Forensic Engineering
We are a forensic engineering firm in Ottawa providing service to lawyers and property owners
Who We Provide Forensic Services For
Our forensic work is not limited to technical investigations, maintenance, complex issue resolution, heritage building restoration, and asset planning. Capacity Engineering Limited frequently assists parties to construction and construction warranty disputes. Condominium Corporations, lawyers, insurance companies, contractors, and developers are examples of clients who entrust their situation to our firm. We have built a strong reputation for technical excellence and rock solid reliability; clients who come to us for forensic engagements tend to return with a wide variety of engagements, from their more significant disputes, through to routine design and maintenance works. Every situation is unique, but the technical facts always lead to the truth of the facts: Even if our findings do not always favour the clients position, the clear neutrality of our reporting as a Friend of the Court shines through; as a result, our reports have routinely supported favourable settlements, fitting the situation faced by the client.
We have developed relationships with numerous insurers, lawyers, and other major stakeholders, with their teams continuing to bring their forensic disputes to us for professional engineering support. CEL specializes in expert witness testimony for cases surrounding structural engineering, building envelope and fenestration deficiencies. CEL has been involved in many hundred of forensic investigations for our clients over the past five years. We use the fundamentals of physics and code understanding in order to develop a strategy for the client, typically involving a high quality investigation and detailed report. Our support to lawyer deposition and cross examination planning has been strongly praised and which continues to attract repeat clients of litigators across the country.
When To Call A Forensic Engineer
There can be many scenarios when a forensic engineer's services may be required. We often are asked to assist lawyers in legal proceedings that involve engineering matters. We provide reports for mortgage approvals, and help solve problems with your building. Whatever the case may be, our staff have over 30 years of experience providing top quality forensic engineering services.
Client Minded Forensic Reports
Capacity engineering has committed to delivering client oriented forensic reports. We believe that this mindset of reporting on what is actually requested makes reports much clearer and easier to understand for everyone involved. We speak to what is actionable from the clients perspective.
Forensic Engineering Experience
Capacity Engineering has engineers that have been licensed and practicing for multiple decades. Our wealth of experience and knowledge sets you up for success; with our team being familiar with past and current codes and regulations, we're able to apply years of our knowledge and education and give your case the attention it needs.
We Cover All Your Forensic Engineering Needs
Capacity engineering offers a well trained team of engineers at your disposal for any of your forensic engineering cases. Please contact us and tell us about your case to see if our services can be helpful to you.