Orcutt Winslow

CASE :  A Forensics Architecture Studio Unveiling the Story of Built Environments

At HHCP, an Orcutt | Winslow Company, our Forensic Architecture team operates within the national presence of CASE (Construction Analysis Support and Evaluation), where we unlock the narratives embedded within buildings, their ownership and challenges that arise within those structures. Our investigative and professional expertise in A/E/C underscores the importance of communication and clarity in these processes while working with diverse audiences and stakeholders with varying degrees of engagement.

Expertise and Insight

The Forensic Architecture teams at CASE Studio specialize in navigating the intricate web of evidence surrounding projects entangled in alleged defects or non-compliances. Drawing from extensive experience across the architectural spectrum, we possess comprehensive knowledge spanning all stages of construction, diverse procurement methodologies, and the nuanced roles and responsibilities of every design, engineering, and construction participant.

Empowering Decision-Making

A CASE analysis conducted by our team empowers insurers, building owners, and legal advisors to discern the root causes and ramifications of defects within the built environment. By shedding light on liability issues, we facilitate informed decision-making and assist in the ongoing mitigation of potential risks.

Guiding Through Complexity

Whether seeking swift resolutions or embarking on the meticulous path of litigation, our forensic architects provide expert determinations that expedite processes or offer comprehensive support throughout research, communication, and analysis phases.

Meet Our Experts

The Charette: Unraveling Complex Construction Issues

The “brainstorming” approach which you and your team of experts use in connection with providing assistance to commercial litigators simply is the best I have ever seen.Attorney, Jacksonville, FL

The Charrette is an intensive brainstorming session to analyze issues, prioritize them, and synthesize a clear understanding, providing a cost-effective method to assist attorneys and clients in evaluating complex design or construction problems and determining the best path to resolution. It’s staffed by experts to untangle the issues and develop the optimal resolution strategy based on case strengths and weaknesses, ultimately enabling the client to make a prudent decision.

C.A.S.E. Services

  • ADA & Code Compliance

  • Arbitration & Mediation Support

  • Change Order Impacts

  • Construction Defects

  • Construction Means & Methods

  • Contract Analysis

  • Cost Analysis

  • Design Errors & Omissions

  • Expert Testimony

  • Exterior Finish Systems

  • Forensic Investigation

  • Moisture Intrusion & Mold

  • Peer Reviews

  • Personal Injury

  • Professional Standard of Care

  • Property Condition Assessments

  • Roofing & Waterproofing

  • Wrongful Termination

  • Drone/Thermography

  • FAA107 Drone Certification

Consulting & Expert Reports

The C.A.S.E. team has worked with numerous attorneys over the past two decades. Our experts have made valuable contributions helping attorneys and clients with:

  • Identifying the “Real Problems”
  • Documenting the Causes and Responsible Parties
  • Developing a Clear, Precise and Factual History
  • Creating a Powerful Graphic Presentation
  • Preparing Expert Written Reports
  • Providing Expert Witness Testimony

Graphics Support

Construction disputes typically contain complex facts that are difficult to clearly communicate or understand through documentary evidence and live testimony alone. C.A.S.E. uses visual presentation tools to help our clients make the best presentations of their cases.

These presentation elements may include timeline charts, cut-away perspectives, 2D drawings, 3D models, photography, sketches and other media. They provide a means to simplify and illustrate abstract, complex and extensive facts and opinions in a concise and comprehensible way that can be understood by the intended audience.

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