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NFPA Conference & Expo – Chicago, IL: BuildingReports announced that after extensive testing of new generation Android™ and iOS rugged scanning mobile options, that the Linea Pro with iPod Touch or iPhone was the most suitable hardware solution for its networks demanding mobile requirements.

“Users of our ScanSeries apps work on their energy-hungry mobile devices constantly throughout their work-day scanning barcodes and entering inspection results and device data in a myriad of environments, from office buildings to hospitals to industrial plants to oil rigs and mines” explains Jason Kronz, President and Chief Technology Officer of BuildingReports. “We’ve been wanting to expand the mobile hardware options for our ScanSeries users however until now there hasn’t been a new generation rugged barcode scanning device to compete against the proven Palm OS and Windows Mobile devices when it comes to meeting our four cornerstone requirements, durability, battery life, usability and cost.”

The Linea Pro case and barcode scanner provides some protection to an iPhone or iPod Touch, however to make it truly durable BuildingReports will be recommending the optional Rugged outer case that fits snugly over the Linea Pro while keeping the unit small enough to fit into a regular pants pocket. Additionally the Linea Pro has its own battery for the barcode scanner that also provides auxiliary power to the iPhone or iPod Touch for long inspection days. Multiple factors are considered in regards to the Usability of a device such as form factor, ease-of-use, connectivity, etc. all of which the combined iOS Linea Pro device fully caters for and at an anticipated low price point in comparison to previously recommended mobile rugged scanning devices or kits.

Several companies have been selected from BuildingReports’ worldwide network of Service Members to beta test the Linea Pro/iPod Touch units and new ScanSeries iOS apps. The beta testing period is expected to last several months after which BuildingReports will offer turn-key kits including iPod Touch, Linea Pro barcoding case, Rugged outer case and pre-loaded BuildingReports mobile inspection apps through their online catalog.

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.

BuildingReports, the trusted leader in web-based inspection reporting, is pleased to announce the release of SuppressionScan Version 3.0. The new version of SuppressionScan is the most extensive application upgrade BuildingReports has undertaken to date and is available network-wide to all SuppressionScan users.

“This has been the largest and most difficult application upgrade in BuildingReports history,” explained Jason Kronz, President and Chief Technology Officer of BuildingReports. “We appreciate the assistance of our beta testers and the feedback and recommendations of all our SuppressionScan users.”

The successful upgrade of SuppressionScan 3.0 includes improvements to existing devices, additional new devices and several new features designed directly from member feedback.

SuppressionScan 3.0 improvements include:

• Foam Systems can be documented in full with new device types for Foam Tank, Foam Proportioner and Foam Distribution Device
• Addition of Cartridge and Cylinder device types
• Additional devices have been added for Kitchen System inspections, including the ability to list equipment layout, left to right
• Major improvements to the existing Agent Tank device with more information carried over from prior inspections
• Addition of System Type “Early Warning Detection”
• Increased Manufacturer List
• Damper device type has been added
• Addition of Maintenance Bypass Switch with the ability to record the outputs bypassed
• Sequence of Operations can now be entered onto the PDA and appears in its own section of the report
• Addition of “Signature Capture” for the Technician/Inspector and the Building Owner Representative

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.

The BuildingReports’ network has officially surpassed one million inspections. Since introducing their innovative, cloud based, digital reporting service and mobile bar code technology, BuildingReports has established itself as the most trusted leader in web-based inspection reporting software for the fire, security and life safety industry.

“We’re proud of what BuildingReports has accomplished in just a few short years,” said Jason Kronz, President and CTO of BuildingReports. ”I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our members for helping us achieve this incredible industry milestone.”

BuildingReports operates the world’s largest network of independent service organizations and facility managers completing inspections in hundreds of thousands of buildings worldwide.

Easy to use, BuildingReports’ innovative technology automates and streamlines inspections producing more accurate, secure and verifiable results that are fully documented in compliance with regulatory standards.

Inspection reporting results are instantly retrievable from a secure online database 24/7 from anywhere. BuildingReports delivers device specific inspection reports with more detail than any other system. Our Third Party Verification ensures verifiable, trusted inspection results. For more information, visit www.buildingreports.com.

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.

BuildingReports, the leader in web-based inspection reporting solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of their new international company – BuildingReports Latin America, S.R.L.

“Our Latin American Company is key to our expansion into Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean,” said Brett Brewster, CEO of BuildingReports. “As we continue to grow, we remain focused on bringing all of our members the latest in cutting edge inspection reporting technology.”

The new company expands BuildingReports’ current international footprint with existing members in North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East, supporting its aggressive international growth plans.

“The new office in Costa Rica will allow us to more effectively service our current member base while growing our network throughout the regions,” said Lindsey Riley, Director of Business Development, BuildingReports Latin America, S.R.L.

BuildingReports Latin America, S.R.L. will be able to service both Spanish and English speaking members’ technical support and training needs through Member Services Manager, Christian Andersen.

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.

BuildingReports, the leader in web-based inspection reporting, has announced the release of Service Manager, the fourth application in their ManagerSeries product line.

Service Manager is a web-based service-dispatch add-on module that seamlessly integrates with other ManagerSeries modules (Accounts, Notifications and Scheduling Managers). Service Manager allows easy, flexible management of service events within members’ on-line accounts. Users can create, track and dispatch service appointments as well as manage workflow through multiple on-line calendar interfaces. Using Service Manager, field staff can update service tickets remotely before, during and after service appointments.

Features

• Permits users to communicate and confirm upcoming appointments automatically via email
• SMS dispatching allows field staff to receive real-time notification of service events to any cell phone
• In-field service staff can edit and complete digital service tickets on any internet-connected computer, netbook, tablet touch-screen smart-phone or PDA
• Signature capture on any device
• Allows user-entered database of system components, materials and labor rates for efficient service ticket creation
• Convenient tracking of service pricing and technician hours

Web Browser Compatibility

Using Web 2.0 technologies, Service Manager provides users with a desktop application-like feel. The ability to send and receive data or enter information instantly makes BuildingReports’ ManagerSeries the most efficient online service management solution on the market.

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.

Over 40 business leaders assembled in Metro Atlanta on October 10-12, for BuildingReports’ Inaugural Members Conference. The invitation-only event was held at the exclusive Chateau Élan Winery and Resort and included top-level executives and managers from fire and life safety service providers across the country.

The Conference featured concurrent educational sessions that focused on improving business through new revenue streams and marketing tools along with leveraging BuildingReports’ inspection services. Presenters provided strategies for developing successful sales and training programs as well as establishing solid partnerships through BuildingReports’ member network. Highlights of the conference also included:

• Keynote by Joe Siderowicz, AfterMarket Consulting Group
• Showcasing the latest hand-held inspection technology
• Marketing BuildingReports Services
• First look at global statistics and national averages
• Best Inspector – Global Network Awards Dinner

“We wanted to show gratitude to our members for their support and help them expand their business in this challenging economy,” said Jason Kronz, president of BuildingReports. “BuildingReports inspection technology and services helps differentiate our members from their competition and in turn bring value to their customers.”

BuildingReports also gave members a sneak peak into future service offerings and new products on the horizon. The Conference will be a key part of BuildingReports’ continuing and multifaceted efforts to serve their member network through cutting-edge inspection technology, top-level training and member support.

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.

BuildingReports, the leader in web-based inspection reporting solutions, is proud to announce the release of FireScan 3.0. The enhanced version of FireScan is the third generation in BuildingReports’ ScanSeries inspection reporting applications.

“FireScan™ is our flagship product,” said Jason Kronz, president of BuildingReports. “We are continually improving our inspection reporting technology so that our members have the best fire, security and life safety inspection compliance tools in the industry.”

Several new features added to FireScan 3.0 include:

• Supports Digital Signatures: Capture Inspector and Building Representative signatures in the field and display them on the inspection report
• New Device Types added: Masterbox (Initiating), Multi-Criteria Detector (Initiating), Bell/Strobe (Indicating), Egress Markers (Indicating), Signage (Indicating), System Documents (Control)
• Incorrect PDA Date Detection: Users receive a warning when PDAs have an incorrect date
• Customizable Device List View: Select and adjust desired column dimensions
• New device location and manufacturing field selections
• Duct Detector Changes: Added Function field with the following options: Air Duct, Door Release, Elevator Recall, Pre-Action System, Smoke Compartment, Shunt Trip
• Heat Detector Changes: Added Combination to Type field options. Added Function field with the following options: Air Duct, Door Release, Elevator Recall, Pre-Action System, Smoke Compartment, Shunt Trip

BuildingReports has made FireScan 3.0 available online for all FireScan users. For more information on BuildingReports inspection reporting products, visit www.buildingreports.com

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.

BuildingReports, the leader in web-based inspection reporting, announced the release of BRForms, a new application for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users. BRForms is a paper form replacement application that will allow customers to instantly access online information from the convenience of their iOS devices.

“The new BRForms application provides an unparalleled method of automated forms distribution, availability, and accessibility for our customers,” said Brett Brewster, CEO of BuildingReports.

BRForms’ web-based features give users the flexibility to create new forms or to choose from a variety of standard and custom documents in the BuildingReports Forms Library. Over 40 different form elements allow users to quickly convert existing paper forms into digital documents including work orders, maintenance reports, service requests and inspections. Users can complete forms on their mobile computers and upload them to company web sites.

Unlike paper forms, BRForms can be dated for easy tracking and conveniently stored in a secure online database for immediate access and distribution. Completed forms are available 24/7 and users can print, download or simply view their information online.

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.