At the container terminal of a popular Southern California port, Guardian Group, Inc.'s  experts were called upon to provide comprehensive forensic evaluations on many of the construction elements that had been undertaken in conjunction with a multi-year renovation. Construction and engineering forensic work included defect analysis and testing of the concrete foundation, paving, grading, underground utilities, structural framing and stucco work....

A recent Construction Defect case brought  Guardian Group, Inc.'s experts out to the site of a large, multi-family apartment complex in the Orlando, FL area. On behalf of our client, we conducted an investigation of the structure, which stood three stories in height and utilized external wood-framed staircase to provide residents access to the upper floors. Unfortunately, various finishes prevented a visual inspection of...

200 payment bond claims. Over a dozen different buildings in various states of completion. Legal issues. Big trouble throughout the multi-project portfolio, including costly, unresolved drainage issues. Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Surety Group was called upon to assist a surety who required assistance while dealing with a general contractor who was attempting to avoid termination while under a significant financial stress that...