Services
Forensics & Investigations
Legal and Forensic
To support any fire or explosion incident, we offer quick response and post-event investigative services. To provide our clients with an in-depth, timely, and actionable analysis of origin and cause, we address the incident seen to gather evidence and collaborate with any other involved parties. We offer legal support, expert evidence, and scientific analysis for a wide range of situations, from malicious intent and building fault to the functionality of fire protection systems, and accident reconstruction. Our ongoing commitment to the advancement of fire science has given our court-tested experts the technical expertise and solid scientific-based analysis background they need to support their testimony. We provide the facts when you need solid evidence to back up your assertion.
Fire & Explosion Investigation
We offer thorough fire and explosion investigation services, backed by in-depth fire engineering knowledge, on-site evidence analysis, and testing. Our strategy has been validated over many years of experience, study, and involvement in the creation of building and fire Codes, as well as many fire investigations involving industrial, commercial, residential, heavy equipment, automobile, and marine incident.
Every investigation is based on a systematic approach and a comprehensive knowledge of fire science. Every case requires complete, and prompt written investigative reports, as well as a detailed study and appropriate documenting of physical evidence collected at the site.
Mechanical & Materials Failure
Failure or malfunction of mechanical systems and equipment can be a contributing factor in many types of incidents. In the event of an accident, malfunction or failure, our team applies scientific methods and investigative techniques to determine the root cause of the event. We have experience in material and component degradation and testing, code compliance, inspections, and investigations to identify the mechanism leading to component failure.
Structural Claims & Defects
Our engineers identify the reason and source of the damage after conducting a site inspection and a thorough structural forensic study. When necessary, they use the most effective software to carry out calculations and modelling. They might also suggest a strategy for reconstruction or repair. When disputes arise, they give you with their expert advice on liability and claims.
Concrete issues could be of an exterior origin or the result of a material breakdown, particularly in the case of concrete foundations. Freeze-thaw, water infiltration, fire damage, settling caused by geotechnical site conditions, construction techniques, the presence of iron sulphides (pyrite or pyrrhotite), or an earthquake are some of the most common causes or an alkali-silica reaction.
Code Consulting
Building & Fire Code compliance
We offer expert support for National, and Ontario Building Codes included in Part 3 – Fire Protection, Occupant Safety, and Accessibility. We analyze and comprehend building items for compliance with fire test standards, such as the UL, ULC, CSA, and ASTM Standards. We collaborate with structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers to offer consultation services on other Building Code provisions.
Code compliance reports demonstrate the approach to compliance with codes, standards, and regulations, and include the location of fire separations, travel distances, occupant load, exit capacities, and any building code concepts applicable to the project.
Fire Code Services
Fire Code Safety Assessment – It is advised to undertake a thorough audit of fire safety and Fire Code compliance at least once in your building. After a thorough Fire Code Safety Assessment, problems may be resolved, and ongoing compliance can be monitored with the use of appropriate maintenance procedures and annual reviews. Buildings that have just been acquired through acquisition or property management may be at risk of non-compliance, thus a thorough audit should be conducted as soon as feasible and recorded for liability reasons.
The Fire Code requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Building fire safety and control of fire hazards
• Exits and means of egress
• Fire safety planning
• Storage of materials
• Industrial and commercial fire safety
• Flammable and combustible liquids
• Hazardous operations
• Fire protection system maintenance
• Fire emergency systems in high-rise buildings
• Demolition
• Retrofit.
Code Alternative solutions
With a full understanding of the intent of the Codes relative to fire/life safety and property protection and vast experience in addressing complex performance-based design, we can provide innovative and cost-effective design solutions that meet project goals, the designer’s vision, and that satisfy the intent of the Code.
Alternative approaches that, at the very least, meet the minimum performance standards set forth in the Code in the areas covered by the objectives and functional statements assigned to the applicable acceptable approaches.
Other building code services
- Performance-based design
- Building Permit Processing Assistance
- Negotiations with Municipal Authorities
- Building Code Appeals Preparation
- Third Party Review (Independent Professional)
- Litigation Support
- Building Audits
- Fire & Explosion Modeling
Building Envelope
Our team has experience with building energy efficiency strategies, building envelope assessments, sustainable energy systems, and integrated energy systems. With broad experience in a variety of efficient energy technologies, our team can investigate the root cause of energy system failure or performance deterioration.
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
We offer extensive experience in performing fire risk assessments for residential, industrial, and commercial properties to promote fire prevention services. Our fire risk assessment will assist you to identify and deal with fire hazards and risks in your organization.
Fire Engineering / Analysis
Our team provides fire safety design, advice, and risk analysis. Fire engineering applies scientific and engineering principles to protect people, property, and the environment from the damaging and destructive consequences of fire and smoke. It includes engineering that deliberates on preventing, suppressing, and mitigating fires as well as fire safety engineering that concentrates on modifying human behavior and maintaining a safe fire evacuation.
Fire & Explosion Modeling
Our team uses engineering correlations, CFAST, FDS, and CFD models to model fires. Fire modeling has been used to design and analyze fire protection systems (i.e., sprinkler systems, detection systems), evaluate the effects of fire on people and property, estimate fire risks, and assess post-fire reconstruction.
Risk-Based Cost-Benefit Analysis
Our team supports clients to control the fire risks within their properties. Risk assessment and fire modeling are crucial tools for predicting and designing mitigation strategies for both direct and indirect fire losses. Any framework created for fire safety management must have a significant task for risk assessment, whether it be qualitative or quantitative.
To identify fire safety solutions that offer adequate levels of protection for life and property, fire risk must be objectively quantified. Performing cost-benefit assessments on suggested safety measures and choosing the best fire safety designs both require a quantitative risk assessment.
Quantitative Risk Analysis Approach
To identify fire safety solutions that offer adequate levels of protection for life and property, fire risk must be objectively quantified. Performing cost-benefit assessments on suggested safety measures and choosing the best fire safety designs both require a quantitative risk assessment. To predict fire behavior and quantify fire risk, a variety of mathematical models can be used. Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) methods and technology have been developed by our team of risk engineers, fire protection specialists, regulatory affairs, and risk assessment consultants. We are one of the most diverse and industry-leading teams in the world. Our team will enable you to cut costs, reduce risk, and provide peace of mind regarding the safety of your personnel, facilities, and surroundings.
Process Safety Services
To ensure life safety, business continuity, loss control, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection, a solid Process Safety Management (PSM) foundation is essential. Whether your facility is required to comply with PSM, our process safety experts have a well-established team to help audit, build, implement, and maintain your process safety program at all phases of operation to satisfy these crucial criteria. We create a process safety strategy that is specific to your company requirements using a risk-informed approach, in-depth understanding of the underlying Codes and standards, and practical technical skills.
Project/Risk Management & Construction Claims
Project Management
We synthesize the whole of our expertise to effectively manage cost, schedule, and quality throughout the entire project life cycle.
We focus on the big picture, establishing priorities and coordinating activities and participants to ensure that your projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. We identify issues and resolve conflicts using established procedures and processes that consistently yield excellent results. Our capabilities combine our expertise and experience in planning, engineering, and management and include the following:
• Owner’s representative
• Owner’s project management
• Project delivery consulting
• Preconstruction management
• Model contract documents
• Project reviews and audits
• Feasibility analysis
• Constructability reviews
• Procurement and contract management
• Scheduling
• Cost and schedule management
• Change order management
Construction Management
We have proven records of construction project planning and management experience and apply this knowledge to your everyday project challenges.
Our experts understand the challenges that owners, contractors, engineers, and architects face throughout the construction process. To address your specific project needs and requirements, EJY provides the following construction consulting services:
• CM agency
• Construction oversight
• Constructability review
• Contract administration
• Construction scheduling
• Cost estimating
• Change order management
Project Controls
Construction project controls has been a core competency. We have successfully established ourselves as leaders in cost and schedule controls in the construction industry.
Project complexity, organizational maturity, team experience, budget, and other factors determine the level of project controls needed. Excessive control can cause project costs to spiral upward and divert resources from more important tasks. As your agent, we provide the project controls tools and techniques to proactively control costs, schedules, and scope of work to reach the desired outcome.
Our project controls services include the following:
• Cost estimating
• Cost management and control
• Schedule management and control
• Change order management
• Earned value management
• Risk monitor and control
• Value engineering
• Training
Construction Claims
Our claims division comprises foremost experts in analyzing complex claims and disputes that originate on construction and engineering projects.
When construction disputes or delays occur, stakes are high. Retaining competent construction experts to resolve those disputes significantly improves your outcome. Our experts have a wealth of experience in identifying, analyzing, preparing, and presenting claims and disputes on construction and engineering projects. Our hands-on experience has consistently proven invaluable to clients requiring expert advice or after-the-fact analyses of disputes and claims. Our claims service includes the following:
• Claims management
• Claims analysis
• Alternate dispute resolution
• Expert witness
Project Risk Management
While components of project management – scope management, change management, and cost/schedule controls – are effective individually, an integrated risk management process is essential for successful project execution. A well-defined and integrated risk management process maximizes value through judicious use of time and money. EJY risk management specialists identify and evaluate project risks, manage risk registers, facilitate qualitative risk assessments, conduct quantitative risk analyses, and develop risk mitigation strategies. In conjunction with project stakeholders, we develop qualitative risk assessments; integrate those assessments into robust, quantitative cost and schedule risk analyses; and monitor and mitigate risks accordingly. Our risk services include the following:
• Risk analysis
• Cost risk assessment
• Schedule risk assessment
• Risk modeling
• Risk response planning
• Cost and schedule risk management
• Risk training
