Buildings & Mechanical Engineering

How can Exponent's multidisciplinary engineering team assist you with design planning or mechanical failure analysis?

Whether designing and installing new mechanical systems or troubleshooting old ones, Exponent is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive support for mechanical systems in residential and commercial buildings, as well as industrial construction projects. We bring advanced training and real-life experience to investigating complex mechanical challenges and developing breakthrough solutions.

For more than five decades, Exponent has led failure analysis and testing services for mechanical systems and components. Our work spans every industry and includes more than 90 scientific and engineering disciplines — enabling us to apply lessons of the past to ensure a safer future.

Capabilities

For 50+ years, we've thrived on solving unstructured problems that require bespoke solutions. Some of our services include:
- Construction consulting involving mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, elevators, and acoustics and noise control
- Construction defect investigations
- Fire investigations
- Water damage incident investigations
- Carbon monoxide poisoning investigations
- Indoor air quality issue evaluations
- Failure analysis of boilers, fans, pumps, and piping
- Temperature control issues in cold storages
- Refrigeration system failure analyses
- Mechanical prototype and design services
- Full product-lifecycle testing and evaluation services
- State-of-the-art laboratory testing facilities
- Safety compliance evaluations
- Failure analysis testing
- Predictive modeling
- Life assessments and fit for service testing
- Hazard and risk assessments
- Regulatory and safety compliance reviews
- Mechanical design consulting
- Project management consulting
- On-site evaluations of facilities and equipment
- Warranty and recall consulting

Experts

Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.

How can Exponent's multidisciplinary engineering team assist you with design planning or mechanical failure analysis?

Capabilities

HVAC&R

Fire Sprinklers

Plumbing

Acoustics & Noise Control

Elevators

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