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

For the past 20 years KNA Structural Engineers has been one of the most successful companies we have in our A/E/P client base. As their CPA and business consulting firm, we can attest to what a conservative management philosophy and attention to client service can result in: namely, consistent financial success from year-to-year and many …
Joe Belden Belden, Hiramoto, Liu & Co., LLP

The collaborative team at KNA face-lifted the early completion of all phases and overall completion of the project. The County of San Bernardino will have the opportunity to start 911/Dispatch operations for Sheriff and County Fire and the ability to use their “Public Safety Operations Center” (command and control for emergency operations center) weeks ahead …
Luis Lizama Project Manager McCarthy Construction

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