Construction Inspection Specialists

05/18/2026

We may be on the doorstep of a new transitionary period with the dawn of corporate investing in the residential housing market.

By Taylor Miller, Project and Marketing Manager The real estate investing market has always been a lucrative pursuit. Its roots trace back as far as the late 19th century. Since then, the market has been forced to evolve through several transitionary periods such as the Great Depression and the hous...

04/14/2026

The question is no longer whether we can afford to build net-zero—it is whether we can afford not to.

By Taylor Miller, Project and Marketing Manager The term “net-zero building” is relatively new however the idea behind it was born in the 1970’s when scientists began discussing the possibility of “zero-energy buildings.” The rebranded net-zero terminology has been defined as a building th...

01/28/2026

Lenders are still writing checks, but only for projects that pass today’s tougher tests.

Lenders are still writing checks, but only for projects that pass today’s tougher tests. An obvious shift is underway in today’s commercial real estate

09/29/2025

As Los Angeles neighborhoods begin recovery, rebuilding efforts offer an opportunity to reimagine safety, structure, and sustainability.

As Los Angeles neighborhoods begin recovery, rebuilding efforts offer an opportunity to reimagine safety, structure, and sustainability. As Los Angeles

09/15/2025

AI may still be in its early stages, but it’s already a game-changer for real estate and investment professionals who want to stay ahead of the competition.

Artificial intelligence is a present-day force transforming how your competitors analyze, buy, and sell their investment property. Technology has always

01/21/2025

We are proud to announce our partnership with Sekady! Inspections are just one part of the Sekady complete loan management system. Sekady offers a secure and intuitive platform that helps you efficiently manage your draws, pay contractors, and more.

10/01/2024

David and Matt at the American Lending Conference in Las Vegas. Thanks for having us out Matt!

11/09/2023

Find Hadi, David, and Taylor at Booth 110 in Las Vegas! We are looking forward to meeting you at the conference and sharing our lending risk management expertise with you.

CIS has established itself as the premier construction inspection and risk management firm for private and commercial lenders nationwide. We offer a myriad of services that can be tailored to fit your needs. Come see us with any questions you may have!

11/08/2023

We hope to see you in Las Vegas at the 14th Annual AAPL Conference next week! Find us at Booth 110 to meet our team and gain insight into how construction lending risk management best practices can be utilized to protect your assets.

10/24/2023

Check out this article from our very own Project Specialist, Taylor Miller.

Stringent borrowing conditions don't always have to be a hurdle; they can be opportunities!

Real estate investing is continually evolving, and investors must adapt to the changing conditions to achieve success. In the aftermath of the pandemic,