Industry News

20 Jan, 25

Fire Causation and the Role of a Forensic Engineer

Fires can be caused by a wide range of circumstances: human activity, unique climatic conditions, electrical hazards, and improper storage or handling of flammable materials. To help you narrow down information about the event, we analyze the fire through its four stages: ignition, growth, full development, and decay. Forensic engineering in fire causation refers to the practice […]
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15 Jan, 25

Manlift Accidents

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has investigated several manlift accidents in recent years, including crane accidents and accidents involving aerial lifts. OSHA’s response to manlift accidents OSHA investigates accidents involving manlifts, including cranes and aerial lifts  OSHA cites companies for safety violations, including failing to ensure workers are properly trained and equipped  OSHA […]
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14 Jan, 25

United Rentals to Acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

$4.8 billion transaction will expand capacity in strategic U.S. markets and provides attractive risk-adjusted returns STAMFORD, Conn. & BATON ROUGE, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (“United Rentals” or “the company”) and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”) today announced their entry into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will […]
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04 Jan, 25

Thomas Baker A Forensic Engineering Investigator

Forensics is the application of engineering concepts to resolve faults or other performance issues according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. Forensic engineering also constitutes evidence to a court of law on the conclusions of these investigations. The results of the failure may give rise to a criminal or civil law case. Thomas Baker, P.E., is a seasoned forensic […]
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01 Jan, 25

New OSHA Standards in Florida 2025

In 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is implementing new standards to improve worker safety in construction. These standards include:  Properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) This rule went into effect on January 13, 2025. It requires that all PPE in construction fit each employee properly.  Heat-related workplace hazards OSHA has proposed a new […]
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06 Nov, 24

Best Practices for Writing a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness Report

Forensic engineering reports must be clear, logical, and defensible to convey expert conclusions effectively, as they often impact litigation outcomes significantly. ByExpert Institute Expert | Updated on November 6, 2024 Forensic engineering projects are often litigious in which different parties seek to collect or avoid damages based upon technical allegations. Such projects will often include the production of […]
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