Public engineering firm profile
Walnut Creek, CA
Collaborative & Innovative
Since its founding in 1976, Avelar has established itself as a premier architectural engineering practice. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, it boasts a team of licensed architects, structural engineers, and general contractors with deep expertise in comprehensive forensic investigations, expert witness testimony, litigation support, architectural and engineering design, and reconstruction management. Avelar is recognized as a leading construction defect expert in the Western United States with extensive knowledge in premature building failure, standard of care issues, ADA compliance, curtain wall and glazing, and roofing and waterproofing. The practice is dedicated to providing high-quality services to residential, multi-family, commercial, and industrial clients.
Avelar investigates building defects and failures, accurately analyzing the cause, extent, and magnitude of damage through advanced performance testing, forensic analysis, and documentation reviews.
Integrates architectural design capabilities with standalone structural engineering to deliver high-performing buildings and resolve complex site structural challenges.
Specializes in design development, repair drawings, and reconstruction management to ensure long-term and cost-effective remedies for building deficiencies.
Oversees reconstruction, painting, reroofing, and repair projects, keeping budgets, schedules, and work quality strictly aligned.
Utilizes diagnostic tools such as infrared thermography, moisture meters, spray racks, and floor-level mapping to confirm structural or envelope compliance.
Provides niche advisory services to associations, property developers, and owners to prevent defects and resolve complex structural issues.
Oakland, California | Homeowners Association | Multifamily Residential
Retained by the Homeowners Association of a multi-family community to analyze and consult on construction issues affecting both condominium units and single-family homes.
View project sourceEmeryville, California | Condominium Complex | Multifamily Residential
Investigated and consulted on a condominium complex consisting of residential units built on a podium slab with parking below.
View project sourceEmeryville, California | Owner's Association | Mixed-Use
Retained by the Owner's Association of a large multi-use building consisting of four buildings that include office space and ground-floor retail space.
View project sourceSan Francisco, California | Homeowner's Association | Multifamily Residential
Retained by the Homeowner's Association of a multi-story condominium building originally constructed in 1964 to perform inspections and analysis.
View project sourceSanta Rosa, California | Owner's Association | Mixed-Use
Retained by the Owner's Association to provide architectural consulting services at a five-story mixed-use commercial and condominium building.
View project sourceProject Manager, CAD Manager
Construction Administrator & Waterproofing Consultant
Construction Technician
Principal, Construction Consultant
G.C.
Principal Consultant
CFSC
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