Updates and Publications

This article presents the advantages to performing testing for PCBs during the planning stages of a project, and how it can result in the ability to obtain competitive pricing for the work involved.

Five emerging trends in environmental claims, including cost reduction strategies, application of technology, crossover of environmental services to standard forensic claims, third party claims, and vapor intrusion.

Environmental forensic experts have been placed firmly in the spotlight after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon and ensuing Gulf oil spill. Find out more about the role these experts play in the claim adjustment process.

Learn about the importance of investigating for the presence of mold and conducting an asbestos survey before renovation occurs.

Learn more about “Green Insurance" programs and policies, LEED concerns for commercial claims and the expertise required to investigate "green claims" on these types of properties.

What conditions to look for when examining commercial roof systems for wind-related damage after a storm.

A look at how mechanical ventilation systems have evolved over the last several years and their effects on air quality in various facilities.

Two case studies illustrate the importance for an engineer to consider the broader picture when investigating a loss event.

Factors to consider when handling, examining, photographing and shipping evidence involved in water losses, and how, if not followed, it can negatively impact the conclusions and outcomes of the case.

A look at the importance of examining pre- and post-storm conditions in order to determine the true causes of property damage.

A case study that illustrates the importance of combining crash data with a thorough analysis in an auto reconstruction investigation.

An article that explains EFI Global’s role with insurance agents in various service lines. In this article, EFI Global is coined as the "CSI of the insurance industry."

A closer look at the rise in water-related insurance claims, their various causes, and what adjusters can do to adequately prepare for subrogation.

Mr. Hardy talks with the editor about the latest fire safety trends and how they decrease death and injuries, both among firefighters and the general public.

Learn more about the causes and origins of water damage and the importance of a thorough investigation of water losses.

Although the battle against mold has been waged for centuries, this article presents some practices that can help minimize mold losses.