Jurors don't read blueprints! Often during presentation at trial, your expert will make
an analysis of a structural or building envelope issue which
can, at times, be very detailed. So detailed, in fact, that
your jurors can become less attentive, distracted and pay
less than the required amount of attention to the problem at
hand. That’s where we come in.
Visual Consulting
builds replicas or “mock-ups” of building systems including
wall systems, roof coverings, wall coverings and virtually
anything else as it relates to construction. We can also
perform on-site measuring and build replicas of incorrect or
improper construction exactly as it exists on site for
comparison to what was designed.
Now, your expert witness has a
useful tool in the courtroom to easily explain what he needs
to an attentive jury. Now your expert witness has a layered
stucco wall covering showing every element of a system, how
it’s installed and what should be underneath it. Now your
expert has a wall as it was designed right next to an
incorrect wall as it was built for quick, easy, side-by-side
comparison. More importantly, now your jury has a simple
example where they can easily identify what your expert is
talking about. Now that’s Visual.
Documentation is useful in litigation and insurance claims, Visual Consulting carefully documents the entire process of destructive testing and forensic investigation to uncover the full extent of the construction damage caused by improper construction methods. This information, along with the mock-ups we construct of the situation will provide clearer evidence of neglect or shoddy workmanship and inferior materials used.
Visual Consulting can make mock-ups for quality control, employee training and for testing wall & fenestration systems. We also offer water testing to ensure a secure building envelope.
Construction of as-built mockups to exact dimensions.
Construction of wall and opening mockups showing construction as designed.
Construction of mock-ups showing proper sheathing nailing patterns.
Fabrication materials for a cut-away mock-up showing stucco system for exhibit