Orlo Forensics
Expert Forensic Solutions Delivered When It Matters Most
About the firm
Orlo Forensics provides forensic engineering and consulting services across the United States. Headquartered in Flower Mound, Texas, the practice investigates materials, products, and structures that fail, cause damage, or injure individuals, delivering unbiased causation analysis for insurance professionals, attorneys, and public adjustors. Core capabilities include building envelope and roofing assessments, structural failure investigation, fire and collapse investigation, civil and structural engineering, property and infrastructure damage assessment, construction management, contract administration, and drone-based solutions. Its licensed engineers have provided court-tested expert testimony in depositions and trials across multiple states.
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Structural Engineering
Credentials
Professional Engineer (licensed in 34 states) · Texas Department of Insurance Certified Windstorm Inspector
People
Patrick SnowdenPartner, Principal Engineer
Todd SternPartner
Capabilities
Forensic Engineering
Orlo Forensics provides unbiased forensic investigations to determine the cause and extent of damage to structural assets.
- Causation Analysis
Evaluating natural disaster and structural failure causation to assist with claims and dispute resolution.
- Building Envelope and Roofing Assessments
Investigating wind, hail, and water intrusion on diverse enclosure and roof systems.
- Structural Failure Investigations
Performing nationwide evaluations of collapsed or failed structures across residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
- Fire and Collapse Investigation
Investigating origin, cause, and structural stability following fires, explosions, and catastrophic failures.
- Property and Infrastructure Damage Assessment
Delivering comprehensive structural assessments for insurance, legal, and owner clients.
Engineering Consulting
The practice delivers comprehensive civil and structural design solutions tailored to commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
- Structural Engineering and Design
Serving as engineer of record for diverse structural applications using steel, concrete, wood, and cold-formed steel.
- Computer-Aided Design and 3D Modeling
Providing advanced drafting, 3D modeling, and conceptual layout services for engineering projects.
Roof Design Services
Orlo Forensics designs code-compliant roof systems custom-tailored to specific owner requirements and climatic challenges.
- Commercial Roof Design
Designing robust systems using low-slope materials such as TPO, PVC, EPDM, and modified bitumen.
- Custom and Residential Roof Design
Providing tailored roof plans and material specifications, including custom tile installations.
Construction Management and Contract Administration
It provides complete construction oversight and project coordination to ensure adherence to design specifications and materials standards.
- Construction Management
Supervising construction activities and ensuring projects are executed properly and safely.
- Contract Administration
Managing project contracts, compliance, and communication between stakeholders and contractors.
Drone Services
Utilizing an advanced drone fleet, its certified pilots deliver aerial data capture and detailed structural inspections.
- Aerial Damage Assessment
Capturing high-resolution imagery to analyze storm, wind, and hail impact on roofs and high-rise facades.
- Drone-Based Inspections
Conducting safe, efficient aerial surveys of hard-to-access building components.
Expert Witness and Litigation Support
Its professionals offer court-tested expert witness services to support legal and insurance proceedings.
- Deposition and Trial Testimony
Providing clear, objective, and scientifically grounded testimony based on comprehensive forensic investigations.
- Technical Report Preparation
Compiling detailed, data-driven forensic reports to assist attorneys and adjusters.
Industries
Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Industrial · Education · Sports & Recreation · Transportation · Government · Insurance · Legal · Historic Preservation
Projects
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