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Major Loss Investigations
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At the core of our Major Loss Practice services are multi-disciplinary engineering, contract, cost, and schedule analysis experts. These services are tailored to the specific requirements of the investigation drawing from our team's engineering, investigative, construction, design, and operational experience.
Technical Solutions for Renewable Energy
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With experienced engineers globally, Envista Forensics is ready to assist with all types of renewable energy failures, no matter the type or location of the disaster.
Fire Investigation of Spontaneous Heating
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The investigation of spontaneous heating fires can be challenging and come with a unique set of circumstances due to many factors; evidence is consumed, a site is left with little or no evidentiary material, or collected evidence sent for laboratory analysis does not show the presence of chemical residues.
The Role of Event Data Recorders in Vehicle Collision Reconstruction
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Modern vehicles are equipped with hundreds of sensors that relay information to numerous electronic modules responsible for controlling various aspects of the vehicle, such as EDR, which collision reconstructionists can use as an unbiased source of technical information to increase the accuracy of their analyses.
Designed to Fail: Controlling How Machinery and Systems React When Failure Happens
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By considering how machinery and systems react when they fail, engineers can evaluate and design reasonable means to control the effects of failure in an effort to prevent further damage or injury.
Global Marine Vessel Claims
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Envista provides marine engineering and marine survey services for both the global ocean- and inland-based maritime industries. Our staff of career maritime experts consist of professional engineers committed to being your first and last call necessary for all vessel-related matters.
Services & Capabilities
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Envista Forensics is the global leader in providing full‑service forensic consulting services. Our goal is to provide clients with certainty, when they need it most.
Global Marine Claims
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With increasing engineering and electronic complexity across a global supply chain and ever greater scrutiny placed on management of the claim, you need to obtain a robust, substantiated opinion on the cause, the extent of damage, and the critical steps for minimizing loss.
Frozen Pipe Water Losses: Mechanisms and Characteristics
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Frozen pipes are a leading cause of water losses during the winter months and represent major financial losses. A burst frozen water pipe can damage a single-family dwelling or multiple floors within a condominium or apartment complex, leading to thousands of dollars in remediation. In some cases, even a small pipe fracture can leak hundreds or thousands of gallons of water in just one day, damaging property as well as the contents within.
Who is Envista Forensics?
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Envista Forensics satisfies the growing demand by insurance claims and legal professionals for a global, multi-disciplinary and highly-skilled forensic engineering partner.
Rapid Deployment of Large-Scale Inventory and Inspection Project
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A major manufacturer and distributor of electronics operates a series of large warehouses. In early 2020, one of these warehouses was damaged in a CAT event, resulting in a partial collapse of the warehouse.
Construction Consulting Services
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When construction incidents or losses occur, our multi-disciplinary experts draw upon their collective expertise to provide a consolidated and simplified response team. Our industry-leading forensic engineers and experts offer consultation and certainty through the many unknowns that arise in complex construction projects. Whether it be causation, property damage assessments, schedule delay analysis or expert testimony services, our team can assist with all stages of construction.
Digital Forensics Team at Envista Forensics
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Want to join a fast-paced industry with opportunity for career growth? Our Digital Forensics Investigation Team works on unique cases from around the world. No two days are the same and each case brings a unique experience to our examiners. Want to join our team? Apply here: https://www.envistaforensics.com/careers/
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Employees Working from Home
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Cybersecurity issues continue to create threats due to the pandemic, and the amount of employees now part of a remote workforce in which many companies may not have been fully prepared. Envista's digital forensics examiner, Jason Conley, addresses issues such as phishing attempts, ransomware and insider threats with Canadian Security magazine.
Equipment Loss Consulting
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The equipment loss consultants and engineers at Envista Forensics are industry leaders with over thirty-five years of experience providing comprehensive post-loss assessments for business critical equipment and systems.
Oil Condition Monitoring: Insights into Equipment Protection & Diagnosis
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All industries including mining, shipping, manufacturing, earthmoving and construction rely on critical plant and equipment uptime to achieve business objectives. Any amount of plant or equipment downtime can result in devastating loss of production and costly business interruption. For these reasons, implementation of effective oil condition monitoring (OCM) and maintenance programs in critical plant and machinery should not be viewed as an optional requirement.
5 Frequently Asked Questions in Wildland Fire Claims
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Burning wildfires, or bushfires, can cause severe havoc on structures and landscapes with an equally aggressive aftermath. Understanding the cause and path of the fire, how weather or terrain can affect movement of the fire, and if structures are built within high-risk areas and built with combustible material can all provide insight on how to conduct insurance claim investigations and determine potential liability or subrogation opportunities.
Forensic Services for Legal Professionals
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Envista has been involved in high-profile, litigated matters all over the world, providing consultation for our client, expert opinion and expert witness testimony. Our team of licensed and qualified exerts have devoted their entire careers to their specialties, delivering and assuring certainty to clients.
The Six Steps for Conducting a Successful Yacht Fire Investigation
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Yacht and superyacht fires, as well as fires in the marinas where yachts are moored, present significant challenges to insurers, legal professionals and owners. Fire investigations on yachts and superyachts can be very complex. In this paper, we explain the necessary steps fire investigators must take while conducting a marine vessel fire investigation on yachts and superyachts in both waterborne and land-based fires, including leading fire scene examinations, recording documentation and removing and storing evidence.
Stamping Press Failure Analysis
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Envista was retained to investigate the cause of failure and determine whether any outside party was responsible for damages after a 3,000-ton stamping press used in the production of automobile parts failed, resulting in prolonged downtime and extensive repair costs.
Forensic Radio Frequency Survey
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This practice, commonly referred to as "drive testing," is performed by using particular techniques and specialized hardware and software to collect data on radio frequencies in an area of interest. Forensic experts use this data to determine the actual coverage area of a cell tower and its sectors. From there, they can create what's known as a propagation map, or a coverage map, for a specific tower. With that information, it is easier to pinpoint a determine if cell tower has service for a phone that may be reviewed as part of a criminal investigation. Read More About Radio Frequency Surveys: https://www.envistaforensics.com/services/digital-forensics-investigation/forensic-radio-frequency-rf-surveying-or-rf-drive-testing/
Responding to a Ransomware Attack
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At Envista Forensics, we provide a full-service solution to a ransomware attack with 24/7 emergency services available to handle any incident, no matter the amount. Have you or your organization been a victim of a ransomware attack? Contact our team at Breaches@EnvistaForensics.com!
How Does Ransomware Get on your Computer?
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Ransomware is an advanced form of malware that encrypts a computer's files until a ransom is paid. As ransomware has grown in popularity over the last few years, it has left many wondering how did my computer get ransomware and what are the appropriate steps to remove it.
Turbine Insurance Losses: The Complexity of Turbomachinery
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Turbines are used to generate much of the electricity we use across the globe through steam, gas, wind and water, and to provide thrust for machinery, such as aircrafts. Although turbine losses are relatively infrequent, some of the most significant insurance losses involve turbines. With various types of turbines in use, the design and application of each are unique. Our latest white paper can assist insurance professionals who become involved in a turbine loss with detailed information on turbines, their operation and their failures.
Pre-Loss 3D Imaging
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By utilizing 3D forensic imaging technology before a loss occurs, our experienced experts are able to provide underwriters, claims professionals and policyholders with quick access to highly detailed scans of essential equipment, systems and commercial buildings.
Fire & Explosion Investigations at Envista Forensics
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Want to join a fast-paced industry with opportunity for career growth? Our Fire Investigation Team works on some of the largest, most unique cases from around the world. With a focus on utilizing the latest technologies, while maintaining integrity and standards of modern fire investigation, it is definitely an exciting time to be part of the Envista team! Want to join our team? Apply here: https://www.envistaforensics.com/careers/
The Harmful After-Effects of Disinfecting Fogging Agents on Electronic and Electrical Equipment
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With the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, concerns regarding high-touch surface safety have become top-of-mind. These concerns have caused increased use of disinfecting chemicals and techniques by educational institutions, Highlights manufacturing facilities, airlines and other entities.
Coronavirus Around Us: Stabilizing Critical Surfaces and Environments
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Government mandates related to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) are affecting global businesses and industries as we have never experienced before. For essential and critical businesses still in operation, such as medical facilities, pharmaceutical, food processing, shipping, transportation, and more, it is crucial for them to be able to immediately clean surfaces and validate the cleanliness. However, a virus, such as COVID-19, behaves very differently than the environmental hazards we are used to working around, such as mold, asbestos, and lead. In this paper, we outline available information related to the proper cleaning, testing, and validation of critical surfaces and environments.
How to Spot a Phishing Email
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Phishing emails are a common form of Social Engineering utilized by cybercriminals to trick you into handing over personal information about yourself or sensitive information about your company. These phishing emails are designed to look like legitimate emails from a business or colleague, but in fact, they are from bad actor trying to get you to perform an action like clicking a link, giving away your password or downloading an attachment that infects your computer with a virus, malware or even ransomware.
Photovoltaic Systems: Risks and Recommendations
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Across Canada, renewable energy is growing exponentially, and wind and photovoltaic (PV) solar is the forefront of that growth. However, solar offers the potential for unique risks, as the equipment and configuration vary significantly, and failed PV systems can be difficult to to remediate, Learn more on the background of PV solar, the configurations that currently exist, unique risk factors, and read past claim stories for real world examples.
SIU & Fraud Investigation
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With nearly 20 years of experience conducting fraud investigations in both the public and private sector, Envista’s highly experienced forensic consultants analyze data, evidence and digital technology to help companies detect fraud, identify liable parties and mitigate their risk. We have been trusted by claims and legal professionals all over the world to assist with private, sensitive and high-profile investigations.
Challenges, Variables and Misinterpretations in Navigating Building Codes for Structural Repairs
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Navigating building code requirements can be challenging because they are often extensive and complex, coupled with inherent issues in interpretation and application. This difficulty increases the potential for misinterpretations or misconceptions that can lead to an inaccurate proposal for damage repairs, which compounds the estimation of repair costs.
Forensic Fire Investigation
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No matter the size or severity of the fire, our goal is to provide a high quality and seamless investigation from the initial site inspection, through the claims process, evidence handling and any potential subrogation or litigation support necessary.
Envista’s Building and Engineering Teams Investigate Hurricane Michael’s Devastation
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In October of 2018, Envista was called in to provide engineering and building consulting services for a loss involving multiple structures owned by the Port of Panama City caused by a colossal catastrophe – Hurricane Michael, the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the U.S. since 1992.
3D Forensic Imaging
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Forensic 3D imaging can be a game changer for all involved. Simply put, it reduces disputes and closes claims faster. It creates a first-hand, realistic view of a loss site, and allows you to "walk" it as many times as you need. It memorializes evidence, produces solid 3D documentation, floor plans and more.
Envista Forensics Renewable Energy Consultants
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Did you know Envista Forensics has the largest team of climb-certified consultants across the globe?
Forensic 3D Imaging
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Forensic 3D imaging can be a game changer for all involved. Simply put, it reduces disputes and closes claims faster. It creates a first-hand, realistic view of a loss site, and allows you to "walk" it as many times as you need. It memorializes evidence, produces solid 3D documentation, floor plans and more.
High-Rise Water Damage Losses: Why They Occur and How to Prevent Them
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If you work in construction or design of high-rise buildings, or you insure them, you’ve probably heard the scenario of an incident occurring on a construction that was nearly finished. But what could have happened to prevent water damage? What are some common factors that contribute to water damage losses? Read our white paper to learn more.
Analyzing the Aftermath: Common Wind Turbine Failures
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Over the past decade, U.S. wind power has more than tripled and is now the largest source of renewable generating capacity in the country with the demand expected to increase in the coming years. As with any high-growth industry, failures and outages within Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) are extremely costly. Between lost Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) revenue and Federal Wind Production Tax Credits, a WTG that is out of service may cost a producer a significant amount of revenue each week. Continuous improvement programs have reduced failure rates year after year, but with the increasing volume of turbines being installed across North America, the number of incidents will inevitably increase.
Digital Forensics Solutions
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Our world is becoming increasingly hyper-connected. From mobile phones and computer systems, to wearable technology and smart home assistants, more data is being collected about us than ever, and this data can, and is, being used in litigation.
Global Response to Decontamination Transit Claim
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A large shipment of more than 4,000 fast food drive-thru signs shipped from China to Chicago. The signs traveled first to California, and then to a warehouse in Texas, by rail, before arriving in Chicago. When the enclosures reached Texas, the packaging wooden pallets, upon which the signs shipped, displayed visible signs of mold growth. The insured made the decision to rent a warehouse and decontaminate the signs. The carrier hired Envista to help determine the cause of the mold, and the time at which the mold occurred to determine coverage.
Forensic Consulting Services
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Envista is a global leader in forensic engineering and recovery solutions, providing failure analysis, fire and explosion investigations, digital forensics, accident reconstruction, building consulting, geotechnical engineering, damage evaluations and equipment restoration services following disasters of all kinds. This brochure provides a brief overview of Envista and a short list of the forensic engineering and consulting services that we offer.
Mudslides and Debris Flows Associated with Wildfires
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Every year, wildfires burn millions of acres of land across North America. With the severity, occurrence and cost of wildfires increasing every year, the aftermath of these catastrophes — which can include devastating impacts to soils and vegetation — is resulting in an evolving environmental disaster. In this paper, we will discuss mudslides and debris flows caused by wildfires, impacts of mudslides and debris flows on structures, and outline what can be done to control and mitigate soil erosion and other environmental issues after wildfires.
Why do Daubert and Frye Standards Matter to Expert Witnesses?
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Understanding the “ins and outs” of Daubert and Frye is second nature for attorneys, but for an expert or claims professional, fully understanding these standards can be a different story. And, lack of familiarity with these standards can be problematic for experts and clients alike.
Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution
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Construction claims or disputes occur when one party believes it is damaged by another party and demands its contractual rights by seeking entitlement to an extension of contract time or compensation.
Course of Construction
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Unforeseen accidents and events do happen on construction projects. Insurable loss events can affect and change how construction will proceed and progress. Whether it be a lightning strike to an electrical infrastructure or high winds causing damage to a high-rise, these and other insurable events can majorly impact a project. The costs associated with schedule delay and productivity loss can be equally as significant as the direct costs to remediate or repair the damage of the loss event.
Subrogation and Recovery
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Fires, explosions, mechanical and electrical breakdowns, marine cargo, construction defect incidents, and even cyber breaches can all lead to insurance claims, many of which are caused by third parties. Insurers will typically indemnify these claims to restore the policyholder to pre-loss condition. In order to ensure a successful recovery, it is critical that Subrogation potential be identified as soon as possible, as this may impact the way in which the claim is handled.
Drone/UAS Investigations
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With one of the largest fleets in the industry and FAA-licensed pilots located across North America, Envista’ s drone investigation team complements our multi-disciplinary forensic consulting services following widespread, dangerous, complex and catastrophic property claims.
Common Questions Asked in Cell Phone Forensics Trucking Accident Cases
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Trucking accidents can be catastrophic, and gathering and interpreting cell phone evidence could be critical to a case. The data may help prove what really happened and who was or was not at fault. Misinterpretation of that data can win or lose cases. Our experts have answered a number of questions posed during trucking claims and litigation.
The Future is Here - Driverless Cars
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Learn about the technology in driverless cars and the reasons why the industry is moving towards driverless cars.
The Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Risk with Privacy and Tracking
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Our latest white paper speaks to the risk of data security in a world where even our vehicles are constantly connected. This new technology has shifted privacy for the average person and created an entirely new area of forensic and litigation expertise, especially when it comes to vehicle accidents. Who is at fault? The manufacturer? The seller? The driver? The employer?
Envista Forensics Complex Commercial Fire Investigation Course
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Hear from on-scene fire investigators, electrical and mechanical failure engineers, digital forensic experts and subrogation attorneys at our Complex Commercial Fire Investigation course. It’s geared to help both adjusters and attorneys learn what engineers, like those at Envista, look for after a fire. The course provides an overview of the science behind what we do, how we manage the scene, and most importantly, how that information can be useful in your everyday claims handling.
Energy
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Whether fossil-fuelled, hydro or nuclear, the production of energy is a highly complex, technical matter on which millions of individuals and businesses rely. Envista Forensics energy experts have a depth of knowledge and experience responding to failures involving control systems, boilers and pressure vessels, turbines, generators, transformers, switchgear and many other components involved in the production and transmission of energy as well as the actual construction of different plants and facilities.
Concrete Structure Failure Investigation
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Envista Forensics’ concrete specialists use the most current technology and methods to determine the root cause of a failure or mal-performance. Our experienced team of structural engineers have consulted on projects around the globe. Their extensive knowledge spans all types of structures, from commercial to residential, industrial, institutional, and municipal, and includes repair design and construction drawings. Concrete failures take on many forms.
Product Liability Investigations
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Product liability investigations are complex and diverse: just like the products being investigated. And who better to investigate these unique matters than someone who has designed similar products, systems or equipment.
Construction & Defect Claims
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Construction projects, regardless of whether they are large or small, are extremely complex and rely on numerous parties such as architects, contractors and engineers.
Investigating Cyber-Related Claims
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Cyber claims can be complicated and confusing, but knowing what questions you need to ask in order to streamline the process (and gather the right information) is essential to a successful claim investigation. Get our step-by-step guide!
Bob Wedoff on AREPA North America's Growth and Career Opportunities
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Envista Forensics President Bob Wedoff recently sat down to share his thoughts on the growth in AREPA N.A. and career opportunities with AREPA.
Equipment Restoration: Fact or Fiction?
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Do all manufacturers condemn equipment if contaminated by water or smoke? Do Electronic circuit boards become damaged if contaminated by water? If electronics are not directly hit by water, will they dry as the structure is drying? Find out the answers to these questions and more!
Timothy Hurley discusses Electrical Mechanical Division at Envista Forensics
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Timothy Hurley discusses Electrical Mechanical Division at Envista Forensics
How to be Safe Online
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This infographic provides basic information on how to be safe online.
The History of Hacking
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This infographic provides a brief overview of major hacking incidents beginning in 1960.
The Past and Future of Drones in the U.S
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This infographic provides a brief description of past moments that have led up to the development of what we know as a drone today.
New Technologies in Building Materials
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This infographic defines 5 new technologies in building materials.
Top 10 Largest Mines in the World
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This infographic shows the location and types of resources mined from the top 10 largest mines in the world.
Geotechnical Engineering Services
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Learn about our Envista's team of professionals who can help you provide a cost effective approach to determine cause of various types of geological incidents.
Building Consulting Services
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Our building consulting services can provide a wide range of services, from traditional cost estimating and scheduling, to clerk-of-the-works and total program management.
Commercial Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
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Learn about the types of Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Services we offer.
Expert Alliance
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In addition to our full time staff located in more than 30 offices worldwide, the Envista Forensics Expert Alliance provides clients with a complete global forensic engineering solution.
The Ins and Outs of 3D Printing
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Why 3D printing could be the way of the future.
The History of the Mobile Phone
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This infographic provides a brief overview of the mobile phone from 1980 - 2015.
Most Catastrophic Oil Spills in Modern History
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This infographic displays location, date and amount of oil spilled for the top five most catastrophic oil spills in modern history.
Top Shipping Routes Vulnerable to Maritime Piracy
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This infographic showcases shipping routes around the world that are vulnerable to maritime piracy.
8 Emerging Trends in Construction
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This infographic describes 8 new emerging trends and how they can benefit the construction industry.
Historical Energy Consumption in the United States
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Learn about how much energy the United States has consumed from 1776 - 2015 as well as predictions for the future.
Putting Data Size into Perspective
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This infographic puts data sizes into perspective.
10 Questions to Ask When Analyzing Complex Wildland Fires
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Wildland fires, no matter what state or area you cover are all driven by the same factors - fuel, weather and topography. The type of fuel (grass, brush, trees, etc.), wind direction/speed, humidity and slope of the land will give insight into why the wildland fire is burning in a certain direction. But what caused the wildland fire? Know what to look for, and what questions to ask to help determine the cause and get answers fast.
Commercial shopping center fire, Ixtapaluca, Mexico
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A fire at a commercial shopping center resulted in over $100 million dollars in direct fire damage and business interruption claims from over 60 merchants.The Envista Forensics Fire Investigation division dispatched a team of seasoned fire investigators, an electrical engineer and a forensic technician.
Fire at global telecommunications R&D facility damages high-end IT equipment, Dallas, TX
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A fire in the 40,000 sq. ft. server room of a leading telecommunications company’s R&D facility resulted in $100 million dollars in claimed damage. Envista's electrical/mechanical engineering team was deployed to assess damage to equipment and provide recovery options.
Natural gas power plant explosion, Connecticut
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Following an explosion and fire at a power plant under construction, the Envista Forensics Fire Investigation division dispatched a team of seasoned fire investigators to the loss which was estimated at over $300 million dollars in direct fire damage and business interruption.
Wind Turbine Failure, Ohio
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Envista Forensics was assigned to investigate the nature, extent and cause of damage to a wind turbine that disconnected from the tower it was mounted to and fell to the ground.
Corporate server failure/commercial crime investigation - USA
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Envista Forensics was hired by a large international insurance carrier to investigate a corporate server failure. The insured, a regional distributor of automobile parts and tires, had recently terminated a contract with their Information Technology (IT) vendor. Soon after this contract termination, the insured’s system became inaccessible and then finally inoperable. At the time of loss, it was believed that damage sustained to the insured’s computer network was caused by a virus or malicious activity. No one could provide factual evidence to support the beliefs.
Unauthorized bank ATM withdrawals - London/Panama
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Envista Forensics was hired by a leading international lossadjusting firm representing a credit card processing facility to investigate the cause of $1.2M in unauthorized international ATM withdrawals. The withdrawals, which occurred in London, England, were not authorized by the bank holding the account and occurred over the course of a weekend at multiple ATM locations throughout the world.
Envista Fire Investigation - Live Burn - Atlanta, GA
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Envista Forensics, formerly PT&C|LWG Forensic Consulting teamed up, with the Forsyth County (GA) fire department on December 9, 2014 to host a live burn for insurance claims professionals. Our team of licensed and highly experienced fire investigators provided hands-on origin and cause training illustrating best practices for managing structural and vehicle fires.
Digital Forensics Resource Packet for Legal Professionals
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Resource Packet for Legal Professionals
Coal Silo Explosion - South Korea
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Envista Forensics engineers were hired to determine if the collapse of a coal silo was the result of an explosion or other factors.
Plug and abandonment of oil well results in leaking gas - South Texas, USA
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Envista petrochemical engineers were hired to determine the cause of a gas leak in an oil field.
Wind turbine tower failure - Orkney Islands, UK
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Envista mechanical and electrical engineers were retained to determine the root cause of several monopole wind farm tower failures
Fire/Smoke Damage to equipment at High School
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A fire occurred in the high school contaminating the IT, cafeteria, and heating equipment within the building with smoke and soot.
