MB Structural + Forensics, LLC

Structural & Forensic Engineering

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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

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Provides 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

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Evaluates 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

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Determines 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

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Inspects 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

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Work 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

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Provides clear, objective engineering testimony and litigation support in state and federal courts.

Specific Structural Component Inspections for Real Estate

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Evaluates 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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