There are few issues in construction disputes that are more complex than standard of care claims. Architects, engineers, and construction administrators alike have a professional and ethical responsibility to protect public safety. A licensed architect works with a structural engineer, who develops specifications for a project on paper, and those plans should be of sound
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How Forensic Engineers Help with Building Diagnostics
The civil and structural engineering industries are constantly evolving and adapting, sometimes due to new designs and materials or thanks to new technologies. Whether you’re looking at residential or commercial constructions, thorough analysis is always needed to assess damages and understand underlying faults within the structure. Everyone from architects to disaster recovery specialists can potentially
The Importance of Critical Path Method in Project Management
Project management can sometimes seem a bit overwhelming in its complexity, but there are systems in place to make it easier to navigate and simpler to estimate. Since deadlines are so important, and duration directly impacts budget, it’s important to have an accurate and reliable way to map out your timeline. Therein lies the importance
Risk Management Tips – Utilize an Effective Design Review
One of the most effective ways to avoid unnecessary construction problems is to ensure that a complete and thorough design review is performed at the A/E level prior to drawings and specifications going out to bid. The design review should be performed by the architects and engineers that are preparing the plans and specifications for
Construction Miracles CAN Happen
Once upon a time in Philadelphia, a charity hospital was seeking to modernize and expand its facility. Fundraising and design work had proceeded for a number of years, however, there never seemed to be quite enough money in the building fund to begin the project. Nevertheless, each spring the administrator Sister Margaret would call the
Project Risk Management – The Real Cost of Value Engineering
Problems stemming from “value engineering” are a common source point in many of our forensic engineering and claims management engagements involving systems, equipment or materials where the actual performance is found to be ‘problematic’ with respect to project expectations. Misunderstandings concerning the purpose and intent of value engineering are often at the heart of the
