Jon R. Burks, PE Principal Engineer in Portland, OR

Jon Burks is a Principal Engineer with over 27 years of engineering experience. He has forensic experience in cases involving moisture intrusion, foundation movement, construction and design/evaluation of residential structures, construction defects, EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems), conventional stucco, one-coat stucco, structural collapse, structural fire damage assessment, vehicle impacts, roofing damage, ground water drainage issues, wind and hail damage assessment, hurricane damage, storm surge damage, vibration damage investigations, and building code compliance. Responsibilities for this work include investigation, failure analysis and damage assessment, report of findings, repair cost estimates, repair designs as well as deposition and expert witness testimony. He has experience in the design, analysis, construction, and observation of a wide variety of construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. These projects have encompassed shallow and deep concrete foundation design for tower cranes, construction management and design for residential structures, retaining wall design, and water treatment facility equipment foundation design