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Visible sign
What can be described and located in the building.
Forensic engineering · Barcelona
Forensic engineering in Barcelona to understand where building damage begins.
We review the visible sign, available records and construction relationships to define what should be checked before conclusions are drawn.
Request a technical assessment- 01Diagnosis
- 02Analysis
- 03Report
- 04Next step
01 · The case file
Every building has a case file.
A report, a photograph or an earlier repair can change how damage is read. We organise the technical and historical information available so the enquiry starts in context.
See what information helps
- 01Drawings
- 02Photographs
- 03Reports
- 04Background
02 · From symptom to cause
Three layers for a sound technical question.
The visible sign is only the starting point. Construction relationships and verification separate observation from conclusion.
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Construction relationship
How materials, junctions and possible paths connect.
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Technical verification
Which check could confirm or rule out a hypothesis.
03 · One building, many clues
Damage is read in relation to the whole building.
Roof, facade, party wall and ground floor are not treated as isolated incidents. Position and repetition help structure the investigation.
04 · From the case to the next step
The right appointment depends on the question you need answered.
The same sign may call for a forensic investigation, an ITE or IEE review, a facade assessment or a technical report. Scope is agreed before appointment.
05 · LOE in perspective
Three periods that still need context.
Spain's Building Regulation Act distinguishes periods associated with different categories of damage. Applying them to a specific case requires review of dates, parties, scope and records.
- 10yearsStructural damage
- 3yearsHabitability
- 1yearFinishes
General LOE context only. It is not technical or legal advice and does not by itself determine claim periods or liability.
06 · FAQ
Before you start
Do I need an existing report?
No. You can begin with a description, photographs and any background available. The agreed scope will identify whether further records or checks are needed.
Is an initial enquiry the same as an expert report?
Not necessarily. A formal expert report requires an agreed purpose and scope. The first enquiry helps identify the appropriate service.
Can you review an ITE or IEE report?
Yes. An existing report can form part of the case file and help identify what needs clarification.
Technical Evaluation
Open the case file.
Describe the sign, the building and the decision you need to make. We will review the available information and help define the scope of the enquiry.