What was your favorite part of Inspection World 2012?
“Mike O’Casey. I always enjoy this talented gifted and exceptional speaker. It’s all about the presenters and when you get those rare gems that do an extraordinary job, that just brings it home.”
If there was one thing that you could change about Inspection World 2012, what would it be?
“The cost associated with attending a conference. The economy right now, it’s a challenge for a lot of the gals and guys…make it more affordable!”
Home Inspection Training Course Offerings at-a-Glance
Manufactured Homes Inspection Certificate
The course is designed to familiarize home inspectors with dwellings constructed under the federal authority, National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS) administrated by the US Department of Urban Development (HUD). Participants will learn... Read More...
Commercial Inspection Management Certificate
Upon completion of this class, students will be more knowledgeable regarding the facilitation of a commercial inspection and the various related systems and components they will encounter that differ from residential inspection. Students will also be more knowledgeable regarding then... Read More...
Infrared Practical Inspection Certificate
United Infrared, Inc. (UI) is the largest network of certified thermographers in the world and a full-service infrared training organization, with experts in many applications of infrared thermography (IRt). UI is now offering a training program catering to home inspectors who are interested in adding... Read More...
Foundation Evaluations
This 2-hour instructional session is a primer on the types of residential foundations typically encountered by home inspectors, how to properly inspect them, and reporting on foundation defects. This session will increase the knowledge and the confidence of the participant with regard to... Read More...
LAM, EPDM & MOD Bitumen Roofing Inspections
This session will cover dimensional shingle, modified bitumen and EPDM roofing in an easy to understand format. Seasoned inspectors typically know the basic items to look for; but did you ever wonder; what actually are dimensional shingles? What is the difference between rolled... Read More...
Exterior Finishings and Flashings
This session is a two hours course which introduces participants to the various aspects of exterior finish and flashing including inspection scope and limitations, criteria for inspecting and inspection reporting requirements. This class is applicable to anyone desiring to learn about existing residential... Read More...
Extreme Weather Heating Systems
This session will cover cold weather heating systems such as steam boilers and hot water boilers in an easy to understand format. Seasoned inspectors typically know the basic items to look for; but did you ever wonder; what actually are the specific components names and functions?... Read More...
Hands-on Electrical Panel Inspections
Thissession will cover a brief history of alternating current and inspection of electric panel boards exclusively. We will discuss modalities and evidences of failures and/or improper installations and review many actual case studies. This session will review installations from 30-Ampere 120-Volts... Read More...
Engineered Wood Products Inspections
Engineered wood products (EWP) such as I-joists and LVLs are commanding an ever increasing role in residential construction. Traditional wood framing methods for dimension lumber do not necessarily conform to EWP installation specifications and as a result, many EWP construction violations... Read More...
The Old House Specialist
This session will cover inspecting vintage homes and evaluating conditions found in home inspections of older equipment. The goal of the class will help to show how to recognize and understand the subtleties of inspecting older home and how to properly report your findings both verbally and in... Read More...
Inspecting Radon Mitigation Systems
This one and one half hour presentation will cover what radon gas is, where it comes from, how it enters homes and its health affects on humans. We will then examine what is required to test for radon and what advantages a home inspector has if they become licensed/certified to do so... Read More...
Inspecting Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
This session will cover fireplaces and wood stoves in an easy to understand format. Seasoned inspectors typically know the basic items to look for; but did you ever wonder; what actually are the specific components names and functions? What can be done to reduce wood stove clearances to... Read More...
Expert Panel Luncheon
This session is a one and one-half hours course during which participants pose questions to the expert panel regarding the various aspects of home and commercial inspection scope and limitations, criteria for inspecting, risk management, safety, and inspection reporting requirements. This class is... Read More...
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Software Shootout: Ever wanted to see some of the top software programs demonstrated during the same session so you can really compare their features and functionality? This 2 hour session was created for you. 4-6 of the top inspection reporting software companies will go head to head comparing their programs showing everyone just how they work with importing photos, creating comments libraries, summaries and more. Don't miss this exciting event.
