About Us
Ivey Engineering is based in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Richmond, Virginia. The firm has performed expert witness and forensic consulting services since 1994 and serves clients in more than 30 states. Our staff is comprised of engineers, former construction executives and service and repair professionals who are licensed in various states.
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Phone: 858.587.2874
Fax: 858.587.6749
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: 8330 Juniper Creek Lane
San Diego, CA 92126
4 Most Common Fire Sprinkler Systems: Pros and Cons
in Fire & Life Safety, Plumbing/by Lisa ZollingerAccording to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments respond to a fire once every 24 seconds. Meanwhile, nearly 4,000 Americans die per year in house fires. This means the likelihood someone will be affected by a building fire in his or her lifetime is far greater than most people expect.
6 Tips to Hiring a Building Contractor for a Commercial Project
in Construction/by Lisa ZollingerThe next time you shuffle into your favorite restaurant, exhausted after a long day of work, stop for a second. Notice the curvature of the entryway and the texture of the paint on the walls. Each feature was a choice made by a commercial contractor, piecing together various aspects to not only engineer an establishment, […]
7 Ways to Reduce Cooling Costs in Commercial Buildings
in HVAC/by Matt LeeKeeping employees, customers and guests comfortable when the weather outside is stifling is a primary concern for companies looking to maximize foot traffic at their location. Unfortunately, the costs of cooling an industrial building can be steep, with company profits being significantly undermined in buildings that have not made energy efficiency a priority.
Tankless (On Demand) Water Heaters: 4 Pros and 4 Cons
in Plumbing/by Bill IveyIn 2018 alone, just over 8.7 million residential water heaters were shipped into the United States, which amounts to roughly one water heater for every 37 people. This high demand is not surprising, as everybody needs heated water for numerous tasks, such as taking showers and washing dishes.
5 Ways to Reduce Allergens in the Home
in Community, HVAC/by Matt LeeAllergies and asthma can wreak havoc on a family. Whether you’re in the doctor’s office for a flare-up or just miserable in your home, you may feel that there’s nothing you can do. However, there’s hope out there. There are several steps you can take to reduce the flare-ups and issues you deal with daily […]
6 Ways to Make a Building (or Home) More Energy Efficient
in Construction, HVAC/by Lisa ZollingerMany buildings constructed prior to 1973 were not energy efficient and relied on non-renewable energy sources, such as petroleum, natural gas and coal. However, a group of 12 oil-rich countries created the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which enacted a limit on the quantity of petroleum that other non-producing countries could purchase.
Top 4 Expert Witness Traits to Consider
in Courtroom/by Lisa ZollingerJust as a surgeon relies on instruments to perform a successful surgery, so does an attorney depend on tools to win a case. One of these tools is an expert witness, or someone, such as a medical examiner, engineer, accountant or scientist, who has more knowledge on a particular subject than the average person and […]
7 Water Conservation Tips You Can Try at Home
in Plumbing/by Lisa ZollingerThe water we use on a daily basis is just as essential as the air we breathe. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical American household uses more than 300 gallons of water per day. On average, 70 percent of water usage occurs indoors and the other 30 percent is used outdoors.