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Hugo Messier, P.Eng., M.Eng.

J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada

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Hugo Messier
 

Head of Department - Fire Origin, Cause and Propagation | Head of Department - Electrical

 

+1 514 400 5743 (Office)
5800 R. Saint-Denis, Bureau 505
Montréal, QC H2S 3L5

Hugo Messier joined J.S. Held in January of 2025 as part of J.S. Held's acquisition of Technorm Inc. Hugo investigates the origins, causes, and propagation of fires and explosions, performing forensic investigations to determine the origin, cause, and propagation of building fires and the cause of electrical failures. He has conducted hundreds of investigations on explosions and major fires in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. 

Key Expertise

  • Fire Origin & Cause
  • Fire Safety Regulatory Requirements
  • Mechanical Failures
  • Fire Modeling
  • Fire Propagation & Damage Analysis

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ No. 132307)
  • International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS)
  • Association des professionnels du chauffage (APC)
  • National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)