Thorough Investigation.
Actionable Insight.

Supporting legal professionals, engineers, and property managers with expert forensic analysis and litigation-ready documentation. Whether it's uncovering the source of storm or water damage, identifying construction defects, or evaluating HVAC performance and product failures—our mission is simple: provide trusted, actionable insights that support sound decisions.

Our Services

  • We specialize in forensic evaluations, building science, and comprehensive inspections. Our expertise encompasses analyzing and reporting on the following:

    • Storm Damage: Thorough assessments of material impacts caused by severe weather events.

    • Water Damage: Investigations into moisture intrusion, plumbing leaks, and other water losses,  and their effects on building components.

    • Construction Defects: Detailed evaluations to identify issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.

    • Building Inspections: Comprehensive inspections to assess industry practices and code compliance.

    • HVAC Systems: Performance analysis and installation evaluations.

    • Installations: Expert assessments of:

    o   Windows

    o   Wood and Tile Flooring

    o   Weatherproofing

    o   Building Cladding

    o   Roofing

    Additional Expertise:

    • Airflow Evaluation: Extensive experience in measuring and analyzing air movement and ventilation within structures.

    • Energy Assessments: Practical knowledge in energy evaluations, providing actionable insights for optimization.

    • Peer Review and Desk Review: Review reports prepared by others for completeness, data analysis, and more.

  • Manufacturing Engineering Expertise: Evaluation and analysis of manufacturing flaws and their implications. Assessing:

    • Inspection criteria and manufacturing failure history.

    • Manufacturer’s root causes corrective action approach.

    • Robustness of manufacturer’s processes, procedures, and evidential adherence.

  • Leadership, Business Operations, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Practices … these are a few of the engineering and consulting based services we also offer.

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About Our
Principal Engineer.

Christopher Martinez, MSME, PE, has over a decade of engineering experience in building science and manufacturing disciplines. Known for rapidly adapting to new projects with minimal ramp-up time, he consistently delivers high-impact engineering solutions across a wide spectrum of challenges.

His 7+ years of work in forensic engineering and building sciences, has involved numerous cause-and-origin investigations across a wide-range of issues (see Property Types below).

His five years in manufacturing included optimizing operations at three facilities, from production lines to site-wide efficiency — cultivating an industrial-grade problem-solving approach he now applies to complex construction defect investigations.

Christopher is highly effective at collaborating across both technical and non-technical teams, aligning diverse stakeholders to meet objectives and deadlines with precision and clarity.

    • Mediation: Pinellas County, Florida. Expert Witness for Plaintiff (confidential).

    • Reporting: Pinellas County, Florida. Case No. 16-005180-CI.

    • Deposition: Seminole County, Florida. Case No. 2014-CA-001647-15-K

    • Florida Licensed Professional Engineer

    • Florida Licensed Mold Assessor

    • ASHRAE Member

    • Miller, J., et al. (C. Martinez, Energy Consultant). 2018. "Systems Approach to Improved Facility Energy Performance Report". ESTCP Cost and Performance Report, Washington DC: U.S. Department of Defense.

    • Martinez, and R. Moon. 2016. "Duration Required for Mold Growth Arising from Condensation Development on Interior Surfaces". Orlando: IAQA 19th Annual Meeting.

    • Martinez (Presenter), et al. 2015. "Metal Corrosion: A qualitative Analysis". Miami: ASCE Forensic Engineering 7th Congress.

  • Completed forensic work on the following property types:

    • Banks

    • Brewery

    • High-Rise Condominiums

    • Historic Residence

    • Ear, Nose, Throat Clinic

    • Fire Station

    • Golf Course

    • Laboratory

    • Luxury Homes (New and Existing)

    • Major Sports Stadium

    • Manufacturing Facility

    • Museum

    • Office Buildings (New and Existing)

    • Parking Garage

    • Resort

    • Restaurants (Incl. Airports)

    • Senior Housing

    • Urgent Care

    • Veterinary Clinic