Forensic Engineering General Information
Forensic engineering encompasses the specialized practice of applying experience in a scientific approach to assess construction related issues including; design, execution of design, materials, failures, collapses and resulting damages. The JKA team brings a broad range of experience to address project specific problems. Our investigation provides objective, reliable methods and solutions. Our success is measure in the numerous projects we have successfully completed and our long relationship with our clients.

Existing Building Assessment
JKA services include existing building assessment. Those services are typically provided to clients interested in the sale/purchase of a building or for purpose of building condition/ upgrade consideration or for special tax studies. Those services sometimes extend to reserve studies and assessment for purpose of budgeting a rehab, modification, or upgrade to building envelope, structure or construction cost.

Claims/Litigation
JKA provides services as construction consultants and expert witnesses in litigation related projects. Our experience over the last 25 years including a broad range of litigated construction cases provides a valuable resource to our clients. Our experience including the small and large cases, the results we have achieved and our continuing relationship with our clients speaks to our success.

Materials/Product Assessment
JKA actively investigates, evaluates, and assesses products and materials utilized for construction. Our experience includes field-testing, lab testing, standard’s evaluation, industry standards review and manufacturers published application instructions and reference standards. Our approach is to apply our practical experience in a science based analysis.