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

As an architectural firm, we consider the most important part of any project to be the integrity of the structural components of the building. That is why DC Architects consistently utilizes the services of KNA Structural Engineers as our structural engineer. We have the utmost confidence in the engineering capabilities of KNA.
Richard D. Duncan, AIA President, CEO DC Architects January 18, 2017

KNA is prompt to responding to their client’s requests, especially during time-crunching situations.
Fred Neubauer Owner Neubauer Electric January 5, 2017

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 January 10, 2017

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