About this video: Follow Rob Claus, CMI®, as he performs a commercial property basement and foundation inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®. He assesses and describes the structural elements and looks for wood-to-soil contact, in addition to evidence of cracking and water penetration. Additional Resources for Commercial Property Inspectors: Bakery Inspection: Kitchen and…
About this video: Follow Rob Claus, CMI®, as he performs a commercial property roof inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®. He discusses important access and safety considerations and closely examines the condition of the roof covering, drainage components, roof-penetrating objects, flashing, and parapet walls. Additional Resources for Commercial Property Inspectors: Bakery Inspection: Kitchen…
About this video: Follow Rob Claus, CMI®, as he performs a commercial property exterior inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®. He follows the flow of water in the parking area to report on drainage and topography and takes a close look at lighting, accessibility, parking, and the building’s exterior materials. Additional Commercial Property…
Here are some step-by-step instructions for handling calls from prospective clients. Think of it as a guide for landing business. It requires you to devote time and resources to your business protocols and marketing efforts to find success, such as: creating and distributing marketing collateral; building relationships; and knocking on doors. Consider this scenario: The…
Concrete slab foundations, commonly called slabs, are the most common foundation system found in commercial buildings. Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water. When concrete is allowed to cure or harden, it can support the load of a building. There are two basic types of slabs found in commercial properties: monolithic…
This three-day, in-person class will help individuals confidently enter the commercial sector of the inspection industry. In a series of lectures and class discussions, students will learn about the most significant differences between commercial and residential inspections, ranging from business practices to building systems and components. Students will also perform a mock inspection of the…
In the construction industry, a schedule is a tabular approach to organizing and presenting lists of building materials, systems, and components. For instance, schedules are common for windows in a set of design blueprints. The schedule provides a graphical representation or list of all windows required for a construction job and indicates the number of…
BOULDER, Colo. (Sept. 19, 2022) — CCPIA is now officially a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Exterior Design Institute (EDI). EDI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization for professionals working in building construction and repair, particularly as the work relates to a building’s exterior envelope. The organization offers in-person seminars, webinars, and online courses to…
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CCPIA will have a booth and host workshops at InterNACHI’s Professional Inspectors Convention in Southern California over October 20-22, 2022! CCPIA Booth Stop by our booth to meet Director of Education Rob Claus, CMI®, and talk-shop about all thing’s commercial. You will also have a chance to: receive discounted rates on in-person classes; win a…
There are several approaches inspectors can take to determine the cost of an inspection. The following resources provide tools, calculations, and other information to help inspectors put their own procedures in place. Online Fee Calculators These tools help inspectors calculate an inspection fee based on the inputted information about the subject property and variables specific…