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Innovative Architecture & Engineering Solutions
Precision in Diagnosing Construction Issues
About E.Vincent Architecture & Engineering
Our Mission & Vision
We craft stories through innovative design. At E.Vincent, we identify how and why buildings succeed or fail, ensuring they stand the test of time.
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Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Our commitment to excellence: We identify, analyze, and resolve building issues through detailed reporting and innovative solutions, fostering trust and lasting partnerships.
Our Experience
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
With 30+ years in architecture, engineering, and building science, our team provides expert solutions tailored to your project's needs.
Our Approach
Our Commitment
Our Approach
We analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex building issues with scientific precision and industry expertise, ensuring sustainable and effective solutions.
Innovative Construction & Design
Construction Diagnostics
Our team diagnoses the root causes of construction failures through detailed investigation, diagnostics, and evidence based analysis. Compare and contrast of construction documents and design intent with the as built condition.
Building Envelopes
We identify issues with air, moisture, and thermal performance to remediate existing issues, prevent additional damage and improve durability. Often these are found at the areas where roofs meet the walls.
Building Science Insights
Our team provide design and analysis services for various structures. We use state-of-the-art equipment and tools to investigate, diagnose and determine cause of building issues. We review relative construction documents and design drawings as well as building codes to provide detailed report and recommendation for actions.
Project Leadership
We can provide project management services to ensure that engineering projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. Our team has experience managing projects of various sizes and complexities.
Engineering Consulting
We offer consulting services to clients in various industries to help them optimize their engineering processes and operations. Our experts provide valuable insights and recommendations to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Staff Development
In addition, we supplement with training and education services to help clients improve the skills and knowledge of their staff. Our training programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client and cover a wide range of topics.
Mechanical Engineering
Our team of mechanical engineers has expertise in designing machines and mechanical systems that are efficient, reliable, and safe. We work with clients to understand their requirements and propose optimal solutions to meet their needs.
E.Vincent: Building Science Unveiled
Building Science: The Key to Construction Success
A building isn’t just walls and a roof. It’s a complex system where air, heat, and moisture are constantly moving. Building science is the basis and helps us understand and control those flows so buildings last longer and people inside feel better.
Mastering Building Envelopes
Specialized in Building Envelopes — ensuring durability and energy efficiency through expert evaluation and innovative solutions.
Advanced Building Science Strategies
Driving innovation in building science to tackle modern construction challenges with cutting-edge techniques and sustainable practices.
Understanding Building Science
Building is the study of how buildings work as systems. It looks at the physics, materials, and environmental forces that affect how a building performs—how it stays durable, comfortable, healthy, and energy‑efficient.
A building isn’t just walls and a roof. It’s a complex system where air, heat, and moisture are constantly moving. Building science helps us understand and control those flows so buildings last longer and people inside feel better.
Construction Diagnostics
Construction forensics is essentially building science in reverse: instead of designing for performance, diagnosing why performance/design failed. Building science provides the physics, and construction forensics applies it to real-world failures.
Construction forensics is the systematic investigation of building defects, including:
- Water intrusion
- Structural failures
- Mold growth
- HVAC performance issues
- Envelope failures
- Indoor air quality problems
- Premature material deterioration
It blends building science, engineering, diagnostics, and field investigation to understand how and why a building isn’t performing as intended.
Questions? We Have Answers
Contact us to discuss your particular concern.
Mechanical Engineering
Our team of mechanical engineers has expertise in designing machines and mechanical systems that are efficient, reliable, and safe. We work with clients to understand their requirements and propose optimal solutions to meet their needs.
E.Vincent: Building Legal Clarity
In-Depth Construction Forensics
At E.Vincent Architecture and Engineering, we perform detailed investigations in construction forensics. Our experts analyze failures by reviewing construction documents and comparing them to the actual conditions. This process allows us to pinpoint the cause and create a concise and comprehensive report detailing the issue and its cause with recommendation for remediation. The reports generated are comprehensive and factually defensible.
Forensics & Legal Insights
Construction forensics plays a major role in litigation, especially when buildings fail, occupants are harmed, or large financial losses occur. In legal disputes, construction forensics becomes the bridge between technical building science and legal accountability. It helps attorneys, insurers, owners, and contractors understand what happened, why it happened, and who is responsible.
Construction forensics in litigation is essentially: Building science + evidence + legal strategy.
Expert Forensic Analysis
Requires:
- Technical expertise
- Clear communication
- Understanding of legal standards
- Ability to withstand cross‑examination
It’s the use of scientific investigation, expert analysis, and technical evidence to support or defend claims involving:
- Construction defects
- Water intrusion and mold
- Structural failures
- HVAC and indoor air quality issues
- Code violations
- Material failures
- Delays and cost overruns
- Personal injury or property damage
The forensic expert becomes a key witness who explains complex building failures in a way judges, juries, and attorneys can understand.
Forensic Role in Legal Cases
1. Investigate Failure
- Site inspections
- Moisture mapping
- Infrared imaging
- Blower door testing
- Material sampling
- Document review (plans, specs, submittals, RFIs, change orders)
2. Determine Root Cause
- What failed
- How it failed
- When it failed
- Whether it was due to design, construction, materials, or maintenance
3. Assess Code/Design Compliance
- Contract Design/Construction Documents
- Building codes
- Manufacturer instructions
- Industry standards
4. Allocate Responsibility
- Architect or engineer
- General contractor
- Subcontractor
- Product manufacturer
- Owner (maintenance issues)
5. Prepare Reports
- Concise
- Clear
- Defensible
- Based on evidence
- Written for non‑technical readers
6. Provide Expert Testimony
- Depositions
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Trial
We explain the science behind the failure and support the findings and the subsequent legal arguments.
Engineer Training & Development
At E.Vincent Architecture, we provide transformative training programs designed for engineering professionals. Our curriculum covers a range of topics essential for career advancement in construction and engineering. By participating in our training, you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your field.
Construction/Design Failures
Contact us to discuss your situation and our potential to provide the basis for your case.
Construction Forensics
Our team of has expertise in locating, defining, and articulating design and construction issues. We work with clients to uncover and propose optimal solutions to their specific problem in order to meet their needs.
Our Expertise
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Architect:
New York, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee
Certifications & Skills
Building Performance Analyst (BPI), Envelope Professional (WDI), Sustainable building Advisor (NaSBAP), Certified Home Inspector (AHIT), Certified H.E.R.S Rater (LIPA), AP Building ad Design Advisor (GBCI), OSHA 30,
Our Expertise
30 plus years as an Architect and Builder In NYC, The Hamptons, Florida, and the Bahamas
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Building Envelope Consultant
Forensic Construction Consultant
Expert Witness
Envelope Design Expertise
Building Envelopes History, Building Envelopes Design Methods and Systems, Building Envelopes Materials Selection, Building Envelopes Advanced Energy Strategies, Building Envelopes Envelope Performance. Building Envelopes Geometry and Fluid Forms, Continuous Insulation/Wall Assembly Comparisons, IBC requirements for Exterior Walls, Flood Recovery. Mold Removal and remediation Protocols, Roof to Wall connections, Air Barrier Performance in Building Enclosures, Moisture movement in a Building Envelope, IIBEC Waterproofing Course, WNDG Building Sciences, Air Barrier and Moisture Advances in coming Industry, Stone Cladding Design, Water Resistance in Masonry Design, Stucco Design, Wall Design, Use of Mold Resistant Woods, Advanced Rain Screen Design, Continuous insulation Design, Masonry Wall Insulation, Poly Insulation Systems, Rigid Foam Systems, Stucco Drainage, Basement Waterproofing, Below Grade Membrane Waterproofing, Injection Waterproofing, Fully Bonded Waterproofing, Technologies and Methods, Temperature and Humidity Control, Commercial Flat Roof Fasteners, Commercial Roofing Strategies, Using Electromagnetic Roof Welding, Water Retention on Low Slope Roofs, Commercial Flat Roof Fasteners, Dealing With Mold dangers, Keeping out the Weather, Properly Specify an Air Barrier, Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers and Control Coatings, Advantages of Rigid Insulation, Shell Envelope Design, Design Advantages of composite roofing, Indoor Air Quality and healing Environments, Building Blocks for healthy indoor Air, Healthy Indoor Air by Design, Water Resistant Masonry Construction, Masonry Cavity within Building Envelope
Structural Engineering
Wood Systems Design, Casting Design, Concrete Design, Framing Assemblies Design, Stairway Design, Lt Gauge Metals Design, Structural Steel Design, Extruded Metals Design, Shear wall Design, Cabling Design, Column Design, Timber Design, Southern yellow Pine Applications, Colloidal Silica, Concrete Repair level:1/2/3, Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Grout Methods and Design, Concrete technology for Water run-off management, Light Weight Honey Combed Stone Cladding Systems, Integrally Colored Concrete, Moisture Prevention in Masonry Construction,· BIM Design, Fire Rated Assemblies, Deep Foundation Engineering and Design. Cabinet Design, Writing Engineers Reports, Renovations required for the Aging, Advanced Florida Building Code,· Railing Design, Diverting Radon, Foundations, Storm Shelters, Properly Supporting roof top Pipes and Conduit, Rooftop Equipment Codes and Solutions, Wind forces building Implications, Wind Forces Effects and Design, Wind Forces Concepts, Wind Forces Improving Stabilization and Resistance, Wind Forces Pressure, Analysis, Strengthening and Practical Concerns, Spray Applied Acoustic Finishes, Designing Floor Systems with Engineered Wood Joists, Alternative Wastewater Systems Design, Fire Retardant Treated Wood for Commercial and Residential Structures, Improving Timber Connections Through Design, Laminated Timber Columns, Combat Mold to Improve Air Quality Through product Specifications, Thermal Energy Storage, Dynamic Daylighting and Sun Control, Commercial Design with Structural Insulated Panels, Wall Bracing for Seismic Regions
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Chief Executive Officer
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Operations Manager
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eCommerce Manager