You’d think that the worst things that structural inspectors find would be faulty foundations, hideous holes in houses, as well as asbestos in the attic. However, some inspectors seem to have bad luck ...

On January 8, 2024, Governor Murphy signed into law Senate Bill S2760 (and its companion legislation, Assembly Bill A4384), which is informally known as the “Structural Integrity Bill.” The New Jersey ...

Becoming familiar with two structural inspection reports that condo associations are required to submit this year can save buyers money or help them avoid making an expensive mistake. Sellers will ...

A home inspection is a professional, third-party inspection of a property that you intend to buy. Its goal is to evaluate the home from a structural and safety standpoint, as well as to ensure you’re ...

Four recent catastrophic building collapses and a near miss are raising concerns about the state of America’s aging buildings and questions about who, if anyone, is checking their safety. Many cities ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Following the collapse of a condominium building in Florida, FOX59 wanted to know whether Indiana requires inspections of older high-rise buildings. According to local structural ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

A water stain on a ceiling rarely appears out of nowhere, and it often signals trouble brewing above the surface. Many ...

LAKELAND – There is no state or local requirement for recurring inspection, testing or recertification of buildings greater than three stories or 50 feet in height, also known as "threshold buildings, ...

Government leaders are reminding Manatee County condominium associations to plan for a new state law requiring routine structural inspections. But owners have more questions than answers. The law, ...

Florida is now positioned to lead again by encouraging the use of monitoring as a complement to inspections and reserve ...