Scott M. Osowski, P.E.

Mr. Osowski is a Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Cleveland State University. He has over 25 years of experience in the evaluation of building distress and damage for the insurance and restoration industries from preliminary assessment through dispute resolution and/or repair. Evaluations have included visual and tactile examination, testing, engineering analysis, information research, providing general repair recommendations, report preparation, expert testimony, preparation of engineering drawings and specifications, and review of construction for general compliance with construction documents.

As a Senior Forensic Engineer, he is responsible for all phases of investigation, engineering analysis, and evaluation of building distress or damage. He provides evaluations of damage producing mechanisms, such as; hail, flooding, wind, building envelope leakage, condensation, earth pressures, earthquake, freezing, frost heave, ground water intrusion, hydrostatic pressures, plumbing leaks, roof leakage, blasting, equipment vibration, explosion, fire, ice, intentional and unintentional vandalism, overload by construction equipment or contents, snow, tree impact, vehicle impact, lightning, etc.

Gary W. Baniel, P.E.

Mr. Baniel is a Professional Engineer with a B.E. in Civil Engineering. He has extensive experience in construction and construction management of commercial, institutional and industrial projects. As an Estimator, he is responsible for the development of detailed repair/replacement cost estimates.

As a Forensic Engineer, he is responsible for all phases of investigation, engineering analysis and evaluation of building damages from fire, storm (wind, rain, snow and ice), blasting and vibration, earthquake, vehicle impact, earth movement, and design/construction defects. He performs causation analysis, damage evaluations, separation of damages, repair/replacement cost analysis, and technical support and expert witness services for litigation and alternate dispute resolution.

Matthew R. Caldwell, P.E.

Mr. Caldwell is a professional engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA in Construction Management. He has extensive experience in turnkey project management and pre-construction planning of multi-million dollar construction projects. With approximately $1 billion of work-in-place, Mr. Caldwell’s portfolio of projects includes heavy civil (highway and bridges), correctional, higher education, bio-tech, hospitality, mission critical and corporate services.

As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), he serves as a principal engineer, with emphasis on losses of large dollar values, unusual technical complications, hostile situations, or other problems involving building systems, components and materials, and site related issues.

As CEO, he is responsible for the overall strategy, vision and major decisions of RFE, and directs all engineering and technical services of the firm.  As a principal engineer, he is responsible for all phases of investigation, engineering analysis and evaluation of building damages from fire, storm (wind, rain, snow and ice), blasting and vibration, earthquake, vehicle impact, earth movement, and design/construction defects. He performs causation analysis, damage evaluations, separation of damages, repair/replacement cost analysis, and technical support and expert witness services for litigation and alternate dispute resolution.

Jerome D. Paulick, P.E.

Mr. Paulick is a professional engineer with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He has extensive experience in construction and construction management of commercial, institutional, industrial, and heavy and highway projects.

As a Senior Forensic Engineer, he is responsible for all phases of investigation, engineering analysis and evaluation of building damages from fire, storm (wind, rain, snow and ice), blasting and vibration, earthquake, vehicle impact, earth movement, and design/construction defects. He performs causation analysis, damage evaluations, separation of damages, repair/replacement cost analysis, and technical support and expert witness services for litigation and alternate dispute resolution.

Lorey M. Caldwell, P.E., R.A.

Mr. Caldwell is a licensed architect and a professional engineer with Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural Engineering and Business Administration. He has a wealth of forensic architectural, civil and structural engineering experience, as well as design, construction and real estate development experience in commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects.

He is a principal engineer, focusing on losses of large dollar value, unusual technical complications, hostile interpersonal relations or other problems.  He is a member of a host of professional engineering-related organizations.