How many people could you fit inside of your business? Depending on what type of business it is, that number could be different for the same square footage. If you own a business that is visited by a lot of people at once, you might be required by law to have an...

Barns are very unique buildings, and because of this their inspection would be unique. What would an inspection of a barn involve? Usually, safety concerns are a major element of any inspection. Since barns often are located in remote areas, fire hazards should be of...

For any business, it is very important to watch your power usage, since it can add up very quickly. However, if your energy bills all of a sudden become unusually high for no apparent reason, what could be the cause? The answer is that it could be many different...

If you own a large office building, or an apartment complex, usually a complete inspection of every unit would take a lot of time and be very costly. Some property owners in these situations will choose instead to have a representative sampling done for their...

Do you have a leaky roof, but aren’t sure where the leaks are located? Sometimes, it can take a lot of work to find a problem like that since water can travel unseen and pop up in unexpected places. If you are trying to find a leak you might be better off using an IR...

When you're about to get started on a major renovation or addition to your home or business, you might be aware that you need to obtain a building permit, but there are some projects that might not be as obvious. The local building department is responsible for...

The natural reaction when there is a fire is to just grab a fire extinguisher and try to douse the flames, but is this always going to be the right thing to do? Well, it actually depends on what type of fire it is. You might think that all fires are the same, but...

There are many different reasons why elevators are installed in buildings. It could be that it is required by code, or it could be that the building is used by a large number of people with physical conditions that benefit from the use of an elevator. No matter what...

Do you rent or own the building where your business is located? For some, the decision is made for them by availability or finances, but if you have the option to choose, there are some major differences. Compared to when you are buying a home, the downpayment for a...

It is impossible to have a successful rental property without tenants. In a way, your tenants are an investment, so keeping them safe should be important to you. If a tenant were to be hurt, there is also a possibility of a lawsuit, as well as bad press. This is why...