The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly meeting hosted by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for inspectors across the nation to gather and discuss business development opportunities and strategies. This month the focus was on pricing strategies and business development. Participants share their experiences, advice on determining pricing per square foot,…
About this video: This video highlights the importance of establishing routine procedures that are followed during every inspection. A key strategy is using the macro and micro inspection approach during the exterior portion of an inspection. The macro view pertains to looking at the building from a distance, while the micro view refers to a…
About this video: Join Rob Claus for an informal walk-through of Main Street in Longmont, CO, where he will inspect exterior features of commercial buildings for any issues, assess their overall condition, and learn about common construction and repair practices in the area. We encourage all commercial property inspectors to conduct this exercise in their…
In this episode of “Building Your Business,” host Rob Claus interviews Levi Nelson, an expert logo designer from InterNACHI®. The discussion focuses on the significance of logos in marketing and building a business identity for commercial property inspectors. The main discussion points include: Importance of Logos Logos are crucial for first impressions and branding. Logos…
The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly meeting hosted by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for inspectors across the nation to gather and discuss business development opportunities and strategies. This month we discussed: Developing inspection software and templates Using proposals to clarify expectations between the company and clients Emailing proposals Considerations…
The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly meeting hosted by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for inspectors across the nation to gather and discuss business development opportunities and strategies. This month we discussed: InterNACHI’s Professional Inspectors Convention Inspecting older buildings with a focus on historical code issues Adding Building Load Inspections…
About this video: Follow Dillon Winiecki as he inspects multiple split-system units located at a commercial property. A split system is designed to move heat from the inside of a building to the outside (interior to exterior), and the air leftover from moving heat is cool. Since these systems rely on the movement of air,…
About this video: The preliminary walk-through survey is the quintessential procedure for gaining an advantageous position in the inspection process right from the start. The preliminary walk-through is an informal initial survey of the entire property. Its purpose is to familiarize yourself with the subject property and to identify potential issues. We are looking for…
About this video: Section 6.5.10 Attic Ventilation and Insulation of the ComSOP states inspectors are required to inspect the insulation in unfinished spaces. This applies to commercial warehouses where insulation may be loose and exposed and relates to protecting the thermal envelope of the building. Commercial property inspectors should thoroughly scan the underside of roof…
About this video: An incline dock slopes away from the building and the dock and provides a gradual upward angle for loading and unloading operations. Since the loading dock is positioned on an incline, drainage is less of a concern compared to docks that are level or on a decline. The more concerning items pertain…
About this video: A loading dock leveler, also referred to as a load leveler, is a piece of equipment commonly found at loading docks in commercial and industrial buildings. Its primary function is to bridge the height difference between the loading dock and the truck bed or trailer. It provides safe and efficient transfer of…
About this video: There are two viewpoint approaches that commercial property inspectors should employ to assess cracks: Micro viewpoint: Assessing the building from close proximity. Macro viewpoint: Assessing the building from a distance. Each approach provides inspectors with different information. While the micro viewpoint may limit the inspector’s view and understanding of identified conditions, the…
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