Greg Hanchar, P.E.

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Atlanta, GA

Greg Hanchar, P.E.

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Atlanta, GA

GET TO KNOW Greg Hanchar, P.E.

Greg Hanchar, P.E., is a Forensic Engineer with Haag Engineering Co. Mr. Hanchar is an experienced engineer with broad-based expertise in determining the cause of residential and commercial structural failures, especially damage caused by hurricanes and floods. He has over 25 years experience has an engineering, including 11 years as a forensic engineer, and 14 years as a structural design engineer. Mr. Hanchar is a licensed professional engineer in 19 states, and an NFIP subject matter expert. Mr. Hanchar is known his attention to detail, accuracy, and exceptional customer service. Prior to his forensic work, he provided outstanding design experience, particularly with foundations. Mr. Hanchar works in the Greater Atlanta area and can travel on short notice to meet clients’ needs.

Primary Areas of Consulting

  • Structural Evaluations
    Bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and sign structures
    Residential, industrial, and commercial buildings
    Concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures
    Wind damage
    Moisture intrusion
    Code issues, material problems, and construction detailing
  • Roofing Systems
    Defects of manufacturing and installation
    Damage assessments (e.g. wind, hail, and mechanical damage)
    Code provisions
  • Geotechnical Engineering
    Foundation, basement, and wall evaluations
  • General Civil Engineering
    Building code compliance
    Appraisals and cost evaluation

Memberships

  • National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) subject matter expert
  • Technical proficiencies include RISA-3d, RISA-Foundation and RISA-Connection

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
    State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming

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