Member Connect Profile

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Welcome to the Investigative Engineers Association’s Member Connect Profile Builder.

Our mission is to connect the right expertise with the right opportunities. By completing this profile, your firm’s capabilities, specialized licenses, and forensic experience will be integrated into our Expert Search Database.

Why Participate?

Association Referrals: Enables our team to match your firm with incoming project leads.
Member Collaboration: Identify partners for joint ventures, specialized sub-consulting, or shared lab resources.
CAT Response Readiness: Be included on "First-Call" lists for catastrophe deployments (Hurricanes, Earthquakes, etc.).

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Additional Office Location

Business Structure

Publicly Traded

Privately Owned
Publicly Traded
Subsidiary
ESOP
Non-Profit

Legal Entity Structure

Sole Proprietor
LLC / PLLC
S-Corp
C-Corp / PC
LLP
General Partnership

Diversity/Certification Status (if applicable)

MBE
WBE
DBE
Veteran-Owned
None

Licensure & Geography

States of Corporate Licensure:

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I-ENG-A Service Area

Interested in expanding?

List more information - Interested in expanding

Satisfied with current territory?

Key Contacts

Primary Admin Contact Name *

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Last

Primary Admin Email *

Primary Admin Phone

Primary Admin Phone (Mobile)

Accounting/Billing Contact Name

First

Last

Accounting/Billing Email

Accounting/Billing Phone

Accounting/Billing Phone (Mobile)

Marketing/Business Development Name

First

Last

Marketing/Business Development Email

Marketing/Business Development Phone

Marketing/Business Development Phone (Mobile)

Rapid Response Team

Authorized to respond to new assignments within 4–8 hours. Add up to 10 individual assignments.

Name

Phone (Mobile)

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Firm Profile

Primary Discipline(s):

Architecture
Civil/Survey
MEP
Structural
Environmental
Other

Firm Size

Total Staff:

1
2-10
11-25
26-50
51-100
100-200
201+

Staff Breakdown

# of Engineers – Mechanical:

# of Engineers – Electrical:

# of Engineers – Structural:

# of Engineers – Civil:

# of Engineers – Other:

# of Architects:

# of Interior Designers:

# of Interior Project Managers:

# of Project Managers:

# of Technical Support:

# of Marketing:

# of Admin:

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Market Sectors (Select all that apply)

Residential
Commercial & Retail
Healthcare
Education (K-12)
Education (Higher Ed)
Industrial & Manufacturing
Data Centers
Transportation
Land Development
Water/Wastewater
Public Works / Civic / Municipal / Government
Energy & Utilities
Hospitality
Other

Other - Market Sectors

Top Market Sectors

Rank Top 3 (in order of importance)

Services Offered

Planning / Assessment
Design / Bidding / Contract Administration
Installation
Maintenance
Inspection
Testing
Commissioning
Other

Other - Services Offered

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Forensic & Expert Staff Registry

Add multiple staff as needed

Name

Title

Years of Forensic Experience

Professional License:

Professional License Selection

Select all that apply

Other for Professional License Selection

States Licensed:

Select all that apply

Other Credentials

Forensic Services (Check all that apply)

Property Loss: Wind/Hail, Water Damage, Appraisal Disputes, Vehicle Impact.
Building Envelope: Fenestration/Glazing, Roof/Wall failures, Leak testing, Moisture mapping, Mold.
Construction Defect: Workmanship, Material deficiency, Code compliance, Standard of Care.
Structural Failure: Collapse, Deflection, Corrosion, Settlement, Vibration.
MEP Failure: HVAC/Plumbing, Electrical shorts, Machinery/Equipment, Fire Suppression.
Environmental & Civil: Drainage, Erosion, Contamination, Sewer/Storm.
Geotechnical: Soil compaction, Heaving, Retaining walls, Sinkholes.
Origin & Cause: Fire, Explosion, Gas leaks, Arson, Lightning.
Product Liability: Defective appliances, Material defects, Product safety.
Accident Reconstruction: Vehicle collisions, Slip & Fall, Workplace accidents.
Expert Witness Support: Opposing report review, Subrogation, Joint inspections.
Catastrophe (CAT) Response: High-volume deployment capability.

Do you sub-contract or refer other experts for services you don’t perform in-house?

What service do you sub-contract or refer other experts for?

Annual Assignment Volume

Forensic/Investigative Assignments:

0
1–5
6–12
13–25
26–50
51–100
101–200
200+

Expert Witness/Litigation Assignments

0
1–5
6–12
13–25
26–50
51–100
101–200
200+

Annual Forensic & Expert Revenue

$0
Under $25,000
$25,001 – $50,000
$50,001 – $100,000
$100,001 – $250,000
$250,001 – $500,000
$500,001 – $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

Percentage of total company revenue

Forensic/Investigative

0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–20%
21–30%
31–40%
41–50%
51%+

Expert Witness/Litigation

0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–20%
21–30%
31–40%
41–50%
51%+

Expert Witness Metrics

Common Litigation Support Areas

Construction Defect: Multi-party litigation regarding design or build errors
Premises Liability: Slip, trip, and fall investigations (friction testing/code compliance)
Professional Liability: 'Standard of Care' reviews for architects and engineers
Accident Reconstruction: Construction site accidents, vehicle
Delay Claims & Disputes: Schedule analysis and change order entitlement
Boundary & Land Disputes: Encroachments, easement issues, and title discrepancies
Personal Injury: Injury caused by mechanical failure or architectural non-compliance (ADA)
Other

Which side do you most commonly represent?

Primarily Plaintiff
Primarily Defense
Balanced

Testimony History (Lifetime)

Depositions

0
1–10
11–25
26–50
51+

Trial Testimony

0
1–10
11–25
26–50
51+

Operations & Responsiveness

Initial Response to Assignment Request

Less than 4 hours
Same day delivery
Within 24 hours
More than 48 hours

Schedule Inspection

Same Day
1–3 days
3–7 days
1–2 weeks
2+ weeks

Report Turnaround

<3 days
3–7 days
1–2 weeks
2+ weeks

Invoicing

Immediate
Weekly
Monthly

QA Process

Peer Review Before Delivery

Yes
No
Case-by-case

Business Positioning

Desired Assignment Types

Firm Specialty

Industries / Clients you avoid

Client Types

Are you willing to accept assignments from any of the following client types? (Check all that apply)

Insurance Companies
Attorneys
Government Agencies
Real Estate
Restoration Companies
Contractors
Commercial Clients
Private Individuals

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Deployment

Travel Reach

Radius
Statewide
Regional
National

What is your Radius?

0–100 miles
101–200 miles
201–300 miles
301+ miles

Mobilization Speed

Emergency
Standard (3-5 days)
Scheduled (1-2+ weeks)

Is your company willing and able to obtain additional state licenses?

Yes – We have staff with active NCEES, NCARB, and/or CLARB records to facilitate expedited reciprocity.
Yes – But we would need to evaluate on a case-by-case basis.
No – We are currently limited to our existing jurisdictions.

Would your firm like to be on our First-Call list for emergency deployments?

Yes
No
Maybe

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Member Collaboration

Sub-Consulting: Willing to sub-consult under another member?

Peer Review: Offer quality reviews of other members forensic reports?

Peer Review: Offer quality reviews of other members design drawings/specifications?

Resource Sharing: Lab space or specialized software available for member use?

Mentorship: Open to staff from other firms shadowing inspections?

Niche Services

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Credentials & Associations

Professional Licensure

PE: Professional Engineer
SE: Structural Engineer
PS / PLS: Professional (Land) Surveyor
RA / AIA: Registered Architect
Other

Other Professional Licensure

Professional Associations

Design & Planning Associations

AIA: American Institute of Architects
SARA: Society of American Registered Architects
ASLA: American Society of Landscape Architects
ASID / IIDA: American Society of Interior Designers / International Interior Design Association
APA: American Planning Association
Other

Other Design & Planning Associations

Engineering Societies

ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers
ACE: American Council of Engineering Companies
NSPE: National Society of Professional Engineers
ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ASPE: American Society of Plumbing Engineers
SAME: Society of American Military Engineers
Other

Market shadowing Name

Other Engineering Societies

Forensic, Code & Construction Standards

NAFE: National Academy of Forensic Engineers
AAFS: American Academy of Forensic Sciences
FEWA: Forensic Expert Witness Association
CSI: Construction Specifications Institute
ICC: International Code Council (IBC/IRC Codes)
IAAI: International Association of Arson Investigators
NAFI: National Association of Fire Investigators
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
CMAA / DBIA: Construction Management / Design-Build Institutes
NAPARS: National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
Other

Other Forensic, Code & Construction Standards

Performance & Sustainability Organizations

USGBC / LEED: U.S. Green Building Council
GBI: Green Building Initiative
PHIUS: Passive House Institute
Other

Other Performance & Sustainability Organizations

Forensic & Litigation Credentials

DFE: Diplomate in Forensic Engineering (NAFE)
CFLC: Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (FEWA)
ACTAR: Traffic Accident Reconstructionist
CXLT: Certified XL Tribometrist (Slip-and-Fall)
CIH: Certified Industrial Hygienist (Air Quality/Mold)
CFI / FIT / CFEI / CVFI / IAAI-CFI: Fire & Explosion Investigator
BCEE: Board Certified Environmental Engineer
SEAK: Listed in SEAK Expert Witness Directory
Infrared Thermography Certification
Other

Other Forensic & Litigation Credentials

Building Envelope & Construction Science (IIBEC / CSI)

RBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (Master)
RRC / RRO: Registered Roof Consultant / Observer
REWC / REWO: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant / Observer
RWC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant
CBECI: Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider
CDT / CCS / CCCA / CCPR: Construction Documents / Specifications / Contract Administration (CSI)
Other

Other Building Envelope & Construction Science (IIBEC / CSI)

Codes, Life Safety & Management

MCP / CBO: Master Code Professional / Certified Building Official
Plan Examiner: (B3-Building, R3-Res, Electrical, etc.)
CFPE: Certified Fire Plan Examiner
NICET: Fire/Security Systems (Levels I-IV)
OSHA: 10/30-Hour Construction Safety
PMP: Project Management Professional
BIM: Building Information Modeling (Certified)
LEED AP: Sustainability/Green Building
Other

Other Codes, Life Safety & Management

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Software & Technology

Software Suites

AutoCAD / Civil 3D
Revit
Bluebeam
Enercalc
RISA 3D
STAAD
SAP 2000
ELS
Forensic / Investigation Software
PC-Crash
WUFI (Moisture)
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)
Other

Other Software Suites

Field Technology

Drones: FAA Part 107 Licensed
Infrared/Thermal Imaging
Infrared/Thermal Imaging
Photogrammetry / Matterport
Moisture Mapping: (Probes/Hygrometers)
Concrete GPR: Ground Penetrating Radar
Elevation Tools: (Manometer / Zipp-Level)
Other

Other Field Technology

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Fee Structure (Optional / Confidential)

Revenue and fee data are confidential and used only for internal analytics.

Billing Structure (Select all that apply)

Billing Structure

Hourly Billing
Fixed Fee (Per Assignment / Inspection)
Retainer-Based Engagement
Tiered / Blended Rates (e.g., field vs report vs testimony)
Contingent (case-dependent, if applicable)

Standard Hourly Rate Range (Non-Expert Assignments)

Less than $150
$150–$199
$200–$249
$250–$299
$300–$349
$350–$399
$400–$499
$500 or more
Other

Expert Witness & Litigation Fees

Deposition Rate:

Trial Testimony Rate:

Minimum Billing for Testimony

None
2-hour minimum
Half-day
Full-day

Inspection & Site Visit Fees

Site Inspection Billing

Hourly
Flat Fee
Hourly + Travel

Typical Site Visit Cost

Less than $1,000
$1,000–$2,999
$3,000–$4,999
$5,000–$7,500
More than $7,500

Travel & Expenses

Travel Billing

Billed at hourly rate
Reduced hourly rate
Flat/day rate

Mileage / Travel Expenses

IRS standard mileage
Actual cost reimbursement
Flat travel fee
Included with hourly rate (not reimbursable)

Retainers & Engagement Terms

Initial Retainer Required

Initial Retainer Range:

Less than $2,500
$2,500–$5,000
$5,000–$10,000
More than $10,000

Replenishment Required

Invoicing Practices

Billing Frequency

Per Project Milestone
Monthly
Upon Completion

Payment Terms

Net 15
Net 30
Due Upon Receipt

The Welcome Experience

Company Information

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Business Structure

Licensure & Geography

I-ENG-A Service Area

Key Contacts

Rapid Response Team

Firm Profile

Firm Size

Staff Breakdown

Forensic & Expert Staff Registry

Annual Assignment Volume

Percentage of total company revenue

Expert Witness Metrics

Testimony History (Lifetime)

Operations & Responsiveness

QA Process

Business Positioning

Client Types

Deployment

Member Collaboration

Credentials & Associations

Professional Associations

Forensic & Litigation Credentials

Building Envelope & Construction Science (IIBEC / CSI)

Codes, Life Safety & Management

Software & Technology

Fee Structure (Optional / Confidential)

Billing Structure (Select all that apply)

Expert Witness & Litigation Fees

Inspection & Site Visit Fees

Travel & Expenses

Retainers & Engagement Terms

Invoicing Practices