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Actualizaciones mensuales de productos de BuildingReports® 2026

By Dana Mykytyn | February 12, 2026

¡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 […]

BuildingReports and LIV Announce Integration Partnership to Simplify Fire Compliance Reporting

Fire and life safety technology leaders partner to streamline inspection reporting, reducing manual steps and improving visibility for facilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). SUWANEE, GA, and POCATELLO, ID — January 14, 2026 — BuildingReports, the leading provider of technology-enabled fire and life safety inspection solutions, is proud to announce a new integration partnership with […]
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BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates 2026

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. February 2026 […]
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The Growing Focus on Firestopping Inspections: Why Documentation Matters More Than Ever

Firestopping has always been a critical component of fire and life safety. It plays a key role in containing the spread of fire, smoke, and heat by protecting lives, preserving property, and ensuring code compliance. But as facility standards evolve and regulatory bodies like The Joint Commission, CMS, and NFPA put greater emphasis on inspection […]
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Discrepancy Report – Title Update

By Joanna Ku | November 12, 2024

An item of feedback we’ve received includes the name of the Discrepancy Report.  Several partners requested we change the title from “Discrepancy Report” to “Deficiency Report”, however that doesn’t fit all ScanSeries apps and the preference is to keep these uniform as requested by large facility customers. While researching options we looked at the meaning […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – October 2024

By Joanna Ku | November 12, 2024

BuildingReports is continually evolving, dedicated to offering top-tier fire safety and prevention solutions. The latest enhancements in our offerings and services are a testament to our commitment to progress in order for our Service Membership network to have the most current tools and services for the benefit of their customers. These updates, grounded in the […]

Code Update: NFPA Releases New Standards for 17, 17A, and 96

By Joanna Ku | October 21, 2024

The National Fire Protection Association has provided important 2024 updates for extinguishing and suppression standards. NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems: Widely used to protect paint booth and vehicle systems. The terms “Deficiency” and “Impairment” are now differentiated and examples of each are provided in Annex B. NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – September 2024

By Joanna Ku | October 15, 2024

Stay updated with the latest from BuildingReports. Our commitment to first-class fire safety and prevention solutions remains unwavering, as we consistently enhance our offerings and services in order for our Service Membership network to have the most current tools and services for the benefit of their customers. The most recent updates, designed in response to […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – August 2024

By Joanna Ku | September 10, 2024

Stay in the loop with news of the latest advancements from BuildingReports. Our devotion to top-notch fire safety and prevention solutions remains steadfast, so the BuildingReports Service Membership network has the most up-to-date tools and services for the benefit of their customers. The most recent enhancements, crafted from our member network’s feedback, mirror our unwavering […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – July 2024

By Joanna Ku | August 13, 2024

As the Fire and Life Safety community evolves, we continuously enhance our offerings and services to fulfill the industry’s newest requirements. The latest enhancements to our offerings and services are inspired by member feedback, and insights that allow us to provide the most up-to-date tools and services to support our Service Members and their customers. BRMobile Various updates […]

Barcode Scanner Testing Process

By Joanna Ku | July 30, 2024

Providing our membership network with valuable and actionable support requires us to handle hardware recommendations and requests with the highest priority. Our team performs in-depth research and testing to ensure hardware is reliable and durable enough to withstand the extreme conditions inspectors experience in the field. Our barcode scanning testing is a multi-step process which […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – July 2024

By Joanna Ku | July 9, 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. AccountsManager Updates and corrections to AccountsManager BRForms Miscellaneous BRForms improvements ComplianceAssistant ComplianceAssistant service updates completed to enhance user support Custom Reports Expanded selection of […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – June 2024

By Joanna Ku | June 11, 2024

Keep abreast of the latest developments from BuildingReports. We maintain an unwavering commitment to delivering first-rate fire safety and prevention solutions, continually refining our offerings and services in order for our Service Membership network to have the most current tools and services for the benefit of their customers.. The latest updates, crafted in response to […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates – May 2024

By Joanna Ku | May 13, 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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