Nick Buren, PE, is a Forensic Mechanical Engineer with Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, specializing in the forensic evaluation, analysis, and failure investigation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Based in Miami, Florida, Mr. Buren has extensive experience conducting forensic investigations involving a wide variety of building and system types, including high-rise residential towers, hospitality properties, industrial/process facilities, large commercial and retail developments, restaurants, and residential structures.
Mr. Buren’s experience includes investigation of equipment failures, storm, fire and freeze-related damage, water intrusion, corrosions, construction defects, and maintenance-related deficiencies affecting complex MEP systems and building infrastructure. He has also participated in HVAC renovation and redesign projects for commercial and condominium properties, providing additional insight into system operation, design, and constructability considerations. In addition, Mr. Buren performs crash data retrieval analyses associated with vehicle accident investigations. He routinely performs field investigations, technical analyses, and reporting services associated with complex property losses and system failures throughout the United States.
Mr. Buren’s technical expertise includes HVAC and plumbing systems, with emphasis on chilled water systems, air handling units, rooftop units, split systems, and plumbing/drainage infrastructure.
Mechanical Equipment Failure Analysis
HVAC & Plumbing System Evaluations
Storm & Hurricane Damage Assessments
Water Intrusion & Moisture Damage Investigations
Construction Defect Evaluations
Vehicle Accident Investigations
Roofing System Evaluations
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Miami, 2021
