Back it Up

IEI has been retained to investigate and opine on a sewer main backup that caused damage to a residence. The plaintiff alleges a lack of maintenance by the city caused the backup.

Not Enough Air 

An IEI professional engineer is serving as an expert witness in a case alleging improper HVAC ductwork design at a convention center, resulting in inadequate air flow.

Slippery Slope

The company has been engaged to investigate a slip-and-fall incident at a large retail grocery store due to a wet floor. With no signs of  leaks or puddling, IEI engineer performed a psychrometric analysis to determine if the condensation from the air caused the moisture.

The Unexplained

IEI expert Kevin Hastings PE, investigated an unexplained fire sprinkler release in an unoccupied home, coinciding with a nearby fire main break. Kevin, after an in-depth engineering analysis, provided an explanation of the cause and effect.

Water Everywhere

IEI has been retained to investigate the cause of leaks from PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) tubing systems used for domestic water distribution in a townhome complex.

A Fitting Solution

Bill Ivey is investigating CPVC pipe fitting failures of a newly built apartment complex, alongside fire protection and material science experts. CPVC is a plastic piping approved for certain residential fire sprinkler systems.