When structures fail or land shifts, the answers often lie underground. Secretariat geotechnical experts combine decades of engineering expertise with investigative precision to uncover the causes of soil and foundation performance issues or failures and to prevent them from happening again. We evaluate subsurface conditions, foundation and structural performance, and site stability using field investigations, laboratory testing, and advanced analysis.
Our team is trusted by attorneys, insurers, contractors, and owners to deliver clear, defensible findings in disputes, claims, and litigation. Beyond the courtroom, we partner with design and construction teams to assess risk, provide general consulting services, review designs, and support safe, resilient project delivery.
Our Expertise Includes:
By integrating with Secretariat’s economic damages, construction, and forensic specialists, we provide more than technical answers—we deliver a complete picture of what went wrong, how to fix it, and the financial implications. Whether you face puzzling structural or geotechnical issues or need assurance before breaking ground, Secretariat offers clarity, confidence, and solutions you can build on.
Construction projects can create significant risks for nearby properties, from vibration and ground movement to structural displacement and damage. Our engineers help clients anticipate, monitor, and mitigate these impacts through proactive planning, detailed condition surveys, real-time monitoring programs, and dispute resolution. From prevention to project recovery, we deliver trusted technical expertise to protect surrounding structures and keep projects safe, compliant, and on schedule.
Secretariat is thrilled to announce that 20 of our experts have been recognized as premier Construction professionals in the Lexology Index 2025 Thought Leaders – Construction report, including a leading number of Global Elite Thought Leaders (12).
Secretariat Experts Receive Recognition in Lexology Index Thought Leaders – USA 2026
Secretariat is proud to share that 11 of our experts have been named as USA Thought Leaders in Lexology Index’s 2026 listing.
Tamika Tremaglio Named as One of the Most Powerful Women in Washington by Washingtonian Magazine
Secretariat Managing Director Tamika Tremaglio has been named as one of the Most Powerful Women in Washington by Washingtonian Magazine.