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Trusted Consulting Engineers in Warrenton, VA
Niscea (NISCEA) is a family-owned engineering firm dedicated to delivering personalized solutions for building analysis, design, and repair. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in addressing structural challenges, water intrusion, and building envelope failures across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Our principal engineer, Matthew J. Innocenzi, brings 20 years of expertise as an expert witness in litigation cases, serving both plaintiffs and defendants to ensure credible, balanced outcomes. We provide comprehensive forensic engineering services, utilizing scientific methods to diagnose failures in roofs, walls, and below-grade assemblies. Our commercial clients benefit from condition assessments, feasibility studies, and structural repairs tailored to building envelope concerns.Residential homeowners receive specialized support for remodeling, expansion, and structural integrity evaluations, ensuring safety and long-term serviceability. We collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and property managers to implement durable, code-compliant solutions. Our commitment to technical excellence is reflected in over 30 litigation projects completed nationwide, with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Gulf Coast regions. We operate from our Warrenton, Virginia office, maintaining regular business hours for consultations and emergency project assessments. Our approach combines non-destructive testing with meticulous material analysis to identify root causes of structural failures, enabling precise repair designs that restore functionality and client confidence.
Services
Litigation Support
Forensic Engineering
Commercial Construction
Residential Solutions
Structural Repairs
Waterproofing
Building Diagnostics
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with personalized service approach
- 20+ years of litigation support experience as expert witnesses
- Specialized forensic engineering diagnostics for building failures
- Collaborative solutions for commercial, residential, and legal clients
- Proven track record in Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Gulf Coast regions
Services
Litigation Support
Our firm provides expert witness services with 20+ years of court testimony experience. We serve both plaintiffs and defendants in construction-related litigation cases across the United States. Our engineers deliver technically sound assessments and courtroom testimony for building failures, water intrusion, and structural issues.
Forensic Engineering
We specialize in diagnosing building envelope failures through scientific methods. Our forensic investigations combine non-destructive testing with material analysis to identify root causes of structural problems. This approach enables precise repair designs that address both symptoms and underlying issues in roofing, walls, and foundation systems.
Commercial Construction
We offer comprehensive evaluations for commercial properties including condition surveys and feasibility studies. Our services cover roofing assessments, water infiltration diagnostics, and structural repairs for building envelope concerns. Property managers receive tailored solutions to maintain commercial building integrity and safety.
Residential Solutions
We address residential structural concerns ranging from water infiltration to remodeling support. Our engineers collaborate with homeowners and contractors to develop safe, durable repair solutions. We provide condition assessments for aging homes and design structural improvements that enhance safety and property value.
Structural Repairs
Our repair designs focus on restoring structural integrity while ensuring long-term durability. We address failures in roofing systems, wall assemblies, and below-grade waterproofing applications. Each solution incorporates industry standards and site-specific conditions to deliver lasting building envelope improvements.
People
Matthew J. Innocenzi
Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with 20+ years of forensic engineering experience. Specializes in litigation support and building envelope diagnostics. Leads over 30 completed litigation projects nationwide.
Patricia M. Aguirre
Subconsultant Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer providing specialized engineering analysis and design solutions. Collaborates on complex structural assessments and repair designs for commercial and residential projects.
Earl Arrington
Engineering Technician
Supports engineering projects with technical expertise in construction analysis and field investigations. Assists in diagnostic testing and implementation of repair solutions.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in forensic engineering, structural repairs, litigation support, commercial building assessments, and residential solutions for building envelope issues.
Do you provide expert witness services for litigation cases?
Yes, our principal engineer has 20+ years of experience as an expert witness in construction-related litigation cases nationwide.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic region, Southeastern United States, and Gulf Coast areas for engineering assessments and repairs.
Can you help with residential structural issues?
Yes, we address residential concerns including water infiltration, structural repairs, and remodeling support for homeowners and contractors.
What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Emergency services available upon request.
