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BuildingReports supports Convergint Technologies during their Partner Night 2014 at the The Woodlands Resort and Convention Center in Houston, TX February 24, 2014.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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BuildingReports is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of field beta testing on the Linea Pro 5 scanning sled. Following the 2013 launch of ScanSeries™ for iOS and the immediate availability of the Linea Pro 5, BuildingReports members now have an extensive range of Apple iOS options for field inspections including iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5th generation iPod Touch.

The following Linea Pro sleds and kits are immediately available via the online catalog or through emailing memberservices@buildingreports.com.

Linea Pro 4 for iPhone 4 and 4S – Bring Your Own Device (iPhone not included)
Linea Pro 5 for iPhone 5 and 5S – Bring Your Own Device (iPhone not included)
Linea Pro 5 Turn-Key Wi-Fi Kit – includes Linea Pro 5 case and 32GB 5th Generation iPod Touch

While ScanSeries™ iOS will load on any iPhone or iPod Touch, in order to overcome limited battery life and slow camera scanning capabilities while inspecting, BuildingReports only supports using your mobile device in conjunction with a ruggedized Linea Pro scanning sled (similar to a phone cover) with built-in laser barcode scanner, mag stripe reader and auxiliary long-life battery.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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BuildingReports is pleased to announce the launch of ScanSeries™ for Apple iOS. Exclusive to members of the BuildingReports network, ScanSeries™ iOS includes the entire suite of inspections apps including FireScan®, SecurityScan®, SprinklerScan®, SuppressionScan® and SafetyScan® (previously ExtinguisherScan).

Available for immediate download from the App Store by selecting this link https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/brscanseries/id672855505?mt=8 or searching under ” BuildingReports” and selecting the ScanSeries app from our range of iOS mobile applications.

While ScanSeries™ iOS will load on any iPhone or iPod Touch, in order to overcome limited battery life and slow camera scanning capabilities while inspecting, BuildingReports only supports using your mobile device in conjunction with a ruggedized Linea Pro scanning sled (similar to a phone cover) with built-in laser barcode scanner, mag stripe reader and auxiliary long-life battery.

Extensive beta testing revealed the Linea Pro 4 units for the iPhone 4 and 4s are extremely stable, likely due to its years of use in Apple’s own retail stores. BuildingReports has Linea Pro 4 sleds immediately available, order via the online catalog or through emailing memberservices@buildingreports.com. The Linea Pro 4 sleds are considered a BYOD item (Bring Your Own Device) so members would need to use or purchase their own iPhone 4 or 4s, which are currently available from all major telecommunications carriers for free with a term contract.

Beta testing is ongoing for the recently released Linea Pro 5 sleds that work in conjunction with the iPod Touch 5, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. The manufacturer has been immediately responsive with early teething issues revealed during the beta testing process, which is anticipated to conclude in early 2014.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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BuildingReports today announced the ExtinguisherScan® inspection application has been renamed SafetyScan®. While the application continues to provide for NFPA 10 inspections of Fire Extinguishers, feedback from the BuildingReports Membership Network indicated a name change would assist facilities comprehend the expanded capabilities of the solution.

“When we released ExtinguisherScan in 2001 most of the devices within the application were primarily based around Fire Extinguishers and their peripheral equipment” explained Jason Kronz, President and Chief Technology Officer. “12 years later the application has expanded greatly to include more safety devices such as Defibrillators, Breathing Apparatus, First Aid equipment, Exit and Emergency Lights, Fire Doors, etc. and the name of the application needed to reflect it’s current role in the marketplace”.

SafetyScan® is part of the ScanSeries™ suite of inspection applications and is immediately available for Palm OS and Windows Mobile scanning PDA’s from the download section of the BuildingReports website. Additionally all ScanSeries™ applications including SafetyScan® will be available for specific Apple iOS devices in the coming weeks with users able to download directly from the App Store. All corresponding web-based reports and online report sections now also reflect the new name.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2013— BuildingReports, the most trusted name in compliance reporting, has surpassed 1.6 million safety inspections through its member network of more than 600 Fire, Life Safety and Security companies – the industry’s largest.

With more than a decade of safety inspection reporting experience and more than 120 million inspected devices to date, no other company has the breadth of industry expertise as BuildingReports. BuildingReports’ technology replaces manual safety inspections through barcode scanning technology and online reports. This provides more accurate, secure and verifiable inspection results that are fully documented and in compliance with regulatory standards.

“A year and a half after BuildingReports first surpassed one million inspections, we are more than halfway to the next million,” said Jason Kronz, President and CTO of BuildingReports. “We attribute this accelerated growth to our large member network of qualified inspection professionals as we raise the industry bar for inspection reporting.”

BuildingReports makes safety inspection reporting results instantly retrievable from a secure online database 24/7 from anywhere. Building owners and safety officials no longer have to wait for paper reports, allowing them to address any potential issues faster.

“We are working on some new initiatives that we believe will positively impact the compliance reporting industry as a whole,” said Kronz. “Additionally, we have rebranded our website to better represent our solutions, member network and areas of expertise and the new layout streamlines navigation based on visitors’ needs and roles.”

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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BuildingReports to showcase networked mobile service and inspection technology at the CWSI Annual Distributors Summit October 23-25 at the GALLERY one Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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BuildingReports welcomes network members to their 2013 Partners Conference October 2-4 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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Next Inspector’s Boot Camp slated for Nov. 11-15, 2013. Register for more information or to reserve a seat.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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BuildingReports showcases expanded healthcare reporting solutions for mobile field inspections at ASHE 2013 Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition July 21-24 in Atlanta, GA.

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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NFPA Conference & Expo – Chicago, IL: BuildingReports, the trusted leader in web-based inspection reporting, today launched an expanded ScanSeries Healthcare inspection solution at the 2013 NFPA Conference and Expo.

New ExtinguisherScan and SprinklerScan Healthcare formats were made possible due to a major programming enhancement recently completed by the BuildingReports development team. The enhancement allows the current and historical inspection data for each individual device to generate dynamically within a single compliance report. The existing FireScan Healthcare report has been upgraded with the enhancement provided complimentary to the BuildingReports network of Member Service Companies, Facilities and Fire Officials.

“With the new programming enhancements and additional Healthcare reporting formats, BuildingReports’ ScanSeries offers a formidable compliance package for medical centers and healthcare facilities,” explains Jason Kronz, President and Chief Technology Officer of BuildingReports. “The new formats were developed based on Accreditation Organization guidelines and feedback from our 600 strong service member network and their 5500 hospital and medical facility clients.”

Healthcare facilities must provide detailed inspection reports to accreditation organizations like The Joint Commission, DNV Healthcare (Det Norske Veritas) and HFAP (Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program) during accreditation surveys of their facilities. BuildingReports’ ScanSeries Healthcare reporting formats are specifically designed to meet the rigorous reporting requirements defined by these organizations. For example the formats for review by The Joint Commission surveyors include their latest EC (Environment of Care) and LS (Life Safety) codes.

ScanSeries Healthcare formats include features such as:

  • Data from previous inspections is integrated into the report to provide facility managers with a complete inspection summary as required by accreditation organizations
  • Inspection data for each individual device is automatically generated into the corresponding interval field or column
  • Inspected devices are split into accreditation organization standards and/or NFPA standards throughout every section of the report and print separately for easy binder insertion
  • Hyperlinked code headings for rapid report navigation

About BuildingReports
Building-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices—ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements—as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.

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