Experienced Structural Forensic Engineering Expert
We provide forensic investigation to diagnosing the level of structural damage after accidents (i.e. fire, water, etc…), natural disasters or other failure.
Through forensic structural investigations we determine the cause of a structural failure, whether from weather, moisture, impact, soil issues or construction defect and determining the suitability of the structure for continued use.
Structural Failure Analysis
We help establish the cause loss of buildings, structures, investigating whether damages are caused from
- Defects—construction defects, design flaws, material defects, material deterioration
- Water—water infiltration, water intrusion, rot, rain and flood damage, storm damage
- Weather—high winds, hail damage, wind damage, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes
- Geotechnical—foundation, settlement, subsidence, sinkhole
- Fires—electrical faults, heating systems, flammable materials, human error, arson
- Code Violations
Investigation
A forensic project management investigator evaluates the management of a proposed or executed project and compares it with best practices and guidelines to discover failures, identify root causes, and provide expert opinion.
Expert Testimony
Marcor has testified or given expert opinion in over 600 Cases.
Marcor Platt PE, SE
Licensed in 21 States
What I do
Assessing Building Failure Cause and Remediation
Natural Disaster Building Impact
Marcor has studied the impact of hurricanes, tornadoes, vibrations, floods, hail, high winds on roofing, framing, and foundation damages to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Failure Causation
Marcor provides insight into the causation of building failure, whether soil, moisture, lack of maintenance, or standards of construction.
Adherence to Building Codes
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| State | Licensing |
| Alabama | PE |
| Arizona | PE & SE |
| Arkansas | PE |
| California | PE & SE |
| Florida | PE |
| Hawaii | SE |
| Illinois | SE |
| Kentucky | PE |
| State | Licensing |
| Louisiana | PE |
| Nevada | SE |
| New Mexico | PE |
| North Carolina | PE |
| Oregon | PE & SE |
| South Carolina | PE |
| State | Licensing |
| Tennessee | PE |
| Utah | SE |
| US Virgin Islands | PE |
| Washington | PE & SE |
| Washington DC | PE & SE |
Testimonials
Marcor Platt provided expert witness services as an engineer in a proceeding before the California Public Utilities Commission where the feasibility, design, and estimated costs of a 4 mile long 230 kV underground transmission line were at issue. His expertise was essential in conducting discovery to learn the details of a utility transmission proposal and in providing testimony supporting two additional miles of underground transmission to preserve an important commercial development for the City of Jurupa Valley. His work showed great attention to detail and he was an excellent witness on the stand. His contributions were very helpful in obtaining a successful conclusion to the case.
-Michael B. Day, Partner, Downey Brand, LLP
Marcor Platt is always my first choice for a Forensic Engineer. I retained Marcor in an insurance bad faith case arising from a homeowners insurance claim plaintiffs made after a wind and rain storm. Marcor conducted a thorough site inspection, prepared an excellent (and easy-to-read) report, and was an outstanding expert witness at trial. The jury love him! He explained difficult concepts to the jury in a humble, comprehensible way and held up exceptionally well under rigorous cross examination.
-Nate Meyer:Shareholder
Marcor Platt is always my first choice for a Forensic Engineer. I retained Marcor in an insurance bad faith case arising from a homeowners insurance claim plaintiffs made after a wind and rain storm. Marcor conducted a thorough site inspection, prepared an excellent (and easy-to-read) report, and was an outstanding expert witness at trial. The jury love him! He explained difficult concepts to the jury in a humble, comprehensible way and held up exceptionally well under rigorous cross examination.
-Nate Meyer:Shareholder