The 30 Forensic Engineering Civil/Structural Failure Investigation team is comprised of engineers and specialists with extensive technical expertise and handson 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
Meet Our Team of Civil, Structural & Code Experts
Terrence Holder, B.Eng., M.A.Sc., BSSO, CFEI, P.Eng.
Practice Lead
Structural & Building Science Failure | Code Assessment
20 years experience in new construction, rehabilitation of concrete structures, and forensic engineering. Extensive experience in construction project management and investigation of structural and non-structural losses, as well as building science and building code compliance, specializing in concrete structures, membrane failures and specification writing. Court qualified as an expert in matters related to concrete.
tholder@30fe.com
Thomas Pepper, B.Eng., CFEI, P.Eng.
Practice Lead
Building & Fire Code Assessment | Structural Failure
Over 15 years of experience in building science and building and fire code compliance. Extensive experience in construction project management, building inspections, code consulting and forensic engineering. Court qualified as an expert in civil/structural engineering and building codes.
tpepper@30fe.com
Matthew Hartog, B.Eng., WRT, P.Eng.
Senior Associate
Structural & Building Science Failure | Code Assessment
Over 10 years of experience in structural steel design for heavy industrial, energy sector, commercial, institutional and recreational projects. Extensive investigative experience in structural and building science failure and building code compliance. Court qualified as an expert in civil/structural engineering.
mhartog@30fe.com
Pablo Robalino, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Eng., PMP
Senior Associate
Structural & Building Science Failure | Code Assessment
20 years consulting engineering experience related to structural design and construction of reinforced concrete and steel structures within the mining, nuclear, oil and gas, cement, and institutional industries. 9 years of experience on heavy industrial projects, detailed engineering, structural assessments. 3 years of forensic investigative experience in structural failure and code compliance.
probalino@30fe.com
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
Claire Miller, B.Eng., P.Eng.
Associate
Structural & Building Science Failure
Expertise in building forensics and rehabilitation industry. Additional experience in field investigations, failure analyses and repair specifications for existing buildings.
cmiller@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
