Your service area comes into play in many aspects of your business, from marketing and advertising to pricing and fees. Service area parameters differ significantly by specific locations in the…
Regardless of a commercial property’s size, use, or location, various maintenance activities must be performed, including general upkeep, emergency repairs, and special inspections, such as those required by an insurance…
When a commercial property inspector provides his/her report to the client, that report is for the client’s sole use. The legal concept of “privity of contract” applies here. Privity of…
The Glossary of Terms below will help the inspector use the proper terminology in their commercial property inspection report. Consider uploading it to your reporting software, along with the CCPIA…
When a commercial property inspector provides a due diligence report (i.e., an inspection report or environmental assessment) as part of their client’s commercial real estate (CRE) transaction, it is for…
Terms You Should Know: wind uplift: The upward-acting pressure on a roof’s components resulting from wind traveling across the roof. windward: The side of the building that’s facing the wind.…
Terms You Should Know: post-tensioning: a pre-stressing technique where steel strands are tensioned after the concrete is cast pre-stressed: concrete that undergoes internal stresses from reinforcing steel strands to offset…
Knowing who your client is, including their stake in the property and goals for the inspection, is key to providing a winning proposal. Some clients may be new to the…
The commercial property inspector should typically expect to propose a quote for a job in one of two ways: solely over the phone; or in a written proposal. The latter…
Once the inspector establishes a fee for his/her services, he or she needs to present it to their client for approval and acceptance. Unlike a residential inspection, where the inspector…
(Last updated: March 31, 2020) I. Introduction II. What Is COVID-19? III. Resources to Track the Spread of COVID-19 in North America and Globally IV. Resources to Track Legislation Related…
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® There is nothing better than being your own boss and earning your living with your own two hands. The joy of going out in the morning…