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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Mohamed "Moe" Aly is a professional mechanical engineer with specialized expertise in HVAC and plumbing system design, mechanical failure analysis, and forensic engineering. His work spans residential, commercial, and industrial properties, where he conducts detailed assessments of mechanical systems to identify causes of failure and recommend effective repair or replacement strategies.
At J.S. Held, Moe is part of the Forensic Architecture and Engineering practice within the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering team. He provides technical evaluations of equipment damage and system failures, supporting clients across insurance, legal, government, and private sectors. His responsibilities include conducting root cause analyses, evaluating code compliance, and assessing costs related to property loss and mechanical system disruptions.
Moe’s background includes extensive post-loss consulting, where he has analyzed incidents involving fire, flood, explosion, and mechanical breakdown. His evaluations cover a wide range of equipment, including cooling towers, boilers, chillers, pumps, and fire protection systems. He also offers technical solutions to improve system performance and prevent future failures.
His knowledge extends to mechanical design standards, materials engineering, and fabrication methods, including welded, soldered, and bolted assemblies. He is experienced with industry codes and standards, including EJMA, CSA, NFPA, ASTM, ASME, OBC, and ASHRAE, ensuring that his assessments meet regulatory and technical requirements.
Moe holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Guelph in Ontario. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
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