Forensic
Engineering
Forensic
Engineering
Skilled in a diverse range of technical disciplines, McLaren’s forensic engineering experts are renowned for investigating, analyzing, reporting, and presenting evidence nationwide. Our firm has been at the center of some of the most well-known collapses, failures, accidents, disputes, and deficiencies.
Headed by Executive Chairman of the Board and Founder, Malcolm McLaren, PE, our forensic engineering division is focused on investigating the root cause of an incident, analyzing who or what is responsible, and identifying what can be done to mitigate reoccurrence.
In addition to our standard forensic investigation services, our firm offers full litigation support. Our services include detailed analyses using in-house high-tech capabilities, development of narrative reports, demonstrative evidence support, and expert witness testimony.
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EXPLORE OUR
Litigation
Support
McLaren’s technical expertise, cutting-edge capabilities, and trustworthy reputation has enabled us to provide unparalleled litigation support services. Our in-house expert engineers range in technical disciplines, allowing us to provide high-quality investigation, analysis, litigation support, reports, demonstrative evidence, and expert testimony. Using cutting-edge investigative capabilities and graphic modeling applications, McLaren finds the cause of an incident, analyzes who/what is responsible, and identifies what can be done to mitigate reoccurrence.
- ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
- INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERING
- NARRATIVE REPORTS
- DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE
- EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY
- IN-HOUSE GRAPHIC MODELING
- DIGITAL PRE-VISUALIZATIONS
Structural
Investigation
- STRESS & FAILURE ANALYSIS
- STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
- FORENSIC METALLURGY
- LABORATORY ANALYSIS
- MATERIAL FAILURE ANALYSIS
- NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
- CRANE COLLAPSE INVESTIGATION
- FACADE INVESTIGATION
- SITE COLLAPSES
Geotechnical
Investigation
- FAILURE ANALYSIS
- SITE RUNOFF & DRAINAGE
- SOILS TESTING ANALYSIS
- SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS
- FOUNDATION ANALYSIS
- PAVEMENT ANALYSIS
- GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION
- UNDERGROUND PIPELINE FAILURE ANALYSIS
- SITE CONDITION DISPUTES
- SITE QUANTITY ANALYSIS
Geomatic
Investigation
- 3D SCANNING / LIDAR
- ALTA/NSPS
- CORE SYSTEM SURVEYS
- FACILITY SURVEYS
- HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS
- MULTIBEAM SURVEY MAPPING
- TITLE ROW SURVEYS
- TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS
- CONDITION SURVEYS
- AERIAL DRONE SURVEYS
Construction
Investigation
From crane collapses to connection failures, site accidents to materials failure, we determine the root cause of any construction accident. With a team of specialized construction engineers who understand the intricacies of large infrastructure projects to buildings and specialty structures, providing unsurpassed forensic support.
- CRANE COLLAPSES
- CONSTRUCTION SITE INVESTIGATION
- CONNECTION FAILURES
- SITE COLLAPSES
- CODE COMPLIANCE
- SLIP & FALL INSPECTIONS
- MACHINERY FAILURE
- STEEL, CONCRETE & TIMBER ANALYSIS
- REALITY CAPTURE SURVEYS
Maritime
Investigation
With a robust reputation in the maritime industry, McLaren’s distinctive forensic offerings include a team of PE divers, a fleet of inspection boats, and marine engineers that can provide responsive investigation services. With the latest equipment and inspection capabilities, we provide innovative analysis whether it be a maritime forensic consultation or complex litigation.
- UNDERWATER PE DIVER INSPECTIONS
- MARINAS & MARINE FACILITIES
- PIERS, WHARFS & DOCKS
- INDUSTRIAL PORTS
- PILE & BULKHEAD INSPECTIONS
- SHIP ALLISIONS
- BOATING ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
Civil
Investigation
With a unique understanding of roads, sidewalks, underground utilities, foundations, and stormwater systems, our forensic engineers provide clients with top-notch civil analysis. From slip and falls to traffic accidents, McLaren can provide detailed narrative reports, code compliance analysis, easy to understand demonstrative exhibits, and export testimony.
- SIDEWALKS & WALKWAYS
- CODE COMPLIANCE
- DRAINAGE & STORMWATER
- FOUNDATIONS & BUILDING SETTLEMENT
- UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- TRAFFIC STUDIES
- ROADWAY INVESTIGATIONS
- FLOODPLAIN IMPACT STUDIES
- SITE PLANNING & LAYOUT
Forensic Engineering
Experience
Investigations
Sidewalk +
Walkway Analysis
Stormwater
Investigations
Our forensic expertise is backed by McLaren Engineering Group’s vast experience.
From slip-and-falls to the nation’s most infamous cases, McLaren has successfully undertaken hundreds of forensic projects for lawyers, insurance companies, and government agencies. Our inspection teams included P.E. divers, rope access facade investigators, drone operators, and engineering experts skilled in nearly every discipline.