Amherst

Welcome to Amherst, Inc., a leading engineering and construction consulting firm dedicated to providing expert consulting services for property damage. We are your trusted partner when it comes to addressing complex property damage issues, and we are committed to helping you every step of the way. Our team of experienced professionals is always ready to lend a hand, so do not hesitate to contact us today to explore our comprehensive services and see how we can help.

Our Approach

At Amherst, Inc., we believe in delivering exceptional service and customized solutions tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients. We understand that each situation is different, and we strive to provide legal strategies that are tailored to your specific needs. Whether your legal needs are simple or complicated, we are here to help you navigate the process with confidence and ease.

Engineering and Construction Consulting

As a professional engineering and construction consulting firm, Amherst, Inc. provides a wide range of consulting services designed to help you manage and overcome property damage issues. Our engineering and construction consulting services include:

• Expert Witnesses / Legal Testimony
• Defect Investigations / Support
• Construction Scheduling / Cost Audits
• Construction Management / Project Oversight
• Code Review / Enforcement
• Assessment and Causal Investigations
• Appraisals, Arbitrations and Mediations
• Agency Negotiations

Recent Case Studies & Results

At Amherst, Inc., we are proud of the results we have achieved for our clients. Here are a few examples of our recent case studies and results:

• Hawaii high-rise residential building - fire in one unit: A fire occurred in a residential building in Honolulu, destroying the interior of one unit and distributing varying amounts of smoke throughout the remainder of the building. The owner of the building retained the services of a public adjuster (PA) who filed the repair claim on behalf of the owner/insured. The claim included repairs and cleanup, but also included numerous code upgrades, the largest of which was replacement of all windows. The PA submitted a letter detailing that, as part of the fire repairs, all windows needed to be replaced. After reviewing the claim, Amherst, Inc. was able to negotiate a settlement that was favorable to the owner/insured, resulting in a significant cost savings.
• Nevada community development - insurance claim for structural damage: The upscale community development included a total of 14,000 homes. The first 2,000 homes developed cracks in the foundation, resulting in slab heaving, structural cracks, and out of plumb structural walls, windows, ceilings, etc. The developer submitted an insurance claim for corrective repairs of the 2,000 homes in the amount of $50,000,000.00. After reviewing the claim, Amherst, Inc. was able to negotiate a settlement that was favorable to the developer, resulting in a significant cost savings.
• New York City high-rise condominium building and retail plaza - Superstorm Sandy: The high-rise condominium office building and retail plaza experienced partial flooding in its subterranean parking garage. Located within the floor of the garage were two below-grade electrical utility vaults, approximately 7 feet in depth, where multiple horizontal 480-volt power supply feeder cables were spliced together. At the time of the occurrence, this distribution system was de-energized. The vaults were manually pumped out and the distribution system was inspected and re-energized. The distribution system was found to be in good working order, and no further repairs were necessary. Amherst, Inc. was able to provide expert testimony and legal support, resulting in a favorable outcome for the client.
• Northern California car dealership - construction defect, new construction: A very centrally located, beautiful 32,000 sq. ft. new car dealership was built in 2016 in northern California. As soon as the owner took possession of the building, plumbing problems started requiring digging up some of the showroom, first floor office area, and service area floors. Amherst, Inc. was retained by the owner to audit