{"id":890255,"date":"2016-07-18T14:54:16","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T20:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=890255"},"modified":"2016-07-18T14:54:16","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T20:54:16","slug":"using-infrared-technology-in-construction-law-collecting-forensic-evidence-and-performing-due-diligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/using-infrared-technology-in-construction-law-collecting-forensic-evidence-and-performing-due-diligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brian Connolly | <a href=\"http:\/\/constructionlawva.com\/using-infrared-technology-construction-law-collecting-forensic-evidence-performing-due-diligence\/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ConstructionLawMusings-RichmondVa+%28Construction+Law+Musings-+Richmond%2C+VA%29\" target=\"_blank\">Construction Law Musings<\/a> | July 1, 2016<\/p>\n<p>What if your client was sued for alleged construction negligence? Or what if your client purchases a large commercial building, and despite standard inspections, discovers shoddy construction that will incur substantial repair and recovery costs? How do you prove negligence or defend against unfounded accusations?<\/p>\n<p>The use of infrared thermography to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/how-minor-construction-defects-can-turn-into-major-structural-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\">construction defects<\/a> is a valuable tool for law firms specializing in both real estate and construction industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span id=\"more-4824\"><\/span>What is Infrared Thermography?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using a special camera, infrared thermography detects the radiant energy that is emitted by all objects and converts that energy to a visual picture that shows temperature variations. These pictures can then be analyzed to determine if problems exist that cannot be seen through a visual inspection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using Infrared for Due Diligence For Real Estate Transactions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/reasonable-investigation-water-loss-requires-using-tools-find-damage\/\" target=\"_blank\">infrared thermography<\/a> during a due diligence inspection, numerous conditions can be observed, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moisture penetration and retention in roof substrate<\/li>\n<li>Electrical components experiencing abnormities indicating impending failure or devastating fires<\/li>\n<li>Energy loss from walls, roofs and windows<\/li>\n<li>Missing CMU, insulation or other inconsistencies that don\u2019t match building specifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The thermography report can be used to identify needed repairs or to certify the condition of the building. It is also an effective tool for negotiating repairs or price reductions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using Infrared for Forensic Investigations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adviseandconsult.net\/experts.php\" target=\"_blank\">forensics investigations<\/a>, the infrared camera is used effectively in tandem with other investigative devices to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detect the source of entrained moisture in roofs, walls and floors<\/li>\n<li>Identify improperly constructed structures allowing air infiltration that reduces the energy efficiency and impacts occupant comfort and health.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate electrical systems for loose connections, improperly sized components, damaged wiring and components, overloaded bus ducts and violations of applicable electrical codes.<\/li>\n<li>Document the lack of adequate specified or improper installed insulation.<\/li>\n<li>Verify improperly installed grouting or insulation in CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls in large box stores.<\/li>\n<li>Determine the air leakage around can lights, windows, doors, roof penetrations and electrical receptacles that allow air to penetrate the thermal barrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The results of these inspections and the recorded thermograms can be used as supporting evidence in construction-related cases. The use of qualified and certified Infrared Thermographers with the proper thermographic equipment is another valuable tool in collecting evidence for use in repair and\/or litigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brian Connolly | Construction Law Musings | July 1, 2016 What if your client was sued for alleged construction negligence? Or what if your client purchases a large commercial building, and despite standard inspections, discovers shoddy construction that will incur substantial repair and recovery costs? How do you prove negligence or defend against unfounded accusations?&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/using-infrared-technology-in-construction-law-collecting-forensic-evidence-and-performing-due-diligence\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[172,7],"tags":[12,27,9424,9423],"class_list":["post-890255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-construction-law-2","category-expert-witness","tag-construction","tag-construction-law","tag-forensic-investigation","tag-infrared-themography","entry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence - Advise &amp; 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