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This month’s BuildingReports product updates focus on making everyday inspection workflows easier, from managing deficiencies and transferring inspection data to accessing reports and maintaining consistent documentation.

November’s enhancements include improvements to the ServiceTrade integration, expanded healthcare reporting options, greater reliability for ScanSeries on Android, and several updates across the BuildingReports web portal.

Here’s what’s new for November 2026.

ServiceTrade Integration: A More Connected Workflow

We’ve made several enhancements to the BuildingReports ServiceTrade integration to help members manage deficiencies and keep inspection information connected to their existing workflows.

With these updates, members can now:

• Add deficiencies directly to existing jobs: Document deficiencies within the ServiceTrade job that initiated the inspection, without opening a separate window.
• Keep inspection reports connected: Include a shareable link to the BuildingReports inspection report as a comment when adding deficiencies to an existing ServiceTrade job or quote.
• Work with customized ServiceTrade lists: Job Type and Service Line fields now start blank, allowing members to select the appropriate values from their own ServiceTrade lists.

These updates simplify deficiency management and make it easier to keep inspection information accessible across both platforms.

Note: The report-link feature will also be supported in an upcoming ScanSeries mobile release.

ScanSeries for Android (Current Version 1.9.18)

The latest ScanSeries for Android updates focus on improving reliability, maintaining device compatibility, and supporting uninterrupted inspection workflows in the field.

• More dependable inspection transfers: Inspection uploads and downloads now run as a background service, allowing transfers to continue when technicians switch to another app.
• Improved photo upload reliability: Enhanced handling of interrupted connections and session timeouts helps ensure inspection photos are successfully transferred to the web portal.
• Continued handheld compatibility: Updates to the Janam XT4 handheld integration maintain compatibility following recent changes to Google Services.

Together, these enhancements support more dependable inspection workflows and help technicians maintain complete, accurate records in the field.

ScanSeries Healthcare Reporting

We’ve expanded and refined several healthcare reporting formats to provide greater consistency, customization, and clarity across ScanSeries applications.

• Expanded Simplified TJC reporting: Updated Simplified TJC report formats are now available for SafetyScan, SprinklerScan, SuppressionScan, and SecurityScan. These formats follow the same modern layout introduced for FireScan, creating a consistent, customizable reporting experience across the Simplified TJC report family.
• Improved device organization: The FireScan TJC Select Device Group report now includes CO Detectors within the Initiating Devices grouping, supporting more accurate device classification.
• Consistent PE code references: The Discrepancy Report sections of the SprinklerScan and SuppressionScan TJC Select Device Group formats now display PE code references, aligning with the existing FireScan and SafetyScan formats.

These updates give healthcare members more consistent report formats, clearer device organization, and greater flexibility in their inspection documentation.

SafetyScan: Expanded Equipment Reporting

SafetyScan’s modular report formats now include additional equipment details within the Personal Protective Equipment section.

Reports now include Eye Wash Station and Shower Station tables, along with Eye Wash Bottle devices and their associated inspection details.

These additions provide a more complete view of applicable safety equipment within standard SafetyScan reports.

Embedded Codes & Standards

A 2026 NFPA reference option is now available for SecurityScan on the Setup page and in the Codes tab of AccountsManager.

This update gives members the option to select the 2026 reference as they prepare for applicable code requirements.

BRForms

BRForms now provides more consistent handling of default values in text fields.

When a default value is configured on a form, it will automatically populate during inspections and appear on the completed report.

This reduces repetitive data entry and helps keep form information consistent from inspection to final report.

Distribute Reports

Selecting report recipients is now more straightforward with updated controls on the Distribute page.

The previous Invert Selection option has been replaced with Select All and Clear Selections buttons within each user group.

These clearly labeled options make it easier to manage recipient selections when distributing inspection reports.

Get Reports

Two updates make it easier to access inspection attachments and navigate the BuildingReports web portal.

• Complete attachment visibility: The Docs tab within an inspection’s Overview now displays all attached documents and photos, including inspections with more than 25 attachments. This gives users a more complete view of supporting inspection documentation.
• Consistent navigation: The Discrepancy Dashboard button has been renamed DiscrepancyManager, aligning its label with the terminology used throughout the BuildingReports platform.

These improvements make it easier to access inspection information and navigate familiar tools.

Questions About These Updates?

We’re here to help you make the most of these enhancements.

We recommend keeping ScanSeries updated to the latest available version to maintain compatibility and access the newest improvements.

If you have questions about these updates or need assistance with available reporting options, contact your regional Member Success Manager or Member Services.