
MB Structural + Forensics, LLC
Structural & Forensic Engineering
About the firm
Based in Golden, Colorado, MB Structural + Forensics, LLC provides structural and forensic engineering services nationwide. Founded by Mark Burns, PE, CFEI, the practice delivers structural engineering design for residential, commercial, and municipal projects across Colorado and neighboring states. Its forensic capabilities encompass construction defect claims, property loss assessments, premises liability, nationwide fire and explosion investigations, and expert witness testimony.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering
Credentials
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
People
Mark BurnsFounder / Principal
Capabilities
Structural Design
Service websiteProvides engineering design and calculations for new builds, renovations, and additions across residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.
- Residential Structural Design
Tailors structural engineering solutions for single-family residences, custom homes, and remodeling projects.
- Commercial Structural Design
Delivers structural integrity calculations and design services for commercial buildings.
- Municipal Structural Design
Supports municipal agencies with structural plans for civic facilities and public structures.
Construction Defect Claims
Service websiteEvaluates alleged construction deficiencies and standard of care issues in buildings to determine the extent and cause of structural distress.
- Residential Defect Assessment
Investigates structural and building envelope failures in single-family homes.
- Multi-family Defect Evaluation
Analyzes systemic building issues and construction defects in condominiums and apartment complexes.
- Commercial Defect Investigation
Conducts engineering assessments of structural defects within commercial real estate.
Fire & Explosion Investigations
Service websiteDetermines the origin and cause of fires and explosions nationwide, serving legal, insurance, and corporate clients.
- Cause and Origin Analysis
Employs scientific methodologies to identify how and where a fire or explosion event initiated.
- Independent Scene Mapping
Creates detailed diagrams and spatial maps of fire scenes to preserve spatial and physical relationships for investigation.
Property Loss Claims
Service websiteInspects and documents physical damage resulting from environmental events, accidents, or operational failures.
- Hail Damage Assessment
Evaluates roofing, cladding, and structural elements for impact damage caused by hail events.
- Wind and Storm Assessment
Inspects buildings to differentiate between wind-driven structural distress, storm damage, and wear.
Premises Liability
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Assesses Building Components From A Code Compliance
Support includes Assesses building components from a code compliance.
- Safety Perspective To Analyze Slip
Support includes safety perspective to analyze slip.
- Or Structural Collapse Occurrences
Support includes or structural collapse occurrences.
Expert Witness Testimony
Service websiteProvides clear, objective engineering testimony and litigation support in state and federal courts.
Specific Structural Component Inspections for Real Estate
Service websiteEvaluates isolated structural elements such as foundations, trusses, or framing during real estate transactions.
Industries
Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Legal · Insurance · Government
Projects
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