Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.
Facility Condition Assessments
Our engineers have inspected thousands of structures and provide easy-to-understand reports.
Get an easy-to-understand report card for your facility that removes the guessing and gives you a plan. Our licensed, professional structural engineers will perform a thorough inspection and provide a grade for every area of your facility. You’ll also receive clear, prioritized action items and recommendations to address issues, making moving forward easy.
Additionally, new legislation and guidelines are being introduced that require condominium associations and owners to conduct structural inspections. As leaders in the industry, we ensure our FCA reports fulfill those requirements.
Facility Condition Assessments are available for properties of all sizes and uses – commercial, residential, government, and healthcare campuses. Our toolkit includes 3D laser scanners, thermal imaging and drones, to inspect every element and collect data for forecasting maintenance needs and repair budgets.
To talk about your property, contact Justin Bayer in Colorado and Texas, and Zach Miller in Arizona.
FCA Examples
Knott performed a visual assessment and 3D laser scan survey of the interior and exterior of the midrise building to assess whether the previous foundation repairs had been effective in preventing further differential foundation movement. Repair recommendations were provided.
This building is an eight-story residential condominium with three levels of underground parking. Knott was asked to assess the three levels of parking garage in regard to foundation related movement issues and deterioration of the pre-cast double-tee components. Elevation surveys were performed and the grading and drainage on the property was evaluated. In addition to the structural evaluation, Knott was also engaged to evaluate the roofing and façade components of the building and determine the source(s) of moisture causing degradation of the underground parking structure. Precast concrete repairs were subsequently provided and performed.
This is a twelve-story residential condominium complex with a rooftop pool deck and four levels of underground parking. Our FCA found that most of the distress and repairs pertained to concrete deterioration and moisture intrusion at the parking garage levels. Repairs were provided to correct the degradation.
Publications List
Forensic Engineering Use of Computer Animation and Graphics
Methodology for Assessing the Thermal Effects of a Wildfire on a Structure
Foundation Damage Assessments and Structural Repairs
Experts in the Field
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What others have to say about our work
D.W., Attorney, California
I want to express our continued admiration for the quality of Knott Lab’s work both in accident reconstruction & in the preparation of demonstrative evidence. On the basis of your deposition testimony & the animation of the accident, the defense admitted the negligence of their employee, that it was the direct cause of the plaintiff’s injuries.D.W., Attorney, California
T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
[Richard,].. Your assistance in the case has been invaluable. I am very pleased that you were able to rebut the findings of the two State Police officers and the defendants expert. No one else was sharp enough to focus on the oil spill in the photos and it was gone when the State Trooper did his final report.T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
S.G., Attorney, Missouri
The work you did on the case was outstanding. Prior to going to the mediation, we sent your animation of what occurred to the defendants. I truly believe that your animation allowed the defense to see exactly what happened which, in turn, allowed them to appreciate their liability. Regardless, I think your work was outstanding and want to thank you.S.G., Attorney, Missouri
T.W., Attorney, Illinois
I wanted to personally thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to get the case successfully resolved. If not for your hard work, your expert opinions and your keen analysis on this case, we would never have been able to settle it for the amount and/or in the time frame in which we did. It was truly a team victory.T.W., Attorney, Illinois
Anonymous
I am a Community Association Manager and have had a few opportunities to work with Knott Labs and each time I could not be more impressed. They are very professional and down to earth, they really take into account their client and want to do what is best for them. When I need an engineer Knott (Cade) is always the first call I make!Anonymous