by OrataEng | Mar 27, 2020 | Envelope Engineering, Expert Witness, Forensic Building Inspection, Forensic Engineering, Orata Engineering Update, Structural Engineering & Design
Orata Engineering is taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously. We are continually adjusting our working conditions to adhere to the latest recommendations from the government and health professionals, while still providing services to our clients. We implemented... by OrataEng | Jan 5, 2020 | Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Envelope Engineering, Expert Witness, Fire Investigations, Forensic Building Inspection, Forensic Engineering, Structural Engineering & Design
Choosing the right forensic engineering firm can be a difficult task as time and experience play an important role for homeowners, builders, and insurance providers alike. Working with a team of experienced engineers who have investigated multiple forensic cases can... by OrataEng | Jul 3, 2019 | Building Restoration, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Envelope Engineering, Expert Witness, Fire Investigations, Forensic Building Inspection, Forensic Engineering, Renovations
BEYOND THE COURT OF LAW From the beginning, people associated the term “Forensics” with the court of law. However, over time it has become linked to Forensic Engineering and Forensic Science. The word forensics comes from the Latin word forensis, which means “of or... by Orata | Jan 17, 2018 | Building Restoration, Envelope Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Renovations
Undertaking a Building Restoration ProjectIf you have chosen to take on a restoration project make sure you are considering all the details involved. Careful planning must be considered, as each building can present in its own set of unique challenges. Often time,... by Orata | Jan 10, 2018 | Building Restoration, Envelope Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Renovations
Building Envelope Visual Assessments (BEVA) Wondering what a visual assessment of your building entails? As of June 2016, the City of Calgary requires the exterior of buildings to be assessed every five years, and that all buildings greater than five storeys or older... by Orata | Jan 3, 2018 | Building Restoration, Envelope Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Renovations
When it comes to protecting your property from the elements, and the wear and tear caused by continuous exposure, your first line of defence is the exterior cladding and quality of your building’s envelope. Structural failures allow for damaging factors like leaks,...
