A forensic construction assessment is a structured investigation that identifies construction defects, determines their cause and origin, evaluates them against applicable codes and standards, and quantifies the cost to cure. Först Consulting Group’s process generally follows these stages: (1) document review — contracts, plans, permits, inspection history, change orders, and invoices; (2) on-site inspection using non-destructive and, where authorized, destructive investigation methods; (3) diagnostic testing where warranted, such as thermal imaging, moisture testing, or air-pathway analysis; (4) code and standard-of-care analysis against named authorities; and (5) a written report documenting findings, causation, code citations, photographs, and a cost-to-cure estimate. The deliverable is engineered to support dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.