Business Details
Trusted Forensic Architecture & Engineering Services in Chester, NJ
ARCHforensic specializes in forensic architecture, forensic engineering, and construction claims consulting. With over 30 years of combined professional experience, our team of licensed architects, engineers, and consultants provides litigation support, expert witness testimony, and technical analysis to resolve complex construction disputes. We serve clients globally, offering services such as building envelope consulting, delay claims analysis, infrared thermography, and transition studies.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our award-winning work, including appearances on television and partnerships with leading firms like The VERTEX Companies. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized solutions tailored to client needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and technical expertise.
Services
Forensic Architecture
Forensic Engineering
Expert Witness
Building Envelope Consulting
Delay Claims Services
Infrared Thermography
Transition Studies
Building Evaluations
Cost Estimation
Drone Inspections
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in forensic architecture and engineering.
- Our team includes award-winning, licensed professionals with national certifications.
- We provide personalized, high-quality services tailored to client litigation needs.
- Our experts offer comprehensive expert witness testimony in mediations and court.
- We partner with The VERTEX Companies for expanded global resources and expertise.
What people say
Highly recommend
Expert testimony
Clear analysis
Award-winning team
Effective solutions
Services
Forensic Architecture
Our forensic architecture services investigate construction defects and building performance issues. We provide technical analysis, expert reports, and litigation support to resolve disputes. Clients benefit from our team's deep expertise in architectural standards and construction processes.
Forensic Engineering
Forensic engineering services identify structural failures and construction-related problems. We conduct detailed investigations, prepare technical reports, and offer expert testimony. Our engineers combine field inspections with advanced analysis to determine root causes and liability.
Expert Witness
Our expert witnesses provide clear, authoritative testimony in construction litigation. With decades of experience, our professionals explain complex technical matters to courts and arbitrators. We support attorneys with reports, depositions, and trial presentations.
Building Envelope Consulting
Building envelope consulting ensures structures are weather-tight and compliant. We assess design and installation issues, identify water infiltration risks, and recommend repairs. Our services reduce litigation risks and improve building durability.
Delay Claims Services
Delay claims services analyze construction project timelines to determine liability and damages. We use critical path method scheduling and forensic techniques to evaluate delays. Our reports support dispute resolution and cost recovery for clients.
People
Christopher D. Ling
Managing Principal, Forensic Architect
Award-winning architect with 30+ years of experience in forensic architecture and construction litigation. Licensed in 12 states, national certification holder, and expert in architect standard of care.
Timothy P. Ronan
Principal, Forensic Engineer
Professional engineer with 20+ years in construction management and claims analysis. Expertise in CPM scheduling, delay analysis, and forensic engineering for litigation support.
Ronald A. Mueller
Senior Consultant
30-year construction industry veteran specializing in forensic investigations and remediation analysis. Certified construction specifier with extensive experience in building failures and claims resolution.
Mark Cable
Senior Forensic Architect
21-year architecture professional with expertise in construction oversight and water infiltration analysis. Licensed architect experienced in multi-family building evaluations and forensic investigations.
Casper G. Huizenga
Senior Forensic Architect
Licensed architect with 29 years of experience in project design and construction analysis. Skilled in site analysis, zoning compliance, and forensic evaluation of building defects.
Questions
What types of cases require forensic architecture services?
Forensic architecture is used in construction defect litigation, building failures, water infiltration cases, and disputes over architectural standards of care.
How does expert witness testimony support construction litigation?
Expert witnesses explain technical construction issues to courts, assess liability, and provide objective analysis of building failures and damages.
What is building envelope consulting?
Building envelope consulting evaluates a structure's weatherproofing systems to identify defects, prevent water damage, and ensure proper construction compliance.
How are construction delay claims analyzed?
Delay claims use critical path method scheduling to determine liability, assess project impacts, and quantify damages from schedule disruptions.
What is included in a transition study?
Transition studies evaluate condominium control transfers, identify construction defects, and assess building conditions during developer-to-association handovers.
How do drone inspections benefit construction analysis?
Drone inspections provide safe, cost-effective aerial surveys for building envelope analysis, site assessments, and progress monitoring without requiring physical access.
