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07/23/2026

Don't miss the upcoming FREE 8 Part Webinar Series: National Home Inspector Exam Preparation

Are you preparing for the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE)? Join Certified Professional Inspector (CPI®) Andy Kuszak starting Wednesday, September 2nd, 2027. This 8-part webinar series features biweekly, 3-hour deep dives covering every major exam topic, including:

🔎 Site & Exterior
🏘 Roof & Structure
🔌 Electrical & Plumbing
🔥 HVAC & Fireplaces
💨 Insulation & Ventilation
🏠 Interior & Appliances
📝 Reporting
✅ Ethics & Professional Responsibilities

Learn more and register: https://www.nachi.org/webinars/events/internachi-webinars-presents-free-8-part-webinar-series-national-home-inspector-exam-preparation

07/15/2026

Don't miss the last class in the 12-part webinar series!⁠
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Class:25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know⁠
Instructor: Andy Kuszak, Certified Professional Inspector®⁠
When: Wednesday, July 29 | 5:45pm EST⁠ | Online via Zoom⁠
Cost: FREE⁠
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Step into a home and instantly know what’s right—and what’s wrong. In this webinar, you’ll master the 25 standards and best practices that every inspector should know. We’ll go beyond the basics, raising your awareness and sharpening your understanding so you can confidently identify defects in condition and installation. Whether you’re new to inspections or a seasoned pro, this session will elevate your skills and help you see homes through the eyes of an expert.⁠
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Learn more and register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fdq3zh

06/26/2026

Blake and Beth Horio bought a home in 2022 in a Henderson, Nev., community thinking it would be an ideal place to retire. But soon, cracks began spreading across the ceilings. Their sliding glass doors wouldn’t open. Their foundation sank several inches, leaving a gap underneath the house.

When an engineer who examined the home dropped a marble on the kitchen floor, it sped off into the corner. “Your home is sinking,” he told them.

Now, the Horios are involved in a legal dispute with the home’s builder. The couple said the company responded to their complaints, but performed only cosmetic repairs of a ceiling crack and ultimately failed to address the underlying soil issue.

“We worked hard to get here and we can’t enjoy our home,” said Beth Horio. “I can’t even have coffee outside. I can’t get outside.”

The legal liabilities of some of America’s biggest home builders, including D.R. Horton and Lennar, have surged in recent years as buyers increasingly sue for damages from alleged construction defects.

Homeowners say the legal claims are the result of builders constructing shoddier, error-ridden homes. They allege that builders are using cheaper materials, cutting corners and hiring unqualified and undersupervised subcontractors.

🏠 Read more: https://on.wsj.com/4eE3DqJ

06/02/2026

This week! FREE CE Webinar: How to Perform Deck Inspections.

Learn how to inspect residential and commercial wood decks with confidence in this free three-hour webinar. You’ll learn a step-by-step approach to evaluating deck safety, the structure, and compliance, plus a review of all common deck defects—from loose railings to improper ledger attachments. This training will sharpen your skills, strengthen your reports, and help you ensure that every deck you inspect is safe and sound.

Approved for continuing education credits in the following states: AL • AR • CT • DE • FL • IN • MA • MD • MS • MT • NH • NJ •NY • NC • OH • RI • SD• TX

Register Now: https://www.nachi.org/webinars/2026/free-ce-webinar-how-to-perform-deck-inspections-2

05/04/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wrb-sheathing-superior-design-vulnerable-installation-andrew-kuszak-oi8rf

Construction Industry · Exterior Sheathing When a great product meets the least experienced hands on the jobsite Integrated WRB (Water-Resistive Barrier) sheathing has become one of the most talked-about innovations in modern residential construction. When installed correctly, it genuinely outperfo...

04/15/2026

When using structural screws to install a mid-span rail post, be sure to follow the screw manufacturer instructions to meet code. First, reinforce the rim’s connection to the joist by […]

04/15/2026

Doug Horgan, Vice President of best practices for BOWA in McLean, VA shares the best practices for working with pressure-treated lumber.

04/10/2026

Don't miss the next class in the 12-part webinar series!⁠

Class: How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation & Interior
Instructor: Andy Kuszak, Certified Professional Inspector®
When: Wednesday, April 22 | 5:45pm EST⁠ | Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE⁠

Master the skills you need to evaluate a home’s attic, insulation, ventilation, and interior in this free three-hour webinar. Learn how to identify common issues, assess proper ventilation, and spot insulation and interior defects that could affect comfort, energy efficiency, and safety. This training will enhance your inspection expertise and help you provide thorough, accurate, and professional reports.

Learn more and click the link in our bio to register for the webinar!

04/10/2026

A picture can say a thousand words. How many problems can you see?🧐 BIGCrawler