FORENSIC & LITIGATION SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

ABB is one of the most highly regarded construction defect expert firms in the Western United States. We have experience with leaks, cracking, mold, dry rot, water damage, efflorescence deposits, and other construction/design defects. Our forensic expertise includes:

• Roofing – steep slope, low slope, garden roofs, all roof types
• Waterproofing – foundations, below-grade, exterior walls, concrete, etc.
• Building envelope systems – stucco, curtain walls, windows, doors, etc..
• Structural engineering – balconies, decks and lanais
• Mechanical engineering – HVAC, plumbing, etc.
• Renewable energy systems – solar PV, solar thermal, etc

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

ABB’s experts have represented Owners, Contractors, and Material Manufacturers in hundreds of cases. Our typical clients for expert witness work include:

• Condominium and Multi-family Residential
• Local and Federal Government
• Commercial and Industrial Buildings
• High-rise and Below-grade Structures
• Airport and Hospital Facilities

We have in-house Forensic experts in all building components such as, Structural, Civil and Mechanical Engineer, Architects, Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) and Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC).

FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

We have some of the most sophisticated non-destructive tools in the business to analyze structures such as, portable x-ray technology, Infra-red camera, x-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF), Nuclear Troxler moisture gauge and other capacitance and conductance based moisture measuring gauges. We also have technicians that perform industry standard water tests such as, AAMA 501, ASTM E1105, ASTM D5957, Rillem tube test and many others.