Construction Defect Lawsuits

As a subject matter expert with 10 years structural design and 15+ years of forensic structural experience, ZFE investigates whether buildings have been constructed properly in accordance with building codes, project plans and specifications. ZFE determines whether there were deficiencies in the construction process. Attorneys hire ZFE for litigation support and expert testimony.

Large Loss Insurance Claims

ZFE analyzes damage, cause, and scope of repairs in structural failures (such as framing, roofing, and other building envelope failures) and assesses fire damage on industrial and commercial, public/ government, and multi-family residential buildings. ZFE is hired by adjusters, independent adjusters, governmental agencies, self-insured parties, and attorneys for large loss claims work.

Structural Condition Assessment

Structures, just like people, need preventative check ups to ensure that those little cracks, gaps, and slopes are not serious. ZFE performs condition assessments for building owners and property managers to determine whether the building has age-related structural issues such as corrosion, concrete spalling, wood deterioration, etc. ZFE also determines potential for structural and/or building envelope failure.

Residential Property Claims

ZFE works with both insurance adjusters and attorneys on residential property claims regarding the building's structural elements. ZFE investigates water intrusion, weather-related damages ( including hail, snow, ice, wind, storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, and hurricanse), damages from impact (trees, vehicles, etc), foundation and earth movement, and fire damage to structural and building envelope elements.