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Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence

Originally posted 2016-07-01 09:00:08.

Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due DiligenceFor this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Brian Connolly.  Brian (@infraredscans)is a professionally certified Level III Thermographer at IR Services, LLC. My main focus of business is the art and science of commercial infrared thermography including Building & Roof Scan, Energy Audits, Electrical Surveys, and Block Wall Scans. He a member of United Infrared – the largest National Network of Certified Thermographers trained in the application of infrared thermography in building investigation and analysis. IR Services provides: electrical infrared system surveys, mechanical infrared system surveys flat roof infrared moisture surveys, building envelope infrared surveys, thermographic energy audits CMU IR Surveys (Standard CMU’s are commonly used for partition walls, load-bearing walls). IR Services believes in keeping up to date with industry standards and regulations through professional development as well as maintaining relationships with other thermographers.

What if your client was sued for alleged construction negligence? Or what if your client purchases a large commercial building, and despite standard inspections, discovers shoddy construction that will incur substantial repair and recovery costs? How do you prove negligence or defend against unfounded accusations?

The use of infrared thermography to find construction defects is a valuable tool for law firms specializing in both real estate and construction industries.

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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