Domeier Architects

What is construction risk management advisory?

Construction risk management advisory is the process of reviewing plans, details, assemblies, and architectural building systems to identify potential issues before they become defects. It helps developers, contractors, and owners reduce exposure, strengthen documentation, and support building performance through proactive, evidence-based evaluation.

What is forensics?

Forensics is the application of scientific methods to legal questions. In a sea of uninformed opinions, the forensic professional seeks evidence-based conclusions through observation, curiosity, hypothesis, and testing.

What do forensic architects do?

Forensic architects investigate how and why buildings fail. They analyze construction defects, material performance, building envelope issues, code compliance, and causation to deliver clear, defensible findings used in repairs, claims, mediation, and litigation.

Which industries do forensic architecture firms serve?

Forensic architecture firms serve a wide range of industries including legal teams, insurance carriers, developers, general contractors, property managers, HOAs or homeowners, facility managers, and crisis response professionals.

What services does a forensic architect provide?

A forensic architect can provide building evaluations, defect and causation analysis, liability and standard of care reviews, SB-800 documentation, material testing coordination, code review, cost of repair estimating, delay claims analysis, and expert testimony.

What geographic areas do you serve?

California, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.