Public engineering firm profile
MB Structural + Forensics, LLC
Golden, CO
Structural & Forensic Engineering
- Services
- 20
- Offices
- 2
- Leaders
- 1
- Size Estimate
- 1-10 employees
Overview
Based in Golden, Colorado, MB Structural + Forensics, LLC provides structural and forensic engineering services nationwide. Founded by Mark Burns, PE, CFEI, the practice delivers structural engineering design for residential, commercial, and municipal projects across Colorado and neighboring states. Its forensic capabilities encompass construction defect claims, property loss assessments, premises liability, nationwide fire and explosion investigations, and expert witness testimony.
- Size Estimate
- 1-10 employees
Services
Structural Design
Provides engineering design and calculations for new builds, renovations, and additions across residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.
Construction Defect Claims
Evaluates alleged construction deficiencies and standard of care issues in buildings to determine the extent and cause of structural distress.
Fire & Explosion Investigations
Determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions nationwide, serving legal, insurance, and corporate clients.
Property Loss Claims
Inspects and documents physical damage resulting from environmental events, accidents, or operational failures.
Premises Liability
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Expert Witness Testimony
Provides clear, objective engineering testimony and litigation support in state and federal courts.
Specific Structural Component Inspections for Real Estate
Evaluates isolated structural elements such as foundations, trusses, or framing during real estate transactions.
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Leadership
Mark Burns
Founder / Principal
PE, CFEI
Mark Burns has over 24 years of experience in structural engineering. Since 2009, he has applied his expertise to construction defect claims, structural and building component damage, fire and explosion investigations, and civil and structural engineering issues, including damage assessment, cause and origin analysis, and litigation support. His background includes residential and commercial structural design and construction management. He has qualified as a civil and structural engineering expert, testifying in State and US district courts in Colorado and Wyoming. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and has been a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) since 2012.