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BuildingReports Seamless Integration with IROL – Simplifying Inspection Reporting!

By Joanna Ku | January 31, 2025

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 […]

Actualizaciones mensuales de productos de BuildingReports®: Diciembre de 2024

Cada mes, compartimos las últimas actualizaciones y mejoras de nuestras herramientas y servicios para garantizar que nuestra red de miembros de servicio esté equipada para brindar a sus clientes un servicio y soporte excepcionales. ¡Lea a continuación nuestras últimas mejoras! AccountManager Los campos de notas de edificio se ajustaron para capturar un máximo de 5000 […]
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BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – December 2024

Every month, we share the latest updates and improvements to our tools and services to ensure our Service Membership network is equipped to provide their customers with exceptional service and support. Read below for our latest enhancements! AccountManager Building note fields were adjusted to capture a maximum of 5,000 characters to support standardization and streamlining […]
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BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – November 2024

Get the most recent information about BuildingReports. Our steadfast commitment to top-tier fire safety and prevention solutions stands strong as we persistently elevate our services and offerings in order for our Service Membership network to have the most current tools and services for the benefit of their customers. Our latest updates, fashioned based on feedback […]
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BuildingReports releases ScanSeries version 1.1.30 for Android

By Joanna Ku | January 11, 2016

BuildingReports is pleased to announce the latest release of ScanSeries for Android. The latest update features a number of improvements and enhancements for the leading fire and life safety inspection application, including: Merge feature has a new workflow for easier merging of reports from two mobile devices Local Bluetooth merging also now available for paired […]

Inspector’s Boot Camp Basic Fire Alarm Training 2016 Schedule Announced

By Joanna Ku | November 18, 2015

Inspector’s Boot Camp, a leading training resource for the Fire and Life Safety industry, has announced 2016 dates for its week-long Basic Fire Alarm Inspection Training in Aiken, SC: March 13-18, 2016 May 22-17, 2016 November 6-11, 2016 Dedicated to enhancing the value of inspectors through education, certification, and quality hands-on building inspection training using […]

Important NFPA Code updates to ScanSeries & Reports

By Joanna Ku | October 29, 2015

As a result of frequent requests from healthcare format users using SprinklerScan, there is a NFPA 25 1998 edition year option now available for SprinklerScan on the Setup page and Building Edit page. This will allow the 1998 edition year to be automated on the cover page and will provide members with the 1998 NFPA […]

BuildingReports releases ScanSeries version 1.1.17 for Android

By Joanna Ku | October 21, 2015

The latest release of ScanSeries for Android includes several improvements and fixes and is available immediately. Version 1.1.17 update includes the following changes: Added redesigned Date Picker feature for better user experience. Added better compatibility for various screen sizes to decrease user interface issues on unsupported devices. Improved barcode scanning experience on the supported Janam […]

New ScanSeries Feature for iOS and Android: Device Discrepancy Report Images

By Joanna Ku | August 19, 2015

Available now, ScanSeries iOS version 2.3.41 and ScanSeries for Android version 1.0.99 can be downloaded in their respective app stores. Read the full article for important information about each new release. New feature for ScanSeries for iOS and Android Users Discrepancy Photos Added: New feature allows Image/DocDrive support for adding photos of Discrepancies to Failed […]

New Account Manager Role Improves Field Service, Increases Security

By Joanna Ku | August 12, 2015

BuildingReports is pleased to introduce an addition to the Administrator, Manager, Manager/Inspector, Inspector and Custom User role types: Account Manager. The addition of this new feature is in response to requests from our valued Service Members, and is another example of why your feedback is so valuable. The Account Manager role is a new user […]

VSR Magazine examines how technology is “Fixing Field Service”

By Joanna Ku | June 16, 2015

A June 15th article by Julie Ritzer Ross in VSR Magazine took an interesting look at several technologies (including BuildingReports and our hardware partners at Janam) that helping companies overcome obstacles and deliver better field service. the author writes, “Long mired in paper, pens, and clipboards, field service organizations are fast gravitating towards technology for […]

Is your sales team effectively selling services, or just selling the company short?

By Joanna Ku | April 9, 2015

“A business absolutely devoted to service will have only one worry about profits. They will be embarrassingly large.” – Henry Ford Selling a product is a far different prospect than selling a service. Generally, buyers will know the fundamentals of what your product is, how it works and maybe even why they need it. Services […]

BuildingReports Partners with Janam for Custom XM5 Camera-less Scanning Device

By Joanna Ku | March 17, 2015

BuildingReports has partnered with Janam to offer a new custom device, built specifically for the inspection of high-security and restricted areas where devices with cameras are prohibited. The Janam XM5 provides the same benefits as other ruggedized devices from Janam, but the new custom device allows us to provide an alternative for those Service Members […]

Fire Sprinkler Inspection Training – Building Reports

By Joanna Ku | February 3, 2015

Inspector’s Boot Camp, a leading training resource for the Fire and Life Safety industry, is proud to announce its partnership with Liberty Mutual to present a week-long, in-depth automatic Automatic Fire Sprinkler Inspection Boot Camp. The event is currently scheduled for June 1-5, 2015 at Liberty Mutual’s state-of-the-art fire labs in Wausau, Wisconsin. This event […]

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