We explore the challenges and solutions for homeowners facing the devastating aftermath of wildfire damage in the Los Angeles area. As 2025 begins with severe fires sweeping through communities, we break down the entire fire damage restoration process, from the first site inspection to the final stages of rebuilding.

Listeners will learn the critical first steps after a property is declared safe, including how to document what remains, retrieve old permits and property records, and work with as-built professionals when original plans are missing. We discuss the benefits of rebuilding the same home, such as streamlined permit procedures, cost savings through existing plans, and the potential reuse of structural elements like foundations and wall framing.

The episode also covers alternative approaches, including selecting new designs from pre-approved building department catalogs, and outlines how recent policy changes have simplified the rebuilding process in affected cities.

Through a case study, we share how our team collaborated with an architect to meticulously scan a damaged site, align data with land surveys, and recreate a fully detailed 3D model using archived plans. From structural details to original paint colors, every element was restored to guide the construction team toward an exact replica of the lost home.

For more information, visit https://alterpex.com/blog/wildfire-damage-house-restoration

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) — a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing everything from autonomous vehicles to construction, robotics, and healthcare. We explore how SLAM allows mobile systems to map and navigate environments in real time using a combination of sensors like LiDAR, cameras, radar, and inertial measurement units.

You’ll discover how SLAM is already a part of your daily life — powering robotic vacuums, self-driving cars, and drones — and how it's rapidly reshaping industries. We break down how SLAM contributes to high-precision 3D mapping, improves autonomous navigation, enhances robotics automation, and facilitates digital twins and BIM integration in architecture and construction.

We'll also explore:

The role of LiDAR SLAM in creating high-resolution point clouds.

How SLAM is enabling real-time 3D mapping in GPS-denied environments like underground tunnels and indoor spaces.

For more information, visit https://alterpex.com/blog/slam

Building Information Modeling

We discuss the complexities, benefits, use cases, and overall impact that this technology brings to the construction field.

For more information visit https://alterpex.com/.