Habitat Engineering & Forensics
446 - 17th Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA  94612

Tel.  (510) 8 9 1- 0 3 0 0
About Us & Our Mission

Habitat Engineering & Forensics (HE&F) is a consulting engineering firm with offices
in Oakland and Fremont, California (San Francisco Bay Area).

We provide a broad range of services in structural, civil and geotechnical
engineering to insurance companies, law firms, construction, utilities, technology
and mining industries, governmental and educational institutions, engineering and
architectural firms, as well as individuals.

With many years of experience in a broad spectrum of projects we are dedicated to
service and personal attention. HE
&F provides consulting, structural analysis,
design & retrofit, peer reviews, research and development, inspections, damage
assessment, failure investigations/analysis, and
insurance & legal support services.

Our
design and retrofit projects benefit from our forensic experience in avoiding
potential "hidden" pitfalls 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 bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Our experience ranges from new single-family buildings 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 (linear & nonlinear,
dynamic, seismic, finite-element stress analysis, fracture and plasticity) provides the
needed solutions for challenging projects.

HE
&F prides itself in providing cost-effective and timely consulting & 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.