Assessment Overview.Pdf
- 1. EFI Global Assessment Services Division Leaders in Forensic Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Fire Investigation and Specialty Consulting
- 2. Mission and Core Values • One of the most respected firms worldwide that provides a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and fire investigators to aid clients in resolving technical problems. – Customer Service – Expertise – Integrity – Timeliness – Value – Employer of Choice
- 3. EFI Global, Inc. • Over 400 employees nationwide • Perform more than 21,000 projects annually worldwide • Certified Laboratories • Expanded Core Practices & Geographical Presence
- 4. Awards and Recognition • ENR’s list of Top 500 Design Firms - #271 in 2009 • ENR’s list of Top 200 Environmental Firms – #187 in 2008 • ENR’s list of Top 10 Asbestos and Lead Abatement Firms - #3 in 2008 • ENR’s list of Top 25 Commercial Offices Firms - #24 in 2008
- 5. Awards and Recognition • Business Insurance, Largest Property Loss Control Specialists – 2009 – EFI Global is ranked among firms with the largest number of professional property loss control staff • Zweig Letter Hot Firm list - Honorable Mention in 2008 – Recognizes the top design and environmental leaders from the fastest growing companies in the industry. • Service Provider of the Year – 2008 – Awarded by Crescent Properties recognizing EFI Global’s Catastrophe Response Team following Hurricane Ike
- 6. Awards and Recognition • Named to Retail Construction magazine list of Top Retail Architects & Engineers Report – January/February 2007 • Recognized in Rough Notes magazine as the “CSI” of the Insurance Industry – October 2005
- 7. Key Strengths • 26 service centers nationwide • Multi-disciplined team of professionals in all 50 states • 4 core service lines with national resources and global capabilities • National Rankings on ENR Design and Environmental Firms Lists
- 8. Key Strengths • Catastrophe Response Team to assist in disaster recovery • 24 hour Emergency Response • Solutions-based company • Formal internal health & safety program • Dependable, reliable, responsive to our clients’ needs
- 9. Engineering Services • Civil and Structural • Mechanical • Electrical • Material Science • Construction Monitoring • Property Condition Studies • Energy Audits • Catastrophe Response
- 10. Environmental Services • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments • Phase II Investigations & Remediation • Asbestos, Mold and Lead-Based Paint Surveys • Petroleum Management • Brownfield & Site Redevelopment • Regulatory Compliance • Wetlands & Biological Services • LEED & Green Building Support Services
- 11. Fire Investigation Services • Incendiarism • Liability • Methodology • Subrogation • Failure Analysis • Expert Witness Testimony
- 12. Industrial Hygiene Services • OSHA Compliance Monitoring – Area Monitoring – Personal Monitoring • Workplace Hazard Assessment • Indoor Air Quality & Mold Consulting • Asbestos & Lead Management
- 13. Specialty & Consulting Services • Microbiology Laboratory • Chemistry Laboratory • Biomechanics & Accident Reconstruction • Occupational & Industrial Safety and Training
- 14. Health & Safety Consulting • Health & Safety Management Systems – OSHAS 18001 • Health & Safety Program Development • Occupational & Industrial Safety & Training – Hazard Communication – Emergency Action Plan – Respiratory Protection – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Noise/Hearing Conservation – Evacuation Safety – Accident Prevention
- 15. Catastrophe Services • Hurricane & Flood Damage Assessment • Tornado Damage Assessment • Earthquake Damage Assessment • Hail Damage Assessment • Structural Evaluation • Electrical Concerns • Roof Damage Assessments • Indoor Air Quality & Mold Services • Wind Induced Failure Analysis • Business Interruption Analysis • Repair Cost Estimating • Reconstruction Monitoring
- 16. Markets Served • Commercial, industrial, institutional, financial, insurance, government, public, and private entities. – Financial & Lending Institutions – Commercial Property Development – Federal & State Government – Litigation & Subrogation Support – Property & Casualty – Safety Engineering & Compliance – Manufacturing Plants – Insurance Companies & Adjusters – Infrastructure & Construction
- 17. Personnel: Our Strongest Asset • Over 400 employees nationwide • Strong, long term relationships with sub-consultants to supplement specific projects • Licensed professionals across multiple disciplines – Registered professionals in all 50 states – Professional Engineers and Architects – Certified Fire and Explosion Investigators – Environmental Scientists – Registered Geologists – Asbestos Consultants – Certified Industrial Hygienists – Microbiologists – Chemists – Project Managers
- 18. Project Portfolio • Complete more than 21,000 projects annually for clients worldwide • GSA Certified - Federal supply schedule for environmental work • Global Response Team members have previously offered assistance in Europe, Central and South America, and Asia
- 19. Project Portfolio - Catastrophes • 2008 Hurricanes – Hurricanes Gustav, Dolly, Ike • 2008 Iowa Floods • 2006 Midwest Hailstorms • 2006 Tennessee Tornadoes • 2006 Northeast Flooding • 2005 Hurricanes – Hurricanes Katrina and Rita • 2004 Hurricanes – Hurricanes Charley and Bonnie • 2001 Tropical Storm Allison (Houston)
- 20. Why EFI Global, Inc.? • Industry leader offering Forensic Engineering, Fire Investigations, Environmental Services, and Specialty Consulting Services in one company • International parent company as our partner • Largest fire investigative staff in the country • Diverse project experience • National Client Program
- 21. Why EFI Global, Inc.? • ENR’s list of Top 500 Design Firms • ENR’s list of Top 200 Environmental Firms • ENR’s list of Top 10 Asbestos and Lead Abatement Firms • ENR’s list of Top 25 Commercial Offices Firms • Recognized as the “CSI” of the Insurance Industry* • Custom Client Database Management System • Automated Reporting Systems – FireFACS™ • Customer Service and Responsiveness *Published in Rough Notes, October 2005