Technology & Innovation

AVELAR’s Building Technology Department delivers the precise documentation and evidence you need for construction defect litigation, forensic investigations, and expert witness services. Our advanced tools—from drone imaging and Matterport digital twins to non-destructive testing—provide the detailed, defensible data that supports your case.

Drone Services

Led by Jack Haller, FAA Part 107 certified with over a decade of commercial construction and imaging experience, our drone operations capture comprehensive site documentation that would be impossible or unsafe to obtain otherwise.

Our fleet includes:

• 24mm-168mm zoom cameras for detailed defect documentation
• Thermal imaging sensors to identify moisture intrusion and energy loss
• Laser rangefinders for measurements
• Visual feed streaming to external monitors, or remote via Zoom

Whether documenting roof conditions, tracking construction progress, or capturing time-sensitive evidence, our drone services provide the visual clarity law firms and insurance companies need.

Matterport 3D Digital Twins

Matterport creates an exact virtual replica of any site—a permanent, immersive record you can access anytime, from anywhere. This technology eliminates the need for repeated site visits while providing:

• Precise measurements for expert analysis and testimony
• Time-stamped documentation of conditions and defects
• Remote collaboration between attorneys, experts, and stakeholders
• Indisputable visual evidence that reduces disputes and supports arbitration
• Cost savings by minimizing travel and site access coordination

For construction defect cases, this means complete transparency and a permanent record that protects all parties.

Our Technology Applications

Structure Inspections:

• Building Envelope, including Roof
• AB110 Façade
• SB326 & SB721 Decks
• Truss, Steel Connections & Warehouses
• Solar & Thermal
• Utility

Litigation Support Services:

• Destructive Testing Planning
• Construction Progress Monitoring
• Real Estate Pre-Purchase Inspections
• Insurance Assessments, including Fire and Flood

Partner with AVELAR

Our technology doesn’t just document sites—it builds stronger cases. Contact us to discuss how our drone services and 3D scanning can support your next forensic investigation or litigation matter.

*All drone-related deliverables produced by AVELAR are not intended for the use of any activity described in Business & Professions Code 8726 of the 2026 California Professional Land Surveyors’ Act. AVELAR makes no guarantee or statement as to the absolute geographic and/or geodetic accuracy of any drone-related deliverables.

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