2011 plc introductory client presentation final
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Firm and Practice Overview - 2011
An Introduction to Thornton Tomasetti
Gary StormPrincipalProperty Loss Consulting Regional Leader
February 8, 2011
> Among top five structural firms globally> Staff of 505 in 22 offices across the U.S., Europe,
Asia and Middle East> Unique symbiosis of engineering design & forensics> 2,000 projects currently underway> Private partnership founded in 1956
Thornton Tomasetti
OfficesProjects
Offices and Project LocationsAbu Dhabi, U.A.E.Chicago, Ill.Dallas, TexasDubai, U.A.E.Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamHong Kong, PRCIrvine, Calif.Kansas City, Mo.
San Francisco, Calif.Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaShanghai, PRCWashington, D.C.
Newark, N.J.Oakland, Calif.Philadelphia, Pa.San Diego, Calif.
London, U.K.Los Angeles, Calif.Mumbai, IndiaMoscow, RussiaNew York, N.Y.
Our Practices and Market Sectors
Building Structure
BuildingSkin
Building Performance
Property LossConsulting
ConstructionSupport Services
Serving these market sectors
> Aviation & Transportation> Commercial> Cultural & Institutional> Education
> Parking> Residential> Special Structures> Sports & Entertainment
> Government> Healthcare> Hospitality & Gaming> Mission Critical & Data Centers
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> Buildings> Supertall Buildings> Long-Span Structures
> Special Structures> Specialty Analysis> Project Delivery
Building Structure
> Building Skin> Skin Systems> Special Skin Structures
> Specialty Skin Analysis> Innovative Skin Materials> Skin Sustainability
Building Skin
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> Forensics> Emergency Response> Building Envelope
> Assessment & Renovation> Historic Preservation> Sustainability – LEED
Building Performance
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> Project Delivery Strategy> Connection Design> Erection Engineering and Temporary Stability Design> Shop Drawing Development
Construction Support Services
> Our Mission
To provide structural, architectural and MEP pre- and post-loss consulting services to insurance companies, their representative attorneys, and adjusters in an effort to evaluate the extent and severity of a loss related to natural or man-made events.
Property Loss Consulting
East U.S. Sam Cooper
West U.S. Bruce Arita
Mid-Atlantic / South U.S. Mark Coggin
Midwest U.S. Gary Storm
Europe / Middle East Lenny
Alexander
How We Work - PLC Regional Leadership Team
Property Loss Consulting Services
Responding to these types of insurance claims
Property and CasualtyBuilders’ RiskConstruction DefectLiabilityE & OSurety
Scope of Damage Determination
Cause & Origin Investigation
Building Code Evaluation
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Multihazard Risk Assessment
Related to these causes
Natural orMan-made Events
Scope of Damage Determination
> Earthquake Damage to SPK Fish Plant, Coronel, ChileSurveyed earthquake damage to buildings, grounds and equipment.
Analyzed proposed repairs to separate maintenance and improvement work from reinstatement work.
Evaluated repair/replacement options to reduce potential BI.
Oversaw ongoing reconstruction and remedial repair operations.
Scope of Damage Determination
Scope of Damage DeterminationEscondido, California
San Diego Wild Animal Park
2007 California Wildfires
GPS measurement of plus-10 miles of rugged terrain fencing.
Coordination of metallurgical evaluation of fencing, pens, and structures.
Code upgrade analysis.
Scope of damage verification and quantification.
Scope of Damage DeterminationCives Steel Fabrication Plant, Gouverneur, NY Cives Steel
Fabrication Plant - Fire Damage
Evaluated Damage to Steel Fabrication Plant Resulting from Fire Ignited by Broken Gas Line
Owner Needed Immediate Repairs to Return Plant to Operation, Avoided Excessive Business Interruption Claim
TT Determined Damage from Fire
TT Evaluated Cost Related to Architectural, MEP and Structural Damage
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> Wind Damage to Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Facility, Racine, WI
Emergency response to assist with stabilization and assessment.
Evaluation of structure, roofing and building envelope systems.
Coordinated with Insured to ensure rapid repairs to minimize BI.
Explored subrogation potential and exposure.
Scope of Damage Determination
Scope of Damage DeterminationHilton NASA, Houston, TX
Hilton Hotel - EIFS Façade Failure from Hurricane Ike
EIFS was installed via a “panelized” system.
Several panels blown off during hurricane; others were dislodged.
Insured’s Consultant recommended replacement of entire façade.
Thornton Tomasetti recommended an invasive investigation to determine the extent of the issues.
Investigation was jointly performed, and revealed limited number of dislodged panels.
Minimal areas of the façade were replaced.
Scope of Damage DeterminationAshton Bellevue Tower, Seattle, WA
Water Intrusion Event below Roof Membrane
Building was under construction; nearing completion.
Testing of roof drain riser pipes resulted in water intrusion below roof membrane.
Roof membrane installation not yet complete; also damaged from construction traffic.
Thornton Tomasetti performed invasive and noninvasive testing to separate damage from water intrusion event vs. damage from pre-existing conditions.
Investigation utilized moisture meters, infrared thermography, and core cuts.
> Roof Collapse due to Snow Load, Foundry Building, Marengo, ILResponse and assessment to foundry collapse.
Structure contained electric arc furnace foundry operation.
Determined extent of salvageable structure.
Made recommendations to minimize BI from loss of production.
Scope of Damage Determination
Scope of Damage DeterminationMalibu, California
Malibu Presbyterian Church – California Wildfires
Fire loss damage assessment
Damaged building component structural adequacy evaluation.
Entitlements and code upgrade analysis.
Comprehensive graphics package preparation to supplement replacement cost estimate..
> Fire Damage, Physical Plant Building, Chicago, ILEvaluation of damage caused by fire in new physical plant building.
Fire started at air handling unit and extended to exterior through ducts.
Evaluated high-performance curtain wall system and components.
Determined appropriate cleaning and performance criteria for glass.
Information and model used to determine extent of covered loss.
Scope of Damage Determination
> Kimberly-Clark Warehouse, Colina, Chile
Surveyed earthquake damage and assessed repair alternatives.
Evaluated repair/replacement options to reduce potential BI.
Evaluated repair concepts and relative costs.
Scope of Damage Determination
Scope of Damage Determination
Xavier University – Hurricane Katrina Flood Damage
Dormitory building was constructed in 3D .
Model used to differentiate between wind versus water damage.
Each room was “linked” to photographs, damage reports, lists of contents, and cost estimates.
Our work minimized the disputed areas of the claim and moved the parties toward a settlement.
Hurricane Katrina Flood Damage, New Orleans, La.
Scope of Damage DeterminationSam Houston Race Park; Houston, TX
Sam Houston Race Park – Hurricane Ike Damage
Multidisciplinary review of all buildings and structures at the race park to document hurricane damage.
Thornton Tomasetti’s in-house team consisted of architects, structural engineers, and electrical engineers.
Team’s size and ability to quickly mobilize allowed the on-site review to be completed within two weeks.
Our work reduced the potential BI claim and returned the race park to full functionality quickly.
> CAP – Compania Siderurgica Huachipato Steel Mill, Concepción, Chile
Surveyed earthquake damage to buildings, water treatment plant, water intake plant, ship-loading pier, and steel mill equipment.
Evaluated repair concepts and relative costs.
Analyzed proposed repairs to separate maintenance and improvement work from reinstatement work.
Developed mitigation strategies, oversaw ongoing reconstruction and remedial repair operations.
Scope of Damage Determination
Cause and Origin Investigation
> Fabric Roof Failure, Metrodome Stadium, Minneapolis, MNSurveyed roof and structure damage from ice and snow storm.
Analyzed information to determine “old” versus “new”.
Evaluated repair / replacement options to reduce potential BI.
Developed mitigation strategies to return facility to full functionality.
Oversaw ongoing reconstruction and remedial repair operations.
Cause and Origin Investigation
Cause and Origin InvestigationRoof and Glass Evaluation, Sacramento, Ca.
Sacramento Roof Loss Investigation
Morgan Stanley Real Estatehistoric structures located on a former airbase converted to commercial use.
Roof and historic glass investigation.
Invasive testing of roof and forensic sampling.
Glass replacement investigation (historic glass).
Cause and Origin InvestigationHurricane Ike Roof Failure, Houston, Texas
Reliant Stadium - Hurricane Ike Roof Damage Investigation
Home of Houston Texans
Fabric retractable roof structure damage investigation
Damage assessment
Original design review and independent analysis
Subrogation litigation support
> Wind Damage to Outdoor Performance Venue, Chicago, ILEvaluation of tensile fabric roof structure and ancillary buildings.
Conducted comprehensive damage assessment of equipment.
Developed replacement scope for ACV and RCV determination.
Coordinated with alternate fabric roof contractor for budgets.
Developed scope for materials testing and evaluation.
Cause and Origin Investigation
Expert Witness and Litigation Support
> Hangar Roof Collapse from Snow Load, Washington, D.C.Reviewed deconstruction /demolition plan to recover trapped planes
Evaluate existing structural design to determine mode of failure
Created FIM model to highlight relevant issues
Developed demonstrative evidence for subrogation investigation
Expert Witness and Litigation Support
Expert Witness and Litigation SupportNew Commercial Construction Accident, New York, NY One Bryant Park –
Construction Accident
Performed detailed documentation and analysis of the façade.
We developed a glass damage protocol to determine “new” versus “old” damage.
Developed computer animation to recreate loss event.
Determined “cone of damage” based upon physics of debris field.
Evaluated period of restoration and construction schedule.
Expert Witness and Litigation Support123 South Justison Street, Wilmington, DE
Fire Damaged Historic Building
Owner Claimed Building Occupancy, Operating Sprinkler System and Excessive Valuation Ignoring Condition
TT Determined Damage that Existed Prior to Event
TT Documented Inoperable Sprinkler System and Non-Code Compliant Conditions
TT Determined Extent of Damage and Feasibility of Repairs
> Flood Damage to Manufacturing Facility, Columbus, In.Utilized laser mapping to produce accurate 3D topographical map.
Recreated flood “event” to determine source of water damage.
Surveyed damage to building, grounds, and equipment
Determined building locations in relation to federal flood zone.
Information and model used to determine extent of covered loss.
Expert Witness and Litigation Support
Federal Flood Zone
Expert Witness and Litigation SupportWarehouse C Roof Failure, Wilmington, DE
Complete Failure of Adhered Roof Membrane
Owner Needed Immediate Response Repair due to Time Sensitive Produce Shipments
TT Determined Damage that Existed Prior to Event
TT Prepared Cause and Origin Report, Prepared Roof Replacement Documents, Bid Project and Provided Construction Administration
TT Provided Litigation Support on the Subrogation
Building Code Evaluation
> Building Code Evaluation
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Building Code EvaluationPalos Verdes, California
Modtech Surety Code Investigation
Surety bonder advised of claim based on code deficient assembly, resulting in alleged default.
Thornton Tomasetti experience with schools, fire assemblies sought.
Testing of a full-size mockup under ASTM application was performed by approved lab. We monitored and assisted in advising Liberty Mutual.
The assembly was approved and the default was rescinded.
Multihazard Risk Assessment
> Multihazard Risk Assessment
Multihazard Risk Assessment
> Multihazard Risk Assessment
Multihazard Risk Assessment
> Multihazard Risk Assessment
Multihazard Risk Assessment
U.S. Hurricane Season
Catastrophic Loss Events
What We Can Do For You…
Provide E/A/MEP post-loss claims consulting services
Perform pre-loss surveys for insureds to mitigate
losses
Act as a truly independent consultant in evaluating
claims
What We Can Do For You
www.ThorntonTomasetti.com
Thornton Tomasetti
51 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010 917.661.7800
http://www.thorntontomasetti.com/services/property_loss_consulting