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Brian Huang

President, Structural Forensic Engineer

Houston, TXOver 25 years+ years experience
Forensic Structural Engineering – Building Collapses, Retaining Walls, and Building Envelope Failures

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Professional Summary

Brian Huang, PE, SE, LEED AP is a structural forensic engineering expert specializing in building collapse cause and origin, construction defects, and premises liability. With a career encompassing structural design, forensic analysis, and building envelope evaluation, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating compliance with building codes.

Mr. Huang has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as structural collapses, wind and hail damage, and foundation failures. His MS in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University, China, along with certifications including LEED™ 2.0 Accredited Professional, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving structural engineering and building code compliance.

Work Experience

Brian Huang has over 20 years of experience in engineering and consulting, currently serving as President at H2Y Consulting since November 2023. He previously held leadership roles at J.S. Held, LLC, and Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc., and was an Associate Vice President at Haynes Whaley Associates, Inc.

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Brian Huang is a structural forensic engineer specializing in building failure evaluations and storm damage assessments.

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  • 1litigation support for building failures
  • 2insurance claim evaluations for storm damage
  • 3expert testimony in construction defect cases

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Education

  • PhD Structural Engineering, Candidate in Structural Engineering

    Rice University

  • MS Structural Engineering in Structural Engineering

    Tsinghua University, China · 1999

  • BS Offshore Engineering in Offshore Engineering

    Tianjin University, China · 1996

Licenses

  • PE LicenseState of Texas (TX)
  • PE (SE) LicenseState of Louisiana (LA)
  • PE LicenseState of Kentucky (KY)
  • PE LicenseState of Ohio (OH)
  • PE LicenseState of Pennsylvania (PA)
  • PE LicenseState of Georgia (GA)
  • PE LicenseState of North Carolina (NC)
  • PE LicenseState of Maryland (MD)
  • PE LicenseState of South Carolina (SC)
  • PE LicenseState of Tennessee (TN)
  • SE LicenseState of Illinois (IL)
  • NCEESNational Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
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