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Branding Considerations for Commercial Property Inspection Companies
Company branding refers to the unique identity and image of a business. It involves elements like logos, colors, taglines, marketing pieces, and the overall marketing strategy that collectively shapes how…
What Inspectors Should Know About Bowstring Trusses
Introduction Bowstring trusses are a distinctive architectural element that can add elegance and character to a building’s design. This style of truss features a horizontal bottom with a swooping arched…
Inspecting Multifamily Properties
Simply put, there are different inspection standards that exist for multifamily properties. A multifamily property is defined as any property that provides accommodation for more than one dwelling unit. Multifamily…
Roof System Overview: Steep-Slope vs. Low-Slope
The difference between the inspection of steep-slope roofs and low-slope roofs is mainly one of complexity. Steep-Slope: Typical Construction Steep-slope construction is generally as follows, starting with the roof support…
Understanding the Life Expectancy of Commercial Building Systems
Every commercial building system and component has an estimated life expectancy—the expected number of years it will remain operational or useful until it needs to be replaced or requires maintenance.…
Getting Started in Commercial Property Inspections: Selling Commercial Inspections
Building a commercial property inspection business takes time, effort, and money. Being able to sell commercial property inspections is at the heart of running a business. However, selling this type…
Getting Started in Commercial Inspections: Moving from Residential to Commercial Inspections
The move between residential and commercial inspection, on paper, can look like a monumental leap, but is it really? Before considering the move between residential and commercial property inspections, there…
Life Safety Inspection: Fire Sprinkler Room and Related Components
Understanding the Scope of a Fire Sprinkler System Inspection The scope for inspecting fire sprinkler systems for commercial property inspectors is specific and minimal. The ComSOP inspection requirements include verifying…
Office Suite Inspection: What Inspectors, Lessors, and Buyers Need to Know
An office building inspection involves the inspection of an entire office building. It may cover anything within the property lines, plus multiple floors and tenant spaces. An office suite inspection…
Getting Started as a Commercial Property Inspector: Preliminary Walk-Through Procedure
The preliminary walk-through survey is the commercial property inspector’s top priority. It can be the difference between a merely satisfactory inspection and an exceptional one. It can also make a…
Inspecting Stairways, Railings, and Guards at Commercial Buildings
Stairways and their related features, such as steps, handrails, and guards, must be adequately designed, installed, and maintained to prevent slip-and-fall accidents. Commercial property inspectors can provide building owners and…