Our Expertise
HVAC
Our building systems 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 investigate all types of plumbing systems in residential, commercial, industrial, educational and institutional facilities. They examine various plumbing problems, such as 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 requirements for all types of facilities, both nationally and internationally. We are experienced with the latest building, fire and life-safety codes and the latest computer-based fire-modeling tools to predict and simulate the spread of fire and smoke through a facility.
Energy Efficiency
Our skilled team, which consists of Certified Energy Managers, analyzes and tests the energy efficiency of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings; the team also analyzes claims of underperformance. The firm’s experts are proficient in energy management design and standards of care.
Fire Investigations
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 methods recommended by NFPA 921. This systematic approach includes collecting and analyzing data and developing and testing hypotheses.
Fire Detection & Suppression
As fire detection and suppression consultants, we analyze a variety of fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry and deluge systems, as well as clean agents systems, including Halon, FM-200, Inergen, CO2 and fire pumping systems. We are knowledgeable with codes and standards for all building types.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
IEI’s carbon monoxide experts investigate residential water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and larger commercial and industrial equipment in personal injury matters relating to CO 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 consultants are equally experienced with various building industry standards.
System Repair Design
The firm’s consultants have experience in identifying building system problems related to aging or failing plumbing, HVAC and fire & life-safety systems. IEI is skilled in designing system repairs and upgrades to correct these problems. We determine which design features work most effectively and how to best comply with regulatory requirements.
