Project Portfolio

RForensics assessed water pressure issues affecting multiple condo units in Hamilton, Ontario, where remediation costs were in dispute. Through a detailed evaluation of the damage and cost measures, we provided clarity to the owner regarding the required repairs.

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Findings: Corroded copper supply pipes were identified. Lab tests confirmed the corrosion was caused by aggressive soil conditions linked to the site’s history as a former train yard. The matter was resolved with a mutually acceptable settlement.

RForensics conducted an independent roof inspection of the Eric Martin Pavilion to evaluate ongoing water ingress issues following prior repairs (as Haag Canada). Our assessment reviewed historical reports and identified deficiencies in membrane adherence and drainage, offering expert insight into the continued leak concerns despite past remediation efforts.

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Findings: I was concluded that the 6th floor roof had reached end-of-life and should have been fully replaced. The roof consultant’s repair recommendations failed to account for existing conditions, resulting in poor performance and persistent leaks. We identified serious installation deficiencies. A full replacement of the lower roof is recommended.

RForensics routinely performs building condition assessments for commercial and light industrial facilities. This example features a metal-clad, two-storey building with an attached single-storey warehouse space. Our assessment included a visual review of the exterior envelope, roof system, doors, windows, and site drainage, with attention to signs of wear, damage, or deferred maintenance.

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Findings: The inspection revealed areas of metal cladding corrosion, sealant degradation around penetrations, and early-stage roof panel aging, particularly on the lower warehouse roof. While the structure appeared generally sound, targeted repairs and preventative maintenance were recommended to preserve performance and minimize risk of water ingress. Roof replacement planning may be considered over the mid-term, depending on ongoing exposure and usage intensity.

RForensics was retained to assess professional engineering conduct and quantify alleged construction damages on a 142-unit residential development in Newmarket, Ontario. Acting on behalf of legal counsel, we conducted a detailed review of standard of care obligations, contractual responsibilities, and costing analysis related to foundation remediation works caused by unsuitable fill.

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Findings: Our investigation revealed multiple deviations from expected engineering practice by the project’s civil consultant, including shortcomings in geotechnical coordination, scope definition, field review, and record-keeping. We also provided a cost-based analysis comparing actual remediation with a feasible alternative solution, resulting in an expert-supported damages estimate significantly lower than the plaintiff’s claim.

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Our work helped clarify the extent of liability and provided the technical foundation for strategic legal positioning. The file was settled after our report contribution to the file. 

RForensics conducted an inspection of a residential metal tile roof that sustained damage following a tree branch collapse. Using both physical examination and drone imagery, we assessed the full extent of the impact.

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Findings: Several metal tiles were found to be visibly damaged. Given the extent of the impact and in alignment with the insurer’s conditions, we recommended a full roof replacement to restore the roof’s integrity and ensure long-term performance.

As part of our forensic service offerings, RForensics conducts fire origin and cause assessments across a variety of building types and industrial facilities. In one such example, our team investigated a fire event at a municipal facility, where the initial hypothesis attributed the cause to a standby generator.

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Findings: Our engineer conducted an on-site examination of fire patterns and damage progression, followed by a detailed laboratory analysis of the generator unit. Based on physical evidence and burn characteristics, we concluded that the generator was not the point of origin. Our assessment helped clarify liability and supported informed decision-making for the insurer and building owner.