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Stay updated with the latest from BuildingReports! In order for our Service Membership network to have the most current tools and services for the benefit of their customers, we consistently enhance our offerings and services. The most recent updates, designed in response to our member network’s feedback, reflect our dedication to continuous improvement.

FEBRUARY 2025

ScanSeries Reports: More Customization & Clarity

• Branded Standard Reports – We know one size doesn’t fit all, so now you have more cover image options, including healthcare and industrial themes.
• Logo & Branding Improvements – Enhanced support for various image dimensions, sizes, and colors for a cleaner, more professional look.
• FireScan TJC XLSX Reports – Now displaying all attributes for Fast Response devices for better reporting accuracy.
• FireScan TJC & DNV XLSX Reports – Clearer titles at the top of each sheet, showing the building name + tab name for easier navigation.
• SprinklerScan Select System Report – Updated visual theme to match the new standard reports for a more cohesive look.
• Summary Reports – The Welcome page reports now have the same refreshed design as the latest standard reports.

Integrations Enhancements

• IROL Inspection Tracking – Added a status column to show real-time updates on BuildingReports inspections. If corrective actions are completed, the status tag color changes for quick visual confirmation.
• Quick Access to IROL – A new “Go to IROL” button now opens IROL’s site in a new tab.
• Easier Navigation in IROL – A “Back” button has been added to the building address search interface for a smoother experience.
• IROL Checkout Updates – Now accommodates quarterly billing users for a more streamlined process.
• Stop Tracking Resolved Items – If an inspection status is all clear, you can now remove it from your tracked items.
• Building Address Issues? No Problem! – New options allow users to request corrections for missing or incorrect addresses.
• ServiceTrade Job Types – When creating a Job or Quote, you can now choose a Job Type (with “Repair” as the default).

SchedulingManager Enhancements

• Building ID now appears alongside names for calendar events.
• Confirmed events display timestamps for added clarity when viewing or modifying details.

JANUARY 2025

eLearning

• Streamlined the registration process by integrating directly with our eLearning provider. Users now access courses through your web portal without needing a separate account.

Get Reports

• Introduced a feature to notify stakeholders when device repair pricing is updated following an inspection. To send a notification, locate your ScanSeries inspection on the relevant tab of the Get Reports page, select the Service Options icon, then click the Notify button. The notification will include a direct link to the report for easy access to the updated pricing.
• New AHJ export tool for all BuildingReports users. Easily accessible in your portal, this tool makes gathering deficiency data a breeze. With flexible export options, you can pick individual deficiencies, copy all, or export the full list as a CSV file. You can even include passed devices with notes or recommendations. Plus, it pre-formats device-level data for easy pasting into third-party solutions. While we keep expanding our integrations, this feature is here to help you quickly meet local jurisdiction requirements.
• New frequency options have been added to ScanSeries and the Get Reports Frequency pick-list. Now you can designate inspections as ‘Service’ and ‘Daily.’ Please note, these options are not available in SchedulingManager (calendar), Compliance Orgs, National Accounts, or other frequency lists.

IROL

• We announced last month that we have developed a powerful new integration with IROL (Inspection Reports Online) — designed to simplify the way service providers handle fire and life safety system reports. If your company operates in a jurisdiction requiring AHJ submissions through IROL, don’t miss out on this game-changing feature! Contact membersuccess@buildingreports.com to schedule your training and activation.

Notification Manager

• Resolved an issue preventing notifications from being sent for BRForms uploads when using the ‘Inspection Upload’ On Event.

Salesforce Integration

• Introduced a new privilege for custom user roles, granting users access to the SF integration interface.

ScanSeries

• Updated the Test & Inspection Frequency field to include ‘Daily’ and ‘Service’ options, offering more flexibility for daily inspections and service-only reports.