Forensic Engineering Services

Independent investigations.
Defensible conclusions.

PE-led forensic investigations for insurance carriers, attorneys, and property owners. Conflict-free, PE-stamped, and written for claims and litigation use.

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SAM.gov Registered
Licensed PE, Nebraska
Founded 2013
Omaha, NE · Continental U.S.
PE-Stamped Reports
Principal-Level PE · Engaged Directly
What We Investigate

Forensic engineering services.

Every investigation is led and signed by a licensed PE. Reports are structured for insurance claims, litigation, and legal proceedings, with documented methodology and defensible engineering opinions.

Storm Damage Evaluations

Wind, hail, and severe weather damage assessments for roofing systems, structural components, facades, and mechanical equipment. PE-certified findings.

Structural Damage Inspections

Investigation of structural damage to residential and commercial buildings. Framing, foundations, lateral systems, load paths, and failure mechanisms.

Water Intrusion Investigations

Identification of water infiltration pathways, moisture sources, building envelope failures, and mechanisms of interior damage. Cause and origin determination.

Construction Defect Analysis

Observation and analysis of alleged construction defects, installation failures, and deviations from plans, specifications, and industry standards.

Expert Witness & Litigation Support

PE-signed technical reports structured for legal proceedings, deposition availability, trial testimony, and Daubert-compliant engineering opinions.

Fire & Specialty Damage

Fire damage structural assessment, cause and origin investigation for specialty damage types, and multi-peril loss evaluations for complex claims.

Drone & 3D Documentation

Aerial inspection and drone photography for roofing, facades, and large structures. 3D documentation available for complex damage scenarios.

Foundation & Settlement

Foundation movement, differential settlement, and soil-structure interaction investigations. Cause determination and repair design recommendations.

PE-Stamped Reports

All deliverables signed and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer. Reports structured for insurance carriers, legal teams, and property claims.

Field Documentation

Findings grounded in
the physical evidence.

Every conclusion begins at the site. Conditions are documented methodically and at high resolution, so that analysis rests on what the structure actually shows, not on assumption.

Forensic documentation of a storm-related masonry building collapse, wide elevation view
Structural Collapse / Elevation
Partial masonry collapse documented following a severe storm event. Wide elevation establishes overall failure pattern and context.
Close forensic detail of masonry failure at the collapse zone
Failure Detail
Close documentation of the failure zone, recording material condition and mode of separation.

Imagery shown for illustration of documentation methodology. Specific matters are handled in confidence.

Client Market

Who we serve.

AccelaBlue serves professionals who need independent, technically defensible conclusions rather than contractor-influenced opinions.

Insurance Carriers & Adjusters

Independent evaluations for property claims: storm, hail, structural, water intrusion. PE-stamped reports that withstand claim disputes and litigation.

Attorneys & Legal Professionals

Expert witness services, litigation support, Daubert-compliant reports, deposition preparation, and trial testimony for construction and insurance disputes.

Commercial Property Owners

Independent second opinions, pre-litigation assessments, and damage evaluations for commercial property owners who need unbiased engineering findings.

Property Managers & Operators

Damage assessments, maintenance-related defect investigations, and engineering documentation for multi-family, commercial, and managed properties.

How It Works

The forensic engagement process.

Every engagement follows the same four steps, from first inquiry to stamped report.

01

Inquiry & Scope

Submit your request. We review details and respond within one business day with scope clarity and a fee estimate.

02

Site Inspection

PE-led on-site investigation with detailed photography, measurements, drone documentation, and material sampling as needed.

03

Analysis & Research

Engineering analysis of field observations, weather data, building codes, and industry standards. Cause and origin determination.

04

PE-Stamped Report

Delivery of a signed, PE-stamped report with findings, documented methodology, and professional opinions structured for your specific use.

Engagement & Standards

Every engagement held to
the same standard of rigor.

Each matter is led personally by a licensed Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of civil and forensic practice. The work product is the same whether the loss is modest or catastrophic: methodical field documentation, analysis grounded in applicable codes and standards, and a PE-stamped report written to withstand scrutiny in deposition and at trial.

Documentation

Field conditions recorded systematically with professional-grade instrumentation. Nothing characterized that was not first observed and measured.

Analysis

Findings tied to applicable building codes, engineering standards, and the physical evidence, with the reasoning behind each opinion made explicit.

Report

A clear, defensible, PE-stamped report prepared to Daubert standards and structured to hold up under cross-examination.

Testimony

Deposition and trial testimony delivered by the same engineer who performed the investigation. No handoffs, no unfamiliar names on the stand.

How Engagements Work

A direct, principal-led process

  • Every matter handled directly by the principal engineer, from first call through final testimony
  • A written scope and fee estimate provided before work begins
  • Expenses such as travel and specialized testing billed at cost, without markup
  • Invoicing itemized and explained, with no surprises

Investigation and consulting are billed hourly for licensed PE time, beginning at $500 per hour, with a standard engagement minimum. Deposition and trial testimony rates are provided on request. A written estimate is prepared for every matter once scope is understood.

Retainer & PO Programs

For recurring clients

Insurance carriers and law firms with ongoing forensic needs can establish a retainer or purchase order relationship with AccelaBlue.

  • Priority scheduling & faster turnaround
  • Streamlined invoicing under a standing PO
  • Dedicated PE contact for all engagements
  • Consistent reporting format and standards
  • Volume-based fee arrangements available
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Investigation Capability

Documented with professional-grade instrumentation, high-resolution imaging, moisture and thermal measurement, precision leveling and dimensional tools, with drone and 3D documentation where a matter requires it. Specialized testing equipment is rented as the investigation demands and billed at cost.

Why It Matters

Objectivity isn't optional
in forensic engineering.

When an investigation's conclusion influences a claim, a lawsuit, or a six-figure repair scope, the engineer's independence is what gives that conclusion its value.

No Contractor Affiliations

AccelaBlue is not affiliated with any roofer, contractor, or remediation firm. Our findings are shaped only by evidence and engineering standards, never by referral relationships.

Daubert-Ready Reports

All reports are prepared with litigation in mind: documented methodology, factual basis, peer-reviewed standards, and clearly stated professional opinions.

Direct PE, Every Case

You communicate directly with the licensed PE. No file reassignments and no junior-staff conclusions. The PE who signs the report performed the investigation.

Get Started

Ready to engage AccelaBlue
for a forensic investigation?

Describe your project and a licensed PE will respond within one business day with scope clarity and next steps.

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