Approximately 500 projects have been investigated
for defects in HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning), plumbing
and fire suppression systems. The projects are residential and commercial.
They are located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Texas.
The investigations have been on behalf of plaintiffs, defendants and as neutral
experts.
IEI has assisted clients with preparation, defense
and negotiation of construction claims for approximately 30 projects. The
projects have included hospitals, convention centers, schools, detention facilities,
hotels, manufacturing plants and office buildings.
The firm has provided consulting and expert witness
work on approximately 25 product liability cases involving HVAC, plumbing,
fire suppression and piping products.
Ivey Engineering has provided consulting to both
plaintiff and defendant clients on approximately 30 property damage cases.
These cases involved either water or fire damage.
Of over 800 cases for which IEI has provided forensic
and expert witness consulting, approximately 40 have involved personal injury
allegations. These allegations involved mold, secondhand smoke, carbon monoxide,
airborne fibers, slip and fall, scalding, burns, and explosions.
IEI has provided forensic and expert witness consulting
for approximately 30 cases involving design errors and omissions.
Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) has performed design
work on approximately 100 projects. The projects include office buildings,
military facilities, institutional buildings, retail facilities and restaurants.
Cost consulting and estimating has been provided
for approximately 40 projects. The projects were commercial, industrial and
residential.