Canada’s Largest Forensic Engineering and Fire Investigation Firm
For the last 30 years, Origin and Cause is Canada’s trusted forensic engineering and fire investigation firm. We collaborate with law firms, independent adjusters, insurance companies, and corporate risk managers all across Calgary providing cross-disciplinary expertise. Our legacy and reputation in Calgary as well as across Canada are built on our commitment to facts. We’ve completed over 30,000 cases allowing us to gain global recognition as we guarantee an unbiased statement of facts that is derived from scientific methodology and examination.
Join hands with Origin and Cause for exemplary investigative and engineering services.
Meet our Forensic Experts
We are recognized across Canada as a leading cross-disciplinary forensic engineering and fire investigation firm. Our findings are based on factual evidence determined through examination, scientific methodology, and laboratory testing and we can be counted upon to appear in court as expert witnesses. Our forensic engineers and fire investigators work tirelessly to help clients discover the truth by determining the facts.
Meet Ryan Dobson
Fire and Explosion Investigator
Designation: CFEI, CVFI
Ryan is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. He brings 23 years of experience working for the Calgary Police Service in the field of fire and explosion investigation. He has undergone extensive training and attended workshops including DNA Sampling, Advanced Interviewing, and Interrogation. He completed over 555 cases dealing with commercial and residential vehicle explosions/fires, non-fire related inquiries and investigations.
He is the recipient of various awards and recognitions including Chiefs Award for Life Saving (1995), Distinguished Service Award (2012), Exemplary Service Medal (2012). He has been a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).
Experts Leading the Way
Origin and Cause has over 16 offices across Canada and is one of the most reputable Forensic Engineering and Fire Investigation firms. Our team is headed by industry-leading technical experts, engineers, and investigators with years of practical, hands-on experience in the field and in-depth knowledge of their respective disciplines.
Our Services
Origin and Cause provides impeccable services in all forensic investigation and engineering domains. Our experts also handle forensic litigation and have provided expertise in over 1500 legal cases globally.
Relying Only on Facts
Origin and Cause has earned its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry through its commitment to facts supported by rigorous analysis and evidence. The conclusions and findings are based on scientific research and methodology, examination, and laboratory testing. We have been called upon as court witnesses to present our unbiased opinions provided by qualified experts and investigators.
Leadership Team
Mazen Habash
President
Art Beleda
Vice President Eastern Canada
Ryan Dobson
Vice President Western Canada
George Costandi
Director – National Sales and Marketing
Shauna Hall
Branch Manager
Vladimir Chlistovsky
Operations Manager - GTA
Peter Hamilton
Manager - Atlantic Canada
Steve Klimpel
Operations Manager – Northern and Eastern Ontario/Atlantic Canada
Matthew Obach
Manager - Manitoba & Saskatchewan
Said Ismail
Operations Manager – Ancaster
Adam Lohonyai
Structural Forensics Practice Lead
