Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Engineering & Building Science Solutions
Fishburn Building Science Eng has been a leader in advancing roofing and building sciences technology since 1943. Our team of professional engineers combines technical expertise, practical experience, and ongoing research to develop innovative solutions for complex building performance challenges. We specialize in forensic engineering, code compliance assessments, and building envelope system design while maintaining active memberships in industry organizations dedicated to improving construction standards.Our commitment to quality service and advanced technology ensures we meet the evolving needs of commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across North America. With decades of experience in stormwater management and structural evaluations, we provide comprehensive solutions that address both immediate concerns and long-term building performance requirements.
Services
Forensic Engineering
Roofing Systems
Litigation Support
Building Envelope
Stormwater Management
Details
- Year established: 1943
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of specialized engineering expertise
- Our team includes certified professional engineers
- We provide comprehensive building envelope assessments
- We develop innovative stormwater management solutions
- We maintain active industry organization memberships
Services
Forensic Engineering
Our forensic engineering services identify building performance issues through comprehensive investigations. We conduct structural evaluations, code compliance assessments, and stormwater management analyses to determine root causes of failures. Our engineers provide expert testimony and remedial design solutions for commercial and industrial properties experiencing building envelope or structural system failures.
Roofing Systems
We specialize in roofing and building envelope system evaluations since 1974. Our services include condition surveys, leak investigations, and preventive maintenance programs. We offer thermographic testing, wind uplift assessments, and specification preparation for new construction or retrofit projects across institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Litigation Support
Our litigation support services provide expert analysis for building failures resulting in financial loss or injury. Professional engineers conduct building code compliance reviews, life safety assessments, and forensic investigations. We offer expert testimony and detailed reporting to support legal proceedings involving construction defects or system failures.
Stormwater Management
We offer comprehensive stormwater management solutions beyond traditional roof drainage. Our services include site drainage evaluation, pavement system analysis, and remedial design for parking areas. We integrate stormwater management with building envelope performance to ensure complete property protection and compliance with current standards.
Building Audits
Our building audit services identify potential issues through detailed condition surveys. We assess roof, cladding, and glazing systems while evaluating life safety requirements. These audits include life cycle costing analysis and preventive maintenance recommendations to extend building system longevity and maintain optimal performance.
Questions
What engineering services does Fishburn offer?
We provide forensic engineering, building envelope assessments, roofing system evaluations, stormwater management solutions, and litigation support services for commercial and industrial properties.
How long has Fishburn been in business?
Fishburn Building Sciences has been serving clients since 1943, providing specialized engineering solutions for over 80 years.
Do you offer expert witness services?
Yes, our professional engineers provide litigation support including expert testimony, building code compliance reviews, and forensic investigations for construction-related legal cases.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from multiple Ontario locations serving Burlington, Waterloo Region, Newmarket, and Toronto with specialized engineering services.
Can you help with building maintenance programs?
Yes, we develop preventive maintenance programs for roofing systems and building envelopes based on comprehensive condition assessments and performance testing.
