INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERING

CIE evolved from a specialized department of an engineering and design firm. In 2001 CIE became a separate entity with highly experienced, multi-discipline engineers and master technicians. By 2006 the firm's business consisted primarily of forensic investigation and expert witness services for attorneys, the insurance industry, and risk, property, and facility managers... CIE doesn't try and interpret policies or give advise on coverages. Our role is to determine origin and cause. We understand that many policies cover a hostile fire and ensuing damage and delayed ignition, aka the puff back. Our experts examine the patterns to determine the origin. We've encountered a number of life threatening causes, unrelated to the claimed cause as a result of using our approach. Subrogation is uncovered frequently as well as educating the insured as to the effects of some of their habits. A laser particle counter is used to document our findings as well as provide a positive feedback to the..

Primary location: Clinton United States