FIRE INVESTIGATION AND COLLAPSE

FIRE INVESTIGATION AND COLLAPSE

FIRE INVESTIGATION AND COLLAPSE

Orlo is the premier choice for fire damage investigations. Our team has investigated numerous fire incidents, accurately and thoroughly documenting the extent of damage to structural systems and other vulnerable elements including electrical systems, HVAC systems, insulation, and others. Often, during fires, portions of the structure collapse. We will identify what needs to be done via a comprehensive report sealed by a professional engineer.

Collapse can happen absent fires and Orlo is here to help. Partial and total collapse can occur due to extreme weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Other forms of collapse involve impact or constructions defects. Orlo will determine the extent of damage attributable to the peril and provide thorough repair/replace recommendations.

FIRE INVESTIGATION AND COLLAPSE

Fire is a devastating peril that wreaks havoc on anything it touches. It is important to have a professional structural engineer assess the extent of the damage in effort to deem the property safe. Often, structural issues are widespread, and require immediate attention. Orlo’s team of professional engineers are here to help, providing guidance and recommendations that encapsulate the true extent of damage.

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DRONE SERVICES

DRONE SERVICES

DRONE SERVICES

Drone services prove vital to modern engineering inspections. Our fleet of drones are operated by certified drone pilots, ensuring safe operation during flights. Orlo can inspect difficult to access areas, allowing us to thoroughly inspect all aspects of a building envelope. Our team can put together photos, models, and more, providing a plethora of deliverables to suite any need. Our team is the premier choice for drone services

DRONE SERVICES

Drones provide access to difficult to reach areas quickly and efficiently. Elevated areas such as towers and high rises are easily inspected with our drones. Other structures are likewise easily inspected, including light poles, transmission towers, and more. Our capability for rapid inspection reduces cost without compromising thoroughness.

Thermography, also known as thermal imagery, is a measurement technique using a thermal camera to detect differences in infrared radiation. It allows us to detect entrained moisture within building envelopes quickly. A map is provided that highlights areas of entrained moisture, providing information that greatly informs us about the true extent of damage, often hidden behind exposed surfaces. Orlo’s team of drone pilots are certified thermographers, meaning we are trained to operate these systems and interpret their results.

LiDAR (light imaging detection and ranging) is a technology that produces a 3D model of whatever it sees. Orlo’s fleet of drones includes a LiDAR drone. Orlo can fly this drone wherever required and produce a model of inside areas, outside areas, or overall building geometry. This service is useful for those that wish to establish a working model of their facility, accurately modeling piping, electrical lines, process lines, equipment, and more. We can scan existing roof systems and provide as-built drawings, a critical tool for custom roofing work. The applications are endless.

As an Engineering Firm, we understand the trust our clients put in us, and that is something we do not take lightly. We know the intrinsically important role a engineer plays in construction projects. That alone is enough reason to source the best engineering firms available. That is where we come in. Our team has extensive experience within the engineering industry, and will always deliver the most efficient and reliable services.

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WE ARE DEDICATED TO FINDING ANSWERS TO THE COMPLEX QUESTIONS.

We strive to provide the most reliable and efficient engineering services, without compromising on quality or safety. We also aim to prove our quality skills, fair prices and customer care, so that we continue our business relationship for many years, beyond the first job we complete.

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We perform forensic investigations nationwide on structural failures. We serve attorneys, public adjustors and private asset owners.  Our headquarters are in Flower Mound, Texas but assist across the country. 

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Our construction management and contract administration services are offered along side our design services. Our certified contract administrator handles the contracts, ensuring that property owner’s interests are fully protected. We ensure that all contractors adhere to the contract requirements, providing the owner with peace of mind. Construction management services bolster this even further. Orlo offers full-time on-site observers that have extensive experience in the construction industry. They ensure that construction progresses according to the drawings and specifications, documenting every step of the process.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Orlo’s construction management services provide peace of mind, ensuring that the project is properly constructed. Our construction observers document daily activity, participate in meetings, and work along side contractors to solve field issues. It allows Orlo to rapidly respond to ever changing field conditions, minimizing downtime and expediting the construction process. We compile daily reports that are delivered to the owner, keeping them up to date on exactly what is happening as its happening. Orlo’s construction management team has decades of combined experience, making them the premier choice for ensuring construction is managed properly.

Our certified contract administrator is licensed and trained to administer all contracts required for your project. Orlo ensures contract compliance including insurance requirements, sub contractors, and more. We verify payment applications prior to payment, giving the owner peace of mind that they are not overpaying for work already completed. Change orders are likewise scrutinized in effort to confirm that they are required, providing financial confidence. We guide you through the process, acting as council for the project in general. Our contract administration services are critical for contractual and financial stability as the project progresses.

As an Engineering Firm, we understand the trust our clients put in us, and that is something we do not take lightly. We know the intrinsically important role that construction and contractual requirements play in construction projects. That alone is enough reason to source the best engineering firms available. That is where we come in. Our team has extensive experience within the engineering industry, and will always deliver the most efficient and reliable services.

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WE ARE DEDICATED TO FINDING ANSWERS TO THE COMPLEX QUESTIONS.

We strive to provide the most reliable and efficient engineering services, without compromising on quality or safety. We also aim to prove our quality skills, fair prices and customer care, so that we continue our business relationship for many years, beyond the first job we complete.

EXPLORE OUR OTHER SERVICES

We perform forensic investigations nationwide on structural failures. We serve attorneys, public adjustors and private asset owners.  Our headquarters are in Flower Mound, Texas but assist across the country. 

ROOF DESIGN SERVICES

ROOF DESIGN SERVICES

ROOF DESIGN SERVICES

Roof design services ensure a code compliant roof system custom tailored to the Owner’s specific needs. Often, the right solution is unclear. Orlo can help, providing insight and design recommendations. Our experience includes a wide variety of roof types and material types including commercial applications, residential applications, and custom roof tile work. A design package is issued, which consist of design drawings as well as specifications for the materials involved and acceptable construction methods. Orlo provides a comprehensive design approach that gives property owners peace of mind. Available along side our design services is the contract administration and construction management team, providing a total solution for your project.

roof design SERVICES

Orlo’s team of professional engineers are the premier choice for commercial roof design services. Key to a commercial roof system is code compliance, which ensures that the roof system performs properly, particularly in extreme weather conditions such as high winds. Common roofing materials include modified bitumen, thermoplastic membranes (TPO/PVC), and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), normally installed upon low-slope roofing applications. Commercial applications are not limited to low-slope. Steep slopes are often mixed in with low slope roof systems, surfaced with a variety of materials. Orlo offers comprehensive design services, ensuring a code compliant roof system that will be built to last.

Custom roofs often consist of boutique materials such as clay tiles and copper, but other roofing materials can likewise be utilized. These relatively complex roof systems require special considerations. Orlo maintains active relationships with custom roofing product manufacturers, allowing us to rapidly and correctly specify and design the roof system to strict manufacturer specifications. Our team can provide property owners with peace of mind, ensuring a roof system design that is completely compliant and will be built to last.

As a Roof Design Firm, we understand the trust our clients put in us, and that is something we do not take lightly. We know the intrinsically important role a design engineers play, serving as Engineer of Record on the project. That alone is enough reason to source the best roof design engineering firms available. That is where we come in. Our team has extensive experience within the roofing industry, and will always deliver the most efficient and reliable services.

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WE ARE DEDICATED TO FINDING ANSWERS TO THE COMPLEX QUESTIONS.

We strive to provide the most reliable and efficient engineering services, without compromising on quality or safety. We also aim to prove our quality skills, fair prices and customer care, so that we continue our business relationship for many years, beyond the first job we complete.

EXPLORE OUR OTHER SERVICES

We perform forensic investigations nationwide on structural failures. We serve attorneys, public adjustors and private asset owners.  Our headquarters are in Flower Mound, Texas but assist across the country. 

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

With decades of combined engineering consulting experience, Orlo distinguishes itself from other firms with our diversity of design experience. Our professional engineers have served as engineer of record for hundreds of designs with a variety of applications. This includes structural engineering for industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, historical buildings, commercial, residential, and a high school football stadium. Services extend beyond engineering, including CAD, 3D modeling, conceptual modeling, and more. When structural engineering is required, Orlo is the premier choice.

ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES

Our professional engineers have served as engineer of record for hundreds of designs with a variety of applications. This includes structural engineering for industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, historical buildings, commercial, residential, and a high school football stadium. Structural engineering experience extends to numerous building materials including structural steel, concrete, cold-formed steel, wood, and more. Orlo can provide structural solutions tailored to property owner’s needs, ensuring a safe and structurally sound outcome.

Orlo’s engineering consulting team includes experienced CAD and 3D modeling personnel that can clearly communicate the engineering design such that construction can proceed. Our 3D modeling services utilize the latest BIM software, allowing Orlo to accurately create the design along side other engineering disciplines. This approach empowers Orlo to catch and remedy issues early in the process, making construction more efficient.

As a Engineering Consulting Firm, we understand the trust our clients put in us, and that is something we do not take lightly. We know the intrinsically important role a design engineers play, serving as Engineer of Record on the project. That alone is enough reason to source the best engineering consulting firms available. That is where we come in. Our team has extensive experience within the engineering industry, and will always deliver the most efficient and reliable services.

Need Help With Easier Industrial Solutions? We Are Experts!

WE ARE DEDICATED TO FINDING ANSWERS TO THE COMPLEX QUESTIONS.

We strive to provide the most reliable and efficient engineering services, without compromising on quality or safety. We also aim to prove our quality skills, fair prices and customer care, so that we continue our business relationship for many years, beyond the first job we complete.

EXPLORE OUR OTHER SERVICES

We perform forensic investigations nationwide on structural failures. We serve attorneys, public adjustors and private asset owners.  Our headquarters are in Flower Mound, Texas but assist across the country. 

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ENGINEERING

FORENSIC ENGINEERING

FORENSIC ENGINEERING

Orlo’s team of forensic engineers with decades of combined experience is the premier choice for forensic engineering services. Our experience extends to all types of building construction, including residential, commercial, office towers, stadiums, HOA complexes, industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, transportation infrastructure, and more. We are causation experts that can determine the extent of damage related to specific losses. Orlo maintains relationships with outside consultants including meteorologists, HVAC experts, industrial hygienists, and laboratories which bolster our findings with credentialed experts. Our team has been tested dozens of times in court, providing testimony for numerous depositions as well as trial experience.

Orlo Forensic SERVICES

Often, dispute occurs over the extent of damage attributable to covered perils. In such a scenario, forensic engineering experts are required to opine on the peril in question and related damages. Orlo’s team of forensic engineers with decades of combined experience is the premier choice for forensic engineering services that shine light on what happened and the resultant damage. Our causation experts can help, offering court-tested expertise that is reliable, thorough, and unbiased.

Structural failures are serious concerns that can threaten life safety. Serious structural failures require quick action and more often than not require the services of a licensed structural engineer. Such failures often stem from extreme weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Other structural failures can occur due to overloading or vehicular impact. Orlo’s team of professional engineers have decades of combined experience in structural failure forensic analysis. Our professional engineers can determine the extent of structural damage attributable to weather, impact, and others, providing you with a comprehensive analysis and recommended course of action.

Fires cause extensive damage to building elements. Structural systems are often compromised, leaving the structural integrity of the building in question. Orlo’s team are experts in structural fire analysis, relying on our experience with post-fire investigations and our extensive forensic engineering and structural design experience. Orlo can quantify the extent of damage attributable to fire and recommend repair/replacement protocol. Fire damage often extends beyond structural; all building elements are prone to fire damage, including electrical systems and HVAC systems. Orlo’s network of electrical engineering and HVAC experts can help the Owner maintain peace of mind knowing that all damage has been accounted for.

Weather is the most common form of damage to building envelopes and structures. Orlo goes beyond just visual observation, employing a holistic approach to investigations. Our analysis includes important aspects of the building system as a whole such as the composition of the roof substrate via destructive testing, moisture testing and mapping, impedance scanning, and thermal scanning. The arrangement of the building envelope system is paramount, dictating critical aspects which are often hidden from simple topical observation. Repairability, meaning the extent to which a system can be repaired in accordance with applicable codes and construction practices, is likewise included. Often simple repair is proposed but can be at odds with adopted building codes. Orlo incorporates these critical items in each analysis, making it the premier choice for forensic engineering services.

As a Forensic Engineering Firm, we understand the trust our clients put in us, and that is something we do not take lightly. We know the intrinsically important role a forensic engineer plays when failures occur. That alone is enough reason to source the best forensic engineering firms available. That is where we come in. Our team has extensive experience within the forensic engineering industry, and will always deliver the most efficient and reliable services.

Need Help With Easier Industrial Solutions? We Are Experts!

WE ARE DEDICATED TO FINDING ANSWERS TO THE COMPLEX QUESTIONS.

We strive to provide the most reliable and efficient engineering services, without compromising on quality or safety. We also aim to prove our quality skills, fair prices and customer care, so that we continue our business relationship for many years, beyond the first job we complete.

EXPLORE OUR OTHER SERVICES

We perform forensic investigations nationwide on structural failures. We serve attorneys, public adjustors and private asset owners.  Our headquarters are in Flower Mound, Texas but assist across the country. 

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