CONSTRUCTION
Our experts investigate construction claims, develop defect reports and responses, along with scopes of work and costs of repair. Axis’ experts have a broad range of expertise pertaining to seismic evaluations, building design failure analysis, and structural evaluations. Whether the project involves litigation-related services or providing assistance rehabilitating a residential building or development project, our team can provide the necessary services for a comprehensive solution. Our expertise includes:
Destructive & Non-Destructive Testing
Inspections
Road & Highway Inspection & Design
Trenching Design
Vibration Claims
Welding Design
and more…
ADA & Code Compliance
Building Envelope
Crane Use & Failures
Construction Accidents
Construction Defects
Construction Delays
Construction Documents Reviews
Construction Accidents
Axis’ experts perform prompt and thorough accident investigations. Evaluating the cause and origin of an accident, determining liability, and reviewing potential subrogation.
Construction Delays
Assess insurable and non-insurable losses and events due to delay and disruption.
Construction Defects
Provide forensic investigation services involving construction defect claims, pre-lawsuit construction defects matters such as SB 800, Code/ADA compliance, and more.
TESTING AND CLAIMS EVALUATIONS
Destructive & Non-Destructive Testing
Destructive testing performed by Axis’ experts in conjunction with affiliated company Axis Construction provide critical information and parameters on component or system failures. Non-destructive testing inspection methods such as electronic leak detection, moisture meter, are used to check the usability of finished components and ensure that it is still fit for service.
Vibration Claims
Evaluation of reported damages, analysis of vibration severity, and assessment of contributing factors to define cause and origin of damage.
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN EVALUATIONS
Building Envelope
Inspect to determine if all components operate as a cohesive system as any missed details during the construction or maintenance may allow water intrusion into the interior space. Water intrusion is the leading cause of property damage losses.
ADA & Code Compliance
Axis’ experts analyze state and local building codes, and their requirements to ensure the proper design of a building and the safety of its occupants.
Construction Documents Reviews
Review and analysis of construction documents related to design and contractor performance.
INSPECTIONS
Axis’ experts provide the following inspections:
SB326
SB721
Building
Asbestos
Electronic Leak Detection
Ground Penetrating Radar
Infrared
Drone
Slip Testing
Waterproofing
and more…
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN SERVICES
Trenching Design
Trench and excavation mishaps comprise a significant amount of construction site injury and property damage claims.
Welding Design
Determining the root cause of a weld failure involves a mechanical engineering expert familiar with the various types of welding, testing, heat treatment, material requirements, and codes and standards. Axis’ experts understand the complexity of weldment design and installation to determine what happened and why.
Road & Highway Inspection & Design
Streets and Roadway Design
Civil, utility and Drainage
Toll roads & turnpikes
Grade separations
Expressways
Bridges & over-crossings
State and Federal Highways
Urban arteria
Mass Transit
Large Port Facilities
Airports
And more…
