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Advanced Forensic Laboratories

We deliver forensic services in all aspects of material investigation.

With over 30 years of international materials expertise, coupled with state of the art modern laboratories, we provide dedicated worldwide technical and investigative forensic consultancy services.

Expert Opinion

Our scientific, evidence-based views are supported by decades of forensic materials expertise, combined with cutting-edge analytical equipment. This allows us to arrive at a fully-validated opinion, which will withstand even the most intense scrutiny.

International Reach

With clients and industrial contacts located throughout Ireland, mainland Europe, and as far as the Americas and Asia, we have in-depth knowledge and deep expertise of processes and materials and in establishing the root cause failure of these materials.

Detailed Research

We are driven by an obsessive eye for detail, combined with forensic analysis conducted to the highest international standards. We consider all angles and possibilities, using our extensive range of analytical and test equipment to solve any client technical problems.

Our services

We provide multiple services across a wide spectrum of the industry, with a particular focus on detailed physical & micro-graphic analysis.

01 Paint Failure Investigation Paints and coatings may fail for a variety of reasons, such as incorrect preparation, or if the incorrect paint was specified, and litigation is often involved. Find out how we can determine where the fault lies.

02 Electronics Failure Investigation A crack in a printed circuit board can cause many problems, and cannot always be seen just from looking at the board. See how we use epoxy mounting and grinding to locate and photograph a crack.

03 Contamination Identification & Characterisation Contamination in any product can range from unsightly, to dangerous. Find out how we use a variety of lab equipment to locate, isolate, and identify contamination.

04 Adhesive Failure Investigation Adhesives can be underappreciated and may be misused, leading to failure. Careful examination can determine the cause of this failure. See how we can solve your adhesive issue.

What our clients say

Testimonials

Tony Goldsbury BCL* Senior Casualty Technical Director at Sedgwick (International), Loss/Liability Adjusters

"I have nothing but praise for the technical and innovative prowess BBB Technologies Ltd. I have been involved with BBB Technologies Ltd over the course of several years and in relation to challenging, technical/chemical claims. Due to BBB’s dogged efforts, it was possible to secure excellent outcomes. It is great to be able to rely upon such a committed, knowledgeable, and articulate advisors. Experts in the true sense of the word!"

*Tony Goldsbury is a former Managing Director of Arnold & Green Liability Adjusters

Rory Rice Research & Development Manager MEDITE SMARTPLY

"MEDITE SMARTPLY have used the services and expertise of BBB Technologies Ltd for many years, particularly in the areas of applied research and analytical characterisation. BBB Technologies provide a valuable and trustworthy service which informs decisions"

Declan Quirke Quirke Façade Engineering Consultants

"Since 2016 Declan Quirke Façade Engineering Consultants (QFEC) have used the forensic investigative services of BBB Technologies Ltd, in the determination of the root cause of in-service failure of paints, sealants and adhesives in construction applications relating to external envelopes of buildings.

The technical analytical laboratory resources of BBB Technologies Ltd, combined with their encyclopaedia knowledge of materials science and technology assisted us in a very professional and timely manner , and allowed for the preparation of detailed reports, explaining at a material science level, the reasons for the failure of building elements.

The BBB Technology Ltd reports were furnished in litigation claims and used to develop remedial solutions."

Brendan Cosgrove Managing Director of Gerrdan Ltd and formerly Managing Director of Ballytherm Ltd

“We have worked on various projects with BBB Technologies since 2015. We engaged BBB Technologies Ltd to test and verify the properties of Polyol chemicals used in the process of manufacturing insulation products. Their laboratory is state of the art with all the necessary equipment needed to test most building products. We have always found Eamonn Blair and his team in BBB very thorough and professional”.

Karen Dowling Customer Services Officer, Circle Voluntary Housing Association

"We at Circle VHA have used the forensic investigative services of BBB Technologies. We are exceptionally satisfied with the technical work undertaking in the investigation of construction matters."

What's on our minds

Latest blogs

Intergranular Corrosion Investigation & Testing The effects of corrosion can be both beautiful and costly and here at BBB Technologies forensic materials laboratories, we routinely investigate the cause and mechanism of corrosion, and if a liability exists, establish where it lies. Apr 12, 2024

Etching in Metallography In the realm of material analysis, where precision and accuracy are paramount, the technique of etching is an established powerful tool. Specifically, when it comes to understanding the properties and characteristics of mild steel, etching plays a pivotal role. Apr 02, 2024

Expert Witness Services in Materials Investigation Materials are used in many millions of applications and processes and oftentimes, for at the time seemingly unknown reasons, the material will fail. Very often, the suspected failure of any material, may in time proceed down the litigation path and in these instances, we are requested to act as Expert Witnesses for one party or another. Mar 11, 2024

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