Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...

Dr Jimmy Li Chi-ho, Assistant Professor in the School of Science and Technology at HKMU (left), explains that the MR system guides users step by step through the building-inspection process. Hong Kong ...

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- After nearly a decade of primarily outsourcing its building inspection duties, the city has brought those services back in-house. City officials announced Aug. 22 that the ...

An older residential building is undergoing repairs to all of its balconies, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Bal Harbor, Fla. More than 12,000 condominium buildings in Florida are subject to new regulations ...

CM Labs Simulations has added walkaround inspection training to its Motor Grader and Articulated Dump Truck Simulator Training Packs. “At CM Labs, our focus is on providing the most comprehensive ...

In the wake of last month’s deadly building collapse, inspectors from around South Florida have fanned out to review other high-rises for damage in an attempt to avert another tragedy. But Champlain ...

Modern building codes and structural engineering have made our buildings extremely safe places to live and work. However, without the right maintenance and attention, little issues can grow into large ...

It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can move the needle toward addressing public safety ...

Every night (usually right after mail call) is instructor time. During this time, the drill instructor gathers everybody into the day room to go over information you need to learn and usually give you ...

A comprehensive online firestop inspection training and education program has been developed by the International Firestop Council (IFC) for code officials, inspectors and all building trades ...

From legislative hearings to medical appointments, most everything it seems is going virtual amid the COVID-19 pandemic — and building inspections are no exception. Knutson Construction is using ...

Before his recent retirement, Norman Gutierrez was perhaps the Department of Building Inspection’s longest-serving employee. He was hired in 1987 and worked there for 34 years. As such, you see his ...