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Surviving the Field: Successfully Retrieving Inspection Data from a Destroyed Mobile Device

By Joanna Ku | April 16, 2025

Recently, one of our customers presented our Member Services team with a device data recovery challenge that put our hardware expertise to the test. From the photos, you can see the extreme damage suffered by this mobile scanner in the field. This device was accidentally left on top of a technician’s work truck, fell off […]

Actualizaciones mensuales de productos de BuildingReports® 2025

¡Manténgase actualizado con las últimas novedades de BuildingReports! Para que nuestra red de miembros de servicio tenga las herramientas y los servicios más actualizados para el beneficio de sus clientes, mejoramos constantemente nuestras ofertas y servicios. Las actualizaciones más recientes, diseñadas en respuesta a los comentarios de nuestra red de miembros, reflejan nuestra dedicación a […]
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BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates 2025

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. APRIL 2025 […]
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BuildingReports Seamless Integration with IROL – Simplifying Inspection Reporting!

Inspection reporting just got easier! BuildingReports is excited to introduce a powerful new integration with IROL (Inspection Reports Online) — designed to simplify the way service providers handle fire and life safety system reports. IROL, a trusted BuildingReports partner, provides a robust compliance submission platform that connects property owners, service providers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction […]
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Fire Inspection Tools Blog Post

By Joanna Ku | September 11, 2014

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in 2001 there were more than 85,000 nonresidential fires resulting in direct property loss estimated at over $2.4 billion. To mitigate the sizable risk, organizations such as the Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have long advocated a balanced approach. That is to […]

Healthcare Facility Life Safety Compliance

By Joanna Ku | August 6, 2014

As a sponsor of the 51st American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition August 3-6 in Chicago, Illinois, BuildingReports provider event goers with an early glimpse at healthcare facility compliance performance. The data and analysis are based on data from the inaugural Fire & Life Safety Inspection Benchmark Report. In addition, […]

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