About Us Habitat Engineering & Forensics (HE&F) is a client-oriented company with offices in Oakland and Fremont, California (San Francisco Bay Area). We provide structural, geotechnical and civil engineering services. With many years of experience in a broad spectrum of projects we are dedicated to service and personal attention. HE&F provides design, project management, inspections, peer reviews, research, insurance and litigation support services. Our design and retrofit projects benefit from our forensic experience in avoiding potential "hidden" problems not commonly addressed in codes of practice. Likewise, our design and construction management experience keep our forensic investigations practical, abreast of latest developments in codes and specifications, construction practices and standards of care. We believe this interaction benefits our clients and closes the gap between theory and practice. Our experience ranges from new single-family residences and additions to large mixed-use residential-commercial, industrial and institutional projects. We have special expertise and design experience using ecologically friendly construction materials such as adobe. Our advanced analysis capabilities (dynamic, seismic, linear & nonlinear finite-element stress analysis) provides the needed solutions for challenging projects. HE&F prides itself in providing cost-effective and timely solutions to engineering and construction problems. Our multi-disciplinary capabilities and approach provide "one- stop-shop" efficiency and convenience to our clients. Our affiliated company “Habitat Construction” (www.HabitatConstruction.com) also provides construction and construction management services. Please call or visit us to discuss your project and/or problem.