Rivet Engineering Group

Investigates existing property issues to deliver complete repair recommendations, oversight, and construction inspections. The practice focuses on solving complex structural problems with practical solutions.

• Construction Defect Investigation

  Analyzes building failures, structural deficiencies, and installation errors to identify root causes and assign liability.

• Residential Fire Investigation

  Evaluates structural damage following fire events to determine structural integrity and plan safety measures.

• Repair Design and Oversight

  Develops engineered repair solutions and provides construction-phase observations to ensure compliance with specifications.

Collaborates with owners, architects, and contractors to produce clear structural documentation for various building projects. Engineering plans are tailored to specific project goals and architectural requirements.

• New Construction Structural Design

  Provides structural analysis and framing layouts for proposed residential and commercial buildings.

• Additions and Remodel Design

  Engineers structural modifications and load-path re-routing for property expansions and renovations.

• Balcony and Walkway Design

  Designs safe elevated walkways and balcony structures for multifamily and commercial properties.

Performs specialized investigations of structural, civil, and architectural failures to provide objective findings and dispute resolution support.

• Structural Failure Investigation

  Evaluates collapsed or compromised structural members to pinpoint design, materials, or environmental causes.

• Moisture Intrusion and Mold Investigation

  Traces water pathways through building envelopes and identifies conditions leading to microbial growth.

• Foundation Investigation

  Diagnoses cracking, settlement, and movement in concrete and masonry foundation systems.

• Expert Witness and Litigation Support

  Provides technical reports, expert testimony, and deposition support for legal cases and insurance disputes.

• Destructive Testing

  Coordinates localized physical dismantling of building finishes to inspect concealed structural components directly.