Structural Investigations

Systematic and Disciplined Approach to Structural Investigations

Clients require accurate answers to the technical causes and the physical explanation of why a structural system underperformed or failed. Our experienced investigative team has the technical knowledge and skilled forensic aptitude that enables them to uncover the cause and origin of those problematic conditions.

We work with building owners, prospective buyers, insurance companies and law firms by offering:

Building Evaluations
Cause and Origin Determination
Damage Assessments
Post-Earthquake Damage Assessments
Insurance Support
Legal Support
Due Diligence Studies

Our thorough reporting delivers accurate and comprehensive accounting that clearly communicates the findings in an unbiased and factual manner. We are able to provide expert testimony when necessary.

Here’s What Clients Say About Us

I have worked with KNA over the past decade in various capacities. KNA has consistently delivered sensible and cost-effective solutions in a timely manner for projects of all sizes, from small modernizations to new middle school campus.
Owen Chang Project Manager Colton Unified School District

I have worked with KNA as a project architect and owner’s representative for the past 15 years. Projects included K-12 schools and Los Angeles County facilities. Their response time for any issue is remarkable. When it came time to build my own house, KNA was the only option.
Dennis Simonian Architect Dennis Simonian

KNA provides an exceptional level of service on all of our projects. They are an industry leader in the use of BIM technologies for structural design. This supports and allows for our fully integrated design process. KNA is careful to develop structural design concepts that are efficient and simple, which result in ease of agency approval, fabrication …
Buddy Gessel Principal Baker Nowicki Design Group

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