Our Expertise
HVAC
Our engineering and construction experts have a wealth of experience designing, constructing and investigating heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. They are proficient in analyzing and testing installed systems and products and investigating personal injury claims.
Plumbing
IEI experts have investigated all types of plumbing systems in residential, commercial, governmental, industrial, educational and institutional facilities. They have examined problems with hot water delivery, water leaks, sewer backups, gas leaks and product failure.
Fire & Life Safety
IEI engineers are licensed, trained and experienced in fire protection and life-safety design and consulting for all types of facilities, nationally and internationally. We are knowledgeable in the latest building and fire and life-safety codes and computer-based fire-modeling tools.
Energy Efficiency
Our skilled team, which consists of professional engineers and Certified Energy Managers, have experience analyzing and testing the energy efficiency of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. The firm’s experts are proficient in energy management design and standards of care.
Fire Investigation
IEI’s experts conduct fire investigations using state-of-the-art methods to determine the cause and origin of fires. While performing an investigation, our engineers utilize the scientific method recommended by NFPA 921. This systematic approach includes collecting and analyzing data and developing and testing hypotheses.
Fire Alarm & Suppression
As fire detection and suppression consultants, we have experience analyzing fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, clean agent systems and fire pumping systems. We are knowledgeable in all relevant codes and standards, such as the IBC, IFC, National Fire Alarm Code and the sprinkler systems standard (NFPA 13).
Carbon Monoxide Safety
IEI’s carbon monoxide experts are certified as carbon monoxide and combustion analysts. Our engineering consultants have experience investigating residential water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and larger commercial and industrial equipment in personal injury matters relating to possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
Building Codes
IEI expert witnesses are proficient in the application of model building codes, such as the Uniform Codes, the International Codes and various state building codes. Our building code consultants are equally experienced with various building industry standards, such as ASPE, CISPI, NFPA, NSF, ASTM, ASME, ASSE and UL.
Design
Our engineers have over 150 years of combined experience designing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and building life safety systems in over 20 states and 10 countries. IEI’s design expertise provides fire and life safety design and reports for new construction. Our engineers also specialize in design system renovations.
