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Construction defect litigation has become a pandemic throughout the United States. In San Diego, California alone, it is reported that 100% of all multi-residential construction projects built since the mid 1980’s have faced litigation claiming construction defect within the ten year statute of limitations. Construction defect litigation suits are often filed many years after the project is complete. Many of the named defendants find the project documentation to be lacking and memories to be less than clear to prepare a proper defense. Often contractors and insurance companies are forced to settle before these defect claims are substantiated with any evidence. In CIA’s projects, digital images will be archived, secured, and available – today and/or in ten years - with the details necessary to demonstrate the conditions and quality of work at the time of construction, thus reducing the incentive for lawyers to chase after quick settlements, and causing them to rethink their approach when going against a project backed by CIA’s documentation. On CIA’s first project, a copper water pipe was punctured by a framing screw. The pipe did not leak immediately, the walls were closed up, and construction was presumed to be complete. Months later the screw rusted away, the pipe burst and the leak caused flooding on several floors of the building. The cost incurred from water damage was close to $750,000. In review of CIA’s digital archive the time, the trade, and the crew responsible for the damages were quickly identified. The general contractor was given the information required to hold the responsible party accountable for the costs incurred. The general contractor was delighted after being released from the burden of proof and, in turn, was able to legitimately bill the appropriate contractor for repairs done to the building.