The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and forecasters predict that a combination of oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic will be favorable for a more active than…
(Updated June 4, 2020) Nelson Forensics is complying with governmental regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Our company remains fully operational and ready to assist our valued clients. In response to the…
The Nelson Discovery Laboratory (NDL) remains open and continues to provide building material and component testing services to our clients nationwide! NDL offers state-of-the-art testing for evaluation of building envelopes…
Our deepest thanks to our forensic architects and engineers who responded quickly to the aftermath of the March tornadoes in Tennessee, in parallel with the onset of the unprecedented Novel…
The Spread of the Novel Coronavirus and Its Potential Effect on Property Free CE Webinar: Wednesday April 22, 2020 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm CT Join Dr. Michael Nelson, an…
Thunderstorms, Hail, and Tornadoes March has arrived, and with it has come springtime weather. In many parts of the U.S., this means the potential for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and even…
It is no secret that explosions can cause damage to both the structural and nonstructural elements of a building. Explosions result in an almost instantaneous rise in air pressures; and…
Ice dams form during the winter months in regions where the temperature is below freezing. When there is snow on the roof of a building and the heat from inside…
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, an EF-3 (Enhanced Fujita Scale) tornado tore through the Dallas and Richardson areas of North Texas, causing significant damage to homes and businesses. The tornado…
Roof collapses are not only dangerous for building occupants, they typically require significant repairs and can cause a building to be unusable for an extended period of time. Because of…
