Canada’s Largest Forensic Engineering and Fire Investigation Firm
As Canada’s largest forensic engineering and fire investigation firm, Origin and Cause has been helping clients for over 30 years. We are trusted leaders, working in collaboration with independent adjusters, law firms, corporate risk managers, and insurance companies operating in Halifax and Atlantic Canada. We provide cross-disciplinary expertise to clients and help them uncover the truth by stating facts derived from lab testing, scientific methodology, and examination.
Forensic Experts
Our team provides investigative and engineering services in Halifax and across Canada. Our forensic engineers and fire investigators have completed over 30,000 cases, with an average of over 25 years of investigative experience. We can also be called upon in court to serve as expert witnesses. We help discover the truth by determining the facts.
Peter Hamilton
Fire & Explosion Investigator and Atlantic Canada Manager
Designation: CFEI
Peter is a Certified Fire and Explosions Investigator (CFEI). He has been involved in over 645 forensic fire scene investigations which have included large losses, fire fatalities, residential and commercial losses. Peter has over 20 years of experience as a Police Officer and over 8 years of experience as a Fire Investigator with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators, Criminal Intelligence Services of Ontario, the National Association of Fire Investigators, and the International Association of Arson Investigators.
Evidence-Based Determination of Facts
With over 16 offices across Canada, Origin and Cause has built its reputation by presenting evidence-based facts. We work with industry-leading experts in all major engineering disciplines. Our conclusions are formed only after conducting extensive fieldwork and meticulous lab testing. We guarantee an unbiased presentation of the evidence and facts.
Our Services
Origin and Cause is well versed in providing impeccable service across all major engineering and forensic investigation disciplines. We take pride in being leaders in forensic litigation. Our team has provided expertise in over 1,500 legal cases in Canada and across the globe.
Expert Engineering Analysis
Our investigators guarantee rapid site attendance and provide frequent client updates. Only after collecting all of the evidence and considering the facts do we produce our results based on thorough examination and extensive testing. Our experts are quick to provide well-documented and comprehensive reports of their findings, which, together with expert testimony, can be depended upon in legal proceedings and insurance claims.
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
