A Tale of Two Attorneys
Many years ago, at a California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) conference, I spoke with several inspectors who’d read a couple of dueling articles between me and a local CREIA […]
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President’s Message – Make Your Voice Heard
Just as many aspects of our profession have changed since then, so have aspects of the way we conduct the business of our Society.
Managing Risk Claim 11: Septic
A home inspector received a letter from his client’s attorney demanding that he pay to repair “the failed septic system” and a number of other defects his clients had found in their new home.
A Mile-High Milestone of Cooperation
The new Home Energy Score pilot program in Denver, Colorado, combines home inspectors and technology for a successful model of public policy.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are receptacles (outlets) or circuit breakers installed to provide ground fault protection for all or part of an electrical circuit.
Coastal Decks: Red Rust on Decks Is a Safety Warning
It is common knowledge that decks near the beach have daily exposure to sea spray (saltwater), and that the red rust on nail heads and red rust stains on the wood framing are visible within a couple of years at typical new beachfront construction.
Furnace Inspection Leads to Recommended Test
During an initial tour of a house on a 20°F day back in December 2017, I found a high-efficiency condensing gas furnace in the basement with a plastic vent pipe and no pipe on its air intake.
The Power of Storytelling
I recently read Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller, published by HarperCollins Leadership.
LDC 2019: Blueprint For Success
Each year, ASHI hosts the Leadership Development Conference (LDC) to spark new thinking about leadership, offer opportunities to network, and engage with others and develop ASHI’s future leaders.
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