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The 2025 Fire & Life Safety Inspection Benchmark Report Is Here

By Dana Mykytyn | October 8, 2025

The 2025 Fire & Life Safety Inspection Benchmark Report Is Here Trusted Compliance. Proven Performance.   BuildingReports is proud to announce that the 2025 Fire & Life Safety Inspection Benchmark Report is now available for download. This year’s report continues our mission to deliver data-driven insights that help organizations across all industries, especially healthcare, education, […]

Janam XT4 Now Fully Compatible with BuildingReports and Available in Our Catalog

We’re excited to announce that the Janam XT4 is now fully compatible with BuildingReports and officially available in our catalog. Members can begin ordering the XT4 today as the next-generation rugged handheld device for field inspections and reporting. Why the Janam XT4 Matters for Field Teams The Janam XT4 is engineered as a durable, all-in-one […]
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Important Update: SMS Notifications Require Opt-In

If you’re using NotificationManager, this update is for you! Due to new federal regulations, we’re making an important change to how we deliver SMS (text) notifications. To remain compliant, only users who have explicitly opted in will continue receiving text messages. If a user does not opt in, don’t worry. We’ll automatically redirect their alerts to […]
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Surviving the Field: Successfully Retrieving Inspection Data from a Destroyed Mobile Device

Recently, one of our customers presented our Member Services team with a device data recovery challenge that put our hardware expertise to the test. From the photos, you can see the extreme damage suffered by this mobile scanner in the field. This device was accidentally left on top of a technician’s work truck, fell off […]
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SprinklerScan® Update: System-Based Reporting

By Joanna Ku | July 25, 2023

BuildingReports® is pleased to announce System-Based reporting, now available in SprinklerScan®. This new reporting option allows users to select one or multiple sprinkler systems within a building to produce individual reports for only those system(s). This will prove especially useful in large or industrial occupancy type facilities which often house several sprinkler systems. “Standard SprinklerScan® […]

BuildingReports® Technology Update – June 2023

By Joanna Ku | June 8, 2023

  We have some exciting news to share with you about recent updates to the BuildingReports service. BuildingReports Service Back-End Upgrade Based on feedback from our membership network, we recently upgraded the look and feel of our online reporting service.  The result is a modern look to match our recently updated website. The upgrade includes […]

New SecurityScan Award & Media Recognition

By Joanna Ku | March 5, 2021

Recent coverage by top industry media outlets focused on the positive impact SecurityScan can have on service companies and facilities alike. Security Sales & Integration announced in December 2020 that ScanSeries, and more specifically SecurityScan and FireScan, had been selected as one of the “Top 30 Technology Innovations for 2020.”

New ScanSeries Releases Available in November

By Joanna Ku | November 20, 2020

Updates Android and iOS include new features and improvements, including support for the new DocDrive Plus add-on.

The Clock Is Ticking on CARES Act Tax Incentives

By Joanna Ku | September 10, 2020

The 2020 CARES Act offers revised tax rules incentivizing some facilities to take on fire and life safety initiatives, including sprinkler retrofits.

Leveraging Technology During Reopening for Disinfection Efforts Related to COVID-19

By Joanna Ku | June 9, 2020

SafetyScan from BuildingReports enables facilities to track and report on PPE and disinfection efforts.

Are Nurse Call Systems Part of Your Regular Testing & Inspection Program?

By Kayla Welta | June 2, 2020

Technology can help you avoid communication issues in healthcare environments – as long as that technology is working correctly.

What’s New in BuildingReports & ScanSeries – May 2020 Updates

By Joanna Ku | May 29, 2020

Check out the details on the latest website and mobile application changes.

COVID-19 Part 2: Industry Trends & What We’re Hearing from Members

By Joanna Ku | May 21, 2020

This is part 2 of a 2-part series to help share perspectives from various industries and areas related to what the industry is experiencing during the pandemic.

Cybersecurity: Keeping Yourself Safe During COVID-19

By Joanna Ku | April 15, 2020

BuildingReports Service Member, Summit Companies, provides tips and advice for avoiding security threats such as phishing, computer viruses and identity theft during COVID-19.

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