Forensic Leadership within an Architecture Firm

Our team comprises licensed design professionals and general contractors with extensive experience in the design and construction of Healthcare Facilities. Members of the CASE Team are recent practicing Healthcare Architects and are certified by the American College of Healthcare Architects, certified Healthcare Interior Designers by the AAHID, and are certified in Evidence Based Design. We specialize in navigating complex evidence related to alleged defects or non-compliance issues, providing comprehensive analyses to identify responsible parties and underlying problems.

The CASE forensic architecture studio, serves as both a safeguard and a strategic asset to our architectural practice, ensuring that our designs not only meet but exceed industry standards. By leveraging over 35 years of expertise in forensic analysis, construction defects, and risk mitigation, CASE provides invaluable insights that strengthen the integrity of our projects. Their involvement enhances our ability to foresee potential issues, validate design decisions, and offer clients proactive solutions that improve long-term facility performance. This integration not only has the potential to protect healthcare systems from costly disputes and operational inefficiencies but also reinforces trust in our firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality, resilient, and compliant healthcare environments.

Benefits to Healthcare Systems

• Risk Mitigation: By identifying potential design errors, omissions, or construction defects, we help healthcare facilities address potential risks proactively, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Informed Decision-Making: Our detailed analyses empower healthcare administrators and legal advisors to make informed decisions regarding facility management, renovations, and expansions, leading to improved operational efficiency.
• Expert Testimony: In cases of disputes or litigation, our experts provide clear, concise, and authoritative reports and testimony, supporting healthcare systems in achieving favorable outcomes.

• Professional Standard of Care: Assessing adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Property Condition Assessment (PCA) services: CASE performs comprehensive PCA services, regularly evaluating existing healthcare facilities to identify infrastructure needs, compliance issues, and potential improvements.
• Design Errors & Omissions: Identifying and analyzing design-related issues that may impact facility functionality.
• Construction Defects and Cost Analysis: Evaluating construction quality and associated costs to rectify defects.
• Construction Means & Methods: Reviewing construction processes to ensure they align with project specifications and standards.
• Change Order Impacts: Analyzing the effects of change orders on project timelines and budgets.

 

By partnering with HHCP CASE, healthcare systems can enhance their facility operations, ensure compliance, and achieve optimal outcomes through expert forensic architecture and construction services.