Avelar

AVELAR, formerly Richard Avelar + Associates, is a Walnut Creek based firm, providing comprehensive forensic architectural, engineering, construction and reconstruction management services on a variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout the Western United States since 1976. The firm’s principal architects and contractors have combined experience in architectural and building services, including new construction, renovation, construction defect analysis, reconstruction, construction management and litigation support services. AVELAR has extensive state-of-the-art computer aided design and presentation capabilities to provide assistance during litigation support and reconstruction document generation. Our services range from construction litigation support and expert witness services for arbitration, settlement and/or jury proceedings to providing drawings and details for the repair and renovation of defined areas within each project. We also specialize in providing such services as quality reserve studies, expert feasibility reviews, cost effective construction management and homeowner representative services for associations undergoing reconstruction. Diversified professional backgrounds of the principals contribute to AVELAR's wealth of experience in different project types, including multi-unit condominium and townhouse complexes, single family homes, and large commercial complexes.