Every commercial building has a unique electrical system dependent on its layout, power demands, and the AHJ. You may be inspecting a single building or a multi-building property. Don’t get…
During a commercial property inspection, inspectors will have the opportunity to inspect buildings that may have multiple water heaters installed together. These are buildings that have a higher demand for…
Dry cleaning is a method by which clothes and fabrics are cleaned using liquid solvents instead of water. While this technique has advantages over traditional “wet” cleaning methods, such as…
Dry cleaners pose environmental and health risks that can persist long after operations end. Properties with a dry cleaning history often carry risks, from indoor vapor exposure to subsurface contamination…
A Win/Loss Analysis is a tool to help inspection companies understand why some proposals result in jobs and others don’t. It helps identify patterns, validate strengths, and uncover blind spots,…
Strategic planning for your commercial property inspection company can feel overwhelming without a clear structure. That’s where a SWOT analysis comes in. It breaks things down into four categories—Strengths, Weaknesses,…
Commercial property inspectors who follow the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties, known as the ComSOP, know that it emphasizes several critical elements that must be identified during…
Commercial property inspectors who adhere to the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties, known as the ComSOP, recognize that several critical elements must be identified during every exterior…
What Is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment? A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a crucial part of the environmental due diligence process in commercial real estate transactions.…
Sanitary catch basins were historically used in older communities to help manage wastewater from properties before it entered the municipal sewer system. Unlike typical catch basins designed for stormwater management,…
Inspectors have flexibility in structuring their operating procedures, and client on-boarding is one of the most critical processes to refine. It begins with the initial inquiry and continues through scheduling…
Commercial property insurance inspections are imperative in the underwriting process. It involves an on-site survey of the property’s condition by a qualified inspector to assess potential risk factors. Such an…