CCPIA

06/18/2026

In this episode of Building Your Business, Rob Claus welcomes Shawn Mizell of Mizell Home Inspections & Coast to Coast Commercial Inspections.

🎙️ Shawn shares how one class gave him the confidence to launch a dedicated commercial inspection company — plus how he's built thousands of followers as Inspector Shawn.

🔗 Episode link in comments.

06/18/2026

Parking structures are built in two primary ways: cast-in-place and precast concrete. This course gives you everything you need to know:

☑️ Understand the core differences between these structures and how they impact inspections.

☑️ Get a comprehensive look at precast concrete parking structures, including structural design, structural members, connection details, condition assessments, and maintenance practices.

🔺 Included with CCPIA® membership.
https://ccpia.org/precast-parking-structure-inspections-online-course/

06/18/2026

Learn about common high-rise structural systems and construction types. Watch the free video and review key highlights, expanded topics, and additional training resources:

Learn about common high-rise structural systems and construction types. Include free inspection video and review of IBC construction types.

06/17/2026

📐 There are very few constants in construction or inspections, but one basic construction principle is that buildings should be plumb, level, square and straight (PLSS).

◾ When inspecting a structure, anything that deviates from this would be considered an issue or defect.

👉 https://ccpia.org/plumb-level-square-and-straight/

06/16/2026

Learn the difference between curtain walls and window walls, and key inspection points.

▶️ Free video link in comments.

06/16/2026

🎉 Special thanks to Sporecyte for donating a Mold Testing Starter Kit ($265 value) for the CCPIA® after-class happy hour raffle in celebration of their new lab opening in Salisbury, NC.

🎟️ Raffle prize info:

🔹 Sporecyte Professional Air Sampling Pump
🔹 Complete pump kit with pump, 12V wall adapter, 5-minute automatic shutoff, and calibration equipment.
🔹 Choice of three AirTrap XL or AirTrap Mini air capture cassettes (one outdoor and two indoor samples). Also compatible with Air-O-Cell and Posi-Track cassettes.
🔹 Free weekday overnight UPS return shipping label and envelope
🔹 Chain of Custody form

06/15/2026

Brent from Fletcher's Home Inspections shares his experience transitioning from residential to commercial inspections.

🔴 Check out the full episode! Link in comments.

06/15/2026

The CCPIA® Illustration Gallery is now searchable and filterable, making it easier to find exactly what you’re looking for.

06/14/2026

Real-life is the scariest movie 💀

06/11/2026

These sections have been updated in title and specific items of what to inspect and not inspect as part of the baseline scope.