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Trusted Forensic Engineering & Structural Analysis Services
PE Group has provided quality engineering services for over 30 years, specializing in forensic engineering investigations and structural analysis. Our expertise stems from decades of experience in structural design, construction, and inspection of buildings and other structures. Since the mid-1980s, we have conducted thousands of forensic investigations, including major disasters like the 1985 Mexico Earthquake and Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. Our team of licensed professional engineers and consultants tailors each assignment to ensure a licensed professional leads all investigations. We combine technical capabilities with extensive failure analysis experience to deliver precise solutions.Our disaster response involvement, including deployments with the Miami-Dade Florida Urban Search and Rescue Team, underscores our commitment to structural integrity. We offer litigation support with expert witness testimony, maintaining unimpeachable professional ethics. Our structural analysis services utilize advanced Finite Element Analysis techniques for comprehensive evaluations. We provide peer review services for municipalities and developers while maintaining affiliations with leading engineering organizations. Our dedication to accuracy, client collaboration, and technical excellence has established us as trusted experts in forensic engineering.
Services
Forensic Engineering Investigations
Concrete Restoration
Structural Analysis
Disaster Response
Litigation Support
Peer Review Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in forensic engineering investigations.
- Our team requires licensed professionals to lead all onsite investigations.
- We've responded to major disasters including 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.
- We utilize advanced Finite Element Analysis techniques for precise evaluations.
- Our engineers maintain affiliations with leading professional organizations like ASCE and NSPE.
Services
Forensic Engineering Investigations
We conduct detailed forensic engineering investigations to determine causes of structural failures, material defects, and disaster-related damage. Our engineers analyze roof failures, water intrusion, collapses, and other structural issues using advanced diagnostic techniques. With over 15,000 investigations completed, we provide actionable findings for insurance claims, litigation, and repair planning.
Concrete Restoration
Our concrete restoration services address deterioration in parking garages, high-rise buildings, and marine structures. We perform condition assessments, develop repair specifications, and oversee waterproofing and reinforcement projects. Completed projects include major condominium complexes and historic structures throughout Florida, with expertise in long-term durability solutions.
Structural Analysis and Design
We provide structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis software to evaluate building systems and identify stress points. Our services include peer reviews for municipalities, failure analysis of steel towers, and seawall assessments. We specialize in evaluating existing structures for retrofitting and ensuring compliance with current building codes.
Disaster Response
Our team participates in urban search and rescue operations following earthquakes, hurricanes, and explosions. We've responded to events including the 9/11 World Trade Center collapse and Haiti's 2010 earthquake. We assess structural safety, document damage patterns, and provide technical support during recovery operations for government agencies and private clients.
Litigation Support
We offer expert witness testimony and litigation support for construction defect cases, insurance disputes, and personal injury claims. Our engineers prepare technical reports, conduct site inspections, and provide courtroom testimony based on rigorous forensic analysis. We maintain strict professional ethics in all legal proceedings.
People
Greg McLellan
Managing Principal
Licensed Professional Engineer with 20+ years of structural engineering experience. Specializes in forensic investigations and disaster response. Led teams in post-hurricane assessments and served as structural consultant for Miami-Dade USAR.
Diane Riggi
Senior Engineer Manager
Florida-licensed PE with expertise in structural design and forensic analysis. Conducted thousands of storm damage investigations since Hurricane Andrew. Specializes in concrete restoration and building code compliance assessments.
Marcelo Perla
Senior Engineer Associate
40-year civil engineering veteran specializing in forensic analysis and 3D structural modeling. Completed 400+ investigations with focus on material failure analysis and environmental damage assessment.
Jake Bleier
Graduate Engineer
E.I.-certified engineer with experience in structural analysis and construction documentation. Active member of Florida Structural Engineers Association and American Concrete Institute.
Kevin Porto
Graduate Engineer
Civil engineering graduate with internship experience in structural design and construction management. Currently pursuing Engineer in Training certification while supporting forensic investigation projects.
Questions
Where are you located?
Our office is located near I-75 in Weston, Florida.
How much do your services cost?
Fees vary by project scope; we provide budgetary estimates and lump-sum pricing when possible.
Can you travel to my location?
Yes, we travel throughout Florida and internationally, including Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
Do you provide building design services?
We focus on forensic investigations and structural repairs but offer limited design services for restoration projects.
How do I request services?
Contact us via email, phone, or our online request form to discuss your engineering needs.
