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The Perils of Undue Structural Reliance on Lag Screws – Case Study

This AVELAR case study explores certain aspects of the far-too-common tragedy of injuries and deaths resulting from the sudden collapse of balconies and decks.

The Perils of Poor Rim Joist Closure Construction

Despite widespread recognition by modern designers and consultants of the importance of “air barriers”, our firm continues to see litigation claims….

Exceeding the Bounds of Expert Reason and Credibility – Case Studies

In construction defects litigation, opposing parties often present widely divergent assessments of the nature, cause, and extent of purported deficiencies.

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