No one person has all the technical knowledge to perform every commercial inspection single-handedly. Many commercial inspection projects simply demand that a number of experts and specialists be contracted to…
Commercial property inspectors, as well as investors who have recently acquired or are building a commercial property, should know about the advantages of having a cost segregation study (or CSS)…
Water towers are large, elevated water storage containers designed to hold a water supply at a height sufficient to pressurize a water distribution system. How They Work The height of…
If your inspection business has outgrown your home office, consider leasing or purchasing commercial property. In addition to determining your new office’s size and location, and the budget you’ll need…
So, you’ve moved your business from your home into a retail or commercial space, but now you’re stuck paying rent. Frustrating as it may seem, it may be in your…
Once you’ve made the decision to move your home office into a commercial space (and have already secured a location – see our other article on Renting Versus Buying), you’ll need…
Commercial and residential inspectors know that facing potential dangers in the course of their inspections is an inherent risk of the job. In addition to wearing the appropriate personal protective…
What is a building permit? A building permit is a permit required for new construction or renovations to existing structures. Local municipalities issue building permits for work that could affect…
A barn is an agricultural building, typically located on a ranch or farm (or former ranch or farm), and used for a variety of purposes, including: the storage of farming…
A baghouse, or fabric collector, is the generic name for an air pollution-control device designed to filter dust and other fine particles from contaminated air in commercial and industrial facilities.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW OSHA GUIDELINES TO IMPACT THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF COMMERCIAL ROOFS BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 23, 2018) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ruled…
BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 7, 2018) – The Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) has appointed Maggie Aey as its Executive Director. CCPIA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization and federally tax-exempt…