Forensic Investigations & Failure Analysis

Expert consulting services and technical specialists: assessing property, mechanical systems, and machinery damage; opining as to causation, cost and downtime; and providing recommendations for repair.

What We Do.

When property, mechanical systems and machinery are damaged we provide technical answers pertaining to causation, scope of damages, repair versus replacement and recommendations to expedite repairs in order to help reduce or eliminate business interruption.
Forte provides investigative consulting services for complex structural damage issues, mechanical failure, electrical mishaps, HVAC damages, failure or damages to heavy machinery such as turbines, conveyors, mining equipment, stone crushing equipment, boring equipment, vertical lift systems (elevators / escalators), and the like.
Our team of experts establish causation, forecast approximate downtime and provide recommendations to expedite repairs.  This saves our clients money by resolving disputes and minimizing business interruption.

Our Expertise.

Large and Complex Claims.

Lloyd’s, international (re)insurers, insurance claims adjusters, insurance brokers and insureds use our services for specialty insurance claims in sectors that include construction, industrial and manufacturing, oil and gas, power and renewables, and chemical.
We help to establish loss causation, minimize business interruption and expedite repairs.

Sector Specialists.

When property or machinery is damaged or fails you want to make sure the consultant understands the nuances of the sector. With over 1,200 consultants and technical specialists, Forte has in depth knowledge and experience across a broad range of sectors.