This 3-day virtual online class will leave you with a wealth of information about commercial inspections and how to conduct them. The course will include sample inspection reports, consultants’ reports, and information on quoting inspections, report writing, and relevant business issues. Additionally, this course features Carson Dunlop’s Commercial Inspection ebook, which comes with the course!
Most importantly, you will learn how to get into the commercial inspection business. We will cover everything from business practices to technical inspection, with special emphasis on the “the team approach” to commercial inspections. You will learn where and when a consultant is required, and how to find and work with consultants. Please check with your state for commercial inspection requirements.
This class is approved for 22 ASHI Continuing Education Credits (Not State Approved CE Credits), 10 HIA Membership Education Credits and 20 CREIA Continuing Education Credits.
Day 1
Morning Session (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Introduction
Business Issues, Scope of Work, and Consultants
Specialty Inspection Areas
Afternoon Session (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Commercial Heating Systems
Commercial Exterior Systems
Day 2
Morning Session (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Commercial Structure Systems
Commercial Interior and Insulation
Afternoon Session (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Commercial Roof Systems
Risk Management, Bookings, and Cost Estimating
Day 3
Morning Session (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Commercial Air Conditioning Systems
Commercial Ventilation Systems
Afternoon Session (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Commercial Electrical Systems
Commercial Plumbing Systems
Report Writing
About the Instructor: Richard Weldon
Richard attended the University of Toronto
and obtained his degree in mechanical engineering. He has inspected more than 4,500 residential and
commercial buildings over the course of his 40-year career. In 1997, he cofounded Carson Dunlop
Weldon & Associates Ltd (CDW). While working for Carson Dunlop, he reported on major components such
as structure, building envelope, and mechanical systems.
Richard currently devotes his time to assessing commercial properties, writing numerous articles on
home inspection for publication, and teaching with The ASHI School. His publications cover topics
like commercial inspections, heating systems, and concrete
ASHI Members receive $400 off of the Commercial Class. Please be sure to add your ASHI
number to the registration form to ensure your member discount.