Forensic Engineering, Architectural & Scientific
When disputes demand deep technical insight, HKA delivers clear, credible answers
Our global network of forensic engineering, architectural and scientific experts span over 250 disciplines – providing independent, authoritative advice and expert witness services tailored to your specific needs. Whether navigating construction failures, design defects, or complex systems analysis, we bring precision and expertise to every case.
Unmatched technical expertise across disciplines
HKA stands apart in the global consulting market for the breadth and depth of our forensic engineering, architectural and technical expertise.
With a team of over 500 experts worldwide, we deliver precise, independent advice across every critical discipline in engineering and construction – serving clients across diverse industries and jurisdictions.
We offer:
- Expert advisory, determination and witness services
- Failure investigations
- Multi-disciplinary teams combining technical, quantum, delay and disruption, commercial damages, investigations, and forensic accounting expertise
- Party-appointed or single joint experts
- Sole experts or integrated teams of technical subject-matter specialists
Why HKA
From high-stakes disputes to complex investigations, HKA provides the technical expertise you need – anywhere in the world, on any project.
Our experts are recognised authorities in their fields, with decades of hands-on experience as practitioners and consultants on some of the world’s most challenging megaprojects and specialised technical matters.
We bring together a comprehensive skillset across five core sectors:
- Buildings – from structural engineering to MEP systems and fire safety
- Infrastructure – including civil, geotechnical, rail, and port engineering
- Energy, Resources & Industrial – covering mining, manufacturing plants, utilities, and renewable energy
- Environment & Climate Change – from air quality and emerging contaminants to ESG and impact assessments
- Aviation & Space – including airport systems, air traffic control, airworthiness, and space sector growth HKA, you gain access to multi-disciplinary teams who deliver clarity, credibility, and confidence in the most complex technical disputes.
How we can help
At HKA, our technical experts work seamlessly with your legal and project teams to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each position – delivering definitive, evidence-based analysis.
Clear, cogent, and defensible – our expert reports are a hallmark of HKA’s service. We also provide rebuttal reports and detailed analysis to support your case strategy
Our experts have testified in courts, tribunals, and arbitration forums worldwide. They present complex technical facts with clarity and confidence, including under cross-examination and in concurrent evidence (hot-tubbing) sessions. All benefit from world-class training and in-house support.
With expertise spanning over 250 disciplines, we can deploy the right individual expert – or assemble a fully integrated team – to meet your precise technical, quantum, delay, and forensic accounting needs.
Clear, cogent, and defensible – our expert reports are a hallmark of HKA’s service. We also provide rebuttal reports and detailed analysis to support your case strategy
Our experts have testified in courts, tribunals, and arbitration forums worldwide. They present complex technical facts with clarity and confidence, including under cross-examination and in concurrent evidence (hot-tubbing) sessions. All benefit from world-class training and in-house support.
With expertise spanning over 250 disciplines, we can deploy the right individual expert – or assemble a fully integrated team – to meet your precise technical, quantum, delay, and forensic accounting needs.
