Lockwood, Kessler and Bartlett, Inc.
Specialized engineering investigations, property condition assessments, and life safety design
About the firm
Lockwood, Kessler and Bartlett, Inc. operates as a licensed engineering practice in New York, North Carolina, and Michigan. Under the VERTEX brand, it delivers multidisciplinary expertise spanning property condition assessments, forensic investigations, fire protection, life safety design, and compliance risk advisory services. The practice serves property owners, developers, legal professionals, and institutional investors.
- Firm type
- Forensic Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering
Capabilities
Property Condition Assessments
Service websiteEvaluates the physical state of buildings, infrastructure, and other assets. These reviews support property owners, investors, and developers in making decisions regarding maintenance, renovations, and transaction due diligence.
Forensic Engineering
Service websiteInvestigates physical failures or system malfunctions within buildings and structures. Investigations involve analyzing documentation and applying scientific principles to determine the root causes of performance issues.
- Failure and Malfunction Investigation
Analyzes structural and systemic anomalies to identify root failure mechanisms.
- Expert Testimony Services
Provides specialized analysis and technical testimony in legal proceedings.
Fire Protection and Life Safety
Service websiteDesigns systems to protect occupants and safeguard property from fire hazards. Work includes evaluating fire suppression equipment, mapping emergency egress routes, and ensuring compliance with fire codes.
Risk and Compliance Advisory
Service websiteAssists organizations in identifying potential physical and operational hazards while ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks.
- Regulatory Compliance Audits
Ensures buildings and processes satisfy national, regional, and local statutory requirements.
- Risk Assessment and Loss Control
Identifies liabilities and implements measures to reduce insurance exposures and asset losses.
Industries
Legal · Commercial
Projects
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