Forensic
Engineering.
Dexcon provides expert forensic engineering services to investigate footing movement and building cracking, assess fire and impact-damaged structures, and deliver urgent make safe advice when required.
Our engineers carry out detailed site assessments and apply sound professional judgment to identify the root cause of structural issues. All reports are clear, objective, and prepared in accordance with tribunal and court requirements, including matters before VCAT.
Our Forensic Engineering Services include:
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Engineering Causation Reports – Identification of root causes using engineering principles, site inspections, and supporting data.
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Make Safe Reports – Urgent reporting with recommendations to ensure immediate safety following structural damage or failure.
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Scope of Works Reports – Clear documentation outlining the required rectification or repair works based on engineering assessment.
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Remedial Design – Engineering solutions to safely restore or strengthen compromised structural elements.
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Floor Level Surveys – Ongoing floor level monitoring to track differential footing movement over time.
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Independent Expert Reports – Expert Reports provided in accordance with tribunal and court standards.