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Acclaimed Construction Experts and ConsultantsAcclaimed Construction Experts and Consultants
Doc Mitchell
Lead Expert
Phone: (866) 564-HELP (4357)
Anywhere in the United States or Canada
AL OH MT KY NC GA IL
USA, CAN

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Doc Mitchell is an expert and consultant in all types, fields, and phases of the HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical and Mechanical Construction Industry which fully covers all of the following:

  • Air Conditioning, any type of system including cooling towers, fluid coolers, chillers and direct expansion
  • Boilers, all fuels and pressures
  • Electrical, Industrial, Commercial, and Substation Construction
  • Heating any type of system or fuels
  • Refrigeration, any type of system, any refrigerant including Ammonia, and cascade sub-zero refrigeration equipment using Ethylene or other sub-zero refrigerants
  • Pressure Vessels of any type
  • Piping construction with the exception of nuclear reactors.

    Please see our Web Site for additional information.

    Mr. Mitchell has constructed, installed, serviced, maintained and repaired over 11,000 systems in his career. In addition, he served as a factory warranty service agent for over 20 years for the majority of the largest HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, and low temp specialty equipment manufacturer’s in the world.

    Mr. Mitchell will investigate and assess your case based upon workmanship, code compliance, installation, and construction as designed and if proper maintenance was performed by the owner after completion of the project.



  • Bison EngineeringBison Engineering
    P. Permenter
    Office Manager
    Phone: 888-502-4766
    Fax: 281-359-2591
    3423 Rivers Edge Trail
    Houston, Texas 77339
    United States

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    Bison is a multi-disciplined engineering firm specializing in failure analysis, forensic engineering and fire sciences with a team of P.E.'s who have performed thousands of forensic assignments including in excess of 1,000 fuel gas investigations.

    Legal professionals turn to Bison to scientifically conduct investigations to determine the cause of destructive events. Forensic Engineers provide expert testimony and consultation. Investigations include explosions, fires, carbon monoxide incidents, electrical fires and failures, structural failures, mechanical failures, accident reconstruction, specialized testing, and courtroom presentations:

  • Fuel Gas Incidents: Fire and Explosion Causation; Propane Explosions, Natural Gas Explosion, Gas Delivery Systems; Carbon Monoxide Testing and Evaluation, Production and Migration Investigations; Plant & Pipeline, Piping Evaluation; Operational Analysis; Appliance Evaluation; Code Compliance; Soil Gas Migration; Vapor Dispersion

  • Fire Investigation and Explosion Analysis: Cause and Origin, Scene Documentation; Collection of Evidence; Certified Fire Investigator

  • Electrical Engineering: Electrically Related Fires, Electrical Service and Wiring Failures, Production Facility Service and Controls for Chemical, Petroleum, and Distribution Facilities, Electrical Contacts, Electrocutions; Lightning Strikes

  • Mechanical Engineering: Equipment Design and Operation; High-Pressure Oilfield Equipment; Pump Design and Operation; HVAC Systems; High and Low-Pressure Seals; Plastic Part Design and Manufacture, Industrial Equipment

  • Accident Reconstruction: Accident Sequence Reconstruction; Speed, Time and Distance Calculations; Crush Damage; Braking; Steering and Mechanical Analysis, including Tires; Electrical System / Electronic Failures; Mechanical and Fuel Systems; Airbag and Seatbelt Fatalities/Injuries; Staged Vehicle Impact

  • Failure Analysis: Industrial Equipment, Vehicle Impacts, Airbags and Seat Belts; Elevator Failures; Helmet and other Protective Equipment Failures; Infant Crib Design Inadequacies; Carbon Monoxide Investigations, Crane Failures, etc.

  • Metallurgical Engineering: Metal Fatigue of Gas Compressor Components; Electrical Contact Evaluations; Cracking of Structural Plastics; Chemical Analysis; Corrosion & Stress Evaluation and Analysis; SEM Analysis; Electron/Optical Microscopy; X-ray Examination

    Bison's clients argue their cases with confidence, secure in the knowledge that their claims are based on unbiased, scientific data.



  • Brosz & AssociatesBrosz & Associates
    Helmut G. Brosz
    President & C.E.O
    Phone: 905-472-6660
    Fax: 905-472-6665
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    64 Bullock Drive
    Markham, Ontario L3P 3P2
    Canada

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    Brosz & Associates are Electrical Experts headed by President and C.E.O., Professor Helmut G. Brosz, B.A.Sc., D.B.A., F.A.A.F.S., P. ENG., Adjunct Professor at Ryerson University, Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Toronto.

    They provide a wide range of highly specialized Forensic Science and Engineering, Accident Reconstruction, Testing, Commissioning, and Technical and Scientific Services. Their staff of specialists and experts have completed over 5,200 assignments since 1970 ranging from electrical accidents and electrocutions to electrical power system investigation and testing of equipment failures including circuit breakers, motors, switchgear, generators, transformers and appliances.

    Their engineering facilities at Brosz & Associates enables them to perform in-depth research, electrical testing, forensic laboratory testing, microscopy, macro photography and photographic documentation, X-Ray testing, infrared testing, high voltage testing, high current testing and more. Most of their testing equipment is portable and they are also capable of producing professional collages and scale models for reports, mediations, depositions and trial.

    Their clients include insurance companies, legal firms, adjusters, risk managers, manufacturers, contractors, utilities, governments and individuals.

    Services Include:

  • Cause and Origin Investigations
  • Failure Analysis
  • Loss Prevention and Mitigation
  • Subrogation Support for the Insurance Industry
  • Electrical Safety and Accident Prevention



  • DD'Agostino & Associates
    Thomas J. D'Agostino
    P.E. Consulting Engineer
    Phone: 631-831-2076 or 631-467-4663
    9 Forest Court, Suite A
    Ronkonkoma, New York 11779-3107
    United States

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    Thomas J. D'Agostino is a Consulting Engineer with expertise in Building Inspections and Electrical Consultations. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, Home Inspector and Pest Control Operator with over 35 years of experience.

    Services Include:

  • Home Inspection
  • Property / Construction Disputes
  • Electrocutions
  • Electrical Fires
  • Aluminum Wiring
  • Wire Connectors
  • Electrical Outlets / Wiring Defects
  • Circuit Breakers
  • UL / CSA Standards / Factory Procedures
  • Lighting
  • Structural Defects
  • Building Inspections
  • Factory Procedures
  • House Fires
  • Playground Equipment
  • Fire Damage
  • Memberships Include:
  • National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
  • American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
  • National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers (NABIE)
  • Institute of Electronic / Electrical Engineers (IEEE)



  • Donan Engineering Co., Inc.Donan Engineering Co., Inc.
    Kevin Abell
    Phone: (502) 267-6936
    Fax: (502) 267-6973
    Corporate Headquarters
    11321 Plantside Drive
    Louisville, Kentucky 40299
    United States

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    Donan Engineering Co., Inc., a family owned company founded in 1947, provides full-service Forensic Engineering and Fire Investigation Services. For over 60 years, Donan Engineering has been providing unbiased answers to their client’s complicated questions. Their team of licensed and experienced forensic experts provides investigative services in the fields of engineering investigations, fire and explosion origin & cause, roofing investigations, vehicle accident reconstruction, and component testing. The diversity of their multidisciplinary staff allows them to provide not only a complete service, but a complete service whose conclusions can be successfully and completely supported.

    Donan Engineering has become a richly diverse, industry leader with over 150 employees operating from 23 offices in 12 states including Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. Throughout their growth, Donan Engineering has maintained their commitment to providing exceptional customer service, unparalleled quality, unmatched integrity, and timely reporting. Most importantly, they pride ourselves on delivering their clients quality services at an affordable price.

    Services Include:

    Engineering Investigations
  • Bridges
  • Foundations and Basements
  • Geotechnical / Sink Holes
  • Lightning
  • Low and High Voltage
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Retaining Walls
  • Steel Construction
  • Trusses
  • Vehicle Mechanical Studies
  • Vibrations: Earthquakes and Blastings
  • Water Infiltration / Mold
  • Wood Frame Construction

  • Fire / Explosion Origin and Cause
  • Commercial Fires
  • Equipment Fires
  • Vehicle / Residential Fires

  • Roofing Investigations
  • Commercial
  • Residential - Asphalt Shingle
  • Residential - Slate, Tile, Etc.

  • Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
  • Heavy Trucks
  • Motorcycles
  • Passenger Vehicles
  • Vehicle Mechanical Studies


  • Eckstine & Associates, Inc.Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
    Dennis W. Eckstine
    Principal Consultant
    Phone: (717) 762-1555
    Fax: (717) 762-9055
    10817 Partridge Drive
    Waynesboro, Pennsylvania 17268
    United States

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    Dennis W. Eckstine is an expert on cranes, aerial work platforms, various types of lifting equipment, heavy duty trucks, carriers, and other similiar construction, industrial and agricultural equipment. He has held senior positions in engineering, quality, product safety and reliability for major manufacturers including representing the company at trial. Through his active involvement in current standards committees, his education, and his engineering and product safety experience at Grove Worldwide he brings a solid scientific and practical background to his clients.

    He was previously Vice President, Senior Director of Product Safety & Reliability, and Director of Engineering Administration for different major manufacturers. He possesses a BSME and MBA. Mr. Eckstine started as a full time employee in the construction equipment industry in 1971 for Grove.

    He is currently a member of numerous committees within the organizations of ANSI (American National Standards Institute), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineering), ISO, and National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. Mr. Eckstine was the founding International Chairman of ISO TC 214 for Elevating Work Platforms. He is currently International Chairman of ISO TC 96 SC 6 for Mobile Cranes, and a Commissioner of CCO.

    Services Offered

  • Expert on construction, industrial and agricultural equipment
  • Evaluate Product to Promote Safe Design and Safe Use of Equipment
  • Hazard Analysis, Design Review, Warnings Development, Safety and Operational Training
  • Offer Guidance on Human Factors
  • CIE - Certified Industrial Ergonomist
  • Develop Standards for Design and Safe Use of Products
  • Develop Training Materials and Perfrom Training for Operators of Lifting Equipment Including Cranes and Aerial Work Platforms
  • Conduct Presentations at Seminars and Work Shops



  • Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc.Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc.
    David Kassekert
    P.E.
    Phone: (866) 344-7606
    Fax: (775) 806-8961
    4017 Washington Road #344
    McMurray (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania
    United States

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    Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline, broad-spectrum firm providing comprehensive and qualified forensic engineering, architecture, scientific, and fire/arson investigation expert services to the legal community, insurance industry, and the public and private sectors.

    A professional evaluation by any of our 40+ professionals and consultants can help solve problems in a cost-effective way. We listen to the needs of our clients and offer unbiased, ethical, and professional opinions backed by education, experience and scientific testing.

    We are available for consultation and review of the factual information involved with a case to determine the worthiness of the matter prior to committing to a full investigation.

    Areas of Expertise / Practice Include: Accident Reconstruction; A/E Professional Liability; Amusement Park Rides; Aviation Issues; Biomechanics; Blasting, Quarry and Construction Explosions; Building Condition Assessments; Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering; Geotechnical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering; Structural Engineering; Commercial Claims; Construction Accidents/Disputes/Failures; Electrical Systems and Controls, Electrocutions and Shocks; Elevators & Escalators; Environmental Issues; Fire, Explosion and Arson Investigations; Fire Prevention; Forensic Architecture; Hazardous Materials; Health and Safety Issues; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Human Factors; Indoor Air Quality and Mold Investigations; Industrial Safety, Ladders and Scaffolds; Machine Guarding and Safety; Material Failure Analysis; Motor Vehicle Crashes; Non-Destructive Testing; Playgrounds, Parks, Health Clubs and Recreational Facilities; Personal Injury; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Property Damage; Roadway Design Issues; Slips, Trips and Falls; Subrogation; and Toxicology.

    Offices serving Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware



    Quanta TechnologyQuanta Technology
    Howard Lee Willis
    P.E.
    Phone: 919-334-3020
    Fax: 610-757-1707
    4020 Westchase Boulevard, Suite 300
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
    United States

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    Quanta Technology provides Consulting, Expert Testimony, and Regulatory Support to the Electric Industry. Quanta specializes in Power T&D, Industrial Power, Renewable Energy and Distributed Resources from end to end. Its client base is well established in North American and International markets, including energy delivery utility companies, large industrial companies, energy suppliers, Regional Transmission Operators and Independent System Operators (RTOs/ISOs), and energy industry research and support organizations.

    As to Expert Witness Support, Quanta Experts have extensive experience in Utility Rate Cases, Transmission Line and Substation Siting, and Failure and Event Forensics on a global scale. They provide independent expert written and oral testimonies in support of reliability audits, storm assessments, outage analyses, operating safety events, regulatory hearings, mandatory investigations, and rate cases involving infrastructure upgrade and reliability improvement spending, smart grid/smart metering investments, and demand response programs.

    Specializing in Regulatory Support, Quanta Consultants:

  • Support the regulatory filings and rate cases involving energy delivery infrastructure improvements, reliability improvements and advanced metering and demand response infrastructures.
  • Develop detailed lifecycle costs and benefits, including benchmarking and documentation.
  • Assist in writing working papers for technology selection and dependencies, project portfolios, implementation plan, costs, benefits, project management plan, risk assessment and mitigation, etc.



  • Real-World Forensic Engineering Inc.Real-World Forensic Engineering Inc.
    Dr. J. Rasty, Ph.D., PE, MBA
    Principal WWW.RWFEI.COM
    Phone: (806) 773-7787
    Fax: (214) 614-4955
    9506 York Ave.
    Lubbock, Texas 79424-4623
    United States

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    REAL-WORLD FORENSIC ENGINEERING INC.

    Ph.D. Level Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Experts Serving Texas and Nationwide

    WWW.RWFEI.COM

    OUR MISSION STATEMENT: To provide our clients with objective, non-biased technical assistance for determining root-cause of failures and / or fact-based solutions to their technical problems.

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE and PAST CASE EXPERIENCE:

    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Design of Mechanical Systems, Material and Component Failure Analysis, Product Liability, Reliability and Safety, Metallurgy, Materials Performance and Testing, Accident Investigation and Reconstruction, Slip-and-Fall case, Friction Analysis, Corrosion and Stress Analysis

    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: Electrocution Cases, Electrical Fires Cause and Origin, Electrical / Electronic Malfunction, Grounding / Lightening Protection



    PREVIOUS CASE EXPERIENCE: Products Liability, Defect Analysis, Marketing, Design, Manufacturing, Materials Failure, Automotive Components (wheels, axel, gear, u-joint, tie rod, torsion bar, steering column, adjusting arm, wheel, tire, rim, lug nut), Vehicular Rollover, Weld, Corrosion & Wear, Metallurgy, Machinery, Power Tools, Fastener, Bolt, Screw, Rivet, Plastic, Plumbing Fixtures, Toilet Fill Valve / Coupling Nuts, Biomechanics, Orthopedic & Internal Fixation Devices, Titanium Plates Screws and Implants, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Tubes, Pumps, Ladders, Metal and PVC Pipes, Welding, Power Tools, High Pressure Spray Hose, Forklifts, Cranes, Hoists, Chains, Winch, Sports Injury, CO Poisoning, Gas Furnace / Heater Malfunction, Wood Failure, Donnage, Scaffolds, Railroad Wheels, Structural Collapse, Doors and Gates, Slip-Trip-and-Fall, Construction Materials Defects, Equipment / Component Design and Safety, Products liability, reliability, Safety and testing, Product Defect, Impact Damage Analysis, Wind and Hail Damage, Industrial Fires and Explosions, Electrocution, Electrical Fires Cause and Origin, Bus Fire, High Voltage, Patent Infringement, Breach of Confidentiality, Trade Secret Protection, Mediation, Insurance Subrogation and Arbitration, Expert Witness Testimony.



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