Services
Building Consulting

When disaster strikes, we get you back on track—quickly and efficiently
At Salas O’Brien, we assess damage swiftly and precisely, charting the most effective course for recovery. Our team partners with a national network of clients, ensuring project details and repair scopes are agreed upon and grounded in facts.
We provide everything you need to move forward after a catastrophe—damage assessment, scope development, documentation, cost control, and expert coordination. Our reports are not just defensible; they’re a blueprint for success, delivering accurate costs, shorter timelines, and, most importantly, peace of mind.
Building Consulting Projects
What we can offer
We offer a complete array of forensic consulting services, including the development of advanced and often groundbreaking solutions when conventional approaches can’t deliver quality results.
Contact our forensics teamCost estimates & appraisals
We deliver precise cost estimates and thorough appraisals for industrial, commercial, and residential properties. Our experienced appraisers and umpires work to resolve disputes judiciously.
Whether assessing damage after a catastrophe or determining a property’s value, our consultants provide accurate valuations, defensible reports, and transparent cost control. With our history of integrity and precision, we offer the most reliable path forward, keeping timelines short and clients satisfied.
Construction disputes
We consolidate traditional construction and forensic consulting subject matter experts to provide independent assessment of disputes covering all industry sectors. The consolidation of quantum, scheduling, forensic consulting and risk management strongly positions us to provide streamlined, unbiased service to insurance and legal clients, as well as owners, developers and contractors.
Applicable construction sectors include, but are not limited to: residential, commercial, heavy civil, educational, industrial, environmental, energy, and mining.
Litigation support & testimony
We offer expert witness services to support litigation and dispute resolution. With broad expertise in building consulting including mechanical equipment, our experts provide clear, objective, and technically sound testimony. Whether working with plaintiffs or defendants, we simplify complex issues, making it easier for legal teams, judges, and juries to understand the root causes of failures and damages. Our commitment to thorough investigation and unbiased analysis consistently delivers credible, reliable testimony for a variety of cases, including construction defects and product liability.
Clerk of works
We focus on minimizing business disruption while delivering maximum project efficiency and satisfaction, allowing you to stay focused on what matters most—your operations. As your Clerk of Works, we offer comprehensive daily oversight throughout every stage of your recovery process. From the initial cost estimates and bid evaluations to contractor selection, progress tracking, and project completion, our team ensures seamless management.
Repair & restoration consulting
Once restoration is underway, we leverage our extensive experience in recovery projects—ranging from fire, water, wind, explosions, and earth movement damage—to oversee every aspect of the process. From critical emergency repairs to the finer details like carpet and wall finishes, we hold your contractors strictly to the plan. We oversee the project’s quality and timeline, so tasks are executed to your standards.
MEP consulting
We provide:
- Assessment of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including switchgear and manufacturing equipment.
- Multi-discipline collaboration.
- Precise restoration prices, repair quotes, and replacement costs for equipment to aid in the budgeting process.