As an authorized member firm of the Investigative Engineers Association (I-ENG-A ®), Gresham, Smith and Partners brings extensive investigative engineering services in all disciplines of engineering. Through I-ENG-A®, GS&P is part of an extensive nationwide network of independent forensic specialists that provides services to investigate, document, test and secure property and evidence and provides accurate reports for a wide variety of clients.
Serving national and international clients from 16 offices, GS&P’s diverse staff of nearly 600 employees includes electrical, civil, structural, mechanical and environmental engineers as well as geologists, architects and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigators. We offer innovative, customized solutions to a wide variety of industries. In fact, as a full-service architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm, our professionals bring a depth and breadth of forensic design experience for a wide variety of structures, including residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This intimate building knowledge coupled with our specialized ability to determine the cause of failures and/or extent of damage translates into a comprehensive and accurate investigative solution.
For rates, resumes and other information, contact:
I-ENG-A® by GS&P 2325 Lakeview Parkway Suite 400 Alpharetta, GA 300109 770.754.1692 gsp@ienga.net
Property and Structural
Biological Growth Analysis (Fungi)
Building Envelope Analysis
Concrete Evaluation
Fireplace/Chimney Damage Assessment
Foundation Failure Assessment
Pavement/Floor Slabs
Plumbing/Pumping/Water Distribution
Structural Member Failure Assessment
Structures: Residential, Commercial and Industrial
Water Damage
Water Proofing
Wind Damage
Wood Rot
Mechanical and Electrical
Boilers and Burners
Electrical Controls and Failures
Electrical Fire Cause and Origin
Electrical Injuries
Electrical Utility Power Systems
Gas/High Pressure
Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Machining and Machine Design
Material Failures
Mechanical and Electrical Failure Analysis
Product Liability/Safety
Construction Defects
Building Envelope Failures
Code and Standard Compliance (OHSA, ADA, Building Code Evaluations)/Interpretation Construction Practices and Safety
Expansive Soil Conditions
Foundation/Framing Failures
Grading/Drainage Problems
HVAC Design
Structural Movement
Mediation Plans
Plans and Specifications Compliance
Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Accident Reconstruction
Air Bag Failures
Black Box Data Retrieval and Analysis
Brake System Failures
Fire Cause and Origin
Headlamp/Tail-Lamp On-Off
Highway and Work Zone Safety/Defects
Low Velocity Impact Injury
Seat Belt Evaluation
Stolen/Burned Vehicles
Tire Failure Analysis
Traffic Signalization and Roadway Illumination
Truck Accidents
Geological Evaluation
Blasting Damage Assessment
Cause of Settlement
Earthquake Damage Assessment
Ground Water Evaluation
Land Slide Assessment
Sink Hole Identification and Remediation
Soil Condition Evaluation
Water Seepage
Liability
Code and Standard Compliance
Heavy Equipment Accidents
Process Analysis
Trips, Slips and Falls
Product Liability
Cause of Failure
Determination of how the product was being used at the time of failure
Determination of industry standards
Determination of similar failures of the same or similar products
Mode of Failure
Fire Cause and Origin
Our highly skilled investigative staff provides comprehensive fire and explosion cause and origin investigations for a wide variety of fire losses. Every cause and origin investigation is assigned a lead CFEI/CFI as well as professional engineer to ensure the results of the investigation are accurate and admissible into a court of law. Services include:
Assess code updates required for building re-use
Investigation of the habitability and safety assessment of structures damaged by fire, electrical malfunctions and lightning damage, fuel system malfunctions and fuel-fired applications
Laboratory analysis of samples for possibilities of accelerants, explosives and flammability
Point of origin analysis and evaluation
Additional Forensic Investigation Services
Original design specification, soil/ foundation and moisture level analysis, construction material analysis, building code defects, deterioration of structural parts, structural collapses, storm wind and tornado damage, wall and roof collapse, weather tightness efficiencies, upcoding, betterment and determination of the extent of external and/or natural forces.
Analysis of roadways, hydraulics and hydrology, HVAC, plumbing, pipe failure, drainage and other civil structures for the effects of natural and man-produced failures or deficiencies.
Construction completion as well as schedule and cost over-runs are analyzed and distributed to responsible parties.
Analysis of blasting activity damage, earthquakes, settlement, sinkholes and foundation failures and land slippage.
Analysis of architectural finishes and quality of workmanship, improper renovation and alteration, plan design review, roofing system failures, stairways, accesses, fire exits and construction defects.
*Should additional needs arise, an affiliate I-ENG-A® member firm may be utilized.
