Forensic Consulting

Forensic consulting for heritage buildings combines investigative methods with expert knowledge of traditional construction systems to identify the causes of deterioration, water damage, or failure. RDH develops repair strategies grounded in both forensic findings and preservation principles, addressing performance issues while protecting the building’s integrity and significance.

• Integration of forensic findings aligns investigation outcomes with preservation goals and repair scope to inform a coherent, defensible approach.
• Root cause analysis in historic assemblies evaluates failures within traditional systems or hybrid construction, accounting for the specific behavior of legacy materials.
• Stabilization of heritage elements identifies and prioritizes immediate interventions to protect fragile systems from further deterioration while longer-term repairs are planned.