Construction & Building Inspectors
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Construction and Building InspectorsFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you will find an overview of building, construction, and home inspection as a profession, with information available on the work, the wages, related organization, and sources of additional information. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for different types of inspectors.
ISeek: Construction and Building InspectorsLearn about the job of building inspectors at this page, which offers the Leaning Tower of Pisa as an example for the need for this profession. Visual and other inspections are talked about, with links available to a career video, work activities, skills needed, wages, and licensing and certification opportunities.
Occupational Titles
Building Code Inspector
Construction and Building Inspector
Construction Superintendant
Construction Project Manager
Construction Inspector
Electrical Inspector
Elevator Inspector
Home Inspector
Mechanical Inspector
Plan Examiner
Plumbing Inspector
Property Inspector
Public Works Inspector
Specification Inspector
Accredited Academic Programs
American Society of Home Inspectors: Education and TrainingEducational Resources are available here, including online, print, and classroom opportunities to become a home inspector. You’ll find details on standards of practice, state regulations, the organization’s publication on the field, local chapters, and a resource directory to other important web sites and publications.
Certified Real Estate Inspector ProgramHome inspectors that demonstrate advanced knowledge in the field may earn a certification through experience and examination. Find out about the program here, standards and codes, and answers to frequently asked questions about certification.
International Society of Certified Home Inspectors: EducationThis international board of inspection contains a comprehensive set of resources in home inspection, including online examination details, a list of schools and how to pick one, and online courses in structure, roofing, plumbing, and other information on standards of practice in inspection. A glossary, videos, and local chapter links are included.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Building InspectorIf you want to know the median salary for a building inspector, click on this site to see a graph of salary according to years of experience in the field. You can also find out just how much you can earn in different parts of the country.
Professional Organizations
American Construction Inspectors AssociationFind an inspectors’ forum from this page, where you can read and post your questions on home inspection. Membership benefits, a national directory, local chapters, and details on becoming a registered construction inspector are offered. The Inspector magazine is available online, with feature articles and a department for new registered construction experts.
American Society of Home InspectorsFind out how to become a home inspector, with information available here on education, training, standards of practice, chapters, a discussion forum, and the latest news in the building industry.
Association of Construction InspectorsThis organization is made up of construction inspectors, project managers, and consultants in building inspection and offers online material, such as inspection forms and guidebooks. You will find links to professional associations, learn what is happening in the field, and find out about the professional credentials you can earn in this industry.
International Code CouncilThe ICC establishes building safety guidelines and develops codes used in the construction of residential and commercial buildings. You will find ICC publications and information about services of the Council, including code application assistance, certification programming, monthly magazines and newsletters, and training and informational videos.
International Society of Certified Home InspectorsLocate all the resources you need about home inspection at this organization’s site, where you will learn about an internationally-recognized association for home inspectors. You’ll find news and a page specifically for future inspectors. You can also locate details on entering this business, background requirements, and a checklist for education and other skills and qualities needed for success.
National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.Access details on this organization’s certification program, or locate information on education, building codes, specific aspects of home inspection, legislation, local chapters, and reasons and benefits to join.
Licensing & Certification
American Society of Home Inspectors: LicensureFind out about licensure across different states, with links available to the regulations and registration acts. Click on your selected state to find out the requirements for your location.
Association of Construction InspectorsA few different professional certifications are available from this association, including Certified Construction Inspector, Certified Construction Project Manager, and Certified Construction Consultant. Find out about membership in this organization, certification requirements, and professional standards.
International Code Council Professional CertificationLearn about ICC certification at this page, with a state agency map and details on taking the examination for the credential at the organization’s annual conference.
National Home Inspector ExaminationReasons for becoming certified are explored at this page, where you can find answers to frequently asked questions about examination, discussion over terms used in the home inspection industry to define certification, and the benefits of membership.
Job Opportunity Sources
Home Inspection JobsLook at several opportunities at this page, which lists jobs as field representatives, property inspectors, and members of inspection teams.
Indeed.com: InspectorCollected from a variety of nationwide databases, this page allows you to quickly access thousands of up-to-date opportunities in the field of home inspection, including government contract work, building inspectors for residential homes, and commercial building inspectors.
Publications
ASHI ReporterAn official publication of the American Society of Home Inspectors, this magazine provides a free online issue, with articles and features about certification, definitions of terms in the industry, ethics, and state regulations. Other departments guide you to a store for home inspectors, technical information, and an online discussion forum.
Building Safety JournalThis online publication reports on quality and service goals, reviewing designs, and building valuation, with sample articles available online. You can also connect to related e-periodicals in the field of building inspection, look up jobs, and find out about certification and testing in the field.
ICC E-PeriodicalsThe publications here are entirely free and offer the latest news in building code enforcement and the construction industry. ENews, Reports, and quarterly news of the organization are included.
Online Forums & Blogs
International Society of Certified Home Inspectors: Discussing BoardThis international, free message board lets you read and post about general inspection discussions, state legislation, and specific inspection areas. These include interior, exterior, electrical, HVAC, and several more. You will also find inspection advice, a question of the day, and discussions about green building inspection.
Career Videos
NACHI T.V. EpisodesThe National Association of Certified Home Inspectors offers online episodes dedicated to information on certification, green inspections, and education, as well as free archives of past video presentations.
YouTube: Construction and Building Inspectors Job DescriptionBuilding and safety codes are ensured by building inspectors. Learn how these professionals monitor compliance, use test equipment and surveying tools, and recognize code violations. The types of experience needed, knowledge of construction materials and practices, and other job requirements are introduced.
