Expert Witness Services
Vilano Engineering provides forensic engineering evaluation and expert testimony in matters involving electrical systems, including construction defects, electrical failures, and electrocution. Engagements come from attorneys, insurers, condominium boards, property owners, and electrical contractors handling disputes, claims, and litigation involving building electrical systems.
The firm evaluates electrical construction defects, electrical failures, electrocution, and related insurance claims in commercial and residential buildings, including electrical distribution, lighting, and telecommunications systems. Project types include condominiums, laboratories, museums, office towers, and university campuses, covering both new construction and existing buildings.
Licensure, testimony history, and project experience are set out on the biography page for Nicholas Strachan, PE.
Construction defect matters often involve more than one engineering discipline. Vilano Engineering works with Florida-licensed structural and mechanical engineers, including plumbing systems, and can assemble a multidisciplinary team under a single engagement.
A technical evaluation includes site investigation, review of design and construction documents, applicable code and standard analysis, and a written report establishing cause and findings. The report documents the basis for each conclusion, prepared for use in litigation or dispute resolution.
Vilano Engineering provides expert testimony at deposition and at trial, addressing the findings of the technical evaluation and the professional engineering standards applied to reach them. Testimony is available in each of the firm's eight licensed states.
Vilano Engineering holds Professional Engineer licensure in eight states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, North Carolina, New York, and Texas. Litigation support and expert testimony are available in each.
Before engaging the firm, gather the documents relevant to the matter: incident or claim reports, prior engineering or inspection reports, photographs, maintenance and service records, and any expert reports already produced by other parties.
The firm supports matters involving electrical construction defects, electrical failures, electrocution, and related insurance claims. Engagements span commercial and residential buildings, including condominiums, laboratories, museums, office towers, and university campuses.
Yes. A matter typically begins with a technical evaluation and written report, followed by expert testimony at deposition or trial if the matter proceeds.
Yes. Construction defect matters often involve more than one engineering discipline, and Vilano Engineering works with Florida-licensed structural and mechanical engineers, including plumbing systems. A multidisciplinary team can be assembled under a single engagement.
The firm holds Professional Engineer licensure in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, North Carolina, New York, and Texas, and provides litigation support and testimony in each.
Attorneys, insurers, condominium boards, property owners, and electrical contractors retain the firm for technical evaluation and expert testimony in disputes involving building electrical systems.
No. A technical evaluation addresses a specific failure, defect, or claim and is prepared for use in litigation or dispute resolution. A recertification inspection addresses a jurisdiction's periodic safety compliance requirement.
Vilano Engineering, LLC is a licensed engineering firm providing building recertification and safety inspections, infrared thermography, electrical design, expert witness services, developer turnover, and property condition assessments.
Nicholas Strachan, PE
Licensed Professional Engineer — Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, New York, North Carolina, Texas
Certified Level II Thermographer
Licensed Plans Examiner — Florida
25+ years in engineering design, inspection, and quality assurance