, so you can be assured that the collections will be done in accordance with forensic best practices and will be defensible in court.

With fitness trackers, smart appliances, connected vehicles, and even entire smart cities, hyper-connectivity is the future. This future means that more data than ever will be collected concerning our habits, location, activities, health, and financial information. Virtues and vices will be stored electronically, and when that data is collected and stored, it can often be recovered using forensic tools and methodology.

Our IoT digital forensics experts are trained and experienced in analyzing various forms of IoT devices. They have been, and continue to be, ahead of the curve on technological developments, from cellular location to radio frequency verification surveying and in-vehicle infotainment forensics. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients, which can only be accomplished by being ready to face new sources of digital evidence head-on, with a passion for extensive research and training.

Not only do our devices record information about our location history, but they also record other kinds of location data. The sources of location information are no longer reserved for GPS units and phone records. Your mobile phone is recording your location activity so it can act as a personal assistant, predicting when you're about to leave for work and informing you that traffic will be heavy. Your digital camera includes geolocation coordinates in the metadata of the pictures you take. The infotainment system in your car can be recording where you go, even if you have no location set for navigation. And these examples are only scratching the surface.

Given the breadth of location evidence sources, and the depth of complexity for each individual source, our digital forensics division has a dedicated team of certified experts who specialize in location forensics.

Cellphones are used for everything from making calls and sending texts to transferring money and storing confidential documents. Cellphones store millions of data records in the form of emails, messages, pictures, location data, financial information, and thousands of others. Much of this data can be recovered even if it has been deleted. Our experts are certified and highly experienced in mobile device forensics. Coupled with access to state-of-the-art forensic hardware and software, our team possesses the technology and expertise to provide comprehensive consultation and analysis to help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

In-Vehicle Infotainment Forensics provides novel investigatory capabilities by extracting and analyzing digital data not only stored within the IVI system itself but also synchronized from external devices like smartphones. For attorneys seeking to build a robust legal case, understanding the extent and types of cell phone data that can be recovered from these systems can significantly augment their evidentiary arsenal. Given the complex and multifaceted nature of modern legal disputes and criminal investigations, the role of IVI forensics as a critical element of digital forensic practice, especially with the increasing complexity of our vehicles, is becoming increasingly apparent.

Our experts have extensive experience, including expert testimony, regarding collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital video evidence. Even when a DVR unit looked to be damaged beyond repair through fire or water damage, we have successfully recovered the digital video. Due to our comprehensive knowledge of forensic video data recovery processes and our specialized digital forensics expertise, our team has recovered video data in cases when others have failed.

Wearable technology can be beneficial for busy professionals by keeping them updated with notifications on the go, fitness enthusiasts by tracking their workouts, and even the elderly and infirm by notifying emergency services if the device detects an adverse medical event. However, for these devices to operate as intended, they have to collect data about the wearer, including their location, biometric data, social media, calendar, and more. Collecting the information sometimes must be done through cutting-edge or non-traditional methods within the digital forensic community. In these instances, it is paramount that the data collection be done by a professional in a way that complies with the best evidence rules and acceptable industry standards for digital forensics.

The Equipment Engineers and Business Interruption Consultants at Envista Forensics are industry leaders with more than 30 years of experience providing comprehensive post-loss assessments that enable claim expenses to be reduced and business interruption to be minimized. We have equipment engineers, rotating equipment engineers, industrial equipment experts, and more on staff to meet all our client's needs. Consider us your business interruption consultants.

Building systems consist of processes or systems that are critical to upholding successful operations of the building, which may include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, elevators, or security systems.
If any of these systems are damaged or broken, it can wreak serious havoc on a building's performance and safety. Envista equipment loss consultants and engineers have expertise in assessing and analyzing various types of building systems post-loss.

Commercial equipment losses can be complex, and if they are not assessed quickly and thoroughly, they can put an organization's future at risk. Envista's experienced equipment loss consultants specialize in consultation around and investigation of commercial equipment losses.

These types of losses can present several challenges due to the age of equipment, technology obsolescence, high equipment repair or replacement costs, warranties, and large scale of operations. Envista's global forensic engineering team has the experience and sophisticated technology to deal with large-scale business interruptions claims due to complex commercial equipment loss.

Electronic systems can fail due to a wide range of factors including excess temperature, current or voltage, mechanical shock, stress, or impact. When electronics fail, the results can vary from personal inconvenience to the collapse of a business, or even putting human health and safety at risk.

Envista has decades of experience analyzing the cause and nature of electronic system failures. Our electronic equipment consulting experts have backgrounds in design, manufacturing, installation, programming, and integration and can assist with nearly any type of electronic system.

When large-scale machinery stops working, it can be catastrophic for a business and present a potential safety hazard. These incidents can include CNC fire or CNC failure, crane malfunction, HVAC lightning damage assessments, turbine fires, spindle crash or breakdown, milling equipment failure, lathe failures, excavator and tractor failures, or generator breakdowns. Heavy equipment was at the core of Envista's work when the company started 30 years ago. At the time, a lot of our consulting involved engineers determining and explaining the cause of large machinery failures. In the years that followed, we broadened our services and expertise to also include cost estimating, allowing our clients to get everything they need in one place. Our heavy equipment subject matter experts and engineers are specialized in what they do and can opine on the cause of failure and determine whether the cost presented is fair and valid.

HVAC and boiler systems are extremely complex, critical systems that require detailed investigation and analysis when a failure occurs. Failures of these systems can be expensive and will often cause significant business interruption and loss of productivity. Additionally, HVAC failures can be extremely dangerous and result in serious property damage or injury.

Envista's equipment loss consultants and engineers are specialized in investigating and assessing the root cause of HVAC and boiler failures. We work with adjusters, attorneys, manufacturers, vendors, and facilities to understand the failure and the causal factors, and potentially responsible parties contributing to the failure. HVAC and boiler systems are extremely complex, critical systems that require detailed investigation and analysis when a failure occurs. Failures of these systems can be expensive and will often cause significant business interruption and loss of productivity. Additionally, HVAC failures can be extremely dangerous and result in serious property damage or injury.

Industrial equipment losses are some of the most complex claims in the industry. Whether it is industry standard equipment or highly specialized, one-of-a-kind equipment, our engineers and consultants have the expertise and knowledge to guide you through your claim. From food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturers, mining equipment, agriculture equipment, and more, our engineers have handled nearly any type of loss. Envista's experts have serviced the equipment loss industry for over 30 years, specializing in handling damage assessment in complex claims, as well as remote desk reviews, costing expertise, advising on repair vs. replacement options, reporting, litigation support, and more.

With the growth of the digital age, losses pertaining to information technology have grown exponentially in recent years. Whether it's a million-dollar fire in a data center, server damage, or contaminated laptops, Envista has the expertise to evaluate the damage, quantify contamination, determine a remediation plan, assess business impact, and provide expert witness testimony for incidents. Envista can provide a full range of services to not only assess your damaged equipment but also recover your data, determine the cause of the loss, and provide warranty reinstatement.

Having investigated thousands of fires over the years, Envista fire experts can help perform origin and cause investigations to determine where and how the fire truly started. Our CFI, CFEI, and CFVI certified professional fire investigators have been involved with local police departments, fire departments, the ATF, IAAI, and other organizations over the years to become some of the best fire origin and cause experts out there.

Envista fire investigators are certified by the NAFI (National Association of Fire Investigators) and IAAI (International Association of Arson Investigators) as CFI and CFEI, and our experts in fire forensics possess the experience necessary to identify arson. Since the results of fire-fighting efforts often destroy pertinent evidence that is essential in determining origin and cause, Envista fraud investigators use their strong foundation in fire science to determine if the fire was accidental or the result of fraud. In the case of fraud, our skilled experts work with law enforcement to begin an investigation.

According to Insurance Information Institute, there were 41 large ships lost and 2,815 marine incidents in 2019. Many of those incidents were fire-related. Marine fires are quite complex because they usually involve several vessels and it is difficult to stabilize the scene and preserve evidence.

With so many variances in types of fuel systems, electrical systems, piping, and equipment on board, marine fires are often quite complex. They can require an expert or team of experts that are knowledgeable about all types of marine vehicles and structures to properly and accurately determine the origin and cause of fires or explosions onboard a vessel. At Envista Forensics, our team has the unique experience to not only find the origin and cause of the fire but walk you through the investigation process and reporting our findings in a clear, concise manner.

Vehicle and heavy equipment fires can be very complex and challenging. With so many different systems, components, and fuel sources, you need an expert who can assess the damage and maneuver through the complexity of advanced machinery.

Our experts evaluate the loss following strict adherence to procedures in NFPA 921, looking at each individual piece of equipment involved to tell the origin and cause of the fire. We can tell whether the fire was a result of a defect, incorrect use, improper service or repair, absence of maintenance, or fraud. Envista's global experts can evaluate whether mechanical, equipment, or electrical failure caused a fire as well as if foul play, fraudulent behavior, or liability issues were involved.

Envista's multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts are experienced with analyzing all types of failures to civil infrastructure. Comprised of leading professionals across a range of disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, materials, architecture, marine, and data infrastructure, our teams take a holistic, team-oriented approach to promptly and accurately determining the underlying cause of these complex incidents. Our expert findings are delivered in a clear and concise manner so that certainty is restored following any disaster.

Electrical system failures can have far-reaching effects and cause serious damage, resulting in fires, power outages, equipment failures, and injury. Regardless of size, our experienced engineers have analyzed failures ranging from minor service interruptions on just a few systems to large equipment failure investigations to an outage affecting an entire region of the country.

Whether fossil-fueled, hydro, nuclear, or renewable, energy production is a highly complex technical matter on which millions of individuals and businesses rely. Energy or utility losses can have serious consequences, including extensive business interruption costs, equipment and product damage, and catastrophic infrastructure damage.

Envista Forensics energy experts and engineers have in-depth knowledge of and experience in responding to failures involving control systems, boilers and pressure vessels, turbines, generators, transformers, switchgear, and many other components involved in energy production. We know that good planning and understanding are essential to mitigating and recovering from significant power losses.

Everything is made up of some kind of material, including what we see on the surface and microscopic surfaces we can't see with the naked eye. Following a failure, our experts examine the nuances of a material's composition. 

In order to analyze product-related failures, Envista's material failure experts have to understand the features and properties that differentiate materials like metals, concrete, plastics, wood, ceramics, etc. Each material requires specific scientific and analytical techniques that allow our experts to forensically determine the cause of failure.

Machinery is all around us. Our homes and workplaces are built by heavy equipment, we commute to work and school in vehicles, and the food we consume and products we use are almost all produced using machines. Given the complexity of most machines, accidents happen daily that destroy property, lead to injury or loss of human life, and interrupt business.

Envista Forensics uses a structured, scientific approach to investigate mechanical failures. Our experts determine what happened, what caused the failure, and what can be done about it. Our forensic engineers also identify what factors contributed to the loss and who might be responsible.

Structural engineering failures can be extremely complex and are often catastrophic. No matter the scale or scope of the incident, they always require answers. Envista's engineers devote their careers to solving challenging problems with structures. Our team has investigated failures in thousands of structures, from small buildings to complex infrastructure, determining the root cause of many types of incidents. With so many potential factors contributing to structural failures, you need an engineer or expert who understands the science and complex relationships between structural conditions, design, and construction.

A safe environment is important for everyone. When an accident occurs, it is important to determine what truly happened in a timely manner and understand how to prevent it in the future.

Envista's experts have extensive experience in workplace safety cases including collecting evidence and expert witness and litigation support.

Environmental issues result from physical hazards or biological or chemical agents and often go unnoticed until they cause severe or fatal injury and sickness. Experts at Envista Forensics have career-specific experience with and hands-on knowledge of handling health and safety concerns involving the natural and built environment, including affected contents and products. 

In multidisciplinary investigations of flood, fire, and contamination sites, our environmental engineering experts get involved when health and safety or industrial hygiene issues are present. Our experts and field technicians can work with you to take appropriate samples of all affected areas, check for hazards, and, if needed, provide an evaluation analysis and remediation plan based on a risk-informed approach. We customize our testing and analysis to your unique situation and ensure that each client has the information they need to make informed decisions. 

In 2019, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimated fires in the United States resulted in $14.8 billion in damage.1 Fire protection engineers use scientific data and engineering principles to protect people, property, and the environment from adverse fire effects.

Envista's engineering professionals have years of experience in fire engineering and strong backgrounds in fire protection system inspection and analysis. They also have access to cutting-edge investigative technology.

Industrial hygiene issues can result from all sorts of biological, chemical agents, and physical hazards and can cause severe or even fatal injury and sickness. They can sometimes go unnoticed until the effects of these hazards are actualized.

Envista Forensics' industrial hygiene experts have the understanding and experience to handle health and safety concerns involving the built environment as well as contents and products. We can assist in cases where health and safety or industrial hygiene issues are suspected, or as a part of a multidisciplinary investigation when issues like flooding or fire arise.

Our experts can work with you to take various samples of all affected areas, check for fire residue, mold, asbestos, lead, and other chemical and biological contaminants, and provide you with a complete remediation plan based on a risk-informed approach. We know that every case is unique and will guide you on what can be kept or what needs to be repaired.

Investigating soil condition contributions to claimed damages requires an experienced civil engineer with geotechnical and structural engineering experience. Many factors can contribute to soil failure, which can result in catastrophic structural failure. Investigating soil claims often includes some form of soil testing. Those tests can show how to build structures with appropriate load-bearing capacities for the lateral forces that may be encountered.

Envista Forensics investigates soil-related structural claims that may involve design and/or construction defects, standard of care issues, or construction-related failures. Our engineers analyze the history of the site and issues the site may be prone to like subsurface mobility issues, sinkholes, or landslides. We also test soil conditions and investigate any potential concerns involving bearing capacity and soil compaction.

Disputes and litigation are marked by uncertainty and other challenges. Fortunately, legal professionals can help manage uncertainty for their clients when they have timely, accurate, and reliable information. Envista has helped hundreds in civil and criminal litigation, as well as internal counsel, quickly get meaningful answers on the many technical issues at the center of a dispute.

Our experts and engineers have decades of experience working with both defendants and plaintiffs on a wide variety of cases and can offer the following areas of expertise.

Several things can make or break a case, and not being able to fully comprehend the evidence or truly count on your expert witness should not be part of that. Envista's experts can help educate clients so they fully understand all technical or forensic data and reporting to help them make the most informed decisions about the case.

Envista understands that a successful expert witness must not only be proficient in their qualifications but also professional on the stand and relatable in presenting facts. They need to be able to effectively educate a jury while personifying integrity and remaining impartial. This may mean highlighting strengths as well as weaknesses and answering tough questions with care and confidence.

During a trial or forensics investigation, the proper presentation of evidence can be the deciding factor of a case. With the use of forensics trial graphics, a jury or judge can not only listen to an expert's testimony but can also be immersed in a world and experience the investigation as the expert sees it.

Our forensic engineers, investigators, and graphics and animation experts have extensive experience providing visual aids and consultation to communicate effectively to all involved parties. Our case experience ranges from personal injuries to the most complex losses and litigated matters.

Fires and explosions, construction incidents, equipment failures, natural disasters, transportation accidents, power outages, gas/water leaks, and work-related injuries are just a few of the many events that necessitate a subrogation investigation.

Given the nuances and unique needs of subrogation matters, Envista proactively established the first-known dedicated subrogation practice of any engineering firm. We focus on providing immediate response, proper expert match, and expense management in subrogation cases.

Envista Forensics provides forensic engineering and consulting services on complex and large losses to help uncover answers from causation to costing. Rooted in our firm's 40+ years of experience serving the global insurance and legal communities, our Major Loss project teams are carefully curated to include best-in-class multidisciplinary experts who are passionate about solving today's most challenging problems and disputes.

No matter how complex your problem is, we have the capabilities, experience, and commitment to deliver the answers you need to move forward. Envista's Major Loss specialists provide comprehensive, integrated, and customer-centric solutions across diverse industries.

Critical machinery failures like a loss of propulsion or steering can result in major losses due to vessel damage, cargo losses, and liability for damages to other vessels or property.

Envista's marine engineers have in-depth knowledge and experience with design, development, production, and maintenance for the machinery and equipment utilized on blue and brown water vessels. They are able to deploy quickly and effectively to provide direction for the failure investigation and effectively manage claim costs.

As within all of our divisions at Envista, our marine engineers utilize the latest technology, such as 3D scanning programs and drones, to investigate and document following a marine loss. Ocean marine scans using 3D technology allow for a virtual walk-through of vessels for easier access to the scene, statement clarification, and discussion of aspects of a loss that might arise during civil litigation. This technology is especially valuable when a loss occurs in a complex marine space, like an engine room or pilothouse. Capturing the whole of a loss via 3D scanning allows our engineers to focus on the details which might otherwise be missed.

For nearly 40 years, our Marine Practice Group has helped claims adjusters, legal professionals, risk managers, and brokers with claims related to ocean marine losses. When an issue arises related to the structure or stability of a vessel or key shipyard equipment used to launch and dock those vessels, the resulting damage can lead to a significant loss of business income.

Envista's team of experienced naval architects, versed in all aspects of the marine industry, draw on their in-depth knowledge to find the root cause of naval architectural failures and determine the best way to rectify the issue and mitigate further damage.

Our maritime experts can conduct vessel intact and damage stability reviews, conduct complex dry dock, graving dock, and ship lift calculations, analyze structures for design or construction defects, and examine materials for signs of corrosion, cracking, and deformation. Once the cause of the structural failure or loss of stability is determined, we provide you with recommendations on repairs or remedial actions and provide costing that will help you make the right decisions and get back to business as usual.

Marine Casualty or Accident Investigation includes vessel grounding, stranding, foundering, flooding, collision, allision, crew or passenger injuries, cargo loss, pollution, and other accidents. Our staff of career maritime experts consist of professional engineers committed to being your first and last call necessary for all marine casualty or accident-related matters. Our team is positioned to respond quickly and effectively, providing the quality our clients have come to expect from Envista Forensics. Our team looks at an incident from a large frame of reference and systematically examines each contributing factor that led up to an accident. With a focus on minimizing business interruption losses and returning vessels to operation as quickly as possible, Envista’s scanning and drone technologies provide rapid archiving of a loss.

With recent investments into our Material Science Lab, Envista is expanding our Material Science practice, expertise, and services to better ensure QA/QC and quicker results for our clients. Our focus is to become a one-stop shop for all our clients' needs. Our current in-house services include Microscopic Analysis, FTIR testing, and Ionic Contamination Wipe Sample Testing.

The FBI estimates that the total cost of insurance fraud, excluding health insurance, is more than $40 billion per year. Whether committed by organized criminals conducting fraudulent business activities, professionals or technicians inflating service costs or charging for non-rendered services, or ordinary people looking for an opportunity to make money, insurance fraud accounts for approximately 10% of the property and casualty industry's incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses each year. Envista's experienced SIU investigators are experts at detecting fraudulent activities and supporting legal action in cases. With 20 years of experience conducting fraud investigations in both the public and private sector, Envista's highly experienced SIU forensic consultants analyze data, evidence, and digital technology to help companies detect fraud, identify liable parties and mitigate their risk. We have been trusted by claims and legal professionals all over the world to assist with private, sensitive, and high-profile investigations.

Having access to the right expert, at the right time, in the right location can make all the difference when you are dealing with a complex or catastrophic incident. For that very reason, Envista's Expert Alliance was created to provide clients with a complete global forensics engineering solution encompassing a wide variety of technical and unique specialties, in addition to multidisciplinary engineers and experts. In short, Envista can provide everything you need for complex losses and litigation support with one of the most exhaustive specialty networks in the industry. 

When it comes to choosing the right forensic engineer or expert, you want a company that is forward-thinking, using the latest technology, and developing trends in the field. At Envista Forensics, technology is part of our everyday life and at the forefront, enhancing everything that we do.

Our findings in the field are enhanced by technology. Our employees are more efficient because of access to new and innovative technology. Our reports not only showcase our findings but use technology to capture and preserve a loss site, so you can see exactly what our engineers and experts see out in the field.

3D Site Documentation

3D scanning has forever changed how property claims, forensic investigations, and liability claims are conducted. With reduced field time for experts, quicker processing, faster client turnaround, and the potential to reduce fraud, forensic 3D scans create a first-hand, realistic view of a loss site, and allow you to "walk" it as many times as you need. It memorializes evidence and floor plans and produces solid 3D documentation and measurements.

During an investigation, our certified technicians capture the appropriate data associated with the loss site or damaged equipment utilizing the appropriate 3-D scanning devices. The data is then processed ultimately creating an interactive “Virtual Tour” of the site. Envista’s use of Matterport 3D modeling benefits all involved parties, as it can allow claims to be resolved quickly and accurately.

With one of the largest fleets in the industry, operated by FAA-licensed pilots who are all engineers and forensic experts, Envista's drone team complements our multi-disciplinary forensic consulting services following widespread, dangerous, complex, and catastrophic property claims and litigated matters.

Whether it's at a densely populated area impacted by a hurricane or typhoon, a hazardous fire scene, a bridge collapse in a remote area, or a high-profile crime scene, Envista's UAS services utilize cutting-edge camera and sensor technologies to help you safely and efficiently collect valuable imagery evidence and perform a forensic evaluation.

Cor Partners, the parent company to a number of market-leading businesses, including Envista, acquired DBI Construction Consultants. As part of this, the existing team of building consulting experts and leaders within the U.S. operations of Envista Forensics has transitioned to DBI. DBI Consultants services clients all over the world, from various industries, sectors, and markets with cost-saving solutions for damage assessment. They are proven subject matter experts with experience stemming from their tenures working as general contractors, construction managers, and design professionals. Their specialized backgrounds and expertise allow for the support of clients through damage assessments, cost estimating, valuation and pricing, cost of repair, code upgrades, betterment, and restoration.

Using engineering principles, forensic engineers investigate and analyze failures, accidents, or incidents involving systems, structures, or products. The goal is to determine the root cause, such as design flaws, material defects, or human error. Forensic engineers provide crucial insights for legal, insurance, and safety purposes through detailed analysis, testing, and event reconstruction.

Forensic engineers handle cases involving failures or accidents across various industries, such as structural failures (e.g., building or bridge collapses), product liability (defective machinery or products), automotive accidents (vehicle malfunctions), and fire or explosion investigations. They also investigate construction accidents, material failures, mechanical system breakdowns, aviation and maritime incidents, environmental hazards (e.g., oil spills), and electrical system failures. Their work typically involves analyzing physical evidence, conducting tests, and providing expert testimony to determine the root causes of failures and improve safety or design.

Forensic engineers investigate failures and accidents through a systematic process that includes an initial assessment of the incident, site inspection, and evidence collection. They analyze physical evidence, conduct root cause analysis, and may use simulations or consult with experts in specialized fields. Their findings are documented in detailed reports, often for legal or insurance purposes, and they may testify as expert witnesses. Throughout the investigation, they maintain objectivity to ensure their conclusions are based on sound evidence and scientific analysis.

Forensic engineers provide expert analysis and testimony in legal cases, helping to determine the causes of failures, accidents, or incidents. They analyze evidence, create detailed reports, and assess liability, often serving as expert witnesses in court. Their work aids in identifying design flaws, material defects, or human error, supporting insurance claims, and facilitating settlement negotiations. By reconstructing events and offering unbiased, technical expertise, forensic engineers play a crucial role in ensuring that legal decisions are based on accurate and thorough investigations.

Generally, forensic engineering investigations aim to be thorough yet efficient, as timely conclusions are important for legal, insurance, and safety-related matters. However, the complexity of the case often dictates the timeline, with more intricate investigations requiring more time to ensure accurate results.