Forensic Architect — David S. Cox, AIA · Expert Witness
Independent forensic investigations, technical reports, and courtroom-ready testimony for attorneys, insurers, and building owners in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
"The role of the forensic architect is to bring objective evidence — not opinion — to the questions before the court."
David S. Cox, AIA, Forensic Architect
40+
Years of Practice
25+
Years of Capital Construction Management
25+
Years of US Navy Construction Force Management Experience
Practice
Comprehensive evaluations of building exteriors to assess performance against air, water, and thermal loss.
Assessment to identify, analyze, and document flaws in design, materials, or workmanship.
Review of design documents for compliance, constructability, and forensic relevance.
Independent compliance evaluation against the International Building Code and life-safety provisions.
Forensic reports, deposition preparation, and expert witness testimony.
Early case assessment and confidential consulting prior to formal expert designation.
Scope of Work
On-Site
Building envelope field investigation
Document Review
Design and specification analysis
About the Practice
A forensic architect investigates how and why a building problem occurred. The work may include site observations, review of drawings and specifications, building-code research, analysis of materials and installation, documentation of defects, and clear opinions about causation, responsibility, and appropriate repair.
Attorneys, insurance carriers, building owners, contractors, and design professionals retain forensic architects when a construction defect, water intrusion, code issue, design dispute, or building failure requires an independent technical investigation and an explanation that can withstand legal scrutiny.
David S. Cox, AIA, provides forensic architecture and construction expert witness services from Arkansas and Oklahoma, with on-site inspections available nationwide. Engagements may support either plaintiff or defense counsel and begin with a confidential conflict check and defined scope of work.
Confidential intake and conflict checks completed within two business days.