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Assessment of Fundamental Breach

J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada

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The Situation

We were engaged by one of Silicon Valley’s most reputable tech companies to opine on the substantial completion of a flagship facility.

How We Advised

Our team acted as expert advisors to review the lease agreement and project specifications. We also opined on the parties’ contractual obligations from an engineering perspective. Our experts assessed the project specifications and identified the breaches in the roles and responsibilities of the parties.

Related Practice Areas

> Construction Defect Investigations
J.S. Held is globally recognized for industry-leading construction defect investigations. We provide clients with extensive site assessments and document review, followed by pertinent project reports, graphics, animations, and repair recommendations on a variety of matters involving property and infrastructure.

> Forensic Engineering
J.S. Held’s forensic engineering experts include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and biomechanical engineers. Our forensic engineering analyses address what happened, why it happened, when the incident occurred, extent of damage, repairability, and applicable code upgrade/compliance requirements.

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