Joanna Ku

An International Celebration of Safe and Sensible StructuresBuildingReports, the leader in web-based inspection reporting, announced today that it is proud to sponsor Building Safety Month this May. The theme, “An International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures” highlights four areas: Energy and Green Building; Disaster Safety and Mitigation; Fire Safety and Awareness; and Backyard Safety.

“BuildingReports is pleased to be participating in this very important initiative,” said Brett Brewster, CEO of BuildingReports. “We are committed to building safety and fire prevention and this event is a great opportunity to remind Building Owners and Managers that code required inspections of their fire & life safety systems can help save lives by ensuring that all devices for these systems are in proper working condition.”

Across the nation, leaders and communities are promoting Building Safety Month and the best way to protect lives and property. When you enter a house or building, most likely you assume that it was properly constructed and safe. Fortunately, your local safety experts work hard to assure building safety and fire prevention every day.

Building safety and fire prevention codes address all aspects of construction, such as structural soundness of buildings, reliability of fire prevention and suppression systems, plumbing and mechanical systems, and energy efficiency and sustainability. To ensure buildings are safe requires the active participation of building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, builders, engineers and others in the construction industry, as well as property owners.

Over the last two years, nearly 4,000 people and more than 70 jurisdictions from across the United States have participated in and supported Building Safety Month. The International Code Council Foundation (ICCF), the non-profit subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC), sponsors Building Safety Month.

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 promotions of three key staff members including Jason Kronz, Dwight Wills, and Chris Dispain.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the promotions of these professionals and look forward to them building on their accomplishments to advance the interests of BuildingReports and our members,” said Brett Brewster, CEO of BuildingReports. “These individuals are an integral part of BuildingReports’ success and we are proud to recognize their substantial achievements.”

Jason Kronz has been appointed President and Chief Technical Officer (CTO). As president and CTO, Kronz will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of BuildingReports and for overseeing the creation and implementation of leading edge web-based reporting technology. Kronz has been with BuildingReports since its inception in 1999 and is responsible for creating its current innovative technology.

Dwight Wills has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Sales. In his new role, Wills is responsible for strategic planning for marketing and sales services for the BuildingReports brand as well as leading external and internal growth strategies. Wills has been with the company since 2002 and most recently served as Director, US Memberships for BuildingReports.

Chris Dispain has been appointed Vice President of Member Services. In this role, Dispain will be responsible for leadership and management of all aspects of Member Services, including providing training, technical support, and proactive assistance to BuildingReports members. Dispain has been with BuildingReports since its start and served as Director of Member Services.

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.

Inspector’s Boot Camp (IBC), sponsored by BuildingReports, has released its 2011 training schedule featuring several new inspection classes. IBC is one of the few resources providing professional training and certification in testing and inspections for the fire and life safety industry and offers training by leading industry experts on every aspect of conducting professional safety inspections in today’s commercial buildings.

The new inspection training includes the following hands-on courses:

• Fire Alarm & Life Safety: May 9th – 13th, 2011
• Extinguishers & Safety Equipment including Kitchen Hoods & Fire Doors: May 16th – 20th, 2011
• Basic Fire Sprinkler: June 27th – July 1st, 2011
• Fire Alarm & Life Safety: Nov 14th – 18th, 2011

“There’s an evident need for more comprehensive training for fire and life safety inspectors,” says Al Lanier, managing director for IBC. “We attribute the new course offerings to the increased demand by service companies and facility managers for advanced inspection and software training.”

IBC students are trained in one of the finest fire service labs in the country at Aiken Technical College’s FAST Lab in Aiken, SC. The FAST Lab includes a variety of fire alarm and working sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and extinguishing and suppression systems from top manufacturers. Students receive 3.6 CEUs for industry certifications, preparation for passing the IMSA Interior Fire Alarm Level I certification and the NAFED/ICC certification examination, as well as pre & post inspection assessments and professional customer interaction.

IBC has been helping build world-class fire and life safety inspection teams since 2005. Dedicated to enhancing the value of inspectors through education, IBC graduates represent some of the leading service providers in the country.

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 unveiled its new FireScan Healthcare, a web-based life safety inspection-reporting format specifically for Healthcare Facilities. Two years in the making, the new Healthcare inspection format is based on guidelines from The Joint Commission and includes the latest EC (Environment of Care) and LS (Life Safety) codes. Each section of the FireScan Healthcare inspection report is grouped by EC & LS codes and prints separate sections for easier binder insertion. Data from previous inspections is integrated into the report to provide facility managers with a complete inspection summary as required by The Joint Commission.

“We wanted to streamline the inspection process for healthcare facilities,” explains Brett Brewster, president and CEO of BuildingReports. “FireScan Healthcare was developed based on The Joint Commission guidelines and feedback from our service member network.”

Specializing in digital inspection and compliance reporting solutions for fire and life safety systems, BuildingReports’ services are available through the world’s largest membership network of 36,000 users and more than 400 inspection and service providers worldwide.

Easy-to-use, BuildingReports innovative technology runs on standard Internet browsers enabling inspectors to scan bar coded devices and upload data with mobile hand-held computers. Inspection results are instantly retrievable from a secure online database 24/7 from any location for flexible property management. BuildingReports’ digital reporting ensures accurate and comprehensive inspections that are fully documented in compliance with regulatory standards. Third Party Verification ensures verifiable, trusted inspection results.

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.