Civil and Structural Failure

The 30 Forensic Engineering Civil/Structural Failure Investigation team is comprised of engineers and specialists with extensive technical expertise and hands on experience in the commercial, residential and industrial sectors. We provide a full-range of services relating to structural integrity, building science, code and standards assessments, and professional consultation during remediation. *Click on the image to the right to view the full service offering.

• Emergency Response
• On-Site Investigations
• Building Permit Application and Submittals
• Engineering Design Drawings
• Structural Integrity and Damage Assessment
• Expert Litigation Services
• Detailed Analysis and Actionable Reporting
• Residential and Commercial Construction Oversight and Administration
• Expertise in concrete, steel and wooden structures
• Hands-on experience in design, building construction and inspection

With:

Derek Gibson, B.Eng., P.Eng.
Senior Associate
Structural & Building Science Failure | Code Assessment
Over 20 years of consulting engineering experience in building sciences, building enclosure systems, and the evaluation of building structures. Expertise in establishing the condition of building envelopes, interior finishes and structural and exterior architectural building features.
dgibson@30fe.com

Dr. Mohamed El Semelawy, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng.
Senior Associate
Structural & Building Science Failure
17 years of experience in commercial and residential projects, industrial oil and gas, and code and standards development, in addition to 5 years of academic research related to industrial application. Published several academic papers and served as peer reviewer for multiple journals.
msemelawy@30fe.com

Emily Saleh, B.Eng., P.Eng.
Intermediate Associate
Structural & Building Science Failure
9 years of experience in the building restoration and forensic engineering industries investigating water infiltration, fire damage, membrane failures, poor construction and structural damage, including design defects/damage related to building envelopes.
esaleh@30fe.com

Abrar Khan, B.Sc., M.E.Sc., P.Eng.
Intermediate Associate
Structural & Building Science Failure
Specialized expertise in wind engineering, roof failures, and wind-induced structural responses for high-rise residential and commercial buildings, airports and stadia. Additional expertise with structural dynamics, engineering statistics and reliability, and construction materials testing.
akhan@30fe.com

Joel Bott, C.E.T., B.C.Q
AutoCAD, Revit and 3DS Max | Forensic Visualization | Building Assessment Assistance
Specialist in forensic visualization using AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, including unique visual representations for client presentations and court trials, and structural/building permit drawings. Experience in detailed site data collection and analysis through use of FARO Focus 3D Laser Scanning Unit.
jbott@30fe.com

Derek Fisher, Dipl T
Forensic Visualization | Municipal Road/Infrastructure Design
Specialist in developing and preparing engineering designs and drawings from field measurements, sketches and engineering calculations. Expertise in municipal infrastructure design and layout. Familiarity with OPSS and OPSD standards.
dfisher@30fe.com

Ricardo Toma, B.Sc, A.A.S
Forensic Visualization | Building Assessment Assistance
Specialist in forensic visualization, and developing and preparing engineering designs and drawings from field measurements, sketches and engineering calculations.
rtoma@30fe.com