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Forensic Engineering Services for Thorough Investigation and Clear Answers
Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, and Safety
Forensic engineering is essential for diagnosing the cause of structural distress, material failures, and performance issues across new and existing facilities. NOVA's forensic engineers combine destructive testing, non-destructive testing (NDT), advanced analytical methods, and engineering judgment to identify the root causes of failure and provide effective, practical, and defensible solutions.
From water intrusion to concrete deterioration, our team helps clients understand what went wrong, why it happened, and how to fix it. These evaluations allow owners to prevent further damage, manage risk, validate construction quality, and plan repairs or restoration strategies that extend the service life of their assets.
Since 1996, NOVA has been a leader in the industry, providing forensic engineering services to clients nationwide.
Why Industry Leaders Choose
NOVA for Forensic Engineering
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Structural Evaluation & Facility Assessment - Thorough evaluations that identify cracking, movement, deterioration, and structural performance issues across all facility types.
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Destructive & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) - Advanced field and lab testing using GPR, ultrasonic, impact echo, leak detection, wind uplift, water testing, and moisture analysis.
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Restoration Engineering & Repair Design - Engineering-driven repair strategies and restoration designs that deliver practical, cost-effective, and long-term performance solutions.
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Construction Management & Quality Assurance - Independent QA inspections and construction oversight to verify workmanship, performance, compliance, and proper repair implementation.
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Cost Assessments & Budget Planning Support - Construction cost estimates, restoration budgets, and planning support that help owners manage maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
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Preconstruction, Change-of-Use & During-Construction Services - Forensic support for additions, adaptive reuse, and active projects, plus evaluations needed when facility use or load demands change.
Forensic Engineering Solutions
for Every Project Phase
Professional, Practical, and Proven Solutions
Structural Failure Analysis
NOVA's forensic engineering team provides structural failure analysis and facility assessment services that help owners identify problems early and understand what is happening within their assets. Our engineers offer clear, defensible findings and practical recommendations to support safe use, informed budgeting, and lasting performance. We work across a wide range of industries, markets, and facility types, including below-grade structures.
Services include:
Facility assessment and structural evaluation for new and existing structures
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Evaluation & Assessment
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Distress surveys at the earliest signs of structural movement, cracking, or deterioration
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Condition assessments for any industry, market, or facility type, including below-grade structures
Forensic engineering support during maintenance of the facility and budget planning
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Forensic engineering services as part of preconstruction services for additions
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Forensic evaluations during construction to address field issues and performance concerns
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Assessment services for the change of use of an existing facility
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Forensic inspections and condition surveys to document existing conditions and prioritize repairs
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Development of practical, affordable, and achievable restoration solutions based on assessment results
Assessment & Remedial Consulting
NOVA's forensic engineers rely on destructive and non-destructive testing to evaluate each project with precision. This combination of field testing and engineering judgment helps us determine the cause of distress, measure how a structure is performing, and recommend practical repairs or modifications. Our NDT methods are especially useful when clients need dependable results to verify construction quality or support structural changes while avoiding avoidable demolition.
Key services:
Destructive & Non-destructive testing
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Ground Penetrating Radar Testing of Concrete
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Ultrasonic Testing
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Impact Echo Testing of Concrete
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Infra-red and Nuclear Surveys
Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) / Electronic Field Vector Mapping
Wind Uplift Testing Per ASTM E-907
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Water Infiltration Testing
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Ligno-duo Tec Bw Moisture Meter
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Project-specific field and laboratory testing programs to support structural modifications
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Forensic testing to support water intrusion, roof, and building envelope investigations
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Data collection for performance verification of repairs and restoration work
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Test result interpretation and reporting by experienced forensic engineers
Restoration Design, Budgeting, and Field Support
Once we understand the cause of the problem, we develop repair and restoration recommendations that balance technical accuracy with budget realities. Our engineers help clients protect their assets, preserve functionality, and plan repairs in a way that is realistic and manageable. We are committed to delivering solutions that align with owner priorities, code needs, and the expected life of the structure.
Support services:
Repair Designs
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Construction Cost Estimates
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Construction Management
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Quality Assurance Inspections for both new construction and existing properties
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Restoration planning that increases the life or functionality of all types of structures
Forensic engineering input for practical, affordable and achievable restoration solutions
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Budget development and refinement based on forensic evaluation findings
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Integration of forensic engineering recommendations into maintenance and capital planning
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Construction-phase forensic support during repairs, additions, and remedial work
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Oversight of repair implementation to verify conformance with forensic engineer's design intent
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Coordination with owners, contractors, and design teams during restoration projects
Building Sustainable Projects Nationwide
Professional. Practical. Proven.
NOVA delivers comprehensive forensic engineering solutions for complex buildings and infrastructure, combining technical insight with practical guidance. Across each phase of construction and facility management, we focus on accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and safety so our clients can move forward with confidence.
Why Choose NOVA's
Forensic Engineers
Forensic Engineering Excellence Since 1996
NOVA offers professional, practical, and proven forensic engineering support to those who own, finance, design, build, repair, and maintain infrastructure. We use our technical experience, code knowledge, and careful analysis to provide reliable, defensible, and cost-conscious solutions.
Proven Success Stories
Atlanta Dairies Development, Atlanta, GA
H-Jaia North and South Parking Decks, Atlanta, GA
Forensic Engineering FAQs
What do forensic engineers do?
Forensic engineers investigate structural distress, evaluate failures, conduct destructive and non-destructive testing, determine root causes, and provide repair and restoration recommendations.
When should I schedule a forensic engineering assessment?
When you observe cracking, water intrusion, unexpected settlement, deterioration, or performance issues, especially during construction, change-of-use, or facility upgrades.
Do you perform forensic inspections in Florida?
Yes. NOVA conducts forensic inspections throughout Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Pensacola, Tallahassee, and surrounding regions.
What testing methods do you use?
Ground Penetrating Radar, ultrasonic, impact echo, ELD leak detection, water infiltration testing, moisture meters, and destructive testing.
What types of structures do you evaluate?
Any structure, including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, parking structures, below-grade systems, and more.
