This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource to bridge engineering disciplines with the building sciences and trades (e.g., carpentry, masonry, and plumbing) disciplines.  This is necessary to excel in the field of forensic engineering, particularly for those working for, or in, the insurance industry assessing claims.  Oftentimes, those entering the field are engineers or those with a science background who lack the knowledge in building sciences, trades, and codes and standards associated with roofing systems, building envelope systems, carpentry, plumbing, wiring, and masonry.