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Trusted Structural and Forensic Engineering Services
PE Group has been delivering specialized structural and forensic engineering services for over three decades. Our firm combines extensive technical expertise with hands-on experience in structural analysis, disaster response, and forensic investigations. Since the mid-1980s, we have conducted thousands of investigations into structural failures, water intrusion, and natural disaster impacts, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and explosions. Our team of licensed professional engineers and consultants provides tailored solutions for commercial clients, municipalities, and insurance companies. We maintain rigorous standards of integrity and professionalism, ensuring all forensic investigations are led by licensed experts.With a focus on accuracy and reliability, we support litigation, peer reviews, and due diligence inspections while leveraging advanced finite element analysis and modern software tools. Our engineers have participated in high-profile urban search and rescue missions, including deployments to the World Trade Center and Haiti earthquake sites. We prioritize client collaboration, offering transparent communication and budgetary guidance for every project. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in over 15,000 completed forensic investigations and a track record of resolving complex structural challenges.
Services
Forensic Engineering
Concrete Restoration
Structural Analysis
Disaster Response
Litigation Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in structural and forensic engineering.
- Our team includes licensed engineers with urban search and rescue expertise.
- We require licensed professionals to lead all forensic investigations.
- We employ advanced finite element analysis for structural evaluations.
- We have completed 15,000+ forensic investigations nationwide.
Services
Forensic Engineering Investigations
Our forensic engineering services identify structural failures and material defects through on-site inspections and technical analysis. We investigate roof collapses, water intrusion, and hurricane damage for insurance companies and legal firms. Our engineers have completed over 15,000 investigations since the 1980s, providing expert testimony in Florida and federal courts.
Concrete Restoration
We specialize in concrete restoration for high-rise buildings, parking garages, and marine structures. Our services include waterproofing, beam/column repairs, and balcony slab restoration. Projects range from Miami Beach high-rises to commercial facilities across Florida, addressing corrosion, settlement, and storm damage.
Disaster Experience
Our team provides post-disaster engineering assessments for hurricanes, earthquakes, and explosions. Engineers have responded to events including 9/11, Hurricane Andrew, and the Haiti earthquake. We collaborate with FEMA task forces and insurance companies to evaluate structural integrity and document damage patterns.
Litigation Support
We offer expert witness services for structural failure cases, providing court testimony and technical documentation. Our engineers have served in Florida and federal litigation matters, maintaining strict professional ethics and evidence-based analysis for over 30 years.
Due Diligence Inspections
Our due diligence services evaluate building conditions for commercial property acquisitions. We identify structural defects, maintenance issues, and repair costs through third-party inspections. Clients include developers, investors, and property managers seeking accurate facility condition assessments.
People
Greg McLellan
Managing Principal
Greg McLellan holds a Master of Science in structural engineering and has completed 5,000+ forensic investigations. As a former U.S. Coast Guard officer and FEMA task force member, he specializes in hurricane damage analysis and structural safety assessments.
Diane Riggi
Senior Engineer Manager
Diane Riggi is a Florida-licensed engineer with expertise in structural design and forensic investigations. She has performed storm damage assessments since Hurricane Andrew and specializes in concrete restoration and commercial building analysis.
Marcelo Perla
Senior Engineer Associate
Marcelo Perla holds a Doctoral candidacy in structural engineering and specializes in 3D finite element modeling. With 400+ forensic investigations, he focuses on material failure analysis and structural troubleshooting for complex building systems.
Jake Bleier
Graduate Engineer
Jake Bleier is an Engineer in Training with expertise in civil engineering fundamentals. He supports forensic investigations and structural analysis while preparing for his Professional Engineer license, focusing on modern construction practices and code compliance.
Kevin Porto
Graduate Engineer
Kevin Porto is pursuing his Engineer in Training certification and contributes to structural assessments and documentation. He mentors engineering students and applies his academic training to forensic engineering investigations and restoration projects.
Questions
What types of forensic engineering services do you offer?
We investigate structural failures, water intrusion, hurricane damage, and material defects. Our services include expert witness testimony, concrete restoration assessments, and disaster response evaluations.
Do you provide structural analysis for new construction?
We offer structural analysis and peer review services for commercial clients, including finite element modeling and code compliance verification for new buildings and renovations.
What disaster response experience do you have?
Our engineers have responded to major events including 9/11, Hurricane Andrew, and the Haiti earthquake, providing structural assessments for FEMA task forces and insurance companies.
Do you offer due diligence inspections for property purchases?
Yes, we provide third-party building condition assessments for commercial property acquisitions, identifying structural issues and repair cost estimates.
