New Construction Inspection

Training Provided by Inspection Training Associates New Construction Inspection can be a lucrative method of business diversification for the home inspector. As more and more homebuyers or home improvement buyers are not satisfied or unsure with the quality of the product and/or the performance of the contractor, the demand increases for construction consultants. Properly qualified home inspectors can fill this need. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to expand your services by providing an In-progress Construction Inspection. Hundreds of thousands of new homes are built each year that can benefit from professional inspection services. This is one of the hottest inspection opportunities of the new millenium. ITA's own Michael Casey has personally developed this great course based upon his extensive experience in the field. You'll learn how to structure the inspection, what reference books you need, how to deal with contractors, latest inspection techniques and more...Begin a new phase of your inspection career. This three day course will take you to the next level in your business! This course includes the book "New Construction Inspection" by Michael Casey and Code Check by Michael Casey, Redwood Kardon and Douglas Hansen, and many additional informative handouts.

New Construction Inspection As more and more homebuyers or home improvement buyers are not satisfied or unsure with the quality of the product and/or the performance of the contractor, the demand increases for construction consultants. Properly qualified home inspectors can fill this need.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to expand your services by providing an In-progress Construction Inspection. Hundreds of thousands of new homes are built each year that can benefit from professional inspection services. This is one of the hottest inspection opportunities of the new millennium. ITA's own Michael Casey has personally developed this great course based upon his extensive experience in the field.

You'll learn how to structure the inspection, what reference books you need, how to deal with contractors, latest inspection techniques and more...Begin a new phase of your inspection career. This three day course will take you to the next level in your business! This course includes the book "New Construction Inspection" by Michael Casey and Code Check by Michael Casey, Redwood Kardon and Douglas Hansen, and many additional informative handouts.

Course Outline

Day One:
The New Construction business and markets
Qualifications and references
Creating a resume and company profile
Proposals and contracts
Inspection formats and forms
Dealing with clients and builders/developers
Working for owners or builders
Dealing with codes and basic construction documents
Underground and foundation inspection
Rough framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical inspection
Roofing, waterproofing and insulation inspection
Final inspection, including egress, stairways, etc.
Photographical review of at least 150 actual on-site conditions

Day 2:
Building Codes based upon the 2000 International Residential Code and the 1997 Uniform Building Code
Plumbing Codes based upon the 2000 International Residential Code and the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code

Day 3:
Mechanical Codes based upon the 2000 International Residential Code and the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code
Electrical Codes based upon the 2000 International Residential Code and the 1999 National Electrical Code

*Approved for 12 hours in Illinois

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