Boulder, Colo. (October 22, 2026) — The Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®) recently provided a private training class to Sherwin-Williams’ construction project engineers and property management teams. The class was held at Sherwin-Williams University (SWU) Mid-Western Division in Cleveland, Ohio.
Sherwin-Williams owns and manages more than 4,000 buildings throughout North America and the Caribbean, and constructs as many as 80 new buildings each year. Its engineers and project management teams are responsible for both new construction and the ongoing maintenance of the company’s entire property portfolio.
CCPIA® developed the curriculum based on the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Buildings (ComSOP) with content customized around Sherwin-Williams’ specific building types and inspection objectives. In addition to classroom instruction, participants completed three instructor-led mock building inspections including office buildings and a retail store.
The mock inspections surfaced several significant conditions. Students identified a one-year-old packaged HVAC unit had been installed with improper overcurrent protection. The circuit breaker supplying power to the unit was substantially larger than the maximum size specified on its data plate. At the retail building, structural issues were also identified in the masonry walls.
“It was a privilege to work with the Sherwin-Williams team, it made for an outstanding class. We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide education and look forward to supporting their continued success”, said Rob Claus, Director of Education at CCPIA®.
Students gather for the exterior inspection
Students assess HVAC equipment
Student access the roof
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CCPIA® is a nonprofit trade organization dedicated to providing education and training to support the success of commercial property inspectors. The association offers live and online training programs and awards the CCPIA® Certified Commercial Property Inspector designation.