Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

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About the firm

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is a worldwide provider of engineering and technical consulting to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Operating from more than 100 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, it employs over 900 engineers, architects, scientists, and technical specialists across 45+ disciplines. It specializes in forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management, built environment solutions, and product and process development for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare sectors.

Established
1983
Team
Enterprise
Firm type
Forensic Engineering · Materials Testing · MEP · Structural Engineering

Credentials

ISO 27001

People

Robert CoupeManaging Director, EMEA

Manny AfroozPractice Leader, Mechanical

Steven BeaumontRegional Director, Asia

Nick BarhamTechnical Director

Capabilities

Built Environment Solutions

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Technical assessments, design, and engineering solutions to maximize the life cycle, performance, and efficiency of buildings and infrastructure.

  • MEP Systems Design and Consulting

    Design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including emergency systems and value engineering.

  • Building Condition Assessments

    Comprehensive property inspections and facility condition evaluations for commercial assets and critical data centers.

  • Energy Efficiency and Net-Zero Consulting

    Sustainability services, green building certifications, LEED rating coordination, and compliance with local emissions and efficiency standards.

  • Façade and Building Envelope Engineering

    Inspection, maintenance, repair, and historic preservation of building facades and envelope systems.

Claims and Disputes

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Strategic support to identify root causes, determine responsibility, and quantify financial impacts of delays and technical issues on construction projects.

  • Claims Management and Advisory

    Comprehensive advisory services to navigate construction claims, determine root causes, and evaluate contractual positions.

  • Insurance Services

    Expert assessment of damage, reinstatement costs, and business interruption impacts for insurers and policyholders.

  • Dispute Avoidance

    Proactive commercial and contractual risk reviews to resolve issues prior to formal escalation.

  • Dispute Resolution

    Litigation support, quantum, and delay analysis for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Expert Services

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Impartial expert witness testimony and advisory services for international arbitration, litigation, and dispute proceedings.

  • Delay Analysis

    Independent assessment of scheduling delays, programme disruptions, and critical path analysis on complex projects.

  • Quantum Assessment

    Cost estimating, damage quantification, and commercial assessments for legal and insurance claims.

  • Technical and Scientific Experts

    Credible technical and engineering testimony across forensic, architectural, and scientific disciplines.

Scientific and engineering investigation to analyze failures, determine origin and cause, and provide clear technical explanations of complex incidents.

  • Fire Origin and Cause Investigation

    Investigation of industrial, commercial, and residential fires and explosions to determine origin, cause, and liability.

  • Failure Analysis

    Metallurgical, materials, and mechanical analysis of failed components, structures, piping systems, and products.

  • Forensic Meteorology

    Analysis of historical weather data and severe weather events to determine their role in property damage and accidents.

  • Forensic Toxicology

    Scientific evaluation of alcohol, drug, and chemical exposures in civil and criminal litigation.

  • Human Factors and Biomechanics

    Evaluation of human performance, retail accidents, premises liability, and biomechanics in vehicle collisions.

Laboratory Services

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Independent laboratory analysis and physical testing to evaluate material properties and identify root causes of failures.

  • Materials Testing

    Comprehensive destructive and non-destructive testing of metals, polymers, concrete, and construction materials.

Life Sciences

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Specialized engineering and scientific support addressing consumer safety, product liability, and healthcare litigation issues.

  • Human Performance and Product Safety

    Evaluation of consumer products, warnings, instructions, and human interaction to assess injury risk and liability.

Project, Commercial, and Advisory Services

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Commercial and contractual management structure to maintain control, manage risk, and keep major capital projects on schedule.

  • Commercial and Quantity Surveying

    Pre-contract bidding, tendering assistance, post-contract commercial management, and cost estimating.

  • Project Management and Controls

    Comprehensive project coordination, scheduling controls, capital planning, and risk mitigation during construction.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Government · Healthcare · Industrial · Manufacturing · Infrastructure · Insurance · Marine · Pharmaceutical · Rail · Utilities · Legal · Data Centers · Aviation

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