One of the biggest challenges facing insurance adjusters today is finding the right answers and finding them quickly. We can help.
Apollo BBC consultants leverage their forensic building diagnostic expertise to excel in cause and origin analysis. Our integrated, multidisciplined approach lends itself well to the challenges of insurance claim support. Whether the loss involves windows, walls, and roofs, mechanical HVAC, or structural systems, our expertise allows us to evaluate an extensive range of challenging problems.
Construction Defects
Apollo BBC’s extensive field-based experience identifying issues during construction enables us to understand challenges associated with today’s built environment. Our experts thoroughly and professionally evaluate construction documents and constructed assemblies, providing insightful opinions and repair recommendations from commercial high-rise to residential construction.
Moisture Intrusion & Forensic Architecture
The building enclosure separates the indoor environment from the elements. Drainage planes, air barriers, and vapor retarders are critical building enclosure components whose installations vary depending on climate. Our robust knowledge of materials, enclosure assemblies, and other building systems affecting enclosure performance provides an unmatched perspective, allowing us to effectively resolve many of the failures that plague today’s buildings.
Wind and Water
Understanding and differentiating subtle but important distinctions between causes of damage requires an eye for detail and a broad experience base. Our consultants utilize their experience and whole-building perspective to fully evaluate the cause of difficult problems related to water and wind damage. Apollo BBC implements the latest diagnostic tools and methods to clarify even the muddiest of problems, allowing for fast and correct diagnosis - the first time.
Structural Engineering & Diagnostics
From the foundation to the facade, our experts diagnose and resolve complex structural problems. Apollo BBC employs a whole-building perspective that results in the identification of frequently overlooked causes of damage. Our professional engineers evaluate problems, provide expert opinions, and design repairs for a variety of structures, including residential, commercial, industrial, parking facilities, and archaic and historic buildings.
Mechanical HVAC
A central function of a building is to provide a safe and comfortable environment. When operating improperly, HVAC systems are not only detrimental to occupant comfort and operational costs, but can also damage other building components. Common indicators of mechanical HVAC system problems include occupant complaints, elevated humidity levels, mold growth, and increased energy consumption. Our consultants are expert in diagnosing and resolving issues for a variety of complex mechanical systems and providing technical assistance with their repair.
Apollo BBC is uniquely positioned to support insurance claims, whether consulting for major carriers, owners, or independent adjusters, on a large or small scale.
We would be delighted to discuss ways that Apollo BBC can put our expertise to work for you. We can be reached via telephone at 800.370.5456 or via email at info@apollobbc.com.